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Advocates encourage immigrants to keep seeking medical care despite Gov. Abbott's hospital order
AUSTIN, Texas — Across from a charter school in East Austin, Gavino Fernandez with the El Concilio Mexican-American Landowners De East Austin reflects on the growth of his neighborhood. “All of this is nothing but wooden area,” he said.”. Now, the area is home to a large Hispanic...
USPS Warning Texans About The Dangerous New ‘SMISHING’ Scam
From Dallas, TX, and beyond, there will always be folks trying to steal your money. Whether it's a shady used car salesman or someone using this new SMISHING scam, just can't get too complacent these days. We wanted to make sure you got the memo on this new scam. The...
San Benito CISD approves new Superintendent
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the onboarding of a new superintendent. Alfredo Perez was extended a two-year contract agreement with SBCISD during a regular board meeting Tuesday. Perez was named as the lone finalist in the application process in July. Perez previously served as […]
Volunteers learn to fingerprint, ID deceased migrants
Volunteers with the Eagle Pass Border Vigil Coalition this week have been learning how to take forensic fingerprints to help identify migrants who died trying to cross the border into South Texas. They are part of a group of forensic specialists who have been in Eagle Pass this week helping to reduce the overflow of bodies at the Maverick County Sheriff Department's mobile morgue.
South Texas International Film Festival seeks Valley filmmakers for 48-hour race
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The South Texas International Film Festival is calling for filmmakers across the Rio Grande Valley to participate in its annual 48-Hour Film Race. “Filmmakers from Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy, and Cameron Counties are invited to compete in this high-energy event, which challenges participants to create...
Reyna: RioPlex marketing campaign will be housed within COSTEP
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – RioPlex, the new regional marketing campaign set up to promote the Rio Grande Valley and Northern Tamaulipas, is going to be housed within the Council for South Texas Economic Progress. The announcement was made by Mario Reyna at a reception held by the American Chamber Mexico...
Documentary Featuring Edinburg North High School To Debut On Netflix
A documentary that features the Mariachi program at Edinburg North High School is coming to Netflix. “Going Varsity in Mariachi” will debut on the streaming service on August 29th. The documentary focuses on the Mariachi Oro program at the Edinburg school, giving insight into the cultural significance of...
Let’s Look at the Biggest Snowfalls in Texas History
We all know that the weather in Texas can be extreme at times. Obviously, most people think about the extreme heat that Texas can deal with in the summer months. And yes, that can be intense at times, but you learn to deal with it. But the heat is not the only extreme weather you need to be prepared for in Texas.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
Biggest Reasons for Casualties on Texas Roads
In Texas it seems like most people are in a hurry. Whether they are rushing to get their work done or rushing to get home to their family, people tend to drive a little faster in Texas. You will notice this as soon as you are on any Texas highway or interstate. Unfortunately, some of those unsafe driving habits can lead to crashes and even fatalities on Texas roadways, let’s look at the biggest reasons for those fatal crashes.
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