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Keep McAllen Beautiful to host 13th annual Arbor Day celebration
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Keep McAllen Beautiful will be hosting its 13th annual Arbor Day celebration this fall. The celebration features a run, bike and walk event for those interested in personal health and the environment. According to a news release, the event will help increase awareness of the importance of planting and caring for […]
Taking first steps toward nursing dream through dual credit
STC has taught me that working hard will come with great rewards, knowing I could potentially graduate with my associate degree at the same time as my high school diploma is a huge motivation. Genesis Sanchez, 16, is making her way toward fulfilling her dream of becoming a pediatric nurse...
Texas Powerball – Texas Lottery Confirms ‘Life-Changing’ Win
Our sources at the Texas Lottery have confirmed that Wednesday's Powerball drawing has produced what can be described as a "life-changing" win in last night's game. Texas Lottery players have really been exercising their luck here lately with big wins not only in the multi-state Powerball lottery game. But, Texas tickets have also earned major prizes in Mega Millions and the Texas Lottery's Lotto Texas with Extra!
Big price cut ordered for phone and video calls for Texas jail inmates in 2024
Fees Texas inmates pay to make calls will be slashed under new federal regulations approved this month. High rates that had averaged 23 cents a minute for Texas jail inmates have long been a target of prisoners, their families, and advocates.The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve regulations, to take effect next year, that cap the price of inmate phone and video calls at prices as low as 5 cents per minute.The prices and caps differ throughout the state, and depend on prison size as well as differences between state and local rules. While Texas had lowered the...
Greg Abbott Compares Hamas Attacks to Texas Border Crossings at Sheriffs’ Conference
The governor’s comments followed a screening of raw October 7 footage for Texas lawmen. In a speech Tuesday to attendees at the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas’ 146th annual training conference and expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott compared attacks on Israel by Hamas—the militant group that killed around 1,200 Israelis on October 7—to crime and immigration in Texas.
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...
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,...
BPD: Man, 2 minors arrested for selling drugs from home
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man along with two minors were arrested for their involvement in selling drugs, authorities say. Santos Manuel Saldaña, 23, and two minors were charged with manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG 1, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG 3, possession of marijuana, engaging in organized criminal activity and unlawful carrying […]
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 […]
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...
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...
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