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Texans asked to turn lights out during migratory bird season
The fall migration period for birds is underway, and the nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife is trying to save as many birds as possible. The Lights Out Texas! campaign encourages building owners, businesses, developers, and homeowners to turn off non-essential lights at night to keep birds from getting disoriented. Azalia Rodriguez...
Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths
On a scorching May 2020 day that topped out at 95 degrees, Austin resident José Mario Calles reported to his landscaping job. A lawsuit later filed by Calles’ family recounted what happened next: The 51-year-old, who financially supported his wife and kids in El Salvador, fainted. He was rushed to the hospital and spent two nights being treated for a heart condition and diabetes, both known to make people more vulnerable to heat.
Central Texans watch water, sewage bills skyrocket
TEXAS, USA — Central Texans are flooding social media with pictures of their water and sewage bills, which have more than tripled in some areas. City officials in Hewitt, Temple and Waco say rates haven't increased since last year. According to Hewitt City Manager Bo Thomas, the only reason...
McAllen Public Library hosts annual Family Health Fair
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Public Library invited the community to its third annual Family Health Fair on Saturday. During the fair, healthcare providers gave free screenings for various health needs, including blood pressure checks, hemoglobin and glucose tests, among other exams. “Community members would come to us for different information or resources. So […]
Women's Soccer Set for First Road Match of the Season at Tarleton State
STEPHENVILLE – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women's soccer team is set for their first road match of the season as they visit the Tarleton State Texans (0-0-2) on Tuesday at Tarleton Soccer Complex. This will kick off a two-match road trip as the Vaqueros...
Driscoll Children’s Hospital celebrates ribbon cutting celebration
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Driscoll Children’s Hospital celebrated opening its first freestanding designated children’s hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. The ribbon cutting, originally planned for June, gathered the community to celebrate a monumental moment. Texas State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa said, “Families who have issues, who have children, who have specialties and who […]
Consequences of minors consuming alcohol
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The arrest of a parent providing alcohol to a minor has placed the back-to-school spotlight on the dangers of underage drinking for minors and parents who let it happen. People must be over the age of 21 to consume alcohol in Texas. However, an adult can give alcohol to a minor […]
Harlingen woman indicted for fatal Mercedes drunk driving crash
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The 69-year-old Harlingen woman charged with the death of her passenger when she crashed her vehicle while she was intoxicated in December has been indicted, court records show. Imelda Silva Velez is charged with intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle which resulted in the death...
Weslaco High School principal shares goals for new school year
Students from band, dance, softball and football teams at Weslaco High School gathered at Bobby Lackey Stadium to show their school spirit as a new school year begins. Over 2,000 Weslaco High School students returned to the classroom on Monday. Weslaco High School Principal Yvette Morales says last year they...
Austin weather: Excessive Heat Warning for Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas - The heat is getting worse before it gets better. Much of Central Texas is under an Excessive Heat Warning until 9 p.m. on Wednesday. With the heat dome strengthening, we will experience a full day of sunshine and even hotter temperatures. It will be the hottest day...
Governor Abbott Announces Music-Friendly Workshop in Mexia to Boost Texas Music Industry
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has teamed up with various entities to kick-off a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop set for August 27 in Mexia. The initiative, which promotes the economic benefits of the music industry, is a partnership between the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Mexia, the Mexia Economic Development Corporation, and Mexia Downtown. Governor Abbott highlighted the economic impact that music has in the Lone Star State, saying, "Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies," as reported by Office of the Texas Governor website.
Arlington ISD expected to make $3.2M Robin Hood payment to Texas, trustees express frustration
Texas now considers Arlington ISD “property rich,” triggering a 30-year-old law that forces the district to send local taxpayer dollars to the state for the first time. According to Texas Education Agency estimates, Arlington ISD is expected to deliver $3.2 million to the state this year under the recapture law — also known as the Robin Hood law — that requires wealthier districts to redistribute funds to poorer districts.
VIDEO: Cameras Caught Cowboys Superstar Trevon Diggs Trying To Have Tequila Shots With Raiders Fans Before Game
Dallas Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs had a lighthearted exchange with Las Vegas Raiders fans before Saturday’s preseason game at Allegiant Stadium. Arash Markazi of The Sporting Tribune posted a video on X/Twitter of Trevon Diggs coming over to talk to Raiders fans at the luxurious Wynn Field Club that spans the north end zone section of Allegiant Stadium.
A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its libraries
"A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its libraries" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Jury finds parents of accused Texas gunman not liable in 2018 school shooting rampage
The parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people and wounding several others when he opened fire in Texas at Santa Fe High School in 2018 are not responsible for their son's alleged actions, a Texas jury decided. In a three-week civil trial, survivors and family members of the shooting victims claimed the accused shooter's parents should be held financially liable. Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Marie Kosmetatos were accused of being negligent in storing their...
State Capital Highlights: Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted
State Capital Highlights: Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted News Staff Tue, 08/20/2024 - 9:58 am X Gary Borders gborders@texaspress.com As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related...
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