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Cuellar: Dropout recovery programs change lives and communities
EDINBURG, Texas – A top official at Region One Education Service Center says school districts have a “wonderful opportunity” to help high school dropouts get back on track. Darcia Cuellar says school districts will receive full state funding for bringing dropouts aged 18 to 25 back to...
Non-profit prepares care packages for senior community
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local non-profit is advocating for the senior community, one care package at a time. Silver Ribbon, a non-profit out of McAllen, is working on its senior welfare care package project, to donate items to those in need. Each care package consists of essential items...
Quinta Mazatlán’s ‘Thursday Night Live’ bringing dinosaurs to McAllen
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán is prepared to take visitors back in time with this week’s Thursday Night Live. This week’s theme is Jurassic RGV, which will offer visitors an opportunity to interact with dinosaurs. “We are excited to bring this extraordinary...
Vote for top OL in Corpus Christi area entering 2024 Texas high school football season
Who is the Coastal Bend's top offensive lineman entering the 2024 Texas high school football season? The Caller-Times released a list of five linemen to watch this week and now it is your turn to vote. Make your selection of the Corpus Christi area's best lineman and be sure to...
Greenway Construction to build another cold storage facility in Pharr Produce Park
PHARR, Texas – Construction is underway for yet another cold storage facility within the Pharr Produce Park. The latest project sees Greenway Construction building a 50,000 square foot warehouse for its sister company, LakeWay Produce. This is just the first phase. The second phase will see it expanded to 94,000 square feet.
McAllen proposes cap on pets following ‘high-profile’ hoarding cases
The city of McAllen is proposing to limit the number of cats and dogs that can be housed in a single residence. In a July 17 memorandum, City Attorney Isaac Tawil wrote that the proposal follows a rash of major hoarding cases and that the proposal is out of concern for public health and welfare.
Sinton Junior softball wins Texas East state title
Before this season, the Sinton Junior Softball All Stars had not made a run to the state tournament in nearly a decade. But that’s all changed now, as the team raced through the Texas East State Tournament for a spot in the regional tournament. The Sinton Junior Girls raced...
Brownsville man arrested for attempting to transport 19 people north
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Brownsville man was arrested Friday after Border Patrol agents discovered multiple people illegally present in the United States, including a 6-year-old girl, inside his tractor-trailer, according to a criminal complaint. Pablo Gaytan was charged with knowingly attempting to transport 19 people illegally present...
McAllen City Commission proclaiming Shaine Casas Day
Opening ceremonies for the Olympic Games in Paris are taking place this Friday, and McAllen native Shane Casas is one of hundreds of athletes who will represent Team USA. He qualified for the 200 individual medley swimming competition. On Monday, the McAllen City Commission will proclaim it Shane Casas Day...
Child becomes victim of SWATing in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police department received a serious threat to the public over the weekend. At 1 a.m. Sunday, police learned that an video gamer was making threats online. Police say a child was the whistleblower in the case and told authorities they shared their personal information with the gamer who used […]
STC gets $1M to start hygiene program
South Texas College (STC) in McAllen is developing a dental hygiene associate program, which is being funded by a $1 million grant. Also, the grant will create a workforce development and continuing education center for healthcare professionals. It aims to engage underrepresented groups in the McAllen and Rio Grande Valley areas. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, the grant will last through June 30, 2027.
Bazán: Financial institutions, real estate experts will attend next Industrial Warehouse Summit
PHARR, Texas – Luis Bazán, director of the Pharr International Bridge, has given an early preview of the 4th Industrial Warehouse Summit, which takes place in October. IWS is an event co-hosted by the Pharr Bridge Board and Pharr Economic Development Corporation. Bazán gave details of the next...
Operation Safe Return helped thousands prepare for the new school year on Saturday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The new school year is around the corner and Corpus Christi Police Department hosted their annual back-to-school event Saturday afternoon. Thousands of parents and children attended Operation Safe Return at the American Bank Center, where they received several free items in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.
K9 Officer Marco's Legacy Preserved in Weslaco Police Department Relocation
WESLACO, Texas — On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, K9 Officer Jaycee (Marco) was relocated to the new police department at 300 S Bridge. The Weslaco Police Department proudly welcomed Officer Marco in September 1990, marking the beginning of a new era in local law enforcement. Officer Marco, the department's first K9, served the community until his passing in May 1992. The relocation aims to preserve the heritage and history of Officer Marco, who significantly contributed to the safety and security of Weslaco, according to the Weslaco Police Department.
Coastal Bend Food Bank to hold mobile food distribution event
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Bend Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry is holding another food distribution event on Tuesday morning. Those in need of food supplies can head over to the Coastal Bend Food Bank, located on 5442 Bear Lane from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (or while supplies last). You do not need to register if you have attended this distribution in 2024.
Ingleside gets down and dirty for Garden Club fundraiser
Residents and Ingleside businesses were asked to “Throw The Dirt On Us” and, boy, did they bring on the dirt. The Ingleside Garden Club received a total of more than $1,000 worth of potting soil as part of a fundraiser. The soil will be used for various projects the club is involved with to beautify the city. Cash donations were also given, which will be used to buy potting soil.
Coffee with a Cop event scheduled for July 23 in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Residents are invited to join local law enforcement for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Starbucks located at 3329 Leopard Street.The event aims to foster community relationships and provide a casual setting for residents to meet and discuss issues with police officers, according to the press release. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance communication and trust between the community and law enforcement.For more information, residents can contact the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Laredo, East LA and Hialeah, among the Latino-heavy cities with the highest poverty rates in the U.S.
A new study of the ten census-designated cities with 100,000 or more residents and high Latino populations showed their poverty rates are 50% higher than the national average. The ten communities, which include Laredo, Texas; East LA and Hialeah, Florida had an average poverty rate of 18.7%, considerably higher than the national poverty rate of 12.5% and the overall Latino poverty rate of 17.2%, the report by Axios shows.
Operation Health & Wellness will have free healthcare services, free transportation the week of July 22 - 27
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Operation Health & Wellness is kicking off Monday!. This year the military was not able to be a part of the program so local partners decided to work together to continue to provide key services to make sure that everyone in our community can get access to healthcare without cost.
Community — Basketball league forms for senior ladies
Del Rio’s new Silver Sneakers League is welcoming women of different ages who enjoy shooting some hoops. The Silver Sneakers met up on Saturday at the Joe Ramos Gym to play a half-court game for an hour. The league was created by Sandra Fuentes, a Del Rio businesswoman best known as a co-chair of The Border Organization, a local activist group.
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