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Los Fresnos Locals Open Up a New Business in Town
Exotic Candiez, a business deeply rooted in the Los Fresnos community, recently celebrated its Grand Opening on Friday, August 9th. It is located at 33478 FM 803, Suite B7, behind Stripes in Los Fresnos Plaza, next to United High School. The store is proudly owned by Alisa and Javier Cantu, both proud residents of Los Fresnos.
Valley’s newest doctors are twin sisters who focus on family
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McALLEN — As fraternal twins, sisters Jacqueline and Juliana Falcon from Rio Grande City share much of their lives, from movie interests, to food, to music. Sometimes it’s as though they even share the same thoughts. You can now add the medical...
Customs and Border Protection officers seize $460K worth of cocaine at Brownsville-Mexico border
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (KWTX) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a 2019 Dodge carrying a $460,379 load of what was alleged to be cocaine Wednesday. The seizure took place after officers stopped a 38-year-old female U.S. citizen...
Dallas City Council Confronts Legal Challenge Over State Fair of Texas Gun Ban as Attorney General Ken Paxton Sets Ultimatum
The debate around the State Fair of Texas' recent gun ban has escalated to the doors of the Dallas City Council as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a threat of legal action. The council convened in a closed session to deliberate on the new gun policy, which was implemented after a shooting incident at the fair last year left three people injured. According to CBS News, Paxton's ultimatum underlines the policy's conflict with state laws that permit licensed gun owners to carry firearms on government-owned properties.
DHR Health’s 18th Annual Fishing for Hope Tournament, August 24th
DHR Health is set to host its 18th Annual “Fishing for Hope” Tournament on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island, Texas. This fundraising event is vital in supporting the Hope Family Health Center of McAllen and Weslaco, which provides medical services to uninsured individuals and families in the Rio Grande Valley.
Laredo honors border agents who rescued shark bite victim on South Padre Island
Two Border Patrol agents and a swim coach were honored in their hometown of Laredo, Texas, this week for coming to the aid of a woman bitten by a shark in the Gulf of Mexico on July 4 on South Padre Island.
CBP seizes 101 pounds of cocaine, 14 pounds of heroin in 2 busts
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Federal authorities on Wednesday seized 101 pounds of cocaine and approximately 14 pounds of heroin at international bridges in Hidalgo and Cameron counties. The largest seizure happened at the Anzalduas Port of Entry when U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers encountered Eugenia Lessard, born...
Progreso City Council still can’t agree on election details
PROGRESO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Progreso City Council remained divided Thursday over Mayor Hugo Gamboa’s plan to hold an election in November. During a meeting on Thursday afternoon, Gamboa asked the City Council to put three positions on the November ballot. “Does anybody have anything to discuss?” Gamboa said. Not a single member of the […]
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
TxDOT launches "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Transportation announced the launch of its "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign. With Labor Day weekend happening next week, TxDOT is encouraging Texans not to drink and drive by launching its statewide "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign. They're reminding Texans not to drink and drive, and to always choose a sober ride, such as a designated driver or taking advantage of rideshare and taxi services, public transportation or staying in one location until they're sober enough to drive.
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
Texas Lottery Confirms Big Money Winner in Mega Millions Drawing on Friday
Someone in Texas is waking up one million dollars richer, as Texas Lottery officials confirmed one of the big winners of the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 23, 2024, came from a ticket bought in Abilene.
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