# fourth of july (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 14 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fourth of july. Page: Feed: --- ## [Read This: What Everyone Should Know about Data Centers](https://redwine.blue/read-this-what-everyone-should-know-about-data-centers/) _2026-08-27 · Rebecca · Red Wine and Blue_ Whenever we do a quick Google search or snap a picture on our phones and it saves to the “cloud,” many of us don’t think about what that means. The internet feels like an imaginary, infinite space for holding all our digital stuff. But it’s actually all powered by millions of computer towers called servers \[…\] The post Read This: What Everyone Should Know about Data Centers appeared first on Red… ## [EIU football rebuilds, grows closer ahead of new season](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2026/08/26/eiu-football-rebuilds-grows-closer-ahead-of-new-season/) _2026-08-27 · Payton Liggins, Assistant Sports Editor · The Daily Eastern News_ Senior safety Saipeti Maiava, one of five Eastern Illinois captains, described the mentality driving a Panthers team that he says looks nothing like the one that finished 3-9 a year ago. “We’re coming out guns blazing,” he said. Under fifth-year head coach Chris Wilkerson, EIU enters the 2026 season with 56 new players. It’s a... ## [Heck Yeah! “Cat”](https://mutantpizza.net/2026/08/26/heck-yeah-cat/) _2026-08-27 · Mutant Pizza · Mutant Pizza_ Cat ## [How to Tell If Your Kid's Back-to-School Anxiety Requires Extra Support](https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1235036645/back-to-school-anxiety/) _2026-08-26 · Ysolt Usigan · Parenting Advice Articles: Tips for Raising Happy Kids_ Back-to-school season brings excitement, fresh starts, and, for some young students, real anxiety. A 2025 national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Kids Mental Health Foundation found that 30% of parents whose child missed school because of fear or anxiety said it led to more than a week of absences during the previous school \[…\] ## [Vine Makes a Return… Sort Of: What to Know About the New Divine App](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/26/vine-makes-a-return-sort-of-what-to-know-about-the-new-divine-app/) _2026-08-26 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ If you miss the days of six-second videos, there is good news: Vine is back. Sort of. A new social media app called Divine is bringing back the spirit of the original... The post Vine Makes a Return… Sort Of: What to Know About the New Divine App appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [THROUGH THE LENS: EIU welcomes Panthers for the fall](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2026/08/25/through-the-lens-eiu-welcomes-panthers-for-the-fall/) _2026-08-25 · Aaron Coffin, Jacksen Adkins, and Jack Johnson · The Daily Eastern News_ Gallery 13 Photos Aaron Coffin Students and families move into Weller Hall and the rest of the triad dorm halls on the Eastern Illinois University Campus on Thursday. Weller Hall closed down in fall of 2024 for renovations and reopened this fall. ## [Get 10-Piece Wendy’s Nuggets for Only $1.99 With This App Deal](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/24/get-10-piece-wendys-nuggets-for-only-1-99-with-this-app-deal/) _2026-08-24 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ Chicken nugget fans have a reason to celebrate. Wendy’s is offering 10-piece chicken nuggets for just $1.99 with a purchase through a digital offer in the Wendy’s app. The deal is available... The post Get 10-Piece Wendy’s Nuggets for Only $1.99 With This App Deal appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [Declaring Independence](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/24/declaring-independence/) _2026-08-24 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ When Americans think about the push for independence, the Declaration of Independence usually comes to mind. But months before the Declaration was adopted, North Carolina made history with a document... The post Declaring Independence appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [The Caribbean Island That Helped America Win Its Independence](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/24/the-caribbean-island-that-helped-america-win-its-independence/) _2026-08-24 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ When we think about the American Revolution, places like Boston, Philadelphia and New York usually come to mind. But one small Caribbean island played a surprising role in the fight... The post The Caribbean Island That Helped America Win Its Independence appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [What Has God Been Growing in You This Summer?](https://www.patheos.com/blogs/gracefulawakening/2026/08/what-has-god-been-growing-in-you-this-summer/) _2026-08-23 · Michele Gunn · Graceful Awakening_ Summer is ending. For many, it has already ended. Summer vacations have come to an end. The altered, more relaxed summer schedules are giving way to the busy fall season. It is interesting how everything seems to pick up speed in the fall. But before you jump in at full speed, take time to reflect \[…\] ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RxhAQBYsDuQx) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Trojan running back breaks school records in 44-41 loss to Robinson](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2026/08/22/trojan-running-back-breaks-school-records-in-44-41-loss-to-robinson/) _2026-08-22 · Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor · The Daily Eastern News_ Charleston High School football scored a combined 85 total points with its opponent the Robinson Maroons on Friday at Trojan Hill, but in the end the teams were only separated by three points in a 44-41 loss for the Trojans. On just the third play of the opening drive, Trojan senior running back Treylin Couch... ## [CHS makes program adjustments, prepare for 2026 season](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2026/08/21/chs-makes-program-adjustments-prepare-for-2026-season/) _2026-08-21 · Jacksen Adkins, Assistant Photo Editor · The Daily Eastern News_ With an older, junior-heavy roster, Charleston high school head coach Brian Halsey and the Trojans aim for a winning season. In early June, Halsey worried that there would be no varsity football team in the fall. The Trojans saw a big drop in the numbers, as more kids chose not to go out for football... ## [Stuffed Manicotti (With Italian Sausage And Cheese)](https://onmykidsplate.com/stuffed-manicotti-sausage/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }}) _2026-08-20 · Kristy Richardson · On My Kids Plate_ This stuffed manicotti with sausage is the gooey kind of dinner that everyone in my house looks forward to. It’s packed full of Italian flavors my family loves and yours will too. If you’re hoping everyone comes to the table excited, this is the perfect kind of cozy Sunday dinner to try. \*This is a... ## [Aiken County Plans Road Improvements for Busy Corridor After Traffic Study](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/20/aiken-county-plans-road-improvements-for-busy-corridor-after-traffic-study/) _2026-08-20 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ Aiken County held a public meeting on Aug. 11 at Graniteville Elementary School to share what they learned from studying Ascauga Lake Road. The study cost $200,000. The county paid... The post Aiken County Plans Road Improvements for Busy Corridor After Traffic Study appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [Should We Add Human Anatomy to the List of Evidences for Design?](https://winteryknight.com/2026/08/20/should-we-add-human-anatomy-to-the-list-of-evidences-for-design/) _2026-08-20 · Wintery Knight · WINTERY KNIGHT_ I saw that Terrell Clemmons recently completed an 8-part series of posts on Science and Culture about the human body. This is not something that I talk about in my standard list of arguments against naturalism and for Christian theism. So, let’s take a look at this evidence and see if it is something for … Continue reading Should We Add Human Anatomy to the List of Evidences for Design? → ## [EIU men’s soccer aims for high standards, adds key portal additions ahead of new season](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2026/08/20/eiu-mens-soccer-aims-for-high-standards-adds-key-portal-additions-ahead-of-new-season/) _2026-08-20 · Gabe Newman, Sports Editor · The Daily Eastern News_ About a year ago, Ruy Vaz was hard at work building the foundation of what he wanted the Eastern men’s soccer program to be. With just a few returners left from the 2024 season, the head coach of the Panthers brought in 26 new players, installed a new culture into the program, and led... ## [Do This: Share Healthy Shouldn’t Be This Hard with your friends](https://redwine.blue/do-this-share-healthy-shouldnt-be-this-hard-with-your-friends/) _2026-08-20 · Rebecca · Red Wine and Blue_ The post Do This: Share Healthy Shouldn’t Be This Hard with your friends appeared first on Red Wine and Blue . ## [Things To Do in Philadelphia This Weekend: August 21-August 23](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/19/things-to-do-in-philadelphia-this-weekend-august-21-august-23/) _2026-08-19 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ This week, Philadelphia celebrates the city’s rich history and offers plenty of hands-on fun. Highmark Mann marks its 50th anniversary with a milestone-filled community expo, while a Franklin Square sculpture... The post Things To Do in Philadelphia This Weekend: August 21-August 23 appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [Korean Location Expressions](https://thelanguagegarage.com/korean-location-expressions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=korean-location-expressions) _2026-08-18 · Language Garage · The Language Garage_ Master the ins of outs of Korean location expressions by learning particles and location words with clear explanations and examples. The post Korean Location Expressions appeared first on The Language Garage . ## [American Airlines Is Bringing Seatback Screens Back to Its Planes](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/18/american-airlines-is-bringing-seatback-screens-back-to-its-planes/) _2026-08-18 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ If you like watching a movie without holding your phone for an entire flight, American Airlines has some good news. The airline announced a major cabin upgrade on August 18,... The post American Airlines Is Bringing Seatback Screens Back to Its Planes appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jAMDjzlxsVRT) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Beware the sourdough starter fake out: Don’t fall for this classic sourdough starter trick.](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2026/08/17/beware-the-sourdough-starter-fake-out) _2026-08-17 · Rossi Anastopoulo · The King Arthur Blog_ We think of baking as a wholesome hobby, but certain threats stalk our kitchens. Our Test Kitchen is terrified of cake cleaching . Soggy bottoms haunt our nightmares. And in our bread baking, nothing is more dispiriting (and mystifying) that the sourdough starter fake out. The post Beware the sourdough starter fake out: Don’t fall for this classic sourdough starter trick. appeared first on the… ## [When God Leads You Into a New Season](https://www.patheos.com/blogs/gracefulawakening/2026/08/when-god-leads-you-into-a-new-season/) _2026-08-16 · Michele Gunn · Graceful Awakening_ Every life has seasons. You often recognize them through change. Some seasons are chosen, some are a natural part of life and others are quite unexpected. People are born, they grow through childhood, become adults and then age until the end of their earthly lives. During those larger seasons are countless smaller ones; relationships, careers, \[…\] ## [Awakenings and Revolutions: The Harts, Saybrook, and the New Nation](https://www.ctexplored.org/awkngshartpod/) _2026-08-15 · Pat O’Sullivan · Connecticut Explored_ Author Steve Thornton asks “Who really makes history”? In his new book, Radical Connecticut: People’s History in the Constitution State, co-authored by Andy Piascik, guest Steve Thornton tells the stories of everyday people and well-known figures whose work has often been obscured, denigrated, or dismissed. There are narratives of movements, strikes, popular organizations and people in Connecticut… ## [Crispy Roasted Yellow Potatoes](https://onmykidsplate.com/roasted-yellow-potatoes/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }}) _2026-08-14 · Kristy Richardson · On My Kids Plate_ I have been making a batch of these crispy roasted yellow potatoes at least once a week for the past few months, and as a side dish they hit every time. They are the first thing to prep, then you can slide them in the oven while you make the rest of dinner. Why We... ## [Panther women’s soccer wins first season opener in 9 years](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2026/08/13/panther-womens-soccer-wins-first-season-opener-in-9-years/) _2026-08-14 · Aaron Coffin, Sports Reporter · The Daily Eastern News_ EIU senior midfielder Amelia Mundo found the ball in front of her from about 40 yards out with just under three minutes remaining in the game. The Panthers clung to a 1-0 for nearly the entire game after an early own goal. All there was left to do was protect their goal and see the final few minutes out. Mundo didn’t look to pass, waste time or even... ## [COLUMN: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swings into street-level greatness](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2026/08/13/column-spider-man-brand-new-day-swings-into-street-level-greatness/) _2026-08-14 · Griffin May, Podcaster · The Daily Eastern News_ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is reaching sky-high numbers at the box office and it shows that the multiverse is not always needed for a story to be successful. Tom Holland has held the mantle of Spider-Man since “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and he nails the perfect balance between Spider-Man and Peter Parker in “Brand New Day”. His... ## [Watch This: Healthy Shouldn’t Be This Hard](https://redwine.blue/watch-this-healthy-shouldnt-be-this-hard/) _2026-08-13 · Rebecca · Red Wine and Blue_ What do safe food, vaccines, hormones, insurance, pollution, and climate change all have in common? They all factor into our ability to be healthy! These are also just some of the things that most women think about every day, because we care about our own wellness and that of our families. If you’ve ever worried \[…\] The post Watch This: Healthy Shouldn’t Be This Hard appeared first on Red Wine and… ## [Charleston Middle School begins fall semester at Coleman Hall](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2026/08/12/charleston-middle-school-begins-fall-semester-at-coleman-hall/) _2026-08-12 · Luke Brewer, Editor-in-Chief · The Daily Eastern News_ Charleston Middle School started its first day of school Wednesday with a change of scenery at Eastern Illinois University’s Coleman Hall as opposed to the usual building by Charleston High School. Following the June 17 tornado that ripped the roof off of CMS and flooded classrooms, the Charleston CUSD 1 Board of Education collaborated with... ## [EIU women’s soccer begins season with 21 returners](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2026/08/12/eiu-womens-soccer-begins-season-with-21-returners/) _2026-08-12 · Gabe Newman, Sports Editor · The Daily Eastern News_ There’s a sense of familiarity ahead of the 2026 season opener against Valparaiso for the Eastern women’s soccer team. The Panthers didn’t have to add much in the offseason. They knew that 21 players from a largely successful 2025 season would put on the shirt again this year. “What excites me the most is the... ## [How to get perfectly smooth frosting on cake: Get rid of those air bubbles once and for all.](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2026/08/12/smooth-frosting-on-cake) _2026-08-12 · Tatiana Bautista · The King Arthur Blog_ When it comes to frosting cakes, nothing beats a meringue-based buttercream. Whether you prefer Italian or Swiss , the goal is to have a frosting that’s smooth, silky, and pipes like a dream. However, the biggest enemy to a smooth buttercream can be the most frustrating to troubleshoot: tiny air bubbles. The post How to get perfectly smooth frosting on cake: Get rid of those air bubbles once and… ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hXXsOR9voFgh) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion After No Winner Monday Night](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/11/powerball-jackpot-hits-1-billion-after-no-winner-monday-night/) _2026-08-11 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ The Powerball jackpot is now reaching a huge milestone. After no ticket matched all the numbers in Monday night’s drawing, the estimated jackpot for Wednesday, August 12, has climbed to... The post Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion After No Winner Monday Night appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [Greek Chicken Bowl](https://onmykidsplate.com/greek-chicken-bowl/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }}) _2026-08-11 · Kristy Richardson · On My Kids Plate_ Greek chicken bowls are one of those dinners where the toppings do all the talking. Juicy marinated chicken, cool tzatziki, and salty feta all piled over rice so everyone can build their own bowl, and Mom’s only making one dinner. Why We Love Greek Chicken Bowl Ingredients For Greek Chicken Bowl How To Make Greek... ## [Pumpkin Spice Is Back: Krispy Kreme Brings Fall Flavors to the Doughnut Shop](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/10/pumpkin-spice-is-back-krispy-kreme-brings-fall-flavors-to-the-doughnut-shop/) _2026-08-10 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ Fall flavor season is officially here, and Krispy Kreme is ready with pumpkin spice, maple, mocha, Biscoff and more. Krispy Kreme is bringing back its popular Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut... The post Pumpkin Spice Is Back: Krispy Kreme Brings Fall Flavors to the Doughnut Shop appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [9 zucchini dessert recipes : For when you’ve had enough zucchini fritters.](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2026/08/10/zucchini-dessert-recipes) _2026-08-10 · Tatiana Bautista · The King Arthur Blog_ It’s that time of year when we’re left with more zucchini than we know what to do with. Once you’ve made enough fritters and savory galettes , give the vegetable a new life in desserts. Zucchini’s flavor is mild enough to work in sweets, while adding moisture and volume. Here are our best zucchini dessert recipes. The post 9 zucchini dessert recipes : For when you’ve had enough zucchini fritters.… ## [Busy or Fruitful: Choosing God’s Better Way](https://www.patheos.com/blogs/gracefulawakening/2026/08/busy-or-fruitful-choosing-gods-better-way/) _2026-08-09 · Michele Gunn · Graceful Awakening_ Modern life rewards busyness. It seems that productiveness, even without true fruitfulness, is rewarded. It starts in school. There is an award for perfect attendance. Just showing up allows a child to stand out and be celebrated. Childhood sports has progressed to everyone receiving a participation trophy. As kids age, parents keep their kids busy \[…\] ## [Dunkin’ Brings Back Its Viral 48-Ounce Iced Beverage Buckets](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/07/dunkin-brings-back-its-viral-48-ounce-iced-beverage-buckets/) _2026-08-07 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ Big drinks are making a big comeback. Dunkin’ is bringing back its viral 48-ounce Iced Beverage Buckets beginning August 7 at participating locations nationwide. The oversized drinks return for a... The post Dunkin’ Brings Back Its Viral 48-Ounce Iced Beverage Buckets appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [Cherry Pie Bars](https://onmykidsplate.com/cherry-pie-bars/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }}) _2026-08-06 · Kristy Richardson · On My Kids Plate_ Cherry Pie Bars are one of those desserts that disappear fast whenever they’re on the table. They’re buttery, packed with cherry filling, and so much easier than making a traditional cherry pie. This recipe has been passed down through my husband’s family for generations, with just a couple of small updates to help the filling... ## [Read This: The Struggle for Women to Live Healthy in America](https://redwine.blue/read-this-the-struggle-for-women-to-live-healthy-in-america/) _2026-08-06 · Rebecca · Red Wine and Blue_ In our divisive political climate, there’s one thing that most suburban women can agree on regardless of party affiliation – we all want to keep ourselves and our families healthy! But every day, that feels harder and harder to do. Fresh, healthy food is way more expensive than unhealthy, processed alternatives. Some of us don’t \[…\] The post Read This: The Struggle for Women to Live Healthy in… ## [COLUMN: Making a good, modern-day adaptation is no easy feat](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2026/08/05/column-making-a-good-modern-day-adaptation-is-no-easy-feat/) _2026-08-05 · Emerson Reynolds , Opinions Editor · The Daily Eastern News_ One of the largest issues with modern-day adaptations is their desire to adapt the original work into an entirely different medium. Take the musical “Dear Evan Hansen” for example. To cash in on the hype and bring the story into a new form, they decided to make a book based on the play. There is... ## [The Real Rob Carson is Here Saturdays at 4](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/04/the-real-rob-carson-is-here-saturdays-at-4/) _2026-08-04 · Lora Lewis · WWDB-AM_ The REAL sound of Philadelphia with the Real Rob Carson! LIVE 4-6PM on your radio or smart device and always by podcast! The post The Real Rob Carson is Here Saturdays at 4 appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [The most conservative governor of Tennessee: Marsha Blackburn, John Rose or Monty Fritts?](https://winteryknight.com/2026/08/04/the-most-conservative-governor-of-tennessee-marsha-blackburn-john-rose-or-monty-fritts/) _2026-08-04 · Wintery Knight · WINTERY KNIGHT_ Everyone is doing a great job of sharing clips of Francesca Hong, the current front-runner in the Democrat primary for Wisconsin governor. But what about the Tennessee governor? Some people are saying that Marsha Blackburn isn’t as conservative as John Rose or Monty Fritts. Are they right? Let’s take a look at the candidates and … Continue reading The most conservative governor of Tennessee:… ## [Pork Loin Wrapped With Bacon](https://onmykidsplate.com/pork-loin-wrapped-with-bacon/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }}) _2026-08-03 · Kristy Richardson · On My Kids Plate_ This pork loin wrapped with bacon is one of those dinners that looks like you really pulled something off. The brown sugar rub goes on, the bacon wraps around it, and the oven takes care of the rest. It comes out juicy, full of flavor, and my kid was oohing and ahhing over the bacon... ## [Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis, Urges Immediate Donations](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/03/red-cross-declares-national-blood-supply-crisis-urges-immediate-donations/) _2026-08-03 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations dropped to their lowest summer levels in four years. The organization says the shortage has become... The post Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis, Urges Immediate Donations appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [The 13 best recipes to bake in August: Recipes to savor summer’s sweetest days.](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2026/08/03/best-august-recipes) _2026-08-03 · Rossi Anastopoulo · The King Arthur Blog_ August calls for recipes that celebrate summer’s final stretch, from juicy stone fruits to peak-season tomatoes. Whether you’re baking a fudgy zucchini sheet cake, whipping up a no-bake dessert with kids, or making a fruit-filled finale for backyard dinners, these recipes capture the flavors and fun of late summer. Here’s what to bake this month. The post The 13 best recipes to bake in August:… ## [Democrat billionaire backing Charlie Hatcher against Andy Ogles in TN GOP primary](https://winteryknight.com/2026/08/03/democrat-billionaire-backing-charlie-hatcher-against-andy-ogles-in-tn-gop-primary/) _2026-08-03 · Wintery Knight · WINTERY KNIGHT_ One of the few Congressmen with a perfect 100% score from Heritage Action is facing a primary challenger who is receiving a lot of funding from a green energy PAC bankrolled by a left-wing billionaire. I thought this was an important story to cover, because many Republican and libertarian voters love to complain about how … Continue reading Democrat billionaire backing Charlie Hatcher against Andy… ## [Back to School, Back to God: A Faith-Filled Reset](https://www.patheos.com/blogs/gracefulawakening/2026/08/back-to-school-back-to-god-a-faith-filled-reset/) _2026-08-02 · Michele Gunn · Graceful Awakening_ Here we are. It is August. August often feels like a second New Year. There are so many new things happening. Many new starts for young and old alike. The calendars fill up quickly as new schedules and new activities are added. This can often lead to organized chaos. At first, everything seems unorganized. Then, \[…\] ## [UTRGV Invests To Boost Brownsville](https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/education/utrgv-invests-to-boost-brownsville/) _2026-08-01 · Ricardo D. Cavazos, VBR content editor · VBR_ The outdoor college graduations that became hallmarks of community life in Brownsville ended abruptly in late 2024. Brownsville Mayor John Cowen was not pleased when learning that UTRGV was moving all graduation ceremonies – including those of its Brownsville-based students – to Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg. What made it worse for the mayor was that he first heard of the move as “a rumor prior to… ## [Iconic Restaurant Celebrates 60 Years](https://valleybusinessreport.com/industry/food-entertainment/iconic-restaurant-celebrates-60-years/) _2026-08-01 · Ricardo D. Cavazos, VBR content editor · VBR_ John Cortino was in the construction business in the Rio Grande Valley of the 1960s when he got home from work one day and made an announcement to his wife Mary. “We’re going to build a restaurant next door,” he said. It was 1966 and the Cortinos were living on Highway 83 in Mercedes with the Weslaco of that era miles away. The highway was the Rio Grande Valley’s regional… Read More The post… ## [Harlingen Tells ‘All-American Story’](https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/harlingen-tells-all-american-story/) _2026-08-01 · Ricardo D. Cavazos, VBR content editor · VBR_ Harlingen has been named by the National Civic League as an All-America City for its efforts in civic engagement and inclusiveness in solving local problems. For Harlingen, it is the second time the city has received the All-America honor, with its first designation being in 1992. Seven other cities in the Rio Grande Valley have received the honor since the 1960s, and they are Brownsville,… ## [Veteran Utilizes Values In Business](https://valleybusinessreport.com/industry/professional-services/veteran-utilizes-values-in-business/) _2026-08-01 · Ricardo D. Cavazos, VBR content editor · VBR_ The story of Gilbert Perez’s start in military service began like many young men and women looking to make their mark to get established in adult life. A recent graduate of Kingsville High School, Perez joined the U.S. Army amid some challenges in his personal life at the time, he recalled. His time in a Junior ROTC program during high school gave Perez a preliminary perspective on military life.…