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Harlingen High student graduating at 15 years old
HARLINGEN, TX (ValleyCentral) — Graduation season is among us and high school seniors are getting ready to start the next chapter in their lives, including two brothers at Harlingen High School. The boys aren’t twins so how is it possible they’re graduating together? “It was never my goal to graduate this early, I mostly didn’t […]
Sepulveda: Harlingen is working hard to provide access to capital for budding entrepreneurs
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The City of Harlingen and Harlingen Economic Development Corporation are working hard to make sure access to capital is not a barrier for budding entrepreneurs in the city. This was the message Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda gave when she appeared as a panelist at RGV StartUp...
SpaceX aims to launch Starship after Memorial Day
BOCA CHICA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX is hosting a Space Talk event today with the help of the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation in partnership with Texas State Technical College. Starbase General Manager Kathy Lueders is speaking at the event to discuss updates on SpaceX in the Rio Grande Valley at Boca Chica Beach. At the […]
Weslaco and McAllen baseball teams one step closer to fourth round
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco and McAllen baseball teams are one win away from advancing to the regional semifinals. The Panthers prevailed, 6-4, in game one of their 6A regional quarterfinal series against La Joya. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 3-0 lead against rival McAllen Memorial and...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Starr and Cameron County
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Starr and Cameron Counties. Meteorologist Freddy Vela says the issuance will be in effect until 8:45 p.m. Gusty winds, heavy downpours and frequent lightning are associated with this storm.
3 new trustees join Progreso school board
PROGRESO, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — The Progreso Independent School District held a swearing-in ceremony for three new trustees on Tuesday. Joel Martinez, a retired U.S. Army sergeant; Carmen Acosta, a clerk at Santa Maria ISD; and Yadira Flores, the principal at Santa Maria High School, took the oath of office Tuesday afternoon. “People spoke up,” Flores […]
Lt. Resendez honored in Washington at national memorial
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fallen San Benito Lt. Milton Resendiz was honored at the 43rd annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington D.C. Resendez’s widow attended the event along with member of the San Benito Police Department and Resendez’s family members. Members from the Edinburg Police Department were also in attendance. President Joe […]
Case of officer shot in Brownsville under review by DA, police say
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office will be reviewing the case involving an officer who was shot in Brownsville, police said. Shortly after 10 p.m. on May 8, Brownsville police officers responded to a report of an open door at a home on the 0 block of Coahuila Ct. While officers […]
Over 21,000 power outages reported in Hidalgo, Cameron Counties
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — AEP Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative are reporting power outages due to Monday night’s storms. Most of the outages are reported in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties. According to the AEP Texas outage map, approximately 17,000 customers are without power across both counties. Magic Valley is reporting that 4,388 are without […]
RGV softball regional semifinal schedule
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Three softball programs from the Rio Grande Valley remain in the state playoffs. Below is the full breakdown of the regional semifinal schedule. 6A:. Weslaco vs. Lake Travis. – Game 1: 5/17/24 @ 7:00 p.m. (Beeville High School) – Game 2: 5/18/24 @ 12:00 p.m....
Employee Whole Health hosts annual VA2K Walk and Roll event
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Employee Whole Health announced its annual VA2K. Now in its 14th year, the VA2K helps Veterans, VA staff, and community members come together for a 2km/1.2-mile walk and roll. This year’s event is on May 15 and will be held at the following locations: The events start at 9:30 a.m. at […]
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