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Alamo man dies in Donna car crash not wearing seatbelt, says DPS
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash that happened on July 4, according to a DPS news release. The crash occurred around midnight on IH-2 and FM 493 in Donna. The DPS investigation showed a 2005 silver Nissan Armada, occupied by only the driver, was traveling […]
Alamo plans for joining New Tech Network
Jul. 3—Starting next fall, Alamo STEAM Academy will become part of the New Tech Network, just like George H.W. Bush New Tech Odessa. Principal Elisha Sessions hopes the move will draw more attention to Alamo, which she says is one of the hidden gems in Ector County ISD. Sessions is just finishing her second year as principal at Alamo. She was assistant principal for three years before that. ...
Four arrested in San Juan gambling raid
SAN JUAN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Four people have been arrested in a San Juan illegal gambling raid. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed a search warrant at Quinta Ximena, which is located at 4600 block of S. Stewart Rd. in San Juan for illegal gambling. Once inside, authorities found 77 disabled […]
Forging closer ties between the RGV and Monterrey: Part One – U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
MISSION, Texas – On July 2, the incoming mayor of Monterrey, Adrián Emilio de la Garza Santos, discussed international trade and infrastructure projects with businessmen from Texas and Mexico. They were joined by two key elected officials from the Rio Grande Valley – U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of...
Real Estate Scam Bust: McAllen Man Faces Charges for Property Fraud
Real Estate Scam Unveiled: McAllen Man Arrested for Fraudulent Property Sales. In a significant bust, McAllen resident Jorge Rodriguez has been arrested for orchestrating a real estate scam that deceived several people out of their money. The 49-year-old was charged with theft and failure to identify after providing a false name to police.
McAllen Fire Department offers tips for grilling safely during Fourth of July holiday
Rio Grande Valley first responders are urging residents to be careful if they're firing up the grill for the Fourth of July. They say it takes just one small slip up for things to go bad. The first thing to do is have the grill at least 10 feet away...
Future Nurse Is Fulfilling Dreams with VIDA
The second oldest of five girls, Marisol Munoz has always felt, and embraced, the responsibility to serve as a role model to her younger sisters. When she graduated from the Academy of Health Science Professions in La Joya ISD, Munoz felt the true weight of that responsibility. Daughter of immigrant...
McAllen Police to Host Citizens’ Police Academy
The McAllen Police Department is now accepting applications for its 18th Citizens’ Police Academy. Starting Aug. 15 and running through Oct. 16, the 10-week academy will meet every Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. There is no cost to apply and selected applicants must be 21 years of age or older; able to attend all classes; work or reside in McAllen; and turn in a completed application by July 26.
City of Weslaco to host first ever drone show
A lot of cities are holding Fourth of July celebrations, and Weslaco city leaders wanted to do something different. Instead of their annual fireworks show, they're putting on their first ever drone show. It's something the new mayor pushed for as soon as he took office. "Being that the drone...
McAllen making final preps for Fourth of July celebration
City crews in McAllen are putting the final touches on their Independence Day celebration. The main stage has been set up at Archer Park, located on Main Street near Business 83. There will also be games and food stands as part of the 96-year-old tradition that officials say has been bringing generations of families for decades.
Texas Teen Harassed at Snow Cone Stand Over Refund [VIDEO]
Pro tip, don't cuss out the teen workers when they actually help you out. Well with temperatures in the triple digits throughout the state of Texas right now, everyone is trying to find ways to cool off. Around this time of the year, the local snow cone stand is the perfect cool treat on a hot day. Unfortunately at one stand the past week, the teenage workers were called derogatory names over a simple misunderstanding.
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
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