Weslaco honors Harlon Block with new memorial

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Weslaco on Monday broke ground on a memorial to honor a city native who served in World War II. City leaders, veterans, and residents gathered to remember U.S. Marine Corporal Harlon H. Block and commemorate the 81st anniversary of the historic flag raising on Iwo Jima on Feb. [...]