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South Texas ISD offers program to special needs students Valleywide
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The South Texas Independent School District is offering high school students with special needs an opportunity to enhance their skills. The district’s new Half-Day Program is an opportunity for special needs students across the Valley to enroll in career and technology courses at South Texas ISD. “This gives them [students] an […]
Little League World Series championship weekend features Texas-Florida rematch and Venezuela-Taiwan
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — After Teraj Alexander guided his Florida team to a berth in the Little League World Series semifinals, he was asked about a rematch on Saturday with Texas, the only team to defeat the Southeast region representative. “Time for revenge,” Teraj said. Maybe — but it won’t be easy. Texas is unbeaten and has looked good getting there. In the international semifinal, to be played earlier Saturday, Taiwan will face Venezuela. Taiwan has scored 32 runs in four games, all wins.
North Texas braces for 24th day of 100+ degree heat
NORTH TEXAS – What a scorcher of a day. We hit 103 degrees Friday afternoon, but many areas felt 109+ degrees.We are now up to 23 days at 100+ degrees. We could add one more Saturday.The excessive heat warning expires at 9 p.m. Friday and so does our weather alert.It is being replaced by a heat advisory for feels-like temperatures to 107 degrees.It won't be quite as hot this weekend as the ridge of high pressure moves off to the northeast.This weekend is still looking hot, but a bit more bearable than today.As the ridge moves out of the area it will open the door for an area of low pressure to move into south Texas.A few showers from the system will try to make it into North Texas, but most of us will remain dry.The cloud cover from the system will keep afternoon highs in the mid 90s, which is closer to our average temperature for this time of year.Unfortunately, the "cooler" temperatures also come with higher humidity.
Men's Soccer Hosts UTRGV On Sunday For First Home Match
Lindenwood (0-0-1, 0-0-0 OVC) vs. UTRGV (0-0-0, 0-0-0 WAC) Location: St. Charles, Mo. Lindenwood men's soccer will host The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Sunday, Aug. 25th for their first home match of the season. Starting at 1:00 p.m. CT, the Lions will take on the Vaqueros followed by the women's team at 4:30 p.m. CT.
PSJA ISD hosts graduation ceremony for College Career & Technology Academy
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District celebrated over 80 graduates from its College Career & Technology Academy on Thursday. CCTA is a program for individuals aged 18-26 who are seeking to complete their high school diplomas, even if they are missing credits or have not yet fulfilled the requirements for the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR).
New QB leads Mission Veterans offense
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mission Veterans football team had a productive offseason which the Patriots hope translates to the regular season success. “Putting in the hard work and commitment,” said senior linebacker Aiden Uribe. “The commitment has been there all offseason. Just putting in the hard work and being a special group.”
TX DPS chief who called Uvalde response 'abject failure' but defended his state police is retiring
Texas' state police chief, who came under scrutiny over the hesitant response to the Robb Elementary school shooting in 2022 and has overseen Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's aggressive efforts to stop migrant crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border, said Friday he will retire at the end of the year.The video above is from a previous report.Col. Steve McCraw has been the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety since 2009. He announced his retirement while addressing a new class of state troopers at a graduation ceremony in Austin.McCraw did not elaborate during his remarks on the decision to step down....
Beloved Viral Texas ‘Pop Watch’ Star Passed Away Today
Hearts are extremely heavy across the world today as we lost a great family man, a proud Veteran and Texan. Joe Mack Roy, known lovingly as ‘Pop’ from Pop Watch to people across the globe, has passed away. This according to CBS 19, where his granddaughter works. He...
I spent $25 million on lottery tickets to ensure a $95 million jackpot – it was all legal thanks to a ‘rush order’ move
SOMEONE decided to bet millions on the chance they could double their money playing the lottery in a surprisingly legal move. They were able to give themselves an unprecedented number of chances to land the sweet payday, but it’s not likely to happen again. The risky business took place in Texas back in April 2023 […]
Atrium construction picks up at UTRGV
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With thirteen new projects underway at UTRGV it is a signal that the Vaqueros are moving toward the future. One project underway is the fieldhouse atrium. “I mean, it’s just a culmination of the last 18 months for us, we’ve been looking at renderings and seeing holes being dug, and now […]
Texas Rio Grande Valley Women’s Tennis Welcomes 5 New Players
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) women's tennis team is bolstering its lineup for the 2024-25 season with the addition of five new players: Mariia Bakhtina, Luna Buijtenhuijs, Madeleine Joffe, Rhea Makesar, and Hitakamya Narwal. Head coach West Nott expects these newcomers—comprised of freshmen and transfers—to enhance the team's competitive edge as they vie for starting positions. Each player brings unique skills and experiences, promising to impact the program significantly. Coach Nott is optimistic about their contributions, emphasizing their passion and readiness for success.
Palmview inviting residents to provide input for updated comprehensive plan
Palmview residents are planning to share their concerns with city officials. The city of Palmview is inviting the public to participate in an online survey to provide input that will be used to update the city's long term plan for infrastructure improvements. The city will also use the input to...
Los Fresnos Annual Cook-Off Is Right Around The Corner
Take advantage of the 7th Annual Cowboy Cook-off in Los Fresnos! This exciting event will occur on September 6th and 7th at the Los Fresnos Rodeo Grounds. On the first day, Friday, the cooking teams will assemble to set up and take part in one of the Jackpot competitions. The following day, Saturday, the teams will engage in more Jackpot competitions and compete in the highly anticipated Sanctioned Barbecue event. Additionally, some teams will vie for the People’s Choice Award. Attendees can vote for their favorite participating People’s Choice Cooking Team by tasting their dishes and casting a ticket provided by the Cowboy Cook-Off at the team’s designated location. The team with the most tickets will not only win a prize but also an award plaque. This event promises a fantastic experience for all barbecue enthusiasts and the general public!
Three La Feria ISD Students Earn Their NCCER Certification This Summer
La Feria Independent School District would like to congratulate Bryan Castellanos, Sean Cruz, and Daniel Martinez for successfully completing the Summer Bridge Program in partnership with HCISD. In July, the district worked closely with HCISD to offer two distinct Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities. These students gained hands-on experience in various construction areas throughout the program, honing their skills and knowledge. They also earned their National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification as a testament to their hard work and dedication. This prestigious accomplishment acknowledges their expertise in the field and opens doors to numerous career opportunities.
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