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Danny Ortiz Plans Return to Tejano with Solo Debut Single
Danny Ortiz, a dynamic Tejano artist from Brownsville, Texas, first captivated audiences as a vocalist for late Tejano icon Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz, twice over the past 20 years. He is determined for a comeback with a new single this summer. Danny shared with Tejano Nation, “If it weren’t...
Games of Texas opening ceremony
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 2024 TAAF Games of Texas have officially begun. The games are being held in Brownsville and athletes from all over are coming to be showcased. On Thursday there was a volleyball tournament at Oliveira Park. The teams showcased incredible talent and teamwork on the court. On Friday gates open at […]
Watch party being held for Shaine Casas in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With the Summer Games beginning today, the entire Valley is rallying behind local swimmer Shaine Casas. The watch party is underway Friday at Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse in Brownsville. Monica Rosales is the Aquatic Center Coordinator for Brownsville Independent School District, and is hosting the watch party. She says Casas grew […]
PI native achieves lifelong goal
BROWNSVILLE, TX–A woman who grew up in Port Isabel has recently opened her own hair salon in Brownsville. Kathryn Tijerina describes growing up in the small town as “a little hard.” Both of her parents were dropouts and she had to motivate herself to continue her education, she says. As a young lady, she wanted to be different, already dreaming of providing a better lifestyle for her children one day.
Port Isabel EDC helps keep shrimpers afloat with financial assistance
Jul. 26—The Gulf shrimp industry is struggling to stay afloat against a flood of cheap imported shrimp, and Brownsville-Port Isabel's shrimp industry is far from immune. It's not a new problem, but this year the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation opted to take action, in the form of financial assistance to help shrimp boat owners pay for fuel. Port Isabel City Manager Jared Hockema ...
Drinkable seawater: Port Isabel to build desalination plant
Jul. 26—With approval of a $10 million Texas Water Development Board loan, the Laguna Madre Water District will build a 10 million gallon seawater desalination plant in Port Isabel using water from the Brownsville Ship Channel. The plant will be situated near water district offices in Port Isabel and draw water from the Gulf of Mexico near the Port Isabel Navigation District, LMWD General ...
McAllen’s Shaine Casas prepped as Paris 2024 Summer Games begin
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McAllen’s Shaine Casas will be in Heat No. 4, lane five on Thursday, competing for his country, state and city during the 200-meter men’s individual medley at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. It’s a phrase the former McAllen High swimmer has...
McAllen Holiday Parade hosts Christmas in July, unveils parade theme
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of McAllen jumpstarted the holiday festivities by having a Christmas in July celebration to unveil the theme of the 2024 Holiday Parade and the winners of the Shoebox Parade. According to McAllen Holiday Parade organizers, the theme, “Noche Magica,” represents new ideas, new surprises and new holiday magic. Magic that […]
Corpus Christi ISD school staff member no longer employed after comment on Trump shooting
A Corpus Christi ISD school employee who commented on social media about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is no longer employed at the district. Last Tuesday, CCISD shared a statement on social media acknowledging it was aware of the comment and to "assure the community that the district is actively investigating." ...
Migrant encounters in San Diego down 62%, DHS says
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — The San Diego Sector averaged 460 encounters a day this last week, compared to more than 1,200 weekly encounters before President Biden issued an executive order to curtail migrant crossings along the southern border. Border Report has obtained a “fact sheet” from the Department...
Cruz, Cornyn, Cloud Address Childcare Quality-of-Life Concerns at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas-27) sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro calling for the Navy to expedite investment in Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC)’s child development center (CDC). NASCC is the largest Naval base in Texas, serving more than 14,000 Navy and civilian personnel. The NASCC CDC badly requires renovation or replacement, and the letter calls for the Navy to prioritize funding for that purpose. Investing in the CDC is a worthy investment in the well-being, morale, and operational readiness of NASCC servicemembers and their families.
Houston-area Residents Paying more for New Electricity This Summer
As summer officially starts, cranking up the AC will cost Texans more this summer if they have to find a new. The average new 12-month electricity plan is roughly 6 cents more per kilowatt hour. Basically a 35% increase. To put that into context:. A Houston-area customer using 2,000 kWh...
Palmview police seeking driver accused of crashing into business
The Palmview Police Department is investigating after the driver accused of crashing into a business fled the scene on foot, according to a city official. The crash happened off of eastbound frontage and Breyfogle roads Saturday at around 3 a.m. Officers who responded to the single-vehicle crash found a red Dodge Ram TRX had crashed into the Joe Ruiz Income Tax office, according to Palmview City Manager Micheal Leo.
Child got sick, her face swelled, and threw up after developing a severe cough caused when she used the kindergarten worker’s smoking device; lawsuit
Houston, TX – According to the mother, her 1-year-old child reportedly got sick, her face got swoIIen and she vomited later asfter she was polsoned on her first day at the day care. The young mom, JoceIyn, filed a lawsuit against the facility after her child reportedly got access to a vappe pen, which belonged to a worker at the center. The child later became sick, her face got swoIIen after the nlcotine polsoning caused persistent cough and vomiting.
University Of Texas Football Coach Marries Former Exotic Dancer Nicknamed “Pole Assassin” Who Was Involved In Bizarre Monkey-Biting Incident
University of Texas football coach Jeff Banks tied the knot last weekend. The Longhorns assistant coach and special teams coordinator took to social media to announce he got married, posting a photo of himself with his new bride, Danielle Thomas. “Incredible 72 hours with our family and closest friends,” he...
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