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Sinton Junior softball wins Texas East state title
Before this season, the Sinton Junior Softball All Stars had not made a run to the state tournament in nearly a decade. But that’s all changed now, as the team raced through the Texas East State Tournament for a spot in the regional tournament. The Sinton Junior Girls raced...
Brownsville man arrested for attempting to transport 19 people north
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Brownsville man was arrested Friday after Border Patrol agents discovered multiple people illegally present in the United States, including a 6-year-old girl, inside his tractor-trailer, according to a criminal complaint. Pablo Gaytan was charged with knowingly attempting to transport 19 people illegally present...
Child becomes victim of SWATing in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police department received a serious threat to the public over the weekend. At 1 a.m. Sunday, police learned that an video gamer was making threats online. Police say a child was the whistleblower in the case and told authorities they shared their personal information with the gamer who used […]
Operation Safe Return helped thousands prepare for the new school year on Saturday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The new school year is around the corner and Corpus Christi Police Department hosted their annual back-to-school event Saturday afternoon. Thousands of parents and children attended Operation Safe Return at the American Bank Center, where they received several free items in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.
Peso Pluma's ÉXODO tour launches in Texas with sold out shows, San Antonio next
SAN ANTONIO - Peso Pluma kicked off his highly anticipated “ÉXODO” tour this weekend in Texas playing three sold-out shows in Austin, Dallas, and Edinburgh. The tour features incredible choreography, and set design unlike any show you've seen before, adding an incredible visual experience to Peso Pluma's music.
Coastal Bend Food Bank to hold mobile food distribution event
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Bend Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry is holding another food distribution event on Tuesday morning. Those in need of food supplies can head over to the Coastal Bend Food Bank, located on 5442 Bear Lane from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (or while supplies last). You do not need to register if you have attended this distribution in 2024.
Ingleside gets down and dirty for Garden Club fundraiser
Residents and Ingleside businesses were asked to “Throw The Dirt On Us” and, boy, did they bring on the dirt. The Ingleside Garden Club received a total of more than $1,000 worth of potting soil as part of a fundraiser. The soil will be used for various projects the club is involved with to beautify the city. Cash donations were also given, which will be used to buy potting soil.
Coffee with a Cop event scheduled for July 23 in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Residents are invited to join local law enforcement for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Starbucks located at 3329 Leopard Street.The event aims to foster community relationships and provide a casual setting for residents to meet and discuss issues with police officers, according to the press release. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance communication and trust between the community and law enforcement.For more information, residents can contact the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Operation Health & Wellness will have free healthcare services, free transportation the week of July 22 - 27
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Operation Health & Wellness is kicking off Monday!. This year the military was not able to be a part of the program so local partners decided to work together to continue to provide key services to make sure that everyone in our community can get access to healthcare without cost.
Community — Basketball league forms for senior ladies
Del Rio’s new Silver Sneakers League is welcoming women of different ages who enjoy shooting some hoops. The Silver Sneakers met up on Saturday at the Joe Ramos Gym to play a half-court game for an hour. The league was created by Sandra Fuentes, a Del Rio businesswoman best known as a co-chair of The Border Organization, a local activist group.
Viet Van Nguyen and Van Nguyen Viet purchase 7911 Addicks Clodine Road, Mission Bend, appraised at $184,384
The home at 7911 Addicks Clodine Road, Mission Bend was sold on July 18 by Jeannie and Jennie Hurd and Hurd Jeremy for $184,384. The buyers were Viet Van Nguyen and Van Nguyen Viet. The property tax paid for this property in 2020 was $3,272. This is 1.8% of the...
It's been 2 weeks since Beryl hit and this Spring couple still doesn't know the fate of their home
SPRING, Texas — It's been two weeks since Hurricane Beryl made landfall and caused widespread destruction across Southeast Texas. While many have had their power restored and returned to their normal lives, others are just beginning to rebuild. Linda and Cameron Brown have lived at their Spring home for...
Palmview 9U baseball team goes national
Congratulations to the Palmview AllStars 9U baseball team who won the Pony League South Zone Mustang 9U Tournament held in Portland, Texas on Saturday, July 13, 2024. They are now on their way to represent the State of Texas and the entire South Zone in the Pony International World Series taking place in Vacaville, California from July 19-22.
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