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Killeen firefighters assisting in multiple Texas wildfires
KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen Fire Department firefighters are deployed across Texas to assist in battling wildfires and helping crews in disaster services,. Five Killeen firefighters are now in the middle of a 14-day deployment including:. Battalion Chief Cory Davis. Captain Marcus Stillwell. Captain Matt Phillips. Fire Rescue Officer Charlie...
Grammy-winning Willie Nelson to grace Corpus Christi in October
Legendary musician Willie Nelson will return to Corpus Christi with his band, Willie Nelson & Family, Saturday, Oct. 19. Willie Nelson has performed in the Sparkling City by the Sea countless times, and even filmed a few scenes from his 1980 film, "Honeysuckle Rose," in town. ...
Peanut Butter Bowl tackles hunger
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen High School and other schools across Texas have dedicated their first game of the season to Peanut Butter Bowl to help those within their community. Over the years Peanut Butter Bowl has helped families across South and Central Texas through peanut butter. Harlingen is...
Sunny Glen hosts annual Incredible Kidz 5K Color Fun Run
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Sunny Glen Children’s Home is promoting its 10th annual Incredible Kids 5K and Color Fun Run. The event includes a 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and a one-mile color fun run with colored powder dye. Registration is required, with adults paying $30 and the first 200 kids participating for free thanks […]
Public forum to be held over Gladys Porter Zoo expansion
A public forum will be held Wednesday afternoon over the possible expansion of the Gladys Porter Zoo. Brownsville city leaders want to hear from the community and get their thoughts. Last week, a proposal was made for the city to buy the old Cummings Middle School from Brownsville Independent School...
Man found bleeding in Cameron Park revealed to be wanted, helper taken in as well
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who was found bloody and injured at Cameron Park on Tuesday was later arrested after authorities discovered he was wanted for two crimes, according to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. Danny Perales, 29, was arrested on an active warrant for two unrelated offenses. After suffering his injury, Perales was […]
Two-a-Day Tour: Porter Cowboys
The Porter Cowboys have suffered back-to-back winless district seasons over the last two years. However, hope is on the horizon. The changes for this year start with a new district. Edcouch-Elsa and Mercedes are the only remaining district opponents from last season. Three of the four playoff teams from last...
Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.This article has been updated to clarify comments made by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt in both a published statement and an interview with Votebeat and The Texas Tribune.Texas Republicans are clashing again with the state’s most populous county over voting. This time, they’re criticizing Harris County’s plan for outreach to eligible but unregistered voters ahead of the registration deadline.County commissioners were set to consider the proposed outreach effort at a meeting Tuesday. But they took it off...
Rain chances continue to increase across North Texas ahead of Labor Day
NORTH TEXAS – Thursday morning, a coastal trough near the upper Texas coast continued to bring in clouds to parts of North Texas, as well as a few showers.View live radar here.There will be a mix of sun and clouds Thursday with rain chances and a few isolated storms to sit around 20% to 30%. The higher chances are in the southeast side of North Texas, which is closer to the trough. Severe weather isn't expected but there could be some storms with heavy downpours, lightning and possible winds gusting to near 50 mph. Rain coverage increases after Thursday into...
Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats
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