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Texas power grid leaves some assisted living communities without power for days, raising questions for the future
Texas’ power grid struggled to get homes and business back online after Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 storm last week, leaving some assisted living communities and nursing homes grappling to keep residents cool during a heat wave. Ella Springs Senior Living, an assisted living and memory...
STC hosts ribbon cutting for new fire training facility
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate its new fire training facility. This addition to STC’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence, makes STC the only higher education institution in South Texas with a dedicated fire training facility. The facility is two stories tall and will allow fire […]
NBA veteran Danny Green hopeful to return to the association
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — 3-time NBA champion Danny Green remains optimistic of making a roster spot for an NBA team ahead of the 2024-25 season. Green hosted the ‘Ballin in the RGV’ basketball camp where he taught campers not only the fundamentals of basketball but also the fundamentals for a successful life.
An Endangered Texas Species is Fighting Its Way From the Edge of Extinction
An endangered species is slowly working its way back from the edge of extinction in the woods of Central Texas. Four families of red cockaded woodpeckers have laid successful broods in the W.D. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. The chicks are a sign of success for the endangered species and are being fed and cared for by all adult members of the breeding community.
Gov. Abbott Announces 7 New State Hospital Projects, Including $1B+ for Two in North Texas
Seven new state hospital projects—including new ones in Wichita Falls and Terrell—have been announced to better serve people in need of inpatient psychiatric services. Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) projects are funded by $1.5 billion approved by the Texas Legislature in 2023 to expand, renovate, and build new facilities across the state.
Weslaco mayor gives details about upcoming concert honoring the Lady Panthers softball team
The celebrations continue for the Weslaco Lady Panthers, the 6A Softball State Champions. Now, they are getting ready for a big concert in their honor, and everyone is invited. Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez sits down with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza about the concert with Red, a Taylor Swift...
Edinburg Announces $24 Million Upgrade to Wastewater Treatment Plant
Edinburg Announces $24 Million Upgrade to Wastewater Treatment Plant. Edinburg officials have unveiled plans for a significant upgrade to the city’s wastewater treatment plant, marking a crucial step in addressing the needs of a growing population. The $24 million investment will enhance the plant’s capacity from 12.3 to 13.5 million gallons per day and involve the removal of old facilities.
McAllen ISD earns state District of Distinction Award for 5th straight year
McAllen ISD’s dedication to unlocking its students’ imagination in the visual arts continues to create dividends. This week, McAllen ISD earned the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) 2024 District of Distinction Award for the fifth consecutive year. “We are excited that the creativity and hard work of our...
STHS Edinburg named a best regional hospital for third straight year
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Health System Edinburg has been named a Best Regional Hospital in Texas for a third consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital’s news release stated it made the annual list of top hospitals for its performance in providing complex care across multiple medical specialties. Coming in […]
Alamo city leaders working to regulate panhandling
Alamo city leaders are working to pass an ordinance that would regulate panhandling. In Texas, it's not illegal to panhandle, but the Alamo Mayor J.R. Garza says over the past couple of months the city has received several calls about aggressive panhandlers. He says some are even blocking the flow of traffic.
Death of 20-year-old Edinburg woman caught on surveillance cameras
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A probable cause affidavit for the Sunday afternoon incident that left one Edinburg woman dead states that it was caught on camera and police have the footage. Surveillance video from neighboring homes caught when Briseida Cobarrubias, 20, was allegedly struck and killed by 26-year-old...
Security enhancement for new school year underway at Edcouch-Elsa ISD
By the start of the new school year, officials at Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District say students will be safer in the classroom. The district approved new security measures last week, and they hope to have everything in place by the end of August. One upgrade is the addition of new...
Coach, former player inducted into RGV Sports Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Coach Magda Canales and McAllen ISD graduate Jesse Gutierrez who both were inducted into the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame following an induction ceremony held July 13, 2024 at Mission Event Center. Both not only have a McAllen ISD connection but both are tied to James...
UTRGV Track & Field 2024 All-Academic Teams and Athletes Revealed
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced on Monday that The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) men’s and women’s track & field teams were named 2024 All-Academic Teams while four student-athletes, Aaron Cooper and Jedidiah Udunna of the men’s team and Zoë Adams and Hannah Hilding of the women’s team, achieved All-Academic Athlete status. To be eligible for All-Academic Team recognition, the cumulative grade point average (GPA) for all on members of the team must be 3.0 or better. UTRGV’s women’s team owns a cumulative GPA of 3.26 while…
STHS Hiring Event for Their Newest Freestanding Emergency Department, STHS ER Pharr, July 18th
Medical emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. Often occurring when we least expect them, they require swift action. If a person is involved in a traffic accident, experiencing a stroke or heart attack or dealing with a poisoning-related condition or another issue requiring critical care, there can be serious danger of damage to their health if they don’t get prompt medical attention.
Therapist Reaches RGV Patients From Mercedes
Marisa de Leon grew up the daughter of baby boomers, listening to the music of the Beatles and knowing from an early age how “music is woven into our identity.”. “Music affects every part of who we are,” she said. De Leon also grew up playing music. At...
Weslaco bribery defendants argue for their convictions, sentences be overturned
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two men convicted in 2022 of defrauding the city of Weslaco out millions of dollars during a $42.5 million rehabilitation of the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure are asking a federal appeals court to overturn their convictions and vacate their lengthy prison sentences.
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