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Rat droppings at Taqueria Food Patrol previously busted with roaches
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, the Food Patrol is exposing dirty secrets kitchens don’t want you to see. We got rats and mountains of proof they left behind. While one taqueria has some of the most egregious violations, we stopped at a...
San Benito Police investigate auto-pedestrian accident
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — San Benito Police are investigating an auto-pedestrian accident at the 2300 block of Expressway 83. Around 5:47 a.m. Thursday, police said a man with visible injuries was transported to an area hospital. According to authorities, the driver involved did remain at the scene. The case is under investigation.
RGV set to sizzle, triple digit heat expected
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Triple digit heat will bake the Valley Thursday, pushing daytime high temperatures past 100 for everyone except those along the coast. A heat advisory will be in effect from 1 pm until 7 pm Thursday for inland Cameron and Willacy counties. Sun and southerly winds...
PD: Brownsville officer released from hospital after being struck in overnight shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Brownsville police officer has been released from the hospital after being struck in an overnight shooting Wednesday. Shortly after 10 p.m., Brownsville police officers responded to a home on the 0 block of Coahuila Ct. for a report of an open door. While officers were investigating the open door, the […]
Alamo man to be sentenced for murder of Weslaco doctor
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Alamo man will serve 40 years in prison for the murder of a Weslaco doctor. Joel Ismael Gonzalez pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of murder in connection to the killing of 59-year-old John Dominguez, records show. Gonzalez is scheduled to be sentenced to 40 years in state prison on […]
Brownsville man accused of manufacturing counterfeit money
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police arrested a man accused of manufacturing counterfeit dollar bills. Gene Leslie Rapier Jr. , 45, was charged Tuesday with seven counts of forgery and unlawful use of a criminal instrument, according to a news release from the Brownsville Police Department. The investigation began after police received “numerous” police reports […]
San Benito gives city manager 3-year, $150,000 contract
SAN BENITO — Closing a six-month probationary period, City Manager Fred Sandoval’s landing a three-year contract along with a $15,000 raise. Earlier this week, city commissioners met with Sandoval in closed session, extending his one-year contract to three years while bumping his salary from $135,000 to $150,000. On...
RGV Humane Society to host vaccine clinics
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society hosts monthly community clinics for RGV residents. According to RGVHS, they provide discounted vaccinations and medications for both cats and dogs. Pets must be present for medications to be distributed or vaccinations administered. These clinics are pre-registration only. Registration starts at least two weeks before the event. There are two […]
Brownsville animal lovers form nonprofit to support shelter
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center is getting some help from a new nonprofit group, Amigos of BARCC, toward its goal of becoming a zero-kill animal shelter. It’s the first time BARCC has gotten support from a citizen-founded nonprofit organization. Anabel Garcia-Soto, president...
Parts of South Texas experiencing a dip in air quality from agricultural smoke in Mexico
SAN ANTONIO – Surface smoke is funneling up through Texas courtesy of agricultural burning in Mexico. This will likely lead to a decrease in air quality across parts of South Texas, especially south of San Antonio this week. KEY POINTS:. Small dip in air quality expected in San Antonio.
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