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Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office adds new teller windows
LOS FRESNOS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office is making some changes to improve service. The office used funding to reorganize the square feet inside the building and add two new teller windows in the lobby. The new amenities bring the number of tellers up to four, including the office’s drive-thru lane. […]
CCSO: Man arrested for possessing 12 lbs of cocaine
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County deputies arrested a man May 7 on charges of cocaine possession. Jose Carlos Perez Flores, 41, was charged with the manufacture/ delivery of a controlled substance, according to a release from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, authorities conducted a traffic stop on a Honda pick-up on 1-69 […]
Top students at Harlingen Collegiate share triumphs, challenges as they graduate
HARLINGEN — All those college hours on top of a high school curriculum is enough to send anyone running scared. That’s hard enough for anyone, but for Joshua Montoya, 18, he had to battle with his life-long habit for procrastination. Perhaps his procrastination provided him the opportunity to push forward with an even greater exertion and acquire that extra discipline.
San Benito’s new school board launches superintendent search
SAN BENITO — Following years of infighting sparking turnover at the school district’s top administrative office, the search is on for San Benito’s next superintendent. After newly elected trustees took their oaths of office Wednesday, the new school board met in closed session before tapping the Texas Association of School Boards to conduct a statewide search, with trustees vowing to work together to bring stability to the district.
Alleged Gulf Cartel ‘enforcer’ placed on probation
McALLEN, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — A businessman who allegedly laundered millions of dollars for the Gulf Cartel was placed on probation Thursday. During a hearing on Thursday morning, Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane placed Jesus Juraidini, 57, of Brownsville on probation for three years. “I just want to say I am remorseful for what I […]
BFD respond to vehicle on fire in Chili’s parking lot
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Fire Department and police responded to a vehicle that caught fire in the Chili’s parking lot. The Chili’s is located at 2750 North Expressway. Traffic is being redirected as the fire is tended to. No injuries were reported, according to Brownsville...
Question for the City of Brownsville? One City Information Fair has the answers
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Citizens of Brownsville! If you have ever had a question about your city or its inner workings, now is the time to find out. Doroteo Garcia Jr., assistant city manager, invites the public to the One City Information Fair on Thursday evening from 5:30 to 9:30. Garcia said all city departments […]
Feds: Woman caught driving with 7 year old son and 4.9lbs of cocaine in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Mexican woman made her first appearance in court after she was caught driving with nearly five pounds of cocaine in a vehicle with her 7-year-old son, documents revealed. Ana Isela Estrada-Rivera was arrested on a charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, federal records show. A criminal […]
10 high school seniors receive scholarship from BPUB
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Ten high school seniors were awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Brownsville Public Utilities Board. BPUB funded these scholarships through its Project SHARE program. The funds are awarded to graduates for their upcoming studies at accredited higher education institutions this fall. “Congratulations and best wishes to all our recipients,” said BPUB General […]
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