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Pills, flies, food stored in trashbags found at Mission taqueria
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, be ready for the most violations caught on camera by a health inspector. Fly swatters were found next to raw food and prescription drugs were found just inches from food. This combination could be considered a recipe for disaster.
Book written on the journey of abandoned McAllen dog, Harvey the Dalmatian
The 3-year-old dog, who was on the verge of dying after his owners allegedly starved him last year. The Dalmatian got loose from his yard before someone spotted him on the side of a road in McAllen. A book was recently written about his rescue and journey to recovery. "We...
Hidalgo County to hold public auction of general merchandise
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hidalgo County announced it will hold a Public Auction of general merchandise, vehicles, and equipment at 10 a.m. on July 27. The county’s news release said items can be viewed in person on Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bond & Bond Auctioneers, located at 2101 I-69C […]
Made in the 956: Creating unique scents with Viva Kandle Bar in McAllen
There's a candle shop in McAllen that's offering a one-of-kind experience, creating your own special scent. This week, they're celebrating their two years in business. "I have over 100 individual scents, and they are constantly changing. I'm trying to add a few more each season," Viva Kandle Bar Owner Valerie Bramble said. "I already have eight foundation candles that are the most popular scent blends."
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. […]
McAllen Performing Arts Center announces 4 new Broadway shows
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Nederlander National Markets has partnered up with the McAllen Performing Arts Center to announce four new shows for the 2024/2025 Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley season. The four new shows include Mean Girls the Musical, Pretty Woman: The Musical, The Cher Show and The Four Phantoms in Concert. The […]
Valley-inspired musical ‘¡Despierta!’ an uplifting ode to all things RGV
EDINBURG — If “Les Misérables” is considered the emotional rallying cry for all things redemption and revolution, then “¡Despierta!” can be thought of as a love letter for what sets the Rio Grande Valley apart from the rest of the world as the spiritual center of Tex-Mex culture.
McAllen ISD earns state District of Distinction Award for 5th straight year
McAllen ISD’s dedication to unlocking its students’ imagination in the visual arts continues to create dividends. This week, McAllen ISD earned the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) 2024 District of Distinction Award for the fifth consecutive year. “We are excited that the creativity and hard work of our...
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