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Texas flight academies discuss national pilot shortage
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A national pilot shortage has prompted local initiatives to produce more certified pilots. The demand for pilots has been an ongoing problem, but it was made worse during the pandemic when pilots were encouraged to retire early as air travel became almost non-existent in 2020. President of McAllen Flight Academy Hector […]
Two-a-Day Tour: Mission Eagles
It wasn't all too long ago that Mission football was one of the best programs in the valley. In four years from 2018 to 2021, the team posted a dominant 19-6 district record. The Eagles are projecting confidence that they can get back to that dominance in 2024. Due to...
Texas expands razor wire along river banks in Eagle Pass and El Paso
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas National Guard troops are installing more razor wire along the Rio Grande in South and West Texas, at a time when some environmentalists say they're actually seeing a draw down in activity.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to keep busing migrants north. One problem: Not enough migrants.
Republican National Convention delegates erupted in applause last month when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down on his commitment to send buses full of migrants to blue cities. “We have continued busing migrants to sanctuary cities all across the country,” Abbott told the cheering crowd in Milwaukee. “Those buses will...
Texas sues Biden administration over nursing home staffing rule
Texas is suing the Biden administration over a new policy that mandates minimum staffing levels in nursing homes, arguing the federal Medicare agency exceeded its authority. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in the Northern District of Texas, state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) said the rule should be vacated and the administration should be permanently blocked from enforcing it.
MINISO to open at Sunrise Mall in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — MINISO, a global retail store inspired by Japanese pop culture and lifestyle is coming to Sunrise Mall in Brownsville. Sunrise Mall officially announced Wednesday that MINISO is coming soon. MINISO specializes in lifestyle and pop culture items including toys, plushies, collectibles, beauty essentials, home goods, fragrances, electronics, snacks and beverages. Pop […]
Brownsville man gets 35 years for fatal shooting at apartment complex
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fatally shooting someone outside an apartment complex in Brownsville a little more than three years ago. Court records indicate Hector Hugo Lopez pleaded guilty to the Aug. 4, 2021 murder of Edgar Barrera. In exchange for his...
Two-a-Day Tour: Weslaco Panthers
The Weslaco Panthers had an undefeated district record last season. This year they're hoping to continue that. They lost some key players, but the team feels that their strength elsewhere will help continue to lead them to success. "It's tough to do that again what we accomplished last year," Weslaco...
Tarpons set to scrimmage Wildcats
On Thursday, Aug. 15 the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons will kick off the 2024 football season with a scrimmage against the 5A Weslaco East Wildcats. The scrimmage will be held at Weslaco’s Bobby Lackey stadium with JV starting at 5 p.m. and Varsity at 7 p.m. Leading up to...
Weslaco ISD students take part in annual Back-to-School Bash
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Students in the Weslaco Independent School District received free haircuts, backpacks, and vaccines Wednesday during their 3rd annual Back to School Bash. During this year’s bash, parents were able to register their children and visit with campus administrators. “With over 40 area business representatives, our employees had a great time checking […]
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