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Annual Back to School Drive helps prepare students for new school year
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Precinct 4 Commissioner Gus Ruiz, Driscoll Health Plan, and Sunny Glen Children’s Home are helping students prepare for a new school year. The annual Back to School Supply Drive will provide the first 1,000 kids backpacks and supplies. “We have a combination of both mesh and clear backpacks, which […]
‘Todo esta bien’: Food Patrol finds mouse traps, roaches at Mama Maria’s
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, we got a dead mouse in a trap, roaches and an owner has an explanation for every violation the inspector found. The report says “all violations were corrected” but when she let us check it out, we were catching the same issues all over again […]
What is being done to help those with lung caner
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In honor of World Lung Cancer Day a physician and patient took the time to talk on how a new technology called ion, has helped save lives. The new technology, which has been in use at DHR Health for about one year, allows doctors to enter the lung and remove cancer […]
Harlingen sues over once-controversial Bass Pro Shop development
The city of Harlingen and its economic arm have sued over the Bass Pro Shop development — a once-controversial proposal that resulted in a fiery public discussion over whether the plan was worth the price tag. Now, more than a decade later, the city claims it might never be...
Los Fresnos native records music with Tennessee producer
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rivas Garza, also known as Staarz, has been making music since the age of three. The Los Fresnos native said it began when her grandmother gave her a microphone. Since then she said she could never stop singing and is glad her family encouraged her passion for music. In 2022 she […]
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Spectrum donation helping Harlingen foster children receive new shoes
A Corpus Christi-based non-profit is making sure foster children in Harlingen are starting the new school year on the right foot thanks to Spectrum. Foster Angels of South Texas will be providing new shoes to 100 kids in Harlingen thanks to a $5,000 donation from Spectrum that was made during a Wednesday ceremony.
Tuberculosis Has Broken Out in Texas Prison System
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice acknowledges that tuberculosis has broken out in one of its largest prisons, the maximum-security John B. Connally Unit midway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. “Since October 2023, seven inmates have been diagnosed with tuberculosis at the Connally Unit,” a TDCJ spokesperson told the Chronicle via email on July 12.
Harlingen borrowing $10 million to help fund $258 million project
HARLINGEN — Officials here are launching the biggest project in Harlingen’s history, borrowing $10 million through a 30-year loan to help fund the first part of a $258 million WaterWorks master plan aimed at overhauling an aging sewer system. Officials are selling about $10 million in revenue bonds...
Games of Texas kicks off in Brownsville
Jul. 24—It's about to get real, and possibly a little soggy. The 2024 Summer Games of Texas will take place Thursday through Sunday in Brownsville, with an elaborate opening ceremony scheduled for Friday at the Brownsville Sports Park. The free public ceremony starts at 6 p.m., weather permitting, and will feature live music, dancing, fireworks and other entertainment. Vendors and sponsors ...
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
Brownsville PD search for killer in December homicide
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department is still searching for those responsible in the death of a 22-year-old man. On Dec. 23, 2023, police began investigating a homicide that occurred at the 3200 block of E. 28th Street. While the killer(s) responsible for the death of Adam Hunter Garza remain at large, police […]
West Nile Virus survivor shares traumatic experience as more cases reported in North Texas
DALLAS – As more West Nile Virus cases are being reported in North Texas, a 15-year survivor of the severe neuroinvasive form of the virus is sharing his harrowing experience from late August 2009."I was on the porch in 2009 with my son, and the mosquitoes were so bad," Sean Lemoine said. "So come on, boy. Let's go inside."By Sept. 1, 2009, Lemoine's condition had worsened significantly."By about the eighth day, meningitis had set in. And so I was blacking out," Lemoine said. "My eyes were going in and out of focus and stuff like that. So we went to the...
TSTC Nursing students meet newest ‘patient’
(SWEETWATER, Texas) – His name is HAL. Pediatric HAL S2225, the newest medical manikin in Texas State Technical College’s LVN to RN Transition Nursing Program, has several special features, including the ability to converse with students. Students recently got to meet HAL and will begin training with him...
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