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Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief crews on standby, preparing for arrival of Beryl in South Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief has volunteers ready to help as Beryl nears landfall in South Texas. Recovery teams, chainsaw crews and feeding units will be deployed if needed, according to SBTC disaster relief director Scottie Stice. “Our teams are always ready to...
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:
San Benito school board eyeing candidates for superintendent's job
Jul. 5—SAN BENITO — The new school board is targeting in on candidates in the running to become the district's next superintendent. On Wednesday, officials began reviewing 27 candidates for the job after the Texas Association of School Boards released their applications following Tuesday night's deadline. Officials declined to disclose whether Acting Superintendent Fred Perez, who could not be ...
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...
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.
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 […]
Tigres’ rep to attend HOF ceremony
After much speculation, officials with the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum (TCMHFM), located in San Benito, confirmed this week that a representative from Los Tigres del Norte, the famed Tejano group and 2004 Hall of Fame inductees, will be on hand to accept the honor during the Hall’s 2024 induction ceremony slated for Saturday, Jul. 27, 2024, in San Benito.
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...
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...
Texas-based Neiman Marcus acquired by Saks Fifth Avenue father or mother firm
A legendary Texas retailer, based mostly in Dallas, is altering palms: Neiman Marcus Group, which incorporates trend retailers Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has offered to Saks Fifth Avenue father or mother firm HBC to create a luxurious retail and actual property firm in a $2.65 billion deal. The brand...
Reeser: In praise of welders
HARLINGEN, Texas – When he spoke at a Greater Chamber of Harlingen event recently, Texas State Technical College Chancellor Michael Reeser was full of praise for welders. Reeser used a joke to make his point that welders should not be belittled. The Rio Grande Guardian was the only media...
Blue Bell bringing back two flavors after revival tournament
BREHNAM, Texas (KETK) – The results from Blue Bell’s Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament are in and they’re bringing back an extra scoop on top of the winning flavor. Groom’s Cake Ice Cream won the tournament but Blue Bell said there was such an out pouring of community support for the runner up Cookie Cake […]
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