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DFW Area Hospitals Shine in Texas Top 15 Medical Centers, U.S. News & World Report Reveals
Several Dallas-Fort Worth area hospitals have been named amongst the elite in Texas, according to a recent report by U.S. News & World Report. Out of the 584 hospitals evaluated across the state, five DFW medical centers were ranked in the top 15 of the "Best Hospitals in Texas." The Houston area dominated the top 10, with Houston Methodist Hospital leading the pack as the number one hospital in Texas, according to the U.S. News.
Hidalgo CBP officers arrest man wanted out of Kingsville for sex-related offenses involving a child
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a man at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry who was wanted out of Kingsville on two felony warrants for sex-related offenses involving a child, according to a news release. "Following two apprehensions upriver for similar offenses in the last week, our CBP officers...
Coastal Bend College plans Pleasanton registration event - July 24
A recent Coastal Bend College pop-up registration event in Kingsville was successful, and they are now gearing up for another event in Pleasanton. The CBC-Pleasanton Pop-Up Registration will take place on July 24, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The event aims to facilitate student registrations and is part of the college's efforts to reach out to the community. Success was seen at the Kingsville event, and organizers hope for a similar outcome in Pleasanton. #CBCRocks #SuccessHappensHere.
Odem gas station building coming down, legacy living on
Over three quarters of a century ago, those driving through Odem could fill up at the gas station just off Voss Avenue and West Sellers Street. But though those noises and memories have passed on, its legacy will live on even as its former building is torn down to make way for new memories.
Hidalgo County to host employment fair Tuesday
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hidalgo County Precinct 3 and the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency are hosting an Employment and Resource Fair on Tuesday, July 30. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Alton Recreation Center, located at 349 Dawes Ave. The fair aims to provide valuable opportunities and […]
Quinta Mazatlán’s ‘Thursday Night Live’ bringing dinosaurs to McAllen
McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán is prepared to take visitors back in time with this week’s Thursday Night Live. This week’s theme is Jurassic RGV, which will offer visitors an opportunity to interact with dinosaurs. “We are excited to bring this extraordinary show to our community! It’s a...
How Texas' DEI ban has impacted San Antonio universities
The University of Texas at San Antonio has eliminated at least 21 programs and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion since Texas banned them this year, according to documents Axios obtained through an open records request. Why it matters: The records show the scale at which local universities used...
Flood watch issued for Houston and all of SE Texas as heavy rain brings messy start to Wednesday
Heavy rain is moving across the area through the morning, dropping multiple inches of rain making roads very slippery and wet. Please take your time getting out and about. We’ll expect more heavy rain, especially along the coast through the afternoon. Wednesday’s Forecast:. A flash flood watch goes...
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
PARIS – What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated Olympic politics Wednesday, as the IOC pushed Utah officials to end an FBI investigation into a suspected doping coverup. The International Olympic Committee is angry about...
Corpus Christi high school football preview: Here are 13 defenders to watch in 2024
The Caller-Times continues its preview of the 2024 high school football season with a summer series looking at the best players across the Corpus Christi area. Over the next several weeks, leading up to kickoff in Week 1, we will highlight some of the best players in various positions, continuing with 11 defensive players to watch. ...
Project underway to armor Gypsy and Whitecap bridges on North Padre Island
The city of Corpus Christi is implementing a scour protection project that the City Council approved at a February meeting to armor the bridges and approaches of the Whitecap and Gypsy bridges on North Padre Island against erosion. City officials announced the start of the project on July 9, beginning with the import of crushed concrete rock and armor stone of various sizes from Bridge Specialties, a company based in Rockport, to the project sites. ...
How the City plans to cover desal project cost
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi's desal project was approved for a low interest loan from the state, the third loan of this type the City has received for the Inner Harbor Facility. City Manager Peter Zanoni said that before the Texas Water Development Board approved...
Cleveland resident wins $1 million with winning Texas Lottery scratch ticket
CLEVELAND, Texas — A lucky resident in Cleveland, Texas is a lot richer thanks to a winning lottery ticket. They won $1 million with a winning Million Dollar Loteria scratch game ticket. This is the second $1 million to be claimed in the Million Dollar Loteria game but there...
Residents voice concerns over the work being done on island bridges
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — According to the Director of Engineering for the city, Jeff Edmonds, the city of Corpus Christi has been busy at work adding scouring protection to the Gypsy and Whitecap bridges beginning in early July. "Well, the problem is that the bridges weren't really designed to...
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