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Harlingen CISD: Vehicle runs red light, hits school bus
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Harlingen school bus en route to pick up students was hit by a truck Thursday morning. The accident happened at approximately 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of F Street and Tyler Avenue. According to the Transportation Department with the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, a red pick-up truck disregarded a […]
CCSO: Narcotics search warrant yields cocaine ready for distribution
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit on Monday carried out a narcotics search warrant at a Brownsville home where they discovered cocaine. Along with the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security, the search warrant stemmed from a tip regarding illegal narcotics sales from a man identified as […]
3 new trustees join Progreso school board
PROGRESO, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — The Progreso Independent School District held a swearing-in ceremony for three new trustees on Tuesday. Joel Martinez, a retired U.S. Army sergeant; Carmen Acosta, a clerk at Santa Maria ISD; and Yadira Flores, the principal at Santa Maria High School, took the oath of office Tuesday afternoon. “People spoke up,” Flores […]
Weslaco residents share thoughts on Stage 2 Drought
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Weslaco is continuing to limit water use as part of its Stage 2 conservation efforts. They have been asking everyone to reduce consumption since the beginning of the year. The city has shut down local water play areas and put water-use restrictions on car washes and other businesses. […]
Weslaco High eager to return to regional championship
WESLACO — Weslaco High is looking to return to a regional final for the second time in three years when it faces Lake Travis in a three-game series starting Friday. The Panthers travel to Beeville for the series, with Game 1 set for 7 p.m. Friday at Jones High School and then Game 2 at noon Saturday and Game 3, if needed, shortly after.
Weslaco and McAllen baseball teams one step closer to fourth round
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco and McAllen baseball teams are one win away from advancing to the regional semifinals. The Panthers prevailed, 6-4, in game one of their 6A regional quarterfinal series against La Joya. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 3-0 lead against rival McAllen Memorial and...
Sugarz Donuts whips up Top Performer status
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In tonight’s Food 4 Thought, If you like donuts check out these top performers. We’re adding a sprinkle to a gourmet baker’s front door and making her smile from ear to ear and we’re heading to a corner store with its share of violations but is making improvements.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Starr and Cameron County
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Starr and Cameron Counties. Meteorologist Freddy Vela says the issuance will be in effect until 8:45 p.m. Gusty winds, heavy downpours and frequent lightning are associated with this storm.
Hawks look to get back on track in regional semifinals
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen South softball team is focused on getting back to its high scoring ways in the fourth round of the playoffs. “Keys to victory will be keeping energy up,” said senior shortstop Yesenia Perez. “We struggled a bit with that these past couple of games. As long as we keep energy up and believe in each other, I think we’ll be fine.”
RGV bank to represent minority institutions on Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation subcommittee
Last Wednesday, Alamo-based Freedom Bank nationally represented the Rio Grande Valley after its CEO entered a subcommittee for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Arturo ‘Art’ Ortega, CEO of Freedom Bank, one of four new members inducted into the Minority Depository Institutions Subcommittee (MDI), met with current members in Washington,...
Harlingen CISD to offer summer mental health counseling sessions
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is offering free mental health counseling sessions for students this summer. The sessions will be available from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, June 3 to 27 and July 8 to 18. Counseling will take place at the HCISD […]
Juarez fair returns to ‘Big Red X’
JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – The annual Juarez fair returns to its original site with some major changes, including free admission for those 65 and over, new mechanical rides built in Europe and the raffle of an SUV among fairgoers. Feria Juarez 2024 runs June 7-30 at the Plaza de la Mexicanidad featuring the Big […]
Cameron County ceremony honors fallen law enformement officers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As bagpipes played and the U.S. flag rose high overhead, law enforcement officers from Cameron County and across South Texas paid tribute Tuesday morning to fellow officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz hosted the...
Lt. Resendez honored in Washington at national memorial
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fallen San Benito Lt. Milton Resendiz was honored at the 43rd annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington D.C. Resendez’s widow attended the event along with member of the San Benito Police Department and Resendez’s family members. Members from the Edinburg Police Department were also in attendance. President Joe […]
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