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City events postponed due to hurricane concerns
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and The City of San Benito have announced they will be postponing its annual events that were originally scheduled for this weekend. Both cities announced the events for their respective city have been postponed due to weather warnings until further notice. Hurricane Beryl is predicted to […]
McAllen teachers: No happy campers
I was going to write a story about McAllen ISD’s new budget (does it cheat teachers or does it not?) and why so many McAllen teachers are upset with it after the school board approved it last month by a 5-2 vote (the minority votes — Crane Aliseda and Lizzie Kittleman).
McAllen artists sue Cardi B for allegedly using song ‘without permission’
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect federal records which were updated to show the correct amount demanded by the plaintiffs. McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two McAllen musicians are suing Cardi B, and others, claiming that the group used a song of theirs without permission. The lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. […]
National Guardsman from Dallas Killed in Highway Accident Near Eagle Pass
In a somber incident on a South Texas highway, tragedy struck when a member of the National Guard lost his life in a road accident yesterday. According to KENS 5, authorities reported that a tire blowout on a 2019 red Ford truck traveling northbound initiated a catastrophic sequence of events, sending the vehicle into the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 277, near mile marker 580 just north of Eagle Pass.
LIST: Sandbag distribution locations across the Valley
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As our meteorologists continue to keep an eye of the tropics and Hurricane Beryl, cities across the Rio Grande Valley are establishing sandbag distribution sites. Residents who are interested in sandbags are asked to visit the following distribution sites. Hidalgo County Donna Edinburg McAllen Mission Palmview Sullivan City Weslaco […]
Stolen Wheelchair Returned to Houston Resident, Bringing Relief After Theft at Concert
Source: Facebook/Bexar County Fire Marshal/Office of Emergency Management. A stolen wheelchair has been returned to its rightful owner, a Houston resident and Blink-182 fan, whose lifeline was taken during a concert at the Frost Bank Center. KSAT reports that Tara Ryan's custom wheelchair, essential for her mobility due to a rare condition known as Friedreich’s Ataxia, went missing on June 24, “While we are thankful for the return of my custom wheelchair, we are saddened that it happened in the first place. Having been diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a form of muscular dystrophy, my wheelchair is essentially an extension of my body,” Ryan said.
Heat Advisory in Effect for North and Central Texas, Dallas Braces for Elevated Heat Index and Potential Storms
Residents of North and Central Texas are being advised to take precautions as a heat advisory remains in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth reports. According to the Heat Advisory, "heat index values up to 109" can be expected, raising the risk for heat-related illnesses, especially for those engaged in outdoor activities or without access to air conditioning.
VIDEO: Drivers In Houston, Texas Discover Naked Person In Tree
Driving in Texas can sometimes be an experience. We've all seen at least one individual while out on the Texas roadways do something silly while driving right? Somebody going way over the speed limit, an individual not using a turn signal, or perhaps they're blasting music at an insane volume.
San Antonio lights up: A guide to the city's spectacular Fourth of July events
SAN ANTONIO - The city's official Fourth of July celebration will be at Woodlawn Lake Park but there will be plenty of other events with fireworks on display. Six Flags Fiesta Texas 4th of July Celebration runs from July 4-6, but over 200 drones will only appear in the Fourth of July holiday show starting at 9:15 pm. Friday and Saturday's shows start at the same time and will feature a variety of fire effects, dancing fountains, digital video mapping projection onto the quarry wall and more.
San Antonio Receives $1.2 Million DOE Grant to Fuel Airport Efficiency and EV Initiatives
The City of San Antonio is boosting its green credentials with a nifty $1.2 million grant, fresh from the Department of Energy coffers. It's a crucial funding needed to spark three major initiatives aimed at cutting the city's energy consumption and tackling the tough issue of climate pollution, especially the kind puffing out of our numerous transportation hubs.
Backyard shooting leaves 3 hurt, 4 detained, SAPD
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The San Antonio Police Department is investigating a backyard shooting that left three people in the hospital Thursday morning. It happened on the Southeast Side around 2:40 a.m. in a neighborhood near the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and Vanderbilt Street. Officers arrived at the scene and found three people with gunshot wounds, one being a teenager. Each of the victims are expected to recover after being taken to the hospital.
Woman riding motorcycle severely injured after losing control and getting thrown off bike, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A motorcyclist is in the hospital in critical condition following a crash on the city’s North Side early Thursday morning, according to San Antonio police. The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. in the 500 block of East Mistletoe Avenue, not far from Highway 281 and McCullough Avenue.
As seen on SA Live - Thursday, July 4, 2024
SAN ANTONIO – Today at 1 p.m., happy Fourth of July! We make pimento grilled cheese sandwiches, chat with a musician and more. There are many amazing Fourth of July fireworks displays happening around San Antonio. Chifladas Cocktail Bar is the hot spot for fun cocktails. Satisfried Food Truck...
SilverPoint Senior Living Announces Acquisition of WestMark and The Eastman Senior Housing Communities in High-Growth Texas Markets
SAN ANTONIO, TX - SilverPoint Senior Living, a leader in senior living management, announced a strategic partnership with SGL Acquisitions and the acquisition of two significant properties, WestMark Senior Living in San Antonio and The Eastman Senior Living in Longview, TX, both formerly owned by Brookdale Senior Housing. "SilverPoint's rapid...
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