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East Texas senator appointed to hurricane preparedness committee after ‘electric utility companies’ failure’
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness, Recovery and Electricity. According to a release from Patrick’s office, the committee is comprised of 13 Texas State senators, including Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), and is dedicated to ensuring the state is […]
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.
Austin Hunter selected to State FFA choir
The 96th Texas FFA Convention was held last week in Houston with the Texas FFA Chorus, a group of FFA members, performing each day at the event. On Wednesday evening, July 10, the chorus had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at Minute Maid Park prior to the Houston Astros/ Miami Marlins baseball game.
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.
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 […]
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!
Texas High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Texas want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Texas high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
BEWARE: 256 BOILING WATER NOTICES Are In Effect In Texas, Population Of 162,895 Across 22 Counties
According to Breezy Scroll Texas may have one of the largest water issues in the state that anyone has seen in a very long time. Over 100,000 residents in the great state of Texas were issued a boiling water notice after the traumatic events of Hurricane Beryl. A BOILING WATER...
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Mission celebrates 30 years
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sunday. The nonprofit was originally founded in the 1990s as a way to bring home American Indian human remains. The Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation are descendents of the indigenous people who lived in South...
Texas Wood Supply celebrates 45 years
Donna, TX-based Texas Wood Supply is marking 45 years in business. The company shared the news via social media:. “Texas Wood Supply began in 1979 as Valley Carpenters Inc. in Mission, TX. It later became South Texas Moulding Inc. and moved to Donna, TX, in 1984. It was the sole...
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