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Counties ready with disaster declaration orders
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The state has issued a disaster declaration for Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr Counties ahead of Beryl’s impact. Officials say this declaration is necessary to move and prepare resources for any potential emergencies. These orders allow agencies to prepare volunteers and staff before a disaster happens. In Cameron County, officials say […]
Driver arrested on intoxication manslaughter charge following deadly Willacy County crash
A 27-year-old driver from Sebastian was arrested after showing signs of intoxication following a deadly crash in Willacy County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The two-vehicle crash happened Saturday at around 12:13 a.m. on FM 1762 and Cantu Road in Willacy County, according to a DPS news...
Beryl Brings Tropical Watches to the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tropical Storm Beryl has emerged into the Bay of Campeche. It is expected to restrengthen to Hurricane status by Sunday afternoon. The latest Cone of Uncertainty from the National Hurricane Center has shifted even further east, indicating the storm will likely make landfall north of the Valley.
DPS: 1 dead in drunk driving crash
WILLACY COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested for drunk driving following a fatal crash, authorities said. At 12:13 a.m. on Saturday, according to a news release from Texas DPS, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a two-vehicle crash on FM 1762 and Cantu Road in Willacy County.
Cameron, Willacy counties issue voluntary evacuation for RV guests ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl
Editor’s note: As of Friday, shortly before 4 p.m., Hurricane Beryl has downgraded to a tropical storm. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — County judges for Cameron and Willacy counties have issued a voluntary evacuation to RV residents and guests in preparation for Tropical Storm Beryl. Cameron County Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. is alerting guests […]
No-Refusal Weekend: Cheaper to call Uber, a cab
What’s a DWI arrest, subsequent conviction going to cost you these days?. It used to be around 10 grand, what with the attorney, court costs, bail. With inflation, it’s probably more today. Plus, there are all those pleasant drug/alcohol classes you’ll have to take post-conviction. Drug and alcohol testing for who knows how long, which costs a lot. Increased cost of your automobile insurance.
Little League shares concern over Veterans Park conditions
Two representatives of Willacy County Little League expressed concerns Tuesday, June 28, about maintenance problems at Veterans Park in lead-up to a June 17-23 tournament in Raymondville. WCLL President Ramiro Saldivar and WCLL Player Agent Cyndie Cruz said the city had not maintained the facilities, according to an agreement with their group. Cruz gave details about what she said were […]
Planned Parenthood South Texas launches fund to provide non-abortion related healthcare services
A new fund is helping uninsured people in South Texas access reproductive health resources. Planned Parenthood South Texas launched the Fanny Fund last week to provide essential non-abortion related healthcare services to patients. “Because abortion is no longer available here in Texas as part of their general wellbeing and healthcare...
Mrs. Baird’s Bread to donate 10,000 loaves of bread to Food Bank RGV
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mrs. Baird’s Bread has launched its fourth annual Fighting Texas Hunger campaign which will see more than 165,000 loaves of bread donated to local food banks throughout the state. As such, Mrs Baird’s has pledged 10,000 loaves of bread to the...
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