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From Trauma to Turnout: Inside David Hogg’s $8M Bid to Elect Young Progressives
This story was published in partnership with The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to reporting on gun violence. You can sign up for its newsletters here. In a video posted to YouTube, 24-year-old school shooting survivor David Hogg points to a whiteboard and outlines a five-step plan to reshape America. Ever since Hogg survived the […]
Vietnam Vet biking from Iowa to Texas in honor of WWII WASPs
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — A Vietnam Veteran is honoring two Iowa World War II Veterans with a bike ride from Iowa City to Sweetwater, Texas. The ride is lasting 26 days spanning over the entire month of September. The bicyclist’s name is Larry Ritland, and he’s bringing recognition to two Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). […]
From Texas to Hollywood: Local Pop Star Shines with Scorching Hits
Kingsville, Texas native turned Los Angeles-based pop sensation CERANDA is ending the summer on a high note with the release of her highly anticipated music video for “Do I Have Your Attention” and her empowering new single, “Superpowers.” Known for her vibrant, unapologetic approach to pop music, CERANDA continues to make a name for herself in the industry. Having already opened for pop legend Kesha and soon to join Katy Perry on stage as an opener, CERANDA is quickly becoming one of the most exciting artists to watch.
Corpus Christi game room raided for second time in two years
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division say took down another illegal gambling operation Wednesday afternoon-- this time at the Midway Club game room, located on the 4600 block of Kostoryz Road. Police said that even though the business...
Students have ‘options’ as FAFSA problems continue
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The National College Attainment Network reports the number of high school students who completed the free application for federal student aid dropped 9% nationwide. They believe this is due to the application’s new format which is making it difficult for students to fill out. Although enrollment numbers have not dropped in […]
Discount days returns to Gladys Porter Zoo
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Discount days are returning to the Gladys Porter Zoo this fall. The zoo will have discount admission prices for three select weekends in September and October. Each weekend will dedicate discounts to different areas of the Rio Grande Valley. Weekend one: The first weekend of discount days will be for Brownsville […]
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