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Supreme Court grants stay of execution for Texas man seeking DNA testing
The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a Texas man on Tuesday, 20 minutes before he was scheduled to face a lethal injection. The inmate has long maintained that DNA testing would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman during a 1998 home robbery.The nation's high court issued the indefinite stay shortly before inmate Ruben Gutierrez was to have been taken to the Huntsville, Texas, death chamber for the planned chemical injection.The 47-year-old inmate was condemned for the 1998 stabbing of 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville. Gutierrez has long...
Be Aware: In Texas It’s Not The Heat…
It's sweaty weather in Texas. Bundle up in your lightest weight, white t-shirt and be prepared to sweat anyway. If you are in Texas this time of year without air conditioning, it is comparable to being in Antarctica without a heater. We perspire so we don't expire, but when is enough enough?
Search for missing 12-year-old girl expands to multiple states, including Texas
TEXAS, USA — The search for a missing girl now involves Texas and several other states. According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez was last seen May 30 in her driveway, wearing a bright blue shirt. The sheriff's office, FBI, Department of Homeland Security...
Supreme Court wills Confederate monument protesters to jail despite appeal
WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said three Texas protesters can't delay serving a seven-day jail sentence stemming from a 2020 protest of a Confederate monument despite an ongoing appeal. For nearly four years, Amara Ridge, Torrey Henderson and Justin Thompson have been allowed to remain free...
Texas power grid leaves some assisted living communities without power for days, raising questions for the future
Texas’ power grid struggled to get homes and business back online after Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 storm last week, leaving some assisted living communities and nursing homes grappling to keep residents cool during a heat wave. Ella Springs Senior Living, an assisted living and memory...
San Benito considering legal action against Houston firm
Jul. 16—SAN BENITO — City officials are considering taking legal action against an investigative firm accusing Mayor Rick Guerra and Commissioner Deborah Morales of nepotism while claiming City Manager Fred Sandoval is violating the City Charter requiring he live in town. On Tuesday, Sandoval said officials are mulling a lawsuit against Dolcefino Consulting, accusing the Houston-based firm of ...
Village in the Valley Co-Founder Speaks at McAllen Rotary Club Meeting
McAllen Rotary Club Hosts Dr. Theresa Gatling: A Discussion on Community and Inclusion. The McAllen Rotary Club held its meeting on July 17th, 2024, at the Pasta Company in McAllen, Texas. The special guest for the event was Dr. Theresa Gatling from Village in the Valley. Dr. Gatling, who shared valuable insights into community building and the importance of inclusion.
McAllen Performing Arts Center announces 4 new Broadway shows
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Nederlander National Markets has partnered up with the McAllen Performing Arts Center to announce four new shows for the 2024/2025 Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley season. The four new shows include Mean Girls the Musical, Pretty Woman: The Musical, The Cher Show and The Four Phantoms in Concert. The […]
Celebrate at Pharr’s Avocado Festival: Live Music, Food, and Fun for All
Pharr’s Annual Avocado Festival Returns: Save the Date!. The city of Pharr is excited to announce the return of its annual Avocado Festival, inviting the community to come together for a day of fun, food, and festivities. The main event will take place on October 12th, with a series of daily activities leading up to the festival starting on October 9th.
Student of the Week: Citlaly Garcia
My experiences this semester are so special to me. I am excited for graduation and to begin my career. Citlaly Garcia, 17, is on her way to completing the South Texas College Fire Academy, a path she chose for its promising benefits and the opportunity to build a secure future.
CASA Hidalgo County Casino Night to raise funds for children
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — CASA of Hidalgo County is hosting a CASA Casino Corral fundraiser on Saturday, August 10. Veronica Whitacre with CASA Hidalgo County said, “We’re excited about that more than anything else. There are different sponsorship levels we have the Golden Chip sponsor, the Black Chip sponsor, Blue Chip, and Red Chip sponsors. […]
5 On Your Side: Discontinued trash pickup service at Edinburg apartments leaves tenants concerned
People who live at an apartment complex in Edinburg say they've had enough. Their trash hasn't been picked up for months, leaving a bad smell and a potential health hazard. This was the problem at the M Road Apartments that pushed tenants to contact Five On Your Side. Trash was...
STC Emergency Services honoring one of their own: Laurie Holland
Laurie Holland, paramedic, served years as an adjunct instructor at STC, teaching EMS Education. Her students and colleagues standing beside her in battling a newly diagnosed medical condition reflect the strong bonds and respect she has earned in her accomplished roles. Lou Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), affects one’s control of muscle movement.
City of Edinburg to celebrate art, wellness at FridaFest
The City of Edinburg invites the community to mark their calendars for July 27, as downtown Edinburg comes alive with the vibrant art and wellness extravaganza, FridaFest. Set against the backdrop of the city’s new Arts, Culture, and Events Center (A.C.E.), FridaFest celebrates women's empowerment and honors the legacy of Frida Kahlo while embracing themes of healing, belonging and the rich tapestry of Edinburg's cultural scene. The festivities will take place from 5:30 to 11 p.m.
Vigilant effort begins to catch offenders
Note: Anyone who’s lived in the RGV for any length of time should find it hard to believe at the number of road wrecks, road fatalities, we see pass by on a daily, weekly basis. Doesn’t seem like a week goes by without news of another fatal wreck, courtesy of some dysfunctional driver behind the wheel.
Judge in Hidalgo County election contest throws out votes over improper assistance
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On May 23, when Michelle Acosta was more than seven months pregnant, she stopped by the polls in Sullivan City. Justice of the Peace Sonia Treviño was running for re-election against Ramon Segovia, a businessman from western Hidalgo County. Acosta wanted to support Treviño. Her high-risk pregnancy, however, made the trip […]
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