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Weslaco school district’s $160 million bond projects underway
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Weslaco ISD is underway with phase one of three of its $160 million bond projects with some being completed this year and early next year. The propositions for the bond elections were passed last November by district voters totaling $160 million for the construction,...
Boys and Girls Club of Weslaco to host Back-To-School Bash
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Boys and Girls Club of Weslaco is hosting a Back-To-School Bash to give back to the community. The event will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 29 at the Main Unit Gym of the Boys and Girls Club of Weslaco.
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government, and statewide issues. The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering...
Willacy County Regional Detention Facility approved for full operation
HIDALGO, Texas — The Texas Commission on Jail Standards has approved the Willacy County Regional Detention Facility for full operation under La Salle Corrections. The regional detention facility, which met all state inspections and obtained necessary certifications, began operations with the transfer of inmates from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Center. A total of 450 inmates are scheduled to be housed at the Willacy facility once it is fully populated.
Over 2 thousand backpacks to be distributed in Mercedes
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office will be distributing over 2,000 backpacks on Wednesday, July 31, in Mercedes. The backpacks will be filled assorted school supplies such as folders, pencils, and paper to all children present who are currently attending elementary, middle, or high school, according to the sheriff’s office.
Edinburg to McAllen connector to temporarily close
A new traffic pattern at the Pharr Interchange will cause the Edinburg to McAllen connector to temporarily close on Friday night, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The connector will close on Friday, July 26 at 11 p.m. and will reopen on Saturday, July 27 at around 7 a.m.,...
ACLU says some Valley schools violated state dress code law
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas on Wednesday sent letters to five Rio Grande Valley school districts alleging that their dress code policies violate the Texas CROWN Act. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the law — which prohibits discrimination in schools, workplaces and housing...
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 […]
Possible water service interruption in Alamo due to fire hydrant damage
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews in the city of Alamo are working to repair a fire hydrant on the corner of Tower Street and Acacia Avenue that was hit by a vehicle this morning. The city’s news release said water service may be interrupted today. For more information call Alamo City Hall at (956) 787-0006 […]
McAllen school board may have broken the law in messages about bleacher dispute with city
In mid-May, the people of McAllen learned that relations between their city and their school district had soured so much that the city of McAllen wouldn’t even loan McAllen ISD bleachers to use for a hometown baseball game. Tensions between the district and the city have been boiling all...
New building to help train firefighters at STC facility
A two-story building in Pharr will show future firefighters what it's like out in the field. The building, located behind the South Texas College Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr, is designed to mimic different scenarios — such as house fires — for students. Students will...
McAllen providing supplies during back to school bash
Students are being invited to bring their own backpack to the Palm View Branch Library in McAllen to fill it up with school supplies. The city of McAllen is partnering with several organizations as part of their second ever Back to School Bash, according to a news release. The bash...
Dog Missing From Houston Area For A Year Found In South Texas
A dog found in Edinburg will soon be heading home after a year on the run. Animal control officers found the white Maltipoo recently and received a surprise after scanning its microchip. The dog’s owner lives in Humble, a suburb of Houston, and she told animal services staffers that she...
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