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Fourth Starship could launch in early June, SpaceX says
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX could launch its fourth Starship as early as June 5, according to its X post. SpaceX announced the potential flight date, adding that it is pending regulatory approval from the FAA. This would make for the quickest turnaround between Starship test launches, at 83 days, with there being a gap […]
Point Isabel ISD unveils facility for Special Education students
PORT ISABEL, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Point Isabel Independent School District announced the grand opening of the Tarpon Lighthouse. The district’s news release says the state-of-the-art facility is designed to support its Special Education 18+ program. The Tarpon Lighthouse is a carefully crafted replica of a home designed to provide students with hands-on life skill training. […]
NOAA predicts above average Atlantic hurricane season
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration has released their forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season for 2024. They are predicting 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes and four to seven major hurricanes. This aggresive forecast is due the 77% chance of a La Niña forming during the peak […]
At student recognition ceremony, Brownsville ISD urges success beyond high school
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Brownsville Independent School District extended recognition to more than 1,500 students on Wednesday, inviting parents, faculty and staff into the Rivera Early College High School gymnasium to help celebrate their accomplishments. Superintendent Jesus H. Chavez introduced several members of the BISD Board of...
COSTEP to host a trade delegation from India
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Council for South Texas Economic Progress is hosting a delegation of potential investors from India next week. The visit came about as a result of COSTEP CEO Adam Gonzalez’s trip to the country in late January. Gonzalez joined Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas dignitaries in visits to cities like Mumbai and Delhi. The trade mission was set up the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office and the Texas Economic Development Corporation.
South Texas ISD to serve free meals this summer
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Independent School District will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to children 18 and younger. The district aims to feed students and community members up to 21 years old with disabilities this summer from May 27 through June 27. Meals will be served via dine-in only at the cafeterias […]
Pastors’ group demands Valley schools remove ‘inappropriate’ books
HARLINGEN — A pastors’ group is standing behind a new state law and is requesting Rio Grande Valley school boards remove a list of books they describe as containing graphic sexuality from their library shelves. And if they don’t get their way, the group is threatening to file...
Photo Gallery: Community gathers to remember fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
BROWNSVILLE — A host of members from the public and veterans attended Cameron County’s largest Memorial Day ceremony here on Monday. There was a large turnout for the 25th Anniversary Memorial Day Silent March on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Brownsville as the community, veterans and dignitaries honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Downtown Brownsville to get overdue upgrade to water infrastructure
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The city of Brownsville and Brownsville Public Utilities Board held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday to mark the start of a major infrastructure project aimed at improving water and wastewater services downtown. The event took place at the city’s new Communications and Marketing Complex at...
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