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Ozuna: An open letter to Mayor Garza about the San Juan Hotel
The Hidalgo County Historical Commission met recently to address some concerning statements made at several public meetings in the City of San Juan regarding the future status of the historic San Juan Hotel. In particular, the revelation of discussions the city has had with ERO Architects that would result in...
Local business damaged by storm, community steps in to help
PALMVIEW, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A metal storage facility was damaged in Palmview following Monday night’s rain showers and left many baffled. Rocio Cid is the owner of La Michoacana Paleteria y Neveria and describes how terrified she was inside the snack bar adjacent to the building that was destroyed and watched in horror with her son as the wind blew everything away.
City of Edinburg celebrates annual Juneteenth festival
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Edinburg and the Edinburg Juneteenth Jubilee Committee invite the public to the 2024 Edinburg Juneteenth Festival. Now in its 31st year, it is a commemorative ceremony that showcases the rich Black heritage of the Rio Grande Valley. Mark your calendars for the commemorative ceremony on Saturday, June 15 […]
Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery to hold Unaccompanied Veteran Burial
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial on Friday, June 14. According to the Texas Veterans Land Board, U.S. Army Veteran Charles Garry Cooke will be buried at 2 p.m. Born on September 20, 1945, Mr. Cooke served from October 1962 to May 1963. Cooke […]
PVAS provide update on rescued dogs condition, seeking fosters
HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Palm Valley Animal Society seeks foster help after receiving more than 60 dogs from a third animal hoarding case this year. On June 4, the Hidalgo County Animal Control said in a news release that PVAS rescued 64 small to medium-sized dogs from a residence in Palmview. Animal control […]
McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez announces retirement
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McALLEN — City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez has confirmed in an exclusive interview with The Monitor his plans to retire later this year. “I am confirming that I have decided to retire, and so I’m in the process of communicating with...
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