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Beachgoers return to South Padre Island following Fourth of July shark attacks
A busy South Padre Island shoreline full of locals and visitors was seen on Friday as people continued to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Some of the beachgoers say they’re being cautious at the beach following Thursday’s shark attacks that injured four people. Two of the...
Texas Prepares to Execute Melissa Lucio on Daughter’s Birthday
The state of Texas is preparing to execute Melissa Lucio, found guilty of capital murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Paramedics responded to Lucio's home on February 17, 2007, after Mariah was found unresponsive. Lucio's alleged confession, 'I guess I did it,' was pivotal in her conviction and...
TxDOT could temporarily close South Padre Island due to sustained strong winds
Those with plans to head to or from South Padre Island this weekend may not be able to if the effects of Beryl causes a closure for the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway. While Beryl is tracking to arrive east of the island, the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center says tropical storm force winds of 39 to 57 miles per hour are possible along the immediate coastline.
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 […]
Bracing for Beryl: RGV cities, counties continuing sandbag distributions
With Beryl eyeing direct or indirect impact in Mexico and South Texas late Sunday or early Monday, agencies in the Rio Grande Valley are wasting no time issuing sandbags to local residents in preparation for what might be a powerful storm, or hurricane. The following are the locations in your...
Valley counties enter disaster declarations ahead of storm
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley counties have entered disaster declarations following the threat of severe weather this weekend. According to Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr., the disaster declaration for the county went into effect July 3. “Hurricane Beryl poses a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage, injury and loss of […]
South Padre Island 4th of July Activities
The City of South Padre Island is thrilled to invite you to the Annual Fourth of July Beach Parade. Get ready to celebrate America’s independence in a burst of excitement and color! Dress up in your most patriotic clothing and accessories, and join the parade as it kicks off at Whitecap Circle Beach Access #8, making its way to Beach Circle Beach Access #4. As you march along the shore, refreshments such as watermelon and water will be provided (while supplies last), and there will be exciting giveaways. The fun begins at 9:00 a.m. with the line-up, and the parade officially starts at 9:30 a.m. Don’t miss the chance to show off your patriotic spirit, dress up your little ones and furry friends, and join the festivities!
CCSO, PBC enter agreement for inmate mental health treatment
CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office has entered an agreement with Planned Behavioral Center to make mental health treatment more accessible for inmates. The agreement aims to provide treatment for inmates battling unresolved mental health issues, thus keeping them out of jail facilities. Many inmates are homeless and are unable to […]
BPUB prepares resacas and residents ahead of potential storm
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is preparing resacas ahead of the potential storm to prevent overflowing. BPUB is also urging customers to take the following precautions:. Stay Informed: Monitor BPUB’s official channels for updates on service disruptions and restoration efforts. Report Outages: In case...
Clerk hosting fair, Saturday services
BROWNSVILLE, TX—The office of Cameron County District Clerk Laura Perez-Reyes is continuing its First Saturday of the Month Services program throughout the remainder of 2024 and is sponsoring a Passport Fair in San Benito on Jul. 27. The next “First Saturday” event is slated for this Saturday, Jul.y 6,...
Brownsville Set To Host Second-Straight ‘Games Of Texas’
The city of Brownsville says it is ready to welcome in upwards of 30,000 people toward the end of the month. For the second straight year, Brownsville is hosting the Games of Texas, put on by the Texas Amateur Athletic Foundation. Up to 10,000 thousand youth and adult athletes from across the state are expected to compete, and they’ll be accompanied by coaches and family members. South Padre Island, Harlingen, and McAllen are helping provide hotel rooms.
Cowen: Bureau of Reclamation can help with expansion of Brownsville’s big desalination project
WESLACO, TEXAS – Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., says he made the most of the recent RGV-2-DC trip by pushing for more federal funding for his city’s big desalination project. The trip, held June 12-14, was organized by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. Cowen said that on the...
A Veteran’s journey to the 2024 Paralympic games
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — When one decides to join the Army they often feel a sense of duty., and for one veteran it was duty at first sight. “I was at the library just bored. And I remember picking out a book,” said Jason Tabansky who will represent the United States at the Paralympic games in Paris. “The book’s title is Chicken Hawk. And it’s a book about helicopter crews in Vietnam and what they did all the medivac guys all the helicopter recovery, and that just immediately caught my attention.”
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