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2 Major Texas Grocery Store Companies Set To Merge, Prices Could Lower
It appears that two major chain grocery stores will be merging, and it might even have a positive impact on the cost of your grocery bill moving forward. A while back it was announced that Albertsons and Kroger would soon be merging, well it looks like that will certainly be the case. We've got everything you should know about the merger and what it could mean for your grocery bill moving forward...
Another Texas Megachurch Pastor Is Stepping Down, Cites Moral Failings
There's been a peculiar series of megachurch controversies occurring over the last few months. First, Tony Evans. Then, Robert Morris. Now, it's Tony Cammarota, who's stepping down as pastor of Texas' Stonebriar Community Church. Per NBC, the church terminated Cammarota after he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure. He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor." The full letter detailing Cammarota's exit reads as follows.
USPS Announcement: Massive Mailing Changes Impacting Texas Residents Now In Effect!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is extremely vital to many people in Texas for a variety of purposes, from sending and receiving letters and packages to getting mail including bills and other crucial papers. But USPS has announced organizational changes that will soon impact mail services for citizens of Texas.
Residents desperate for help after elevator left broken down for weeks in senior apartments
OLMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Elderly residents of an Olmito senior living center tell Valley Central that they feel like they have been left to fend for themselves. The elevator of one of the buildings stopped working three weeks ago. Now, they are struggling to climb up to get to their homes, bring in their groceries […]
Mosquito invasion in South Texas is annoying and dangerous
Any time we have a hurricane come through, it increases standing water, which increases mosquitoes. Mosquitoes run the gamut from annoying to dangerous. “They definitely are annoying, but they also carry disease,” explained Dr. Linda Yancey from Memorial Hermann in Katy. Dr. Yancey said at her hospital she sees...
Cody Johnson sings anthem smoothly at All-Star Game a night after Ingrid Andress’ panned rendition
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Country music artist Cody Johnson performed the national anthem without a hitch before the All-Star Game in his home state of Texas, a night after a widely panned performance by Ingrid Andress that led to an apology and an admission that she was drunk. Johnson...
Become an Instant Millionaire With Any of These 27 Texas Lottery Scratch Offs
Me and a coworker were talking recently about what seven figure money number we'd be comfortable having in our bank account. My answer was $2.5 million. I could buy a house and a good car for my fiancé and me, about $500,000 for those. We could pay for our wedding and have a nice honeymoon, about $50,000 for those. That's my Lindale math working there but I think those numbers are reasonable. Everything else would sit in the bank to take care of everything else.
Texas Locations of Popular Pizza Chain in Jeopardy
A popular pizza chain that has most of its locations in Texas, is facing multiple closures!. MOD Pizza, or “Made on Demand” Pizza, is a fast-casual restaurant chain selling “fully customizable” individually sized pizzas. However, rumors of a bankruptcy filing began to float around after 26 locations were closed due to "underperforming".
ALERT: Food Sold At H-E-B In Texas Recalled Due To “Foreign Material”
Mustard Potato Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods sold in Texas via H-E-B has been pulled from store shelves. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by the US Food & Drug Administration, the food was recalled recently. The release was put out on July 9th, 2024. Per the FDA, the food was removed from shelves due to one major issue: something was found in the product that shouldn't be in it.
Harlingen PD search for six fugitives
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Department is searching for six fugitives from different investigations. According to a release from Harlingen PD, the fugitives have been wanted as of July 15. The following people are the wanted suspects: Harlingen police advise that the fugitives may be dangerous and to not confront them. Anyone with […]
Chandra Davis received award from Red River Army Depot
, , Chandra Davis had the honor of receiving the Superior Civilian Award from the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of her husband. This prestigious award recognized his exceptional service spanning a 25-year career, both as a soldier and a civilian, culminating in his role as a Supervisory Production Controller {Automotive} with DLA Distribution Red River in Texas. His dedication and cbmmitment to excellence have been instrumental in supporting the agency’s mission. Additionally, she had the privilege of presenting the Larry Davis Jr. Award that they named after him to a deserving individual, celebrating his hard work and dedication to the organization. To commemorate his contributions, they also showed her around his work area where they handle receiving operations and named it after him “Davis Dock”. Larry impacted so many people with his hard work. He always wanted to set an example for others and wanted to move up the ladder to learn more. He never wanted to stay and be content in one spot.
Texas Windstorm board to consider 10% increase in residential, commercial policies
Austin — The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's Actuarial & Underwriting Committee met July 15 and voted to recommend the TWIA Board of Directors approve a rate filing to increase rates by 10% for 2025 residential policies and by 10% for 2025 commercial policies when it meets August 6. The...
VIDEO: Man arrested in Harlingen for shining laser at helicopter, DPS says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is behind bars after allegedly shining a laser pointer at a law enforcement helicopter. Pedro Cortina was arrested on a charge of illuminate aircraft with laser pointer, impairing operator, according to Cameron County Jail records. ValleyCentral spoke with Sgt. Maria Hernandez with the Texas Department of Public Safety, who […]
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