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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.
Body of missing Caleb Harris found in wastewater lift station months after Texas student last seen taking dog for walk
THE body of a missing student has been found in a wastewater well months after being reported missing. Caleb Harris was last seen on March 4 when he took his dog out for a walk. On June 24, human remains were found inside a City Wastewater Life Station, according to...
CCISD investigating staff member's social media comment on Trump Rally shooting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Independent School District is looking into a social media comment a staff member made about the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on Saturday. In response to a post of a news article on social media, the staff member commented saying,...
City leaders talk potential new water source with underground water
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City of Corpus Christi leaders are in the early discussion process about the possibility of diversifying our water sources with underground water. Corpus Christi Water Chief Operating Officer Drew Molly said that while the decision is still in its early stages, they're keeping their options open.
Mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus in Portland
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City of Portland officials announced Tuesday that the city will be entering a Level 3 of their public health response plan after a trapped mosquito tested positive for the West Nile virus. The mosquito was trapped on the 1100 block of Moore Avenue according to...
Walk Through One Of The Most Abandoned Malls In Texas
Today, Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, Texas is frozen in time. Walking through it feels like stepping into a ghost town frozen in the past. Take a peek into the Sunrise Mall today. Each photo tells a piece of its story—crumbling walls, forgotten corners, and little details that show what it's like now. Whether it's a sunlit atrium or a shadowy hallway, these photos give you a real feel for what the mall looks like today.
Houston Grocers Kroger and H-E-B Offer Discounts to Hurricane Beryl Victims
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, grocery chains Kroger and H-E-B are offering financial relief to Texans affected by the storm. Kroger has initiated a coupon scheme to aid customers in the Greater Houston area with restocking supplies. According to FOX 26 Houston, the grocery store is providing a digital coupon that allows for $10 off a purchase of $100 or more. This discount is available to the purchasers who are able to load it to their Kroger Plus Card using the company's app or website.
Mexican National Guard member let stolen cars through US border for months, federal agents say
SEATTLE - Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested Luis Enrique Guzmán Pablo, a member of the Mexican National Guard assigned to customs in Matamoros, and charged him with conspiracy to defraud the United States in a scheme that saw him work with criminal groups to allow stolen vehicles to cross into Mexico.
2 injured after accident on Queen Isabella Causeway
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two people were transported to a hospital after a crash on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway Wednesday morning. Sgt. Maria Hernandez with DPS told ValleyCentral that the vehicles involved were a Ford Pinto and a Mercedes SUV. According to DPS, South Padre Island police received a call of a […]
Alton police: Decomposed body found in residence identified as missing person
A body found inside a home in Alton has been confirmed to be a male subject who was reported missing, according to the Alton Police Department. Alton Police Chief Mark J. Perez said in a news release they were contacted by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office on July 4 about a missing person who was last seen living within Alton city limits.
Texas gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.03 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 13 cents since last month. According...
"It's stretching us," Governor Abbott deploys APD officers to RNC, amidst staffing crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — The Republican National Convention continues this week in Milwaukee, where former President Donald Trump accepted his party's nomination, and made his first public appearance following an attempt on his life on Saturday. Even prior to Trump's assassination attempt, the Department of Homeland Security listed the RNC...
GlobalWafers Awarded Up to $400M in CHIPS Funding for Silicon Wafer Plants in North Texas and Missouri
Taiwan-based GlobalWafers—which is building a $5 billion silicon wafer manufacturing plant in Sherman through its local subsidiary GlobiTech—will get up to $400 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce to build and expand facilities in Sherman as well as in St. Peters, Missouri. The funding is...
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