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South Texas College to develop dental hygiene program
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... South Texas College is set to develop a dental hygiene program, micro-credential classes and a regional healthcare center with the help of a $1 million grant over the next three years. “We have been contemplating, since I arrived here two and a half years...
Edinburg taps Josie Ramirez as new city attorney
EDINBURG — Three months after City Attorney Omar Ochoa announced his intention to leave the city, officials here have at last chosen his replacement. After a lengthy meeting Tuesday evening, the Edinburg City Council unanimously approved hiring Josephine L. “Josie” Ramirez to become Edinburg’s first in-house city attorney.
West Nile Virus-infected pools found in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Three West Nile Virus-infected pools were detected in Nueces County, including one in Corpus Christi, according to a news release from county judge Connie Scott. The other two specimen were collected in Agua Dulce and Bishop. All the reported cases so far have been in...
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
Is it illegal to drive with your dome light on in Texas?
The short answer is no. There is no law in the state of Texas that prohibits the use of interior lights while driving. In fact, according to section 547.305 in the Texas Statutes Transportation Code, there is nothing that says using your interior lights, or dome light, while driving is illegal.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
Texas Leads the Nation in This Alarming Statistic
A recent study revealed Texas has a real problem with reckless drivers. Anyone who has traveled the roads in the Lone Star State knows many of the drivers in this neck of the woods engage in unsafe practices. Speeding and road rage incidents in particular are abundant on the roadways here.
Shelby County 6U All-Star Team's World Series Journey Continues
July 20, 2024 - The Shelby County 6U All-Star team represents the State of Texas in the Diamond Youth Softball World Series play which started Thursday, July 18 in Fairview, Tennessee. In game one on Thursday, Texas faced Louisiana in pool play and won 14 to 2 to advance to...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
La Linea Cartel Leader’s Capture Unveils Hidden Texas Mass Grave
In August 2023, Border Patrol agents caught sight of a lone Hispanic male shuffling along the shoulder of FM 170, near the city of Presidio, Texas. Assuming he was a Mexican national from across the border, they approached with a request for identification, which was provided. Upon inspection, it was determined that the man was a U.S. citizen who had illegally re-entered the States by crossing the river, rather than the port-of-entry.
Miranda Lambert Reunites With Husband Brendan McLoughlin in Texas After Viral Dancing Video
Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin are seemingly moving forward after his viral dancing video led to a scandal in June. The country singer, 40, took to Instagram on Thursday, July 18, to share a collection of photos from a trip to Texas. In the first snap, Miranda took a selfie with singer-songwriter Gwen Sebastian, while...
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area’s thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
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