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LRGVDC resurrects plans to set up an RGV Regional Transit Authority
WESLACO, Texas – With a push from Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez and his Prosperity Task Force, the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council is resurrecting plans to have a regional transit authority (RTA) for the region. State Rep. Armando Martinez passed legislation – HB 71 – to create...
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...
VA hosts health benefit fairs in observance of July 4th
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Veterans Affairs Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System will host Health Benefits Fairs in McAllen and Harlingen in observance of the 4th of July. Both events will feature free hamburgers and hot dogs; fun door prizes; and important information about VA programs, services, and benefits including the PACT Act. The […]
Valley reacts to the Presidential Debate
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Thursday night’s presidential debate is making headlines around the nation. Many who watched the debate Thursday night say they were disappointed with the outcome. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump were scrutinized for their performances. Voters say Biden spoke poorly and Trump lied. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley […]
Godinez: Yes, I recommended the San Juan Hotel be demolished
SAN JUAN, Texas – Brian Godinez, principal and CEO of McAllen-based ERO Architects sought to set the record state regarding his company’s involvement in plans to replace the historic San Juan Hotel with a downtown conference center. Godinez emceed an event hosted by San Juan Economic Development Corporation...
City of Edinburg hosts All-American City Celebration
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Edinburg hosted a celebration honoring all residents and city employees for their contributions to securing the historic fourth All-America City title on Thursday. This event also highlighted the dedicated delegation that was crucial in achieving this prestigious recognition. Special proclamations were made,...
Edinburg to fire up grills for annual Cook’Em on July 6
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The city of Edinburg is grilling up to host its annual Texas Cook’Em High Steaks event that will feature what they consider some of the finest steak and barbecue in the state. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 6...
Cameron County trying to raise funds for $1.2 million drainage improvement project for Combes residents
Combes resident Trevor Kocaoglan recalls the June 2019 floods. As a first responder at the time, Kocaoglan said the water affected his hometown. “Unfortunately, there was flooding everywhere,” Kocaoglan said. “I went out there, pulling people out of the water,”. To avoid the potential of Combes residents being...
Ramiro Garza announces reelection bid for Edinburg mayor
EDINBURG — It’s never too early to ask the community for its support at the ballot box. That’s what spurred Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. to announce his bid for reelection a year-and-a-half ahead of the city’s next municipal election. “First of all, I’m very grateful for...
Nonprofit to host health fair for veterans in Pharr
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Chicanos Por La Causa will be hosting a Health and Resource Fair for Veteran Families where attendees can receive a variety of free services. The event will be held Monday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brookhaven Event Center, located...
City of Edinburg add six new turf baseball fields to park
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Edinburg hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to initiate Phase 2 of the Municipal Park Turf Field Project. In phase 2, the city added six artificial turf baseball fields at Edinburg Municipal Park. It will also oversee the renovations of the three fields adjacent to Phase 1 and three youth fields on the north side of the park.
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,...
South Texas ISD begins Special Education cooperative with other districts
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Independent School District is beginning a cooperative to share Special Education services with other school districts. The new program will start when schools re-open in the Fall. STISD said its new cooperative will provide child-centered Special Education services. So Far, they have partnered with Rio Hondo and […]
Valley Metro Proposes Expanding Bus Service To Willacy County
Valley Metro, the Rio Grande Valley’s public transit service, is proposing what would be the first bus route to Willacy County. The proposed expansion would add a route between Harlingen and Raymondville with stops in Sebastian and Lyford. Valley Metro’s Tom Logan says results of a community survey showed the need for additional service. He says another survey will be done to get input from Willacy County residents as to their specific needs, such as rides to work, school, or a doctor’s appointment.
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