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Weslaco High flexes into area; Sharyland Pioneer, PSJA North win Game 3s
WESLACO — Weslaco High showed what they are capable of Saturday afternoon in Weslaco. The Panthers put up 18 runs in the first inning for their fans in what could be their last home game against Mission High in Game 2 of a best-of-three series against the District 31-6A’s fourth seed.
PVAS granted care of animals in second hoarding case
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Palm Valley Animal Society was granted care of 60+ animals found in a second animal hoarding case. On April 4, a warrant was issued to raid a residence at the 300 block of West Fern Avenue. According to a previous ValleyCentral report, McAllen personnel determined there were numerous animals in […]
Child dead after being struck by vehicle in Pharr, police say
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A child is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Pharr, police said. On Friday at around 7:30 p.m., Pharr Police responded to the 700 block of E Eller St in reference to an auto-pedestrian accident involving a boy on a bike. Preliminary investigation revealed a male driver was backing […]
Teen arrested at Harlingen South Prom for displaying weapon, police say
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One teen was arrested after displaying a knife during a high school prom, authorities say. According to the Harlingen Police Department, the 17-year-old was arrested for aggravated assault after displaying a knife. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the Harlingen South High School Prom held at Casa De Amistad. Authorities […]
Mission police investigate fatal rollover accident
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission police are investigating a single-vehicle rollover accident that left a man dead. The incident occurred at 4:24 a.m. on 495 and Los Ebanos. According to the Mission Police Department Public Information Officer Art Flores, the 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the victim is being […]
Mercedes ISD places superintendent on leave
The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to place Superintendent Maria Chavez on administrative leave with pay after five hours of discussion behind closed doors in executive session Tuesday night. The board named Jeanne Venecia, the district’s student services and college readiness director, interim superintendent. It’s not...
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge temporarily closed due to bees
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge will be closed due to a risk of multiple beehives in the area. According to the refuge, the bees are causing high activity and threatening visitors on the trails. “Based on our experience, the bees need some time to re-adjust to their new location,” Santa […]
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