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Residents to get chance to speak out on election propositions
HARLINGEN — Residents are getting a chance to speak out on a committee’s proposals for amendments to the City Charter, including paying the mayor and commissioners compensation for their time of service while also proposing giving them access to the city’s health insurance. On Thursday, city officials...
Harlingen PD continue investigating death of Nahomi Rodriguez 8 years later
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen police continue to investigate the death of 19-year-old Nahomi Rodriguez eight years after her death. On July 17, 2016, Rodriguez was last seen leaving McDonald’s in a small light-colored SUV, after working an overnight shift. According to a previous ValleyCentral report, surveillance footage at the drive-thru captured an interaction between […]
TSTC in Harlingen helping migrant students pursue higher education
A summer program at Texas State Technical College in Harlingen is teaching migrant students the importance of higher education. The goal of the Migrant Academic Achievement Residential Summer (MAARS) program is to help them get back on track, since they lose out on some schooling because they move around for work.
2 injured after accident on Queen Isabella Causeway
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two people were transported to a hospital after a crash on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway Wednesday morning. Sgt. Maria Hernandez with DPS told ValleyCentral that the vehicles involved were a Ford Pinto and a Mercedes SUV. According to DPS, South Padre Island police received a call of a […]
San Benito considering legal action against Houston firm
Jul. 16—SAN BENITO — City officials are considering taking legal action against an investigative firm accusing Mayor Rick Guerra and Commissioner Deborah Morales of nepotism while claiming City Manager Fred Sandoval is violating the City Charter requiring he live in town. On Tuesday, Sandoval said officials are mulling a lawsuit against Dolcefino Consulting, accusing the Houston-based firm of ...
First PHIT Center in RGV breaks ground in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — PHIT America broke ground in Brownsville with its new PHIT Center. The center aims to help Brownsville students live more active and healthy lives. “It’s a whole facility, 150 x 90 that has all different activities like tennis, golf, pickleball, fitness activities, running, walking,” said...
City leaders talk potential new water source with underground water
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City of Corpus Christi leaders are in the early discussion process about the possibility of diversifying our water sources with underground water. Corpus Christi Water Chief Operating Officer Drew Molly said that while the decision is still in its early stages, they're keeping their options open.
CCISD investigating staff member's social media comment on Trump Rally shooting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Independent School District is looking into a social media comment a staff member made about the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on Saturday. In response to a post of a news article on social media, the staff member commented saying,...
Mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus in Portland
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City of Portland officials announced Tuesday that the city will be entering a Level 3 of their public health response plan after a trapped mosquito tested positive for the West Nile virus. The mosquito was trapped on the 1100 block of Moore Avenue according to...
Security enhancement for new school year underway at Edcouch-Elsa ISD
By the start of the new school year, officials at Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District say students will be safer in the classroom. The district approved new security measures last week, and they hope to have everything in place by the end of August. One upgrade is the addition of new...
Hearing held over human smuggling claims involving Catholic Charities RGV
A hearing in Edinburg was held over human smuggling claims involving Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the claims against several migrant aid shelters across the state. The hearing involving Catholic Charities RGV occurred at the 139th District Court, where attorneys for...
McAllen ISD earns state District of Distinction Award for 5th straight year
McAllen ISD’s dedication to unlocking its students’ imagination in the visual arts continues to create dividends. This week, McAllen ISD earned the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) 2024 District of Distinction Award for the fifth consecutive year. “We are excited that the creativity and hard work of our...
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, other GOP governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Search for Georgia girl expands to Texas, 6 other states. Have you seen Maria Gomez-Perez?
The search for a missing Georgia girl has now expanded to several states, including Texas. Here's what we know. Maria Gomez-Perez, 12, was reported missing from Gainesville, Georgia on May 30. She had been last seen in the driveway of her home the previous day. Maria stands at 5'3" and...
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
TWO STATE LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS CROWNED
The Burleson County Minor Girls captured the State Championship with a 4-1 victory over Rockport-Fulton last (Tuesday) night. Burleson County jumped out to an early lead with two runs in the top of the first inning. Rockport-Fulton cut the lead in half with a run in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it a 2-1 game.
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