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City of Los Fresnos Holds Summer Luau for Elderly Community
The City of Los Fresnos recently organized a delightful event catered exclusively to the elderly community as part of the Los Fresnos Senior Citizen program. The eagerly anticipated, annual Summer Luau Loteria provided a fun-filled and engaging experience, complete with entertaining Loteria games, delightful prizes, exciting raffles, and delectable snacks.
Counties ready with disaster declaration orders
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The state has issued a disaster declaration for Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr Counties ahead of Beryl’s impact. Officials say this declaration is necessary to move and prepare resources for any potential emergencies. These orders allow agencies to prepare volunteers and staff before a disaster happens. In Cameron County, officials say […]
CCSO: Inmate assaults Carrizales Rucker detention officer
OLMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Carrizales Rucker Detention Center in reference to an inmate assaulting a detention officer. Upon arrival, Deputies were informed by jail staff that inmate, Jose Anthony Dominguez was having his shackles removed by detention officers when he suddenly turned around and began swinging punches at the […]
At least 3 'extremely rare' shark attacks shock South Padre Island coastline
Jul. 4—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — At least three shark attacks, described as "extremely rare," left as many as three victims hospitalized after swimming in shallow waters before officials cleared out Fourth of July revelers Thursday, a Cameron County official said. From about late Thursday morning to about 12:30 p.m., at least one shark attacked up to three victims within South Padre Island's city ...
Independence Throw Down set for Saturday in Brownsville
Four titles will be on the line at Independence Throw Down on Saturday at Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville. The action starts at 7 p.m. with 10 bouts scheduled on the card, including four World Boxing Foundation (WBF) sanctioned championship fights. “We are thrilled and honored to present this professional...
You Can Legally Buy Marijuana In Texas, Here’s How
Marijuana could be practically legal in Texas, according to a new Texas Monthly investigation, which found that most hemp shops in the state legally sell marijuana, not hemp. Thousands of hemp dispensaries sell highly potent cannabis strains with minimal oversight. The result is a sprawling, unregulated market. Texas Monthly tested...
Texas Vignette Announces Open Call For Texas Women Artists
Texas Vignette, a Dallas-based arts nonprofit with a mission “to promote, support, and connect women in the arts in Texas,” has announced an open call for its 2024 Vignette Art Fair. Woman-identifying artists from across the state of Texas are eligible to apply, and the deadline to submit is August 2. Notifications of selection will be made on August 26.
Local shelters prepare to help homeless during storm
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Shelters in the Rio Grande Valley are preparing for the arrival of Beryl and are ready to help some of the most vulnerable people in the area, the homeless. Charity groups said there is a lot they need to do ahead of the storm. They will need to prepare […]
Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens for the 2024-25 Season Applications
AUSTIN – Hunters will have new opportunities and scenery this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas, is now accepting applications for a shot at nearly 9,400 permits in more than 60 high-quality hunt categories.
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
Independence Throw Down Preview: One on One with Jesus "Panterita" Martinez
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS -- Our Gloria Morelia grabbed an exclusive one on one with Jesus "Panterita" Martinez (7-0) ahead of his big fight tomorrow at the Independence Show Down in Brownsville. Panterita will fight for his first title. It's all happening at the Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 6th. Watch video above for more:
Harte Research Institute offers free program to encourage sustainable oyster farming
The Harte Research Institute has created a free online platform to educate those interested in oyster farming in Texas. The online courses are free, and include the opportunity to apply for a paid internship at a oyster farm or hatchery upon completion of the program. Texas is the second largest...
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