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Braun: RGV should be leveraging its high tech connections to bring advanced manufacturing to region
McALLEN, Texas – Members of the CEO Group should use their connections with high tech companies in the Rioplex region to bring in more advanced manufacturing plants. This is the view of retired naval commander, FBI intelligence analyst, and global security specialist Mike Braun. Braun, who lives in McAllen,...
Hidalgo County task force helping test mosquitoes for illnesses
The city of McAllen is currently spraying for mosquitoes, and is part of a public health task force setting up traps to capture and test mosquitoes. The mosquitoes are sent to a lab to be tested for mosquito borne illnesses. Results usually come back within two weeks. Hidalgo County Public...
Docs: Alamo man arrested for shaking 1-year-old boy, causing brain bleed
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Alamo man remains in jail Friday after allegedly shaking a 1-year-old boy and causing a brain bleed, documents revealed. Hugo Armando Salazar, 24, was arrested on a charge of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. A probable cause affidavit stated that at […]
Mrs. Baird’s Bread to donate 10,000 loaves of bread to Food Bank RGV
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mrs. Baird’s Bread has launched its fourth annual Fighting Texas Hunger campaign which will see more than 165,000 loaves of bread donated to local food banks throughout the state. As such, Mrs Baird’s has pledged 10,000 loaves of bread to the...
Search for Texas couple has turned into a ‘recovery effort,’ sheriff office says
MOAB — The search for a married Texas couple who went missing east of Moab has turned into a recovery operation, according to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday evening, the office said though search and rescue crews have not found the bodies of Ray and Maranda Ankofski, they are making the transition from search and rescue to body recovery.
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Dangerous heat remains in Saturday's forecast for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — North Texans are in for another scorcher, with temperatures once again near 100 degrees this afternoon. Temperatures will feel close to 112 during peak heat in the afternoon hours.The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert for today due to dangerous heat, and an Excessive Heat Warning continues for North Texas into this evening.If you spend time outside today, remember your heat safety precautions: stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or inside to help you cool off. Looking ahead, a weak front will slide south into Oklahoma tomorrow and may bring a few showers...
Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Now Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody following their arrests earlier this month. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Perci Newman on June 4 and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Louis Keeton on June 6. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in either arrest.
Saturday Forecast: Excessive heat warning in effect today
TODAY: Mostly sunny & hot. High: 97. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a spotty storm or two. Chance of rain: 10%. Low: 77. High: 96. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. MONDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two around. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 78. High: 97. Winds: S 5-10 […]
Two RGV natives preparing to compete in Europe
AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two Rio Grande Valley natives are preparing to compete in prestigious competitions in Europe. Shaine Casas took second place in the Men’s 200M Individual Medley which secured him a spot to compete in Paris. Casas was thrilled to go to Paris and very appreciative...
Texas Most Wanted: It’s Almost Been Two Years, Where’s Brandon Wayne Hogan?
Texas law enforcement as always looking for individuals who are on the run. One of these individuals is none other than Brandon Wayne Hogan. Where is he?. Per FOX 44, Hogan was on a work crew in September of 2022 when he fled:. Coryell County Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer,...
Five Ladies Settle Dispute with Fists Outside Texas Restaurant
Houston Showdown: Five Women Settle Dispute with Fists Outside Popular Restaurant. Soul Food by Catherine is a staple of the Houston Soul Food Scene. They are the home of fried ribs and drive-thru soul food. A few ladies who recently visited the establishment served up more than just a bowl...
A Popular Restaurant Chain Has Suddenly Closed 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.
Top 5 Reasons Why Texas Should Rename July: Military Month
Every year around the first of July, I begin thinking about Independence Day and how the month of July should be referred to as Military Month. While we do celebrate our country's independence, it was afforded to us by all the men and women who died standing up for the rights given to us by our forefathers.
Massage parlor owner must quit the industry, close eight locations over human trafficking
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A new Texas law that went into effect September 1, 2023 is on full display in the case of Hsin Wei Chen. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation says the law allows the TDLR’s executive director to “issue an emergency order halting the operation of any massage establishment if law enforcement or TDLR believes human trafficking is occurring at the establishment.”
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