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Texas A&M alumni considered the most attractive in Texas, survey says
When it comes to dating, it's good to be an Aggie, according to a new survey. DatingAdvice.com asked 3,000 singles to rank how attractive degrees for certain universities would be in the dating world. Texas A&M topped the list for schools in the Lone Star State and finished 34th overall.
Elsa still awaiting parts for main water leak repair
ELSA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After reporting a main water break earlier this week, the City of Elsa is reassuring residents that their water is still safe for consumption. The issue began at 1 p.m. Monday when a leak was found at the Ela Water Plant, located south of the ground storage tank extending to the […]
Alton woman sentenced to 10 years for fatal Downtown McAllen crash
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 21-year-old Alton resident was sentenced to prison Friday for a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that happened in May 2022. Sorely Lizeth Nino plead guilty to intoxication manslaughter and will serve 10 years in prison for crashing into another vehicle in Downtown McAllen while intoxicated. The fatal auto-pedestrian claimed the life of […]
Salvation Army, CBS4/NBC23 hand out over 700 fans to locals
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We are partnering with the Salvation Army, McAllen ISD and HEB to celebrate Christmas in July. We have received a donation of over 700 fans from HEB and our very own viewers to give away to residents in Hidalgo County who were in need of some fresh cooling. The distribution ended […]
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
Jul. 19—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 27 candidates. Now, board members are waiting through a state-mandated 30-day ...
STHS Clinics Spotlight Chronic Lung Disease on ‘South Texas Healthy Living’ TV Show
Airing Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 30, on KGBT 4.1, the 30-minute program will highlight the common causes, risk factors, and warning signs of chronic lung diseases while offering prevention advice aimed at preventing or delaying their onset. The lungs are essential to life and the respiratory system’s centerpiece....
Police: Brownsville couple attempted to buy tacos with stolen wallet
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a couple accused of using a credit card, they found at Stripes, to pay for tacos. On July 15, a man lost his wallet at Stripes, located at the 6100 block of Highway 48.
Pharr Launches Public Safety Sticker Program for Special Needs Residents
Pharr Launches Public Safety Sticker Program for Special Needs Residents. The City of Pharr has announced a new initiative aimed at improving interactions between first responders and residents with special needs. The Public Safety Sticker program is designed to assist community members with autism, diabetes, deafness, and other special needs by providing a clear means of communication during emergencies.
West Nile Virus-infected pools found in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Three West Nile Virus-infected pools were detected in Nueces County, including one in Corpus Christi, according to a news release from county judge Connie Scott. The other two specimen were collected in Agua Dulce and Bishop. All the reported cases so far have been in...
Missing Student May Have Accidentally Fallen into Manhole, Police Say, as They Reveal New Details of Finding Body
A Corpus Christi, Texas, investigator sheds light on one of the biggest unanswered questions: how Caleb Harris' body might have ended up in a wastewater well
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...
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