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Def Leppard, Journey and the Steve Miller Band Friday Night in the Alamo Dome, Ready?
This one has been a long time coming but finely it’s here, The Stadium tour with Def Leppard, Journey and the Steve Miller Band Friday night in the Almo Dome. I found some videos to get us ready for the show. Fan shot from Arlington earlier this week, check it out.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter seeks to finish mother's term
Washington — The daughter of former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last month, announced late Monday that she intends to run to fill the Houston-area seat for the remainder of her mother's term."I want to finish for my mom," Erica Lee Carter said in a statement. Lee Carter said she's received encouragement from members of the community to run to complete her mother's term, which ends on Jan. 3, 2025. Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat who previously revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, died on July 19 at 74. She represented the district for nearly three decades. "The...
Progreso City Council can’t agree on how to fix election problems
PROGRESO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Progreso may not be able to hold an election in November because the City Council can’t agree how many positions should appear on the ballot. With the City Council deadlocked, the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office or the Texas Attorney General’s Office may be asked to set Progreso […]
San Benito CISD approves new Superintendent
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the onboarding of a new superintendent. Alfredo Perez was extended a two-year contract agreement with SBCISD during a regular board meeting Tuesday. Perez was named as the lone finalist in the application process in July. Perez previously served as […]
Brownsville police arrest man who stole ambulance, drove to Mexico
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Brownsville Police Department has arrested a 31-year-old man who they say stole an ambulance on International Boulevard and drove it into Matamoros. In a Facebook post, police say they took Jesus Gilberto Hernandez into custody on Wednesday. “Hernandez was turned over to HSI...
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.
Harlingen VA Clinic to hold free drive-thru food pantries for veterans
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The VA clinic in Harlingen will hold a free drive-thru food pantry distribution for veterans on Thursday. The VA has been screening for food insecurity since 2017 with data showing that post-9/11, Veterans seem to be at a higher risk for being food insecure, followed by Veteran women. “Not having enough […]
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 […]
Two-a-Day Tour: Mission Eagles
It wasn't all too long ago that Mission football was one of the best programs in the valley. In four years from 2018 to 2021, the team posted a dominant 19-6 district record. The Eagles are projecting confidence that they can get back to that dominance in 2024. Due to...
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 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...
City of Primera breaks ground on new municipal complex
PRIMERA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new municipal complex featuring a city hall, police station and public works building is coming to the City of Primera. City officials broke ground on the new project Wednesday morning. The project, also known as the Primera Municipal Complex, aims to improve city services and meet the demand of its […]
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.
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