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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 […]
Edinburg Motorsports Park fielding safety concerns following fiery crash
EDINBURG — A once-active participant of events at the Edinburg Motorsports Park is raising alarming concerns over driver and spectator safety at the popular track. Luis Arévalo, whose family has often participated in races at the high octane track since the 1990s, said he’s concerned that officials who operate the track — and with the city of Edinburg — aren’t doing enough to address potentially deadly hazards at the track.
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.
McAllen’s Shaine Casas to make Olympics debut
McAllen's very own Shaine Casas is in Paris preparing for his Olympics debut. Casas is set to compete in the 200-meter men’s individual medley at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Games on Thursday, Aug. 1. The Take 5 team from our new lifestyle show got a chance to speak...
UTRGV receiving funding to research declining bee population
Experts say the bee population is declining, and it's having an impact on agriculture. Now, UTRGV researchers say they're getting funding to help turn the situation around. According to a UTRGV news release, the university is one of 10 institutions receiving a combined $5.7 million in funding from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture for the research.
Region One expanding dropout recovery program
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Education Service Center Region One is expanding its Dropout Recovery Program. Region One reported about twenty-five thousand individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 who don’t have a high school diploma in Hidalgo County alone. It started last year as a pilot program and is looking to get […]
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.
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 ...
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