Star Special Reports

• Texas now ‘certifies’ its retirement communities — and Harlingen is On Board
• Big Wave of Visitors
• Fun-N-Sun proved revolutionary — and gave birth to the term ‘Winter Texan’
• The next generation of retirees may pass up seasonal visits to stay and become Boomer Texans

In Your Neighborhood

• Valley Morning Star's Cheapskate Blog
• School calendar starting Sept. 3
• Valerie Drake receives AGD Fellowship
• HARLINGEN: Cameron County Fair & Livestock Show

Business

• Gyms slim down fees
• Teachers could see retirement plan changes
• County officials praise AgriLife conference
• 2009 forecast to be a ‘cleansing’ period for retailers

Community Calendar

• Community Calendar: January 6
• Extended Listings

Slice of Life

• Higher education: Charles Lewis
• Food for Thought: Jim Haas
• Dream maker: Blanca Davis
• Clean business: David and Bennie Solis

Outdoors

• ADWA youth hit bulls-eye at bow hunting clinic
• Texas Deer Association holds whitetail mega-auction
• Ladies Kingfish Tournament to go on as scheduled
• 9-year-old enjoys hunting with dad

Real Estate

• Island Area Properties
• Harlingen Area Properties
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