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Triple Threat: Edinburg North’s Leal nabs three medals during Day 3 of state meet
AUSTIN — San Juanita Leal’s status as the Valley’s greatest distance runner of all time could hardly be called a debate heading into this year’s state meet. The Edinburg North senior already owned the RGV record in the 1,600- and 3,200-meter run heading into Saturday’s events.
La Villa’s Salazar wins silver medal in 2A 1600 at state track and field meet
AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Villa’s Kaycei Salazar won the silver medal in the 2A 1,600-meter run at the UIL State Track and Field Meet. The La Villa junior took second place with a time of 5:15.54. Salazar won gold in the same event as a junior. She...
South Texas ISD hosted its 10th annual Engineering Design and Development
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The South Texas Independent School District Science Academy hosted its 10th annual Engineering Design and Development Conference. The event took place on Friday at the South Texas ISD Science Academy, where 60 teams of seniors presented their projects to underclassmen, parents and 70 judges ranging from university faculty, graduate students, local […]
Jury acquits man of fatal Harlingen shooting
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A man has been acquitted of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for a fatal shooting in Harlingen, according to the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office. Jose Baldemar Gonzalez, however, was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon...
Edinburg PD warns residents of scam calls
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department is warning residents of the dangers of scam calls. Police say the con artists are claiming to be with Medicare with the City of Edinburg. The public is asked to remember that personal information should never be divulged over the phone. Scammers will attempt to trick you […]
Food, festivities and more at this year’s MXLAN
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Food, fun, music and more are underway at this year’s MXLAN that is taking place McAllen Convention Center. The three-day arts, music and culture event features a lineup of rising Latino artists and musicians to celebrate arts and culture. The event began Friday with an artisan mercado and live performance by […]
Police: Armed men held more than 100 migrants in home
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Police in Juarez say they have turned over to Mexican immigration authorities 104 migrants found in an overcrowded stash house late Tuesday. The group included four minors. Almost all the migrants were from Central America and were being guarded by armed caretakers at a home on the corner of […]
L&F Distributors and VFW hold donation program for veteran families
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — L&F Distributors is partnering with Veterans of Foreign Wars for a sales-driven donation program. The program will benefit VFW District 18, which oversees and supports posts and veteran families of the Rio Grande Valley. L&F Distributors will donate $1 for every case equivalent...
Santa Rosa Police Seek Gray Ford F150 in Hit-and-Run that Left Motorcyclist Critically Injured
In a harrowing incident of hit-and-run, a motorcyclist was left fighting for his life after a collision with a pickup truck in Santa Rosa on Tuesday. The crash occurred at the busy intersection of Hopper Avenue and Airway Drive, and the driver of the truck involved fled the scene, leaving the victim unconscious on the road.
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