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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 South seniors enjoying deep post-season run
HARLINGEN — Harlingen South seniors might be experiencing senioritis in the classroom, but on the diamond they are helping lead the Hawks into the fourth round of the 5A playoffs. Harlingen South is the first of the three remaining teams from the Valley to start its series when they...
Willacy County hosts 15th annual Law Enforcement Memorial
WILLACY COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Willacy County hosted its 15th annual Law Enforcement Memorial on Wednesday. This ceremony is a way to acknowledge the men and women who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe, for their sacrifices and highlight the positive impact they have on our community. Multiple...
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...
Athlete of the Week: Hank Warren
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hank Warren grew up watching his older brother play baseball and fell in love with the sport at three years old and it has been his passion ever since. “I mean, that’s kind of what it’s all about just having fun,” said Warren. “Obviously, putting a smile on your face puts […]
Sepulveda: Harlingen is working hard to provide access to capital for budding entrepreneurs
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The City of Harlingen and Harlingen Economic Development Corporation are working hard to make sure access to capital is not a barrier for budding entrepreneurs in the city. This was the message Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda gave when she appeared as a panelist at RGV StartUp...
RGV softball regional semifinal schedule
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Three softball programs from the Rio Grande Valley remain in the state playoffs. Below is the full breakdown of the regional semifinal schedule. 6A:. Weslaco vs. Lake Travis. – Game 1: 5/17/24 @ 7:00 p.m. (Beeville High School) – Game 2: 5/18/24 @ 12:00 p.m....
WCSO: Chase ends with van crashing into game room, several injured
WILLACY COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Raymondville man is facing several assault charges after crashing a van into a building during a pursuit with law enforcement, authorities said. George Mendez was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of criminal mischief, a post from the Willacy County Sheriff’s […]
Weslaco baseball back in the regional quarterfinals since 2007
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco freshman John Reyna delivered the game-winning RBI to send Weslaco to the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 2007. Reyna’s game-winner sealed a seven-run comeback for the Panthers in a winner-takes-all game three against Eagle Pass. Emotions were at...
Georgia man dies in Willacy County rollover accident
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a one-vehicle roller over fatality that killed one man on Saturday, according to a Texas DPS news release. A DPS investigation showed at around 5:13 p.m., a white Ford F-550, occupied only by the driver, was traveling southbound on US 77 south of […]
Starbase building rocket factory as SpaceX helps shape Harlingen
HARLINGEN — As the rocket manufacturer transforms the Rio Grande Valley, SpaceX is helping shape Harlingen, with many of its growing numbers of employees settling down here, Kathy Lueders, Starbase’s general manager, told area leaders. On Tuesday, Lueders said the company building a rocket production plant at its...
Weslaco ISD celebrates 3rd annual Senior Decision Day
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco Independent School District celebrated its 3rd annual Decision Day on Wednesday. Seniors from Weslaco East High School and Weslaco High School announced their post-graduation plans in front of friends and family at the ceremony. “Whether they chose to go to the military, trade school,...
Groups sue to get info on child who died in CBP custody in South Texas
HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — Two nonprofits on Friday filed a federal lawsuit for more information on an 8-year-old migrant girl who died exactly a year ago in custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in this Rio Grande Valley border town. The Texas Civil Rights Project and Haitian...
Juarez fair returns to ‘Big Red X’
JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – The annual Juarez fair returns to its usual site along the border 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 […]
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