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STHS Neurosciences & Stroke Institute Earns AHA/ASA Stroke Care Award
It’s a popular phrase in the medical field, “Time is brain.” It’s used to stress the importance of providing immediate medical attention to a patient experiencing a stroke. Each minute that a stroke goes untreated, 1.9 million brain cells are lost, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the longer a stroke patient goes without medical intervention, the greater their risk of disability and death.
UTRGV Track & Field 2024 All-Academic Teams and Athletes Revealed
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced on Monday that The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) men’s and women’s track & field teams were named 2024 All-Academic Teams while four student-athletes, Aaron Cooper and Jedidiah Udunna of the men’s team and Zoë Adams and Hannah Hilding of the women’s team, achieved All-Academic Athlete status. To be eligible for All-Academic Team recognition, the cumulative grade point average (GPA) for all on members of the team must be 3.0 or better. UTRGV’s women’s team owns a cumulative GPA of 3.26 while…
4 charged in plot to steal phone with ‘proof’ of infidelity from Brownsville man
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A plot by one woman to hire two men to steal a phone that had “proof of her infidelities” has resulted in four arrests. In a news release, the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office said deputies have arrested Angelica Reyes, Jade Urenda, Brian Rodriguez and Juan Carlos Macias for their roles in a June 25 robbery where a gunshot was fired in Brownsville.
Texas judge issues ruling in a legal fight for transparency in Uvalde
UVALDE — A Texas District Court judge ordered Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and Uvalde County to release records related to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary.The ruling dated July 8 comes after a group of news organizations including CBS News filed a lawsuit after their open-records requests for information were denied following the shooting. The county and the district have until July 28 to release those documents, according to the ruling. Nineteen children and two adults were killed in the 2022 massacre. Law enforcement officers killed the gunman in a classroom after waiting more than an hour to confront him, which was...
Join Us For a Fun Family Night at Freddy’s in Victoria
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers to Victoria is hosting a huge Family Night on Tuesday, July 16th from 5-8 and I will be broadcasting live from 4:30-6:30. Enjoy a free kids meal with a purchase of an Adult combo There will also be great family activities such as bingo, a coloring station, face painting, and an awesome BUILD YOUR OWN SUNDAE station. Also scheduled to make an appearance is Stuart the Minion thanks to our friends at Life Celebrations.
Therapist Reaches RGV Patients From Mercedes
Marisa de Leon grew up the daughter of baby boomers, listening to the music of the Beatles and knowing from an early age how “music is woven into our identity.”. “Music affects every part of who we are,” she said. De Leon also grew up playing music. At...
Weslaco bribery defendants argue for their convictions, sentences be overturned
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two men convicted in 2022 of defrauding the city of Weslaco out millions of dollars during a $42.5 million rehabilitation of the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure are asking a federal appeals court to overturn their convictions and vacate their lengthy prison sentences.
The lessons Houston didn’t learn from Hurricane Harvey
Beryl, the first major hurricane of the year, has finally dissipated, but it’s still casting a long shadow in Texas. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than a week after the storm made landfall in the state, more than 100,000 electricity customers still didn’t have power — the vast majority of them in the Houston metropolitan area. Now intense heat and humidity have blanketed the region, leaving many vulnerable residents without the cooling they need to endure the hot, muggy weather with the heat index topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temple resident claims $1 million Texas Lottery prize
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - A Temple resident claimed a $1 million prize after purchasing the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. Lottery officials said the claimant elected to remain anonymous. This was the first...
SECMD24: Day 3 features Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida & Texas
Press conference videos courtesy of the Southeastern Conference. Wednesday at SEC Media Days brings representatives from Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida and Texas to the spotlight. Each head coach and three player representatives for each school took to the stage on Day 3 in Dallas. Aggieland Chevrolet: Your Premier Dealership in...
Security enhancement for new school year underway at Edcouch-Elsa ISD
By the start of the new school year, officials at Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District say students will be safer in the classroom. The district approved new security measures last week, and they hope to have everything in place by the end of August. One upgrade is the addition of new...
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 […]
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Search for missing Georgia girl expanded to several states, including Texas
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The search for a 12-year-old girl from Georgia who went missing more than a month ago has expanded to more than half a dozen states around the country, including Texas. The Hall County Sheriff's Office in Georgia is looking for Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville, Georgia,...
Elon Musk to Move Headquarters of X and SpaceX from California to Texas
SAN FRANCISCO (NEWSnet/AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk says he's moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California to Texas. Musk posted on X that he intends to relocate SpaceX from Hawthorne, California, to the company's rocket launch site in Texas. X will move to Austin from San Francisco.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
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