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Relief from Dangerous Heat on the Way for Texas?
Deadly heat remains in the immediate forecast for Texas, but relief could be on the way. A heat advisory is in effect until 8:00 pm Tuesday, with highs in the upper 90s. Some parts of the state will see triple-digit temperatures. The good news is that a cold front is...
School districts, food banks pitch in to provide meals to children during summer months
As recent as 2022, nearly 23% of children in Texas suffered from food insecurity. The state now leads the nation in food insecurity affecting nearly 5 million people. In North Texas, around 778,000 people face hunger. About 287,000, or 1 in 5, are children. These struggles are only exacerbated during summer vacation when food is not as readily available during the school year.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick allows recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost from Beryl
In response to the widespread impact of Hurricane Beryl across Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick-serving as governor while Gov. Greg Abbott is out of the country-announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost from the hurricane, according to a July 11 news release.The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is also replacing food and formula benefits lost during the hurricane, according to the release."The recent storms have impacted many families across the state. By providing these replacement food benefits,...
ALERT: Food Sold At H-E-B In Texas Recalled Due To “Foreign Material”
Mustard Potato Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods sold in Texas via H-E-B has been pulled from store shelves. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by the US Food & Drug Administration, the food was recalled recently. The release was put out on July 9th, 2024. Per the FDA, the food was removed from shelves due to one major issue: something was found in the product that shouldn't be in it.
Texas DPS discovers 17 illegal immigrants in a residential home
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas DPS troopers and special agents discovered 17 illegal immigrants staying in a house near Regina Drive. According to Texas DPS on July 15, at 7:00 p.m., while the home was being searched, a registration check was conducted on a white GMC pickup truck located inside the car garage.
Texas AG Paxton seeks to revive effort to close El Paso-based migrant shelter network
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday asked the state’s Supreme Court to allow his office to continue its efforts to shutter an El Paso-based shelter network that assists asylum seekers and other migrants. Paxton has alleged the shelter network, Annunciation House, aids illegal migration by “operating a stash...
TikTok Influencer Saves 700 Cats by Raising More Than $190K
A TikTok influencer recently saved hundreds of cats by raising funds for a South Texas shelter. The feline sanctuary was struggling financially and on the verge of shutting business. However, with the help of the influencer and his millions of followers, they were able to save the shelter. Although he expected to be able to […] The post TikTok Influencer Saves 700 Cats by Raising More Than $190K appeared first on CatTime.
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Mixer: Learn, Volunteer, and Make a Difference
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Mixer: Learn, Volunteer, and Make a Difference. The Alzheimer’s Association is extending an invitation to the public for their home and Mission mixer, a special event designed to educate attendees about the organization’s efforts to improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s disease. The event will take place on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the Pharr One Lecture Hall, located at 1121 E. Nolana Loop.
Fresh On The Border campaign in Pharr shows importance of cross border trade
City leaders in Pharr focused on border trade in their Fresh On The Border campaign. The Pharr International Bridge is one of the nation's busiest crossings of produce. Around 60 percent of the nation's produce comes through that bridge. Officials also talked about the importance of that cross-border trade.
McAllen death investigation: Person shot ‘multiple’ times, 2 detained
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway after one person was found inside a McAllen home with multiple gunshot wounds, police say. McAllen police responded to the scene Monday morning at the 1300 block of S. 19th½ St. in reference to a person who was dead inside the home. Investigation reveals the person […]
Palmview library to unveil new space for people seeking jobs
A new workforce resource is opening in Palmview. The goal is to help connect jobseekers with employment opportunities. There's a new area inside the Palmview Municipal Library known as the Workforce Solutions Corner. It's designed to help people look for jobs. According to a report from the Texas Workforce Commission,...
An in-depth conversation with Rashmi Chandran, executive director of the AltaCair Foundation
MCALLEN, Texas – The AltaCair Foundation burst onto the scene about nine months ago in the Rio Grande Valley. The nonprofit announced its arrival with the Accelerator 2023 RGV Health Equity Conference, held at the Mission Event Center. The keynote address was given by Aneesh Chopra, president of Care...
RGV Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Presser
MISSION, Texas -- The RGV Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held a presser for the 7 individuals and 3 teams that will be getting inducted on Saturday, July 13, at 6 P.M. at the Mission Event Center. Watch the video above for more on the Inductees.
Mission providing free school supplies, haircuts, health screenings at back-to-school event
Rio Grande Valley students will be heading back to the classroom in just a few weeks, which means it's time for parents to make sure they're ready. To help, the city of Mission will be hosting a back-to-school event on Friday. Kids will be able to get everything from school supplies to haircuts and even dental exams.
McAllen PD, TxDOT to participate in Operation Slowdown
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department, the Texas Department of Transportation, and other Hidalgo County law enforcement will participate in Operation Slowdown. The department’s news release said the goal of Operation Slowdown is to promote safe driving through education and enforcement efforts. From Friday, July 19 through Sunday, Aug. 4, McAllen Police will have officers […]
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
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