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Valley leaders react to President Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local politicians across the Rio Grande Valley are reacting to the news of President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election. Biden made the announcement Sunday afternoon on X. A few moments later he announced his endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris to run as the Democratic nominee. Below […]
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area’s thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
Laredo, East LA and Hialeah, among the Latino-heavy cities with the highest poverty rates in the U.S.
A new study of the ten census-designated cities with 100,000 or more residents and high Latino populations showed their poverty rates are 50% higher than the national average. The ten communities, which include Laredo, Texas; East LA and Hialeah, Florida had an average poverty rate of 18.7%, considerably higher than the national poverty rate of 12.5% and the overall Latino poverty rate of 17.2%, the report by Axios shows.
COVID-19 cases rise 50% from past week
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Data shows that another COVID-19 surge is happening right now across the country and right here in the Rio Grande Valley. Cameron County Health Authority Dr. James Castillo says cases have doubled each week in the past three weeks. “Each week, it’s about 50% more cases,” Castillo said. “You know, it’s […]
Proposal to pay Harlingen mayor, commissioners shot down
Jul. 19—HARLINGEN — After nearly 100 years, Harlingen's mayor might be getting a vote on the city commission. In November, voters will decide the fate of the proposed City Charter amendment heading for the city election's ballot. But amid some residents' opposition, commissioners shot down a committee's proposal to pay the mayor and commissioners as compensation, also voting down a measure ...
Navy veteran brings taste of success to Harlingen restaurant
HARLINGEN — The flavors of Italy have gathered to share their wonders with anyone hungry for flavor, intrigue and variation. In the walls of Laurel Park Bistro the flavors from the place in Italy called Florence avail themselves first with their names. The Ortaggio. The Caprese, the Genovese, the...
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...
Health screenings to be offered to the public during Operation Border Health Preparedness
The public is invited to take advantage of the free medical, dental, and vision services that will be offered in the Rio Grande Valley starting on Monday. Operation Border Health Preparedness, formerly known as Operation Lone Star, will offer pop-up medical clinics across four locations in the Rio Grande Valley.
Take Two: Mayor reacts to firm’s second video installment
San Benito Mayor Ricardo “Rick” Guerra shared some choice words this week regarding the second installment of an investigative video segment critical of the City and posted on various internet platforms. Produced by Dolcefino Consulting, a Houston-based investigative firm led by broadcast reporter Wayne Dolcefino, this second installment...
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 ...
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.
Local, State, Military Health Care Providers Join Forces For Border Disaster Preparedness Exercise
It’s a disaster preparedness exercise that also offers free health care. For the 25th year, Operation Border Health Preparedness sets up in the Rio Grande Valley starting Monday. The week-long event brings local, state, and military healthcare officials and providers together to develop plans for responding to a mass...
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