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Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 28, including 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Three more names have been added to the list of people who died during and after Hurricane Beryl roared ashore in Texas on July 8, bringing the total to. In an update on Wednesday, July 24, from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, we...
Mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus found in Hays County
Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites after confirming the first Texas case of West Nile virus and 10 travel- associated dengue cases this year alone. In Hays county, officials confirmed last week that several mosquito trap samples collected in the Wimberley area tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive samples were collected from two sites in and around the city of Wimberley on July 11. There are about 20 traps in and around the Dripping Springs and Driftwood area but no mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus. These are the first reported...
Harlingen mulling options to extend trail amid homeowner opposition
Jul. 23—HARLINGEN — Amid some Parkwood homeowners' opposition, city officials are planning alternative routes aimed at extending the Arroyo Hike and Bike Trail across its most remote, woody stretch. For more than a year, the homeowners have been standing up against a city proposal to extend the trail's third phase from McKelvey Park to the Hugh Ramsey Nature Park area, a 1.1-mile span they ...
Cuero Select Track qualifies 28 for state meet
On July 12, 2024,The Cuero Select Track Club competed in the Regional Qualifiers Meet in Marble Falls. Cuero Select Club ultimately had 28 athletes qualify for the State meet to be held in Brownsville, Texas on July 25th through the28th.The following athletes qualified:10U Girls- Dalori Bland, 100m 1st and200m 1st; 8U Boys- Kyreese Grant, 50m 2nd,100m 3rd, Long Jump2nd; Taiven Darks, 50m1st, 100m…
Brownsville city manager earns international accreditation
Jul. 23—Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez has been designated a "credentialed manager" by the International City/County Management Association, or IMCA. The designation goes to those who have "significant experience as senior management executive in local government; have earned a degree, preferable in public administration or a related field; and demonstrated a commitment to high ...
Foster Angels of South Texas to host Back to School Shoe Drive
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Foster Angels of South Texas is collaborating with CPS to collect brand-new pairs of shoes for distribution to foster children before the school year begins. Spectrum is also supporting the cause by donating $5,000 and hosting an event at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Harlingen City Hall. Foster Angels of […]
Sunny Glenn Children’s Home to host inaugural Fatherhood Festival
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Sunny Glenn Children’s Home invites the public to its inaugural Fatherhood Festival. The goal is to discuss the importance of fatherhood and the role of fathers in families. The upcoming event aims to bring together dads and their families for a fun and educational experience. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July […]
Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
Biden to visit LBJ Library in Texas on Monday for 60th anniversary of 1964 Civil Rights Act
President Joe Biden will travel to Texas next week to visit the LBJ residential Library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the White House said Tuesday.
Local law enforcement to wait on you for a special cause
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco Police Department on Thursday will participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics Texas. The Texas Law Enforcement Torch Run police officers will be working hard to serve the public and collect donations for Special Olympics Texas. It is a year-round movement that provides sports training […]
Non-profit hopes to build a veteran wellness center in Aransas Pass
The Redford Ranch Foundation hopes to expand access to natural therapies by building a veteran wellness center in Aransas Pass. Founder, Douglas Gresenz says the concept could save countless lives.
51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU says
TEXAS (TEXAS TRIBUNE) – The ACLU of Texas said Wednesday it found 51 school districts, including four East Texas school districts, in violation of the Texas CROWN Act, which bans race-based hair discrimination, and urged them to update their dress code policies. The Texas CROWN Act prohibits schools, workplaces and housing authorities from discriminating against […]
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