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With start of new school year, districts look ahead at funding
Most school districts across Texas have now returned to class, and administrators are looking forward. More districts are dealing with budget shortfalls as federal pandemic relief runs out, and their costs increase.
Texas Instruments awarded $1.6B to build semiconductor plants
Texas Instruments is set to receive up to $1.6 billion in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to support the construction of three semiconductor plants in Texas and Utah, the company announced Friday. The funding will go toward building two new fabrication plants in Sherman, Texas, and a third in Lehi, Utah. “The historic…
Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths
On a scorching May 2020 day that topped out at 95 degrees, Austin resident José Mario Calles reported to his landscaping job. A lawsuit later filed by Calles’ family recounted what happened next: The 51-year-old, who financially supported his wife and kids in El Salvador, fainted. He was rushed to the hospital and spent two nights being treated for a heart condition and diabetes, both known to make people more vulnerable to heat.
Potato Salad Is Being Recalled Because It May Contain 'Small Plastic Pieces'
Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad is being recalled after hard plastic pieces were found inside the product. The recall, which was issued voluntarily by the manufacturer, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods, was issued in July and covers 24,378 containers of the potato salad. Keep reading for more information, including exactly what to do if you’ve purchased this product.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux opens in Harlingen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen community gathered Monday to celebrate the grand opening of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. Walk-On’s is Harlingen’s newest bar that highlights a family-friendly atmosphere that caters to sports fans, beer lovers and foodies. The new location was welcomed to the Harlingen area with a celebration by leaders of the community including […]
Harlingen students reflect on study abroad trip to Spain
HARLINGEN — First came the Celtics. After the Celtics came the Romans to the city of Salamanca in the region of Castile and Leon in Spain. And then came the Goths and the Muslims. And now … eleven students from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. “It was...
City of Mercedes cracking down on illegal dumping
The Mercedes Police Department is cracking down on illegal dumping. As part of the crackdown, Mercedes police officers arrested a man they said was illegally dumping over 200 tires. “This incident actually started because we received calls from different citizens about different tires thrown all over the areas all over...
PSJA ISD opening new early childhood school in Alamo
PSJA Independent School District is opening a new school in Alamo for the new school year for the district's youngest learners. A lot of the teaching at Building Blocks Academy will be taking place outdoors. District leaders say they want kids to use their hands when learning. This is the...
Annual Back-to-School Health Fair set for Pharr
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — RGV Promotions presents its annual Back to School event. The organization’s news release says it is an Upper Valley event as some school districts have not started school yet. Now in its seventh year, the event will have giveaway hundreds of backpacks and school supplies. There will also be a health […]
‘He eats more than us’ cellphone footage reveals mother’s statements in case of starving boy
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cellphone footage as well as statements from two investigators revealed new details in the death of a 13-year-old Willacy County boy. Ruben Gonzalez is on trial for the murder of Jesse Harrison Jr. He was indicted along with Harrison’s mother Sabrina Loredo and grandmother Antonia Gonzalez. This morning Two investigators took […]
Historical marker to immortalize SB Olympian
The San Benito Historical Society announced the Texas Historical Commission Marker – Bobby Joe Morrow, will be unveiled and dedicated on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at the front entrance of Bobby Morrow Stadium in San Benito. The public is invited. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Morrow used...
Trustees pen 2-yr. deal with Perez
San Benito Consolidated Independent School District board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13, marking the first board meeting of the new school year. The board recognized students who achieved great feats during the summer. Six students from across the San Benito High Schools in the district were appointed as officers of SkillsUSA District 13. SkillsUSA is a Career and Technical Education organization, according to their website. The students recognized were Kayla Esparza, Jennifer Ruvalcaba, Jewels Nuncio, Sergio Naranjo, Aries Aguilar, and Abel Quintero.
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