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Donna students working on state bill for animals
DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Students from Donna North High School are working on a state bill to end the roadside selling of animals. Kate Montiel, Isabella Arevalo and Karla Ramirez are students fighting against animal cruelty. The girls are working with city leaders and working on a new state bill that aims to ban the […]
Edinburg PD launch dog walker program
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department is launching a Dog Walker Watch Program this Friday. The aim of the program is to harness the power of the community by enlisting pet owners as additional eyes and ears for law enforcement. The logic is that with so many pet owners walking their dogs at […]
RGV movie brings awareness to child abductions
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The movie “Find Me”, filmed entirely in the Rio Grande Valley, debuted on Amazon Prime Thursday evening. The movie stars Raylin Francois as Detective Roman Saint who investigates missing children. Making a special appearance is Weslaco native and boxing champion Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa. Hugo Rodriguez, the co-director of “Find Me” says, […]
Dr. Pepper and pickles? How Texan is this drink?
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — There is no doubt Dr. Pepper and pickles in a movie theater are a Texas staple. But would you put pickles in your Dr. Pepper? A social media influencer went viral after ordering a large Dr. Pepper with pickles at a Sonic drive-thru. The video has gotten multiple recreations as other […]
Peso Pluma coming to Edinburg, tickets on sale next week
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mexican Regional artist Peso Pluma is coming to the City of Edinburg. The Bert Ogden Arena announced his upcoming show in the Rio Grande Valley along with new tour dates. The Exodo Tour concert will take place on July 21, at the Bert Ogden Arena. Peso Pluma has taken the music […]
Edinburg writer Gloria E. Anzaldúa’s life celebrated at El Retorno
EDINBURG — In the 20 years after Gloria E. Anzaldúa died, her work has continued to influence people from all walks of life around the world. Anzaldúa’s legacy and life was honored at El Retorno, an annual celebration attended by people near and far to share how Anzaldúa has impacted their lives and to highlight her significance.
Gold Star son to share family experience Sunday at Museum of South Texas History
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Museum of South Texas History will host a private screening of the award-winning documentary “Operation Tin Man,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, followed by a Q&A session with the executive producer of the film. From the words of one of...
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