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Pharr recognizes internship program grads
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on July 15 and considered an agenda that included various highlights.Interns RecognizedThe Pharr City Commission recognized four interns participating in the four-week paid Pharr Internship Program which ends in August.The program is designed to provide high school juniors and seniors as well as college freshmen and sophomores with an immersive experience in municipal operations. This internship offers an unparalleled opportunity for individuals to explore their interests, gain hands-on experience, and forge connections within local government.The program graduates recognized by the city commission included Raul Cantu, Brianna ...
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas — A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
Hispanic civil rights group hopeful Harris can reform immigration policies
Members of a Hispanic civil rights political organization in South Texas say they're excited that President Joe Biden isn't running for another term and are hopeful that if Kamala Harris gets the Democratic nomination, and is elected, that she will reform immigration policies.
Officials report less wildfires this season due to excessive rainfall
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In 2023, first responders across the state battled more than 160 wildfires according to the Texas A&M Forest Service and so far this year only 20 have been reported in this summer’s wildfire season. “You know being in Texas anytime it rains, it’s good,” Sean Dugan, Texas A&M Forest Service, Public […]
Wednesday Night Forecast: Rain chances continue through the weekend
TONIGHT: A few scattered showers early, becoming more isolated near midnight. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: E 5 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of […]
Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
Exciting Changes in Southland Women’s Outdoor Track with UTRGV Joining the Competition
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) women’s outdoor track & field team will begin competing in the Southland Conference (SLC) this upcoming season, and they’ll be adding to a league that is already deeply competitive. The 2024 season marked the third consecutive time a different team has won the SLC Outdoor Championship – and the third season in a row a program lifted its first trophy. Northwestern State won a nailbiter this spring, outscoring McNeese 182.5 to 181. The tight finish represented how talented the conference was last season as six Southland records were…
Edinburg looking into safety concerns at racetrack
Edinburg city officials are looking into safety concerns about whether the Motorsports Park has enough resources in case of an emergency. Edinburg Motorsports Park is Hidalgo County's only legal raceway. Racers have long been encouraged to use this track instead of the highways in the name of safety. But now,...
Harlingen sues over once-controversial Bass Pro Shop development
The city of Harlingen and its economic arm have sued over the Bass Pro Shop development — a once-controversial proposal that resulted in a fiery public discussion over whether the plan was worth the price tag. Now, more than a decade later, the city claims it might never be...
‘Todo esta bien’: Food Patrol finds mouse traps, roaches at Mama Maria’s
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, we got a dead mouse in a trap, roaches, and an owner explains every violation the inspector found. The report says “all violations were corrected” but when she let us check it out, we were catching the same issues again and have the pictures and […]
Bee-related hospitalizations increase across RGV, expert touches on why
COMBES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rio Grandy Valley cities are reporting a higher influx of people begin sent to the hospital with bee-sting-related ailments. ValleyCentral spoke to a few local experts to see why this is and how you can prevent being attacked. Walter Schumacher, founder of the American Honey Bee Protection Agency says the increase […]
Uvalde school police officer pleads not guilty to charges stemming from actions during 2022 mass shooting
UVALDE, Texas — A former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer who was part of the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School pleaded not guilty during a court appearance Thursday. Adrian Gonzales was one of the nearly 400 law enforcement personnel who responded...
Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle
A grandma-to-be burst into tears of joy when she opened a gift to discover her son and daughter-in-law’s rainbow baby news hidden inside. The moment marked the end of an emotional few years for Valeria and Christopher Valenzuela, from San Antonio, Texas, as it initially took around two years for them to get pregnant. After […] The post Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Vehicle bursts into flames after crashing into Palmhurst home
A Wednesday house fire in Palmhurst was caused after a vehicle crashed into the home, according to Mission Fire Chief Adrian Garcia. The crash occurred on 3-Mile Line Road and Trosper Road. Garcia said a Chevy Sonic lost control and crashed into the home, catching fire upon impact shortly before...
Mission woman hopes to pass new ordinance that protects native plants on front lawns
A native plant grower in Mission is finding new ways to take care of her lawn. Back in November, the city of Mission mowed down the native plants in Betty Perez's yard, claiming it violated city code. This led her and other gardeners to work with the city on creating...
Judge denies Texas AG’s request to depose Catholic Charities
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A state district judge has knocked down an attempt by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to depose Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley in a bid to suss out information on alleged human smuggling. J.R. “Bobby” Flores, judge of the 139th state District...
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