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SpaceX rolls out S30 onto testing site
BOCA CHICA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX has rolled out another Starship rocket for testing at the Boca Chica facility, according to LabPadre. At midnight Wednesday, SpaceX rolled out S30, or Starship prototype 30, from its production facility to the testing site. Louis Balderas with LabPadre says SpaceX is more than likely preparing for a cryo […]
Harlingen woman had 9 beers before fatal crash, docs show
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Harlingen woman told authorities she had nine beers before a crash that left a woman dead, a criminal complaint stated. Imelda Velez was arrested on one count of intoxication manslaughter, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. At 6:36 p.m. on Dec. 15, 2023, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper […]
Jury acquits man of fatal Harlingen shooting
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A man has been acquitted of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for a fatal shooting in Harlingen, according to the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office. Jose Baldemar Gonzalez, however, was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon...
Harlingen neurosurgeon’s medical license reinstated following acquittal
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Harlingen physician’s medical license was reinstated after he was found not guilty of a manslaughter charge. The Texas Medical Board reinstated Dr. Ameer Hassan’s medical license last month, according to state records. On April 18, the executive director of the Texas Medical Board entered an order that rescinded the temporary […]
Brownsville principal helps rescue swimmer off South Padre Island
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A quick response by the Cameron County Beach Patrol resulted in the rescue of a distressed swimmer who got caught in a rip current Sunday afternoon near the jetties off South Padre Island. Jayden Crews and Kallyia Saenz spotted the swimmer about 5 p.m....
Failed legislation, poor attendance affect school budgets
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Attendance numbers have dropped for schools across the Valley coming out of the pandemic. Students are getting less class time and districts are getting less money due to school funding being tied to attendance and not the number of students registered. Brownsville Independent School District Superintendent Jesus Chavez said small changes […]
Cameron County voters to elect new appraisal district board
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Cameron County voters on Saturday will elect three at-large members to the newly created Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Early voting for the three seats continues through Tuesday. Four candidates each are contesting two of the seats, while two candidates are running...
First RGV Startup Week packed with Brownsville events
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The inaugural Rio Grande Valley Startup Week, kicking off Friday in Brownsville, will feature sponsors and speakers from Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin and all across the Valley, plus a schedule cram-packed with presentations, bilingual business workshops and other events targeting budding and/or established entrepreneurs on both sides of the border.
Brew at the Zoo celebrates animal conservation
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Gladys Porter Zoo invites the public to its annual Brew at the Zoo on May 11. The zoo’s news release says there will be 24 specially selected premium and craft beer samples along with delicious food tastings from local chefs and restaurants. Those who purchase a VIP ticket will have access to a VIP-only area, located […]
Water interruption extended for South Padre Island residents
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Repairs on an emergency water leak in South Padre Island have been extended to Monday night, according to city officials. The Laguna Madre Water District announced some areas will be experiencing low water pressure or no water at all. The affected area will be the east side of Gulf […]
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