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McAllen commissioners expected to discuss limiting number of pets allowed in a home
McAllen city commissioners are expected to discuss a proposed ordinance that would limit the number of pets residents can have in their home. Recent cases of animal hoarding have prompted this discussion. The proposed ordinance limits the number of animals a resident can own to four. RELATED COVERAGE: McAllen man...
Meet Mr. Bibby at the 33rd Annual Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo
McALLEN — Standing calm amongst coiled rattlesnakes is Jackie Bibby as crowds gathered to see the deadly snakes Saturday and will today, Sunday, at the 33rd Annual Texas Hunter & Sportsman’s Expo at the McAllen Convention Center. Bibby, a 53-year veteran to snake handling, has been bitten by...
Popular Restaurant Chain Hooters Suddenly Closes Several Texas Locations
First It Was Red Lobster And Now Another Big Chain Of Restaurants Are Suddenly Closing Down Locations In Texas. The cost of everything continues to creep up due to "inflation" (its really GREED because most corporations are reporting RECORD PROFITS because they are raising prices because they can, but they blame 'inflation' because the average American doesn't know any better) and many Americans are skipping out on dining out.
Acadiana Café to close, location and recipes sold to new owners
SAN ANTONIO - An Alamo city icon will soon be closing its doors. On Monday, the Acadiana Cafe, known for its authentic Cajun food, sold its only location in Hacienda Vallarta Restaurant Group. The restaurant said to its customers that the location would be in full operation until August 29th,...
FDA: Contamination in tattoo and permanent makeup ink
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food and Drug Administration has released a warning about the ink being used for tattoos and permanent makeup. For years, the FDA has warned of the dangers of tattoo and permanent makeup ink being contaminated. New research has found dangerous bacteria and other organisms in inks the agency tested. The […]
‘Hearty and rich in flavor’ Best of the RGV Barbacoa Edition: Hernandez Tortilleria
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nothing sounds better than waking up to freshly made barbacoa on a sunny Sunday morning. Barbacoa is made of the meat from the head of the cow, usually the cheek. It is slowly cooked with seasonings, shredded and best enjoyed with a flour or corn tortilla. For many across the […]
Quinta Mazatlán’s ‘Thursday Night Live’ bringing dinosaurs to McAllen
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán is prepared to take visitors back in time with this week’s Thursday Night Live. This week’s theme is Jurassic RGV, which will offer visitors an opportunity to interact with dinosaurs. “We are excited to bring this extraordinary...
Video: Tour Bill DeBrooke’s Extraordinary Harlingen Collection
Harlingen, Texas-based entrepreneur Bill DeBrooke lives in a converted 3-story office building that houses his vast collection of historic art, cameras, televisions, radios, appliances, and neon signs. DeBrooke also owns several other buildings in the city and has a history of renting out affordable spaces to artists, galleries, and arts organizations.
‘Pick me!’ Pup sits like good boy at shelter to get attention after waiting more than 400 days
Meet Gumbo! This handsome boy always puts on his happy face, even after living at the Palm Valley Animal Shelter, located in Edinburg, Texas, for more than a year. Two-year-old Gumbo, a shepherd and hound dog mix refuses to lose hope. Here’s a little more about Gumbo’s story. Volunteers and...
Democracy, Arts, and Storytelling Skills Are Featured in August 1 Rural Assembly Everywhere
What are the best ways to nurture rural communities? How do perceptions of rural places affect the people who live there? What are the best ways to tell rural stories?. The Rural Assembly will explore these questions and more at Rural Assembly Everywhere on Thursday, August 1, from 1-3 p.m. EST. The virtual gathering will bring together a diverse range of panelists and participants from across the country — all focused on uplifting and understanding rural America.
RGV SNAKE CHARMERS TO HOST OPEN AUDITIONS
EDINBURG, Texas (June 22, 2024) – The RGV Snake Charmers will be hosting open auditions for the 2024-25 season on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the DHR Sports Center located at 315 E. Palm Drive. Registration begins at 8 a.m. CT. The tryouts are open to females who must meet...
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