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Santa Rosa students drive towards success with STC CDL program
The Santa Rosa ISD Texas Afterschool Centers for Education (ACE) program, in collaboration with South Texas College Continuing Education and Workforce Development, recently offered a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A certification program to Santa Rosa High School students amidst growing demand. Hitting the road in the right direction of...
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
SAN ANTONIO – Mobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations. The 2024 Texas Innovation Invitational runs from July 29 to 31 in San Antonio. Multiple San Antonio and Bexar County partners, as well as transit...
Boys and Girls Club of Weslaco to host Back-To-School Bash
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Boys and Girls Club of Weslaco is hosting a Back-To-School Bash to give back to the community. The event will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 29 at the Main Unit Gym of the Boys and Girls Club of Weslaco.
Docs: Intoxicated man jailed after hitting ‘friend’ with car
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Alamo man is behind bars after hitting his “friend” with a car and fleeing the scene, court documents stated. Gonzalo Zapata is facing charges of intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury and tampering with physical evidence, jail records show. At 3:35 a.m. on Wednesday, a Texas Department […]
McAllen school board may have broken the law in messages about bleacher dispute with city
In mid-May, the people of McAllen learned that relations between their city and their school district had soured so much that the city of McAllen wouldn’t even loan McAllen ISD bleachers to use for a hometown baseball game. Tensions between the district and the city have been boiling all...
Annual football camp slated for next week
Port Isabel Early College High School is hosting its annual “Future Tarpon Football Camp” on Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, Aug. 1. The camp is free for students ages five through incoming freshmen. The two-day event occurs at Tarpon Stadium and runs from 8-11 a.m. The camp is...
Richard Moore Outdoor Report: Tarpon Rodeo to TIFT
PORT ISABEL, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The largest and one of the oldest saltwater fishing tournaments on the Texas coast is set for July 31 and runs through August 4. Some 1,500 anglers and 500 plus boats are expected to participate in the 84th Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament, with weigh-in set for Friday and Saturday […]
Free Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Toyota of Victoria
It's another awesome Community event thanks to our friends at Toyota of Victoria! They will be hosting a Free Back to School Backpack Giveaway on Sunday, August 4th! The event will take place from 4-6 PM at Toyota of Victoria on Navarro. If you will be attending, we ask that you enter the Toyota of Victoria parking lot in the rear on Salem Rd. You will stay in your car and the backpacks will be given to you at your window. The event will be first come, first served.
City of Yoakum to Hold Public Meeting on Abandoned Vehicles
Yoakum, TX – The City of Yoakum has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM at City Hall, located at 808 Hwy 77A South. The meeting will address the issue of abandoned vehicles as per Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code. The goal is to inform and involve the community in the city’s initiatives to handle and resolve the problem of abandoned vehicles.
Chicago bracing for Texas to bus 25,000 migrants to city ahead of Democratic National Convention
Texas officials are vowing to continue busing and flying migrants to liberal cities like Chicago in protest of Biden border policies, and that has officials in the Windy City preparing for an influx of up to 25,000 migrants during the Democratic National Convention next month. "Until President Biden and Border...
HEB awards Birding Center ‘Texas Future Grant’
The South Padre Island Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary (SPIBNCAS) announced a new grant award of $12,000 from HEB Our Texas Our Future. The grant is funding the environmental education program for field trips with local Title 1 schools serving students who are economically challenged, and might not have the opportunity to pay for field trips. The grant also includes some family vouchers for a limited number of families.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
Millions of Texans Have Been Asked to Stop Driving Their Cars
Our personal health is a concern for us and many others in Texas. To help improve our health, we'll exercise, we'll eat the right foods, some may even wear a mask when outside (don't laugh at those who do, they have their reasons). One reason some may wear a mask outside has nothing to do protecting themselves from an invisible virus but has everything to do with the quality of the air they breathe. That's why millions of Texans have been asked to stop driving their cars unnecessarily.
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