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FAFSA Simplification Act brings changes, updates, and glitches
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With the new FAFSA Simplification Act that debuted this year, there have been many changes, updates, and glitches. Nicole Saenz with Region One said, “We want the community to know how important FAFSA is regardless of some of these changes. This Simplification Act is the first one in about 40 years. […]
Retired Army sergeant joins Progreso school board
PROGRESO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A retired U.S. Army sergeant joined the Progreso school board on Thursday. During a meeting on Thursday afternoon, the school board appointed retired Staff Sgt. Joel Martinez, 42, of Progreso Lakes to Place 2. Martinez replaced Trustee Francisco “Frank” Alanis, who resigned on Monday — seven months after Homeland Security Investigations […]
Over 1,000 power outages reported across Hidalgo, Cameron counties
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — AEP Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative are reporting power outages in Hidalgo and Cameron counties. According to the AEP Texas outage map, approximately 1,000 customers are without power across both counties. Magic Valley is reporting only 150 are without power in Cameron County. ValleyCentral has reached out to both companies […]
Cameron County Sheriff candidates to debate Monday
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Democrats of Southern Cameron County will host a sheriff’s race debate Monday. Incumbent Eric Garza will face off against challenger Manuel Trevino in a live debate powered by Studio785 Productions. A livestream of the debate can be found in this article at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The event is scheduled to […]
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