FOOD & DRINK
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...
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 […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Airport Tower
Valley International Airport, located in Harlingen, Texas, is currently undergoing a significant development project that will enhance its operational capabilities. As part of this project, a new air traffic control tower is being constructed, which is expected to cost $20 million and be completed by 2025. The groundbreaking ceremony for the tower was held last week, marking an important milestone in the airport’s development.
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...
Harlingen Chamber of Commerce presents annual Margarita Fest
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Margarita Fest on June 22. According to the chamber, Harlingen’s finest bars and restaurants will showcase their signature margaritas in a competition for the title of Best Margarita. The winner will also receive a $1,000 check along with bragging rights. In addition […]
Gladys Porter Zoo’s Brew at the Zoo set for Saturday in Brownsville
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Gladys Porter Zoo will host Brew at the Zoo from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, with music continuing until 11 p.m. The annual fundraiser features specially selected premium and craft beers paired with delicious food tastings from top Rio Grande Valley chefs and restaurants, who will compete in this year’s “feast with the beasts.”
UTRGV announces new School of Art and Design location
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced it will transform a former Brownsville elementary school into a new space for the School of Art and Design. UTRGV plans to invest $33.8 million to renovate Longoria Elementary School, which previously belonged to the Brownsville Independent School District. Brownsville ISD […]
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