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Mexico resident becomes millionaire in Texas Lottery Texas Two Step
SAN ANTONIO — A Mexican citizen has a million reasons to be happy after winning big in the Texas Lottery. They crossed the border and purchased their winning ticket an an H-E-B located at 1300 S. Cage Blvd. in Pharr, Texas, according to a press release from the Texas Lottery.
Stefano's Brooklyn Pizza holds grand reopening in Harlingen
Doors are now back open, nearly three years after a popular Harlingen pizza spot burned down. Stefano's Brooklyn Pizza held a grand reopening on Tuesday. Their new building is on the same property that burned in 2021. The fire happened just before Christmas. The team has been working since then...
Two H-E-B locations in Harlingen to undergo renovations
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An H-E-B location in Harlingen will undergo a $24 million remodeling project starting next year, according to state records. The project will take place at the H-E-B located on the 600 block of Expressway 83. This location is one of three H-E-B supermarkets located in the Harlingen area. This is the […]
Rock On The Moon 2 Music Fest set for Harlingen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rock on the Moon 2 is ready to rock Harlingen! Alex Soto with Amplifire Promotions said there will be nine acts performing, including hip-hop and metal bands, as well as food trucks and vendors. The event is pet-friendly and family-friendly. Mark your calendars for Friday, July 5 at 6 p.m. at […]
Good food, nostalgia at New York Deli in Harlingen
HARLINGEN — The slow Saturday afternoon eases my mind as I park on a quiet street and step into a place of memory and flavor, of neon lights and “Drag City” playing and the smells of brisket and salami. Only two or three tables at New York...
PVAS questioning Edinburg euthanizing hundreds of animals
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Representatives of Palm Valley Animal Society have expressed concern with the city of Edinburg euthanizing hundreds of animals recently despite the shelter having space at the time to care for the animals and possibly getting them fostered or adopted. Among the many concerns the...
DHR Health helps Tejano drummer and stroke survivor relearn the drums
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DHR Health helped a stroke survivor and longtime Tejano drummer relearn to play the drums after being told it would be impossible due to a stroke. Mario Gonzalez was told at another institution that he would never be able to use his hand and arm...
Therapist Uses Music To Heal & Treat Patients
Marisa de Leon was a child of music growing up, playing piano and then the viola in her high school orchestra. Music, she says, was her “safe space.”. It was during her high school years when de Leon saw a “60 Minutes” report featuring the recovery of former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords from a gunshot wound to the head. In early 2011, Giffords of Arizona survived an assassination attempt in her Tucson-area district but suffered severe injuries. Gifford struggled to regain her ability to speak. Part of her way back included intensive musical therapy, including singing to begin regaining the ability to form and speak words again.
Young Entrepreneur ‘Ruffin It’ Out
At age 21, Holly Hargrove had already earned a licensed vocational nursing degree to go with an associate of applied science degree in business management. The latter came from Texas State Technical College in Harlingen. The LVN nursing degree was achieved during Hargrove’s high school years at the Harlingen School of Health Professions. Hargrove has an appreciation for the healthcare field and is proud to have earned her nursing degree.
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