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Irrigation District addresses resaca levels
Area residents and visitors who frequent the resaca which surrounds the heart of the city have noticed the concerning low levels of water in recent weeks, causing many to theorize about the cause. From global warming to the draught to water misuse, residents have taken to social media and contacted...
Banned competitor raises safety concerns at Edinburg Motorsports Park
EDINBURG — A once active participant of events at Edinburg Motorsports Park is raising alarming concerns over driver and spectator safety at the popular drag strip. Luis Arévalo, whose family has often participated in races at the high octane track since the 1990s, said he’s concerned that officials who operate the track — and with the city of Edinburg — aren’t doing enough to address potentially deadly hazards at the track.
Edinburg taps Josie Ramirez as new city attorney
EDINBURG — Three months after City Attorney Omar Ochoa announced his intention to leave the city, officials here have at last chosen his replacement. After a lengthy meeting Tuesday evening, the Edinburg City Council unanimously approved hiring Josephine L. “Josie” Ramirez to become Edinburg’s first in-house city attorney.
San Benito school board goes with Fred Perez as superintendent finalist
SAN BENITO — After a two-month statewide search, the school board Friday unanimously selected acting Superintendent Alfredo “Fred” Perez as the finalist for the district’s superintendent job. After a three-hour closed session meeting, board members picked Perez from a short list after narrowing a field of...
Pharr PD Launches ‘Special Needs’ Sticker Program
The Pharr Police Department is the latest law enforcement agency in the Valley to implement a program that notifies first responders that a special needs person is at the home where they’ve been called to. Police are issuing stickers to homes where someone who is hearing-impaired, autistic, or has...
Pills, flies, food stored in trashbags found at Mission taqueria
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, be ready for the most violations caught on camera by a health inspector. Fly swatters were found next to raw food and prescription drugs were found just inches from food. This combination could be considered a recipe for disaster.
Alamo police chief: Valluco gang members pistol-whipped robbery victim
Two men identified as members of the Valluco gang were charged in connection with a Saturday robbery, according to Alamo Police Chief Saul Solis. Angelo Jehovon Vargas, 19, and Joseph Juvel Fernandez, 23, were each arraigned on an aggravated robbery charge on Thursday, Solis said. According to Solis, both men...
700 Cats Rescued After TikTok User Finds a Texas Tabby–and Rescues a Sanctuary in Trouble
From south Texas comes the incredible story of how a TikTok content creator channeled his channel for good—rescuing a cat and a cat shelter by inspiring thousands in donations. Broken by Victoria Lopez at My San Antonio, the story is a reminder of social media’s stunning potential to do...
Uvalde CISD Principals Sandra Gonzalez, Hector Lopez and Patricia Merlos to attend Harvard University’s prestigious training program
Harvard University’s prestigious training through the Raising School Leaders program. – Cohort includes 30 school leaders from across Texas – AUSTIN, TX (July 16, 2024) – The Charles Butt Foundation, a non-profit pursuing a more equitable and prosperous future for all Texans through education and community partnerships, has selected Sandra Gonzales of Batesville School, Hector Lopez of Crossroads Academy High School, and Patricia Merlos of Morales Junior High School as one of 30 principals from traditional and charter school districts across Texas to attend a weeklong summer institute at the Principals’ Center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
A&M-Commerce Faculty’s Research on Texas Districts of Innovation Posted on Brown University’s EdWorkingPapers Website
Dr. Kathryn Dixon, associate professor and assistant dean for the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M-Commerce, and Dr. Sarah Guthery with the University of Oklahoma have researched the first iteration of Texas Districts of Innovation (DOI). DOIs allow school districts to hire uncertified or under-certified teachers in certain high-need areas.
Austin jobless rate rises to 3.8% as Texas sets labor force record
The Austin-Round Rock metro area's unemployment rate increased to 3.8% in June, while Texas set a new record for its civilian labor force, officials said Friday. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Austin's jobless rate, representing 56,143 unemployed residents, remains below the national average of 4.3%. Austin added 4,900 jobs...
RNC delegate from Texas thoroughly enjoyed her stay in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After the Republican National Convention wrapped up in Milwaukee Thursday night, it was time for everyone to go home. Sue DeVillez was visiting Wisconsin from Georgetown, Texas. She was representing Texas’ 31st congressional district as a delegate. She was at the Dane County Regional Airport Friday...
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