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Palmview Fire Department Personnel Assisting with EMS Service in Houston Area
PALMVIEW, Texas- Palmview Fire Department crew members are on an official state mission following Hurricane Beryl. As part of the state’s Emergency Medical Task Force, the City of Palmview Fire Department stands ready to assist when needed. The Palmview crew was deployed on July 8 following a call from...
Homicide investigation ensues in Alton following discovery of body
ALTON, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The body found during a missing person investigation has been identified and ruled a homicide, authorities say. On Thursday, July 4, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Alton Police Department regarding a missing person. A preliminary investigation revealed that the missing person was living and was last seen […]
CASA Hidalgo County Casino Night to raise funds for children
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — CASA of Hidalgo County is hosting a CASA Casino Corral fundraiser on Saturday, August 10. Veronica Whitacre with CASA Hidalgo County said, “We’re excited about that more than anything else. There are different sponsorship levels we have the Golden Chip sponsor, the Black Chip sponsor, Blue Chip, and Red Chip sponsors. […]
Judge in Hidalgo County election contest throws out votes over improper assistance
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On May 23, when Michelle Acosta was more than seven months pregnant, she stopped by the polls in Sullivan City. Justice of the Peace Sonia Treviño was running for re-election against Ramon Segovia, a businessman from western Hidalgo County. Acosta wanted to support Treviño. Her high-risk pregnancy, however, made the trip […]
La Joya ISD considers selling golf course due to lack of maintenance, safety concerns
La Joya Independent School District is considering selling their golf course, Howling Trails Golf Course. Their ownership has sparked criticism in the beginning, and lawmakers even tried to pass legislation to stop the district from buying the property. Golfers have also cited a lack of maintenance and safety concerns. "The...
Time served for men who stole $1M worth of border wall panels in Pharr
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two men convicted of stealing nearly $1 million worth of border fencing from Strong Structural Steel in Pharr in 2021 have been sentenced to time served. U.S. District Judge Ricardo H. Hinojosa sentenced Juan Nestor Rojas and Jose Emmanuel Gonzalez on Tuesday afternoon, court...
Village in the Valley Co-Founder Speaks at McAllen Rotary Club Meeting
McAllen Rotary Club Hosts Dr. Theresa Gatling: A Discussion on Community and Inclusion. The McAllen Rotary Club held its meeting on July 17th, 2024, at the Pasta Company in McAllen, Texas. The special guest for the event was Dr. Theresa Gatling from Village in the Valley. Dr. Gatling, who shared valuable insights into community building and the importance of inclusion.
Texas gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.03 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 13 cents since last month. According...
Texans impacted by April 26 - June 5 storms may be eligible for FEMA's help to repair or replace car
Thousands of Texans whose vehicles were damaged by the flooding during the storms between April 26 and June 5 could be eligible for FEMA assistance to repair or replace them.According to a release by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, its financial help covers expenses not paid by insurance or other sources.SEE ALSO: Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund launched after storm devastates 68,000 Harris County homes"The damage to the vehicle must have been caused by the disaster, and the vehicle must no longer be operable or safe to drive. Cosmetic repairs will not be covered," FEMA wrote.Some other conditions include:Assistance is usually limited to one vehicle. If there is a second functional vehicle in the household, the applicant must certify in writing that the damaged vehicle is essential for household's daily use.The vehicle must comply with state registration and insurance requirements.The vehicle must be owned or leased (not a rental) by the applicant, co-applicant, or household member.The damaged vehicle must be an approved vehicle type, such as a car, truck, SUV or van.SEE ALSO: Helping Hurricane Beryl victims: Where to donate and volunteer in SE TexasAnyone with questions on how to apply can visit FEMA's website or call its helpline at 800-621-3362.
GlobalWafers Awarded Up to $400M in CHIPS Funding for Silicon Wafer Plants in North Texas and Missouri
Taiwan-based GlobalWafers—which is building a $5 billion silicon wafer manufacturing plant in Sherman through its local subsidiary GlobiTech—will get up to $400 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce to build and expand facilities in Sherman as well as in St. Peters, Missouri. The funding is...
Texans Should Know The Difference: Heat Exhaustion Vs. Heat Stoke
East Texas received a good bit of rain this spring, but now it's plain hot outside -- regardless of what storms we have gotten since the start of summer. In the absence of rain summer-like temperatures are here along with the humidity. Most of the time the heat is tolerable, but when you factor in the humidity, that's when it becomes uncomfortable in East Texas. I say after living here for a while you get used to it, but it's still unbearable and we'll complain about it!
"It's stretching us," Governor Abbott deploys APD officers to RNC, amidst staffing crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — The Republican National Convention continues this week in Milwaukee, where former President Donald Trump accepted his party's nomination, and made his first public appearance following an attempt on his life on Saturday. Even prior to Trump's assassination attempt, the Department of Homeland Security listed the RNC...
North Texas firefighters remain on Gulf Coast amid Beryl aftermath
More than a week after Hurricane Beryl made its way through the Texas coast, firefighters from North Texas continue to provide support to the affected communities. Fire departments from Grand Prairie, Arlington, and Flower Mound have helped meet various State needs, including mutual aid, urban search and rescue, and medical.
Headliners Announced for Texas State Fair “Saddle Up” Fundraising Event
DALLAS (KDAF) — The State Fair of Texas has announced the first State Fair Saddle Up fundraising event benefitting Texas students. This year’s event is hosted by the Big Tex Champion Club and chaired by Robert and Stephani Walne, along with Honorary Chairs Kyle and Courtney Noonan. Funds raised will support the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Program.
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