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Brownsville duo’s paletas finalists in H-E-B’s Texas Best
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Brownsville ice cream shop was named a finalist for H-E-B’s 11th annual Quest for Texas Best competition, which searches for the best state-made products. La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar was announced top 10 finalist out of more than 470 submissions from entrepreneurs...
Brownsville PUB: Power restored to around 2,000 customers
UPDATE: On Saturday, July 27, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board announced power was restored at around 10:38 p.m. A power outage is affecting around 2,000 customers, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board announced in a social media post published on Saturday evening. Brownsville PUB said they’ve received reports of a downed...
This Closed Brownsville Gas Station Will Make Way For A New McDonald’s
A long-closed gas station at the northeast corner of Paredes Line Road and Drive Hugh Emmerson Road (FM 3248) in Brownsville, Texas will be transformed into a new McDonald’s. According to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings, the old gas station at 5505 Paredes Line Road was built in the 1990s but has been shuttered since the late 2000s.
TxDOT to break ground on $300M US 77 construction
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a groundbreaking event to kick-off construction on the U.S. 77 interstate upgrades, which will be awarded over $300 million. According to TxDOT, the goal is to turn U.S. 77 into an interstate, specifically Interstate 69 East, stretching...
Brownsville sees major bump of tourism for games
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley is hosting some summer games of our own as the Games of Texas are back in Brownsville and businesses in the area are definitely feeling the impact. A few weeks ago, Mark Lord, the executive director of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, said that around 30,000 people […]
This State Program Collects Money from the Deceased. Families Pay the Price.
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More than 100 Texas firefighters deployed to California to fight wildfires
More than 100 firefighters are heading to California along with emergency management personnel, over 25 fire engines, command vehicles, and equipment to help battle ongoing wildfires in the northern part of the state.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
Heat Advisory in effect for parts of North Texas as temperatures return to summer averages
North Texas has had 12 straight days with below-average temperatures. The average high temperature for this time of year is 97 degrees. After mid-August, temperatures will trend downward until September.
THE END: Several East Texas Conn’s Locations Will Close Down
We Now Know What Conn's Locations In East Texas Will Shut Down After The Company Filed For Bankruptcy. Many stores are grappling with supply chain disruptions, which have led to delays in receiving inventory and increased costs. Additionally, changes in consumer behavior, such as the shift towards online shopping and rising living costs have forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, including furniture purchases with many opting for budget-friendly options.
West Texas Convenience Store Plans To Open Location In East Texas
There's a gas station and convenience store brand that Texans, especially in West Texas cities like Amarillo and Lubbock swear by and for once, NO, we're not talking about "Buc-ee's". Of course in other areas of Texas, the "beaver" may reign supreme and is starting their trek towards global domination...
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