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CCSO: Man assaults girlfriend, deputy after drinking
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and a deputy, authorities say. Cristian Jose Parra Hernandez, 30, is charged with assault on a peace officer, assault family violence, resisting arrest/transport and public intoxication, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, deputies responded […]
Los Fresnos superintendent named finalist for state award
Aug. 30—The Texas Association of School Boards has named Los Fresnos CISD Superintendent Gonzalo Salazar one of five finalists for TASB Superintendent of the Year. Salazar has served as the LFCISD superintendent since 2006. The district encompasses 487 square miles and serves more than 10,350 students in Cameron County. In selecting Salazar as a finalist, TASB noted his commitment to public ...
Pineda, Falcons blow past Bulldogs in season opener
If Friday’s season opener against McAllen High was like a boxing match, Los Fresnos’ David Cantu thought his players did fine in withstanding some early punches. The Falcons gave up the game’s opening touchdown, and an ensuing two-point conversion. And after answering with a touchdown of their own, the Bulldogs blocked the extra-point kick and took it 85 yards for an extra two points.
Mr. Ben’s is back: Beloved Brownsville bakery reopens
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mr. Ben’s Bakery, a longtime fixture of downtown Brownsville at 851 E. Madison St., is back in business thanks to a pair of budding entrepreneurs, Joe Avila and Fabiola Munoz. Their aim to continue the tradition of Mexican-style sweet breads the bakery was...
Lueders: At Starbase we want raw material going in one end of a factory and a rocket coming out the other
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – SpaceX wants to put raw materials in one end of a factory at Boca Chica and have a rocket come out at the other. That was the plan laid out by Kathryn Lueders, general manager of Starbase at a Brownsville Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Aug. 27.
Villarreal discusses Brownsville’s growing pains
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Brownsville City Commissioner Tino Villarreal says he is confident his city can cope with the growing pains it faces as a result of SpaceX’s expansion at nearby Boca Chica. Villarreal spoke to reporters ahead of an eagerly awaited keynote presentation by Kathryn Lueders, general manager...
Medical files with private information found in Brownsville dumpster
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The CBS4 Investigates team was at the scene where hundreds of medical files with potentially sensitive information were discovered in a dumpster. The files were located in a dumpster at the 1100 block of E. Los Ebanos Blvd. in Brownsville, across from Stell Middle School. The CBS4 Investigates team arrived Thursday […]
Brownsville tops upward mobility in Census Bureau-Harvard study
Aug. 30—Brownsville leads the United States in upward mobility, according to the results of a new study published recently by The Economist. The analysis, conducted by the Census Bureau and Opportunity Insights, a Harvard University research group, uses the term "intergenerational mobility." The study analyzed household income data from 50 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas. In 38 of those ...
Tesla Cybertruck catches fire after crashing into a fire hydrant
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Bottom line: Statistical data shows that electric vehicle fires occur at a similar frequency to those in vehicles with internal combustion engines, but this offers little comfort to firefighters. These fires are notoriously difficult to extinguish and pose increased dangers to first responders. At least two fires have resulted from Cybertruck crashes, raising concerns about the safety of high-voltage lithium-ion batteries.
The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Texas DPS Aircraft Rescues Family in Guadalupe Mountains
What started as a simple outdoor adventure for a young family of three in Guadalupe Mountains National Park quickly escalated into a high-stakes rescue operation. On August 20, a 23-year-old couple, along with their three-month-old baby, set out to conquer Guadalupe Peak, unaware that the scorching Texas sun had other plans.
Texas Woman Adds Pond to Ranch for Wildlife Relief
In the scorching Texas heat, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 113 degrees, one woman found a way to make her ranch the coolest place in town—literally. But it wasn’t for her or her family; it was for the local wildlife. Impromptu Oasis. When the heat wave hit,...
GameStop Is Bringing Back Old School Gaming to Texas
If you're looking to buy video games in Texas, GameStop is the biggest retailer for video games and video game items. Usually, the stuff they sell is what’s new or current, not from 20 or 30 years ago. Other stores will sell retro games and consoles like One More Level & EP Games.
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