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Liberty Hill softball falls one round short of state tournament in loss to Harlingen South
Liberty Hill fell to Harlingen South 14-7 and 14-9 to come up just one round short of reaching the state tournament following a spectacular season. The Panthers had plenty of offense, but the Hawks just had more in the UIL Class 5A Region IV finals. The Hawks improved to 35-4 on the...
Inside Valley Politics: Harlingen leader talks state of the City
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen Commissioner for District Two Daniel Lopez talks about economic development in his city with the State of the City coming. Also, hear from the Cameron County Democrat Party Chair Jared Hockema on hot runoff races in his part of the Valley. Additionally, Starr County’s GOP chair talks state party leadership. […]
Mercedes man accused of picking up excavator used to bury victim’s remains
SAN JUAN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Mercedes man has been jailed in connection to an ongoing San Juan murder investigation. Alejandro Cantu, 28, was arrested on Wednesday a charge of tampering with physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. A news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s […]
Largest Jehovah’s Witness convention takes place in La Feria
LA FERIA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The local Jehovah’s Witness ministry is hosting its largest convention after being on hold during the pandemic. The three-day convention will be held from May 24 to May 26 at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 701 S. Parker Road. “In the Valley, we are having 13 conventions […]
San Benito planning to launch master plan guiding development into next decade
SAN BENITO — As they mull proposed residential and commercial development, city leaders are planning to launch a master plan aimed at guiding the city into the next decade. At City Hall, City Manager Fred Sandoval is planning to tap into a new $250,000 grant to help fund a comprehensive plan charting the city’s development into what officials are describing as a pivotal period of growth.
US Marine who died from cancer has mortgage paid in full
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The mortgage of a U.S. Marine who died after a battle with cancer was paid in full by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The foundation’s news release said they were honored to help the family of United States Marine Corps Sergeant Jeffrey Norman Jones, a Harlingen native. Jones passed away on […]
Harlingen School of Health Professions graduates students with medical certifications
HARLINGEN — Kristen Tovias couldn’t stop smiling. Her son Brandon had just graduated from the Harlingen School of Health Professions and he already has certification as a pharmacy technician. “As a mom it feels really great,” she said as Brandon stood next to her in his teal-and-gold graduation...
V’s Up! Jose Contreras signs letter of intent to UTRGV
LOS FRESNOS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Los Fresnos kicker Jose Contreras signed his letter of intent to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Contreras is the latest kid from the Valley to stay right at home and continue his football career. Jose was nearly perfect for the Falcons as...
City of Rio Hondo announces water conservation plan
RIO HONDO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Rio Hondo announced they will have a water conservation plan effective immediately. City officials say they have planned Stage 3 of the Water Conservation Plan due to low reservoir levels. Residents are advised that yard water use is strictly prohibited. According to a release from the city, […]
San Benito scores clean audit; shows dramatic economic growth
SAN BENITO — Boasting a record cash cache, City Hall’s landed a clean opinion on its annual financial audit showing dramatic economic growth during the last 10 years. In the last fiscal year, the city’s fund balance climbed to $15.4 million, up from $14.3 million the previous year while soaring from $3.5 million in 2014, the certified public accounting firm of Cascos and Associates stated in the city’s annual comprehensive report.
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