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Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office adds new teller windows
LOS FRESNOS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office is making some changes to improve service. The office used funding to reorganize the square feet inside the building and add two new teller windows in the lobby. The new amenities bring the number of tellers up to four, including the office’s drive-thru lane. […]
Lt. Resendez honored in Washington at national memorial
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fallen San Benito Lt. Milton Resendiz was honored at the 43rd annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington D.C. Resendez’s widow attended the event along with member of the San Benito Police Department and Resendez’s family members. Members from the Edinburg Police Department were also in attendance. President Joe […]
3 new trustees join Progreso school board
PROGRESO, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — The Progreso Independent School District held a swearing-in ceremony for three new trustees on Tuesday. Joel Martinez, a retired U.S. Army sergeant; Carmen Acosta, a clerk at Santa Maria ISD; and Yadira Flores, the principal at Santa Maria High School, took the oath of office Tuesday afternoon. “People spoke up,” Flores […]
Employee Whole Health hosts annual VA2K Walk and Roll event
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Employee Whole Health announced its annual VA2K. Now in its 14th year, the VA2K helps Veterans, VA staff, and community members come together for a 2km/1.2-mile walk and roll. This year’s event is on May 15 and will be held at the following locations: The events start at 9:30 a.m. at […]
South Texas ISD to serve free meals this summer
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Independent School District will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to children 18 and younger. The district aims to feed students and community members up to 21 years old with disabilities this summer from May 27 through June 27. Meals will be served via dine-in only at the cafeterias […]
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Starr and Cameron County
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Starr and Cameron Counties. Meteorologist Freddy Vela says the issuance will be in effect until 8:45 p.m. Gusty winds, heavy downpours and frequent lightning are associated with this storm.
Over 21,000 power outages reported in Hidalgo, Cameron Counties
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — AEP Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative are reporting power outages due to Monday night’s storms. Most of the outages are reported in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties. According to the AEP Texas outage map, approximately 17,000 customers are without power across both counties. Magic Valley is reporting that 4,388 are without […]
Region One receives 3 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
HOUSTON, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two Rio Grande Valley educators and a Donna Independent School District academy received H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. The ceremony took place on May 5 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. Award recipients were selected by judges from a pool of 68 finalists that included former winners, school administrators, university and […]
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