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La Joya ISD rolls out new leadership team, organizational chart
For her last major announcement for the school year, La Joya ISD Superintendent Marcey Sorensen officially announced at a board meeting last month the district’s new central office leadership team and the organizational structure it will be operating under. It’s been no secret that Sorensen intended to restructure the...
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 […]
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 […]
Hidalgo County to hold public auction of general merchandise
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hidalgo County announced it will hold a Public Auction of general merchandise, vehicles, and equipment at 10 a.m. on July 27. The county’s news release said items can be viewed in person on Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bond & Bond Auctioneers, located at 2101 I-69C […]
City of Pharr announces 2nd annual Avocado Festival
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Pharr has announced the return of its Avocado Festival along with Fresh on the Border Week of festivities. This year will mark the 2nd annual Avocado Festival and 11th annual Fresh on the Border Week, celebrations that showcase the city’s history and impact in the produce industry. The […]
Fresh On The Border campaign in Pharr shows importance of cross border trade
City leaders in Pharr focused on border trade in their Fresh On The Border campaign. The Pharr International Bridge is one of the nation's busiest crossings of produce. Around 60 percent of the nation's produce comes through that bridge. Officials also talked about the importance of that cross-border trade.
McAllen death investigation: Person shot ‘multiple’ times, 2 detained
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway after one person was found inside a McAllen home with multiple gunshot wounds, police say. McAllen police responded to the scene Monday morning at the 1300 block of S. 19th½ St. in reference to a person who was dead inside the home. Investigation reveals the person […]
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Mixer: Learn, Volunteer, and Make a Difference
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Mixer: Learn, Volunteer, and Make a Difference. The Alzheimer’s Association is extending an invitation to the public for their home and Mission mixer, a special event designed to educate attendees about the organization’s efforts to improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s disease. The event will take place on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the Pharr One Lecture Hall, located at 1121 E. Nolana Loop.
STC faculty couple reflect on decades of family, community and growth
Growing up personally and professionally at South Texas College, Starr County faculty members and spouses Wilfrido (Eli) and Rosa Gutierrez-Sarabia say STC has played a significant role in the trajectory of their lives. For nearly three decades, the couple has witnessed the college’s growth, first as standout students in the...
STHS Hiring Event for Their Newest Freestanding Emergency Department, STHS ER Pharr, July 18th
Medical emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. Often occurring when we least expect them, they require swift action. If a person is involved in a traffic accident, experiencing a stroke or heart attack or dealing with a poisoning-related condition or another issue requiring critical care, there can be serious danger of damage to their health if they don’t get prompt medical attention.
STHS Neurosciences & Stroke Institute Earns AHA/ASA Stroke Care Award
It’s a popular phrase in the medical field, “Time is brain.” It’s used to stress the importance of providing immediate medical attention to a patient experiencing a stroke. Each minute that a stroke goes untreated, 1.9 million brain cells are lost, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the longer a stroke patient goes without medical intervention, the greater their risk of disability and death.
Murder suspect claims self defense, surveillance footage captures shooting
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Documents revealed new details in the murder of a Mission man whose death stemmed from his alleged killer attempting to drop off a slice of birthday cake to his girlfriend. Esdras Elias Ortiz, 26, is accused of killing 27-year-old Yorman Jovani Reta on July 1 at the 2800 block of Dinastia […]
Elon Musk plans to move SpaceX, X headquarters to Texas over new LGBTQ+ laws in California
Elon Musk says he will move the headquarters for SpaceX and X from California to Texas after California passed a new law granting school children more freedom of gender identity.
Public Utility Commission of Texas to launch investigation into CenterPoint Energy over Beryl response
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is officially launching an investigation into CenterPoint Energy's response to prolonged power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl and the utility's preparation ahead of the storm, according to an announcement Monday afternoon.
Joint Operation by Texas DPS and Border Patrol Leads to 17 Arrests
LAREDO, Texas — A joint enforcement operation by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Laredo Sector Border Patrol on July 15, 2024, resulted in 17 arrests. The operation underscores the commitment to national safety, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The department emphasized that keeping America safe remains their top priority.
Texas Leads the Nation in This Alarming Statistic
A recent study revealed Texas has a real problem with reckless drivers. Anyone who has traveled the roads in the Lone Star State knows many of the drivers in this neck of the woods engage in unsafe practices. Speeding and road rage incidents in particular are abundant on the roadways here.
This Texas City Has The Lowest Price Gas In Texas Right Now
We know everywhere the gas prices have been going crazy but not for one Texas city. Despite the hurricane and record holiday travel gas prices have barely changed. The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel.
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