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Two-a-Day Tour: San Benito Greyhounds
Time and time again, San Benito has proven to be one of the best and most consistent football programs in the valley. The past two years have been no different. The team is coming off back-to-back seasons with double digit wins at the 6A level. With that strong history can...
Contract to deepen Brownsville port issued as LNG terminal and pipeline permits revoked
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have awarded a $104 million contract for the deepening of a South Texas ship channel at the Brownsville Port after a court recently revoked permits for the building of a liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminal and pipeline there.
Corpus Christi has a new TxDOT district engineer and his name may sound familiar
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — There is a new district engineer for TxDOT of Corpus Christi. Mike Walsh stepped into his new role, replacing Valente Olivarez who retired from the position last month. If you recognize that last name, he is the son of former police chief Mike Walsh. The...
Mission CISD starts off new school year with safety upgrades
School security is always a big concern for parents and school officials. Leaders at Mission Consolidated Independent School District recently made some upgrades to make sure students and staff are safe on campus. Parents might notice new fencing that was put up at all 22 of the district's schools. The...
Mission PD prepares for school active shooter situations
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mission Consolidated Independent School District welcomed students back into the classroom on Wednesday. Local law enforcement took action to make sure they were prepared in case of an emergency. The Mission Police Department held a meeting this week with several other agencies to see how they would respond to an […]
Mission oncologist performs 500th robotic surgery
Mission Hospital is celebrating a milestone in robotic surgery. Dr. Amy Alexander, a gynecologic oncologist, recently completed her 500th robotic surgery, the hospital said in a news release. “The Mission team is so grateful for Dr. Alexander’s dedication and excellence in patient care,” the hospital said. “Her remarkable accomplishment underscores...
AAA: San Antonio gas prices drop, Texas holding steady
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A week ago, you were seeing a 15-cent increase in the average price for regular unleaded fuel in San Antonio, but this week the script has been flipped. For the second time in a two-week period, the Alamo City is sitting at $2.99 per...
Tragic Discovery of Deceased Newborn in Northwest Houston Highlights Urgent Need for Safe Haven Awareness
In the light of the recent heartbreaking discovery of a deceased newborn baby in the Chimney Hill subdivision of Northwest Houston, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is urging those who find themselves unable to take care of their newborns to remember the Safe Haven law or the Baby Moses law.
5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in investigation into Matthew Perry's death
LOS ANGELES — A prosecutor says five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor's assistant and two doctors.
Texas Woman Found Slumped Over Bathtub, Dead and with Her Hands Tied Behind Her Back
After six years of marriage, Susan Woods was ready to start a new life — but she never got the chance to. Susan, 30, was discovered dead in the bathroom of her the Stephenville, Texas home by her father on July 28, 1987 amid her divorce, after she failed to show up to work for two days.
Documentary Featuring Edinburg North High School To Debut On Netflix
A documentary that features the Mariachi program at Edinburg North High School is coming to Netflix. “Going Varsity in Mariachi” will debut on the streaming service on August 29th. The documentary focuses on the Mariachi Oro program at the Edinburg school, giving insight into the cultural significance of...
Pharr man who killed stepson over $70 sentenced to 40 years
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Pharr man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his 24-year-old stepson because he owed him money, according to court records. Jose Asencion Hernandez, 46, was convicted of murdering Agustin Jose Andres Vela on Aug. 3, 2021, and was scheduled to be formally...
Local cattle farmers at risk in worsening drought
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cattle farmers are feeling the heat, as the drought continues to dry up cow pastures. Irrigation farmers are at the highest risk, as natural waters going into their farms are increasingly restricted. Mike England is one such cattle farmer in Mercedes. He said not only are his pastures drier, but he’s […]
How Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations
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.County election departments across Texas are trying to reassure voters amid a flood of formal challenges questioning whether their registrations are valid. The challenges, filed by conservative groups and individual activists, seek to remove tens of thousands of voters from the rolls on the grounds that they don’t live in the county, are not citizens, or have died.Election officials say the challenges are complicating the work they’re already doing to keep their voter rolls updated. They want...
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