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Benavides: We failed our high school dropouts before. It’s time to bring them back.
EDINBURG, Texas – A school superintendent is urging her counterparts in other Rio Grande Valley districts to acknowledge their failures and work to bring dropouts aged 18 to 25 back to campus. Dr. Alda T. Benavides, superintendent of schools for Edcouch-Elsa ISD, spoke at a meeting about dropout prevention...
Bazán: Financial institutions, real estate experts will attend next Industrial Warehouse Summit
PHARR, Texas – Luis Bazán, director of the Pharr International Bridge, has given an early preview of the 4th Industrial Warehouse Summit, which takes place in October. IWS is an event co-hosted by the Pharr Bridge Board and Pharr Economic Development Corporation. Bazán gave details of the next...
Operation Safe Return helped thousands prepare for the new school year on Saturday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The new school year is around the corner and Corpus Christi Police Department hosted their annual back-to-school event Saturday afternoon. Thousands of parents and children attended Operation Safe Return at the American Bank Center, where they received several free items in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.
Operation Health & Wellness will have free healthcare services, free transportation the week of July 22 - 27
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Operation Health & Wellness is kicking off Monday!. This year the military was not able to be a part of the program so local partners decided to work together to continue to provide key services to make sure that everyone in our community can get access to healthcare without cost.
Community — Basketball league forms for senior ladies
Del Rio’s new Silver Sneakers League is welcoming women of different ages who enjoy shooting some hoops. The Silver Sneakers met up on Saturday at the Joe Ramos Gym to play a half-court game for an hour. The league was created by Sandra Fuentes, a Del Rio businesswoman best known as a co-chair of The Border Organization, a local activist group.
Peso Pluma's ÉXODO tour launches in Texas with sold out shows, San Antonio next
SAN ANTONIO - Peso Pluma kicked off his highly anticipated “ÉXODO” tour this weekend in Texas playing three sold-out shows in Austin, Dallas, and Edinburgh. The tour features incredible choreography, and set design unlike any show you've seen before, adding an incredible visual experience to Peso Pluma's music.
It's been 2 weeks since Beryl hit and this Spring couple still doesn't know the fate of their home
SPRING, Texas — It's been two weeks since Hurricane Beryl made landfall and caused widespread destruction across Southeast Texas. While many have had their power restored and returned to their normal lives, others are just beginning to rebuild. Linda and Cameron Brown have lived at their Spring home for...
Kickoff party for Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Wednesday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The official kickoff for the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place this Wednesday, July 24. The kickoff party will be held at Pla-Mor Entertainment, located at 2819 Bob Bullock Loop, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature door prizes, team registration, resources for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers, and more.
Laredo gets ready for annual back-to-school event on Wednesday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Local organizations are continuing their efforts to ensure students are ready for the first day of school during an annual event. On Wednesday, July 24, the City of Laredo and Driscoll Health Plan, will host its 11th annual back-to-school event. Thousands of local students are invited to take advantage of free services such as haircuts, sports physicals, and school supplies.
Del Mar Blvd. traffic light being activated this week
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - If Del Mar Boulevard is part of your daily commute, you might notice a change in traffic in the coming days. The City of Laredo Traffic Safety Department is advising drivers of a new traffic light set up at the intersection of Del Mar Boulevard and Rocio Drive.
Operation Border Health Preparedness Week Offers Free Medical Services in RGV
Operation Border Health Preparedness Week Offers Free Medical Services in RGV. The Texas Department of Health and Human Services will be hosting Operation Border Health Preparedness Week, marking the 25th year of this important event. From Monday, July 22nd through Friday, July 26th, residents of the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) can access free medical and vision services at five different locations.
Increasing Chance of Showers This Week
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -A deepening layer of gulf moisture interacting with a stalled wind shift boundary will make for more numerous showers over our area. An upper level low pressure system will likely develop above our area midweek, helping to make some of the showers heavy rain producers. Temperatures with the clouds and showers will not be as high as the close to 100F heat of the last few days.
Two Gentlemen Settle Disagreement with Hands in Texas Traffic
Texas Showdown: Road Rage Turns into Fisticuffs on Trinity Mills Blvd. For reasons still unclear, two motorists found themselves in a heated dispute. You can watch the altercation in its entirety in the video below. Circling it Up. Passersby watched in disbelief as the scene unfolded. The sun beat down,...
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