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IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
Fight over $100 leaves mother of 2 dead after man runs her and friend over with truck: Police
A Texas mother of two young girls is dead and a man was hospitalized after Luis Antonio Garza allegedly ran both the adults over with his truck after getting into an argument over $100. The post Fight over $100 leaves mother of 2 dead after man runs her and friend over with truck: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.
Alton police: Decomposed body found in residence identified as missing person
A body found inside a home in Alton has been confirmed to be a male subject who was reported missing, according to the Alton Police Department. Alton Police Chief Mark J. Perez said in a news release they were contacted by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office on July 4 about a missing person who was last seen living within Alton city limits.
Valley pharmacy reporting shortages of COVID medication Paxlovid
A pharmacist who spoke with Channel 5 News says there’s a shortage of Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19. “We tried during the pandemic to get a hold of some,” Michael Sander said. “We called Pfizer, they never really got back with us.”. Sander is the...
New marketing campaign aims to rebrand the Valley as 'Rioplex'
Rio Grande Valley leaders are teaming up with leaders in Mexico to re-brand themselves under a new name. On Wednesday, local leaders met at the Harlingen Convention Center to discuss Rioplex, a new marketing campaign that will include all four Valley counties and northern Mexico. The goal is to create...
STC says student tuition program exceeding expectations
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... South Texas College’s Valley Promise Program, a last-dollar initiative providing graduating high school seniors with a tuition-free education toward an associate’s degree, has more than 1,100 students participating in the first year. The program’s first year offered eligible graduating high school seniors...
Homicide investigation ensues in Alton following discovery of body
ALTON, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The body found during a missing person investigation has been identified and ruled a homicide, authorities say. On Thursday, July 4, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Alton Police Department regarding a missing person. A preliminary investigation revealed that the missing person was living and was last seen […]
Judge in Hidalgo County election contest throws out votes over improper assistance
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On May 23, when Michelle Acosta was more than seven months pregnant, she stopped by the polls in Sullivan City. Justice of the Peace Sonia Treviño was running for re-election against Ramon Segovia, a businessman from western Hidalgo County. Acosta wanted to support Treviño. Her high-risk pregnancy, however, made the trip […]
CASA Hidalgo County Casino Night to raise funds for children
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — CASA of Hidalgo County is hosting a CASA Casino Corral fundraiser on Saturday, August 10. Veronica Whitacre with CASA Hidalgo County said, “We’re excited about that more than anything else. There are different sponsorship levels we have the Golden Chip sponsor, the Black Chip sponsor, Blue Chip, and Red Chip sponsors. […]
McAllen PD, TxDOT to participate in Operation Slowdown
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department, the Texas Department of Transportation, and other Hidalgo County law enforcement will participate in Operation Slowdown. The department’s news release said the goal of Operation Slowdown is to promote safe driving through education and enforcement efforts. From Friday, July 19 through Sunday, Aug. 4, McAllen Police will have officers […]
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