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Pastors’ group demands Valley schools remove ‘inappropriate’ books
HARLINGEN — A pastors’ group is standing behind a new state law and is requesting Rio Grande Valley school boards remove a list of books they describe as containing graphic sexuality from their library shelves. And if they don’t get their way, the group is threatening to file...
Coronado: We desperately need doctors in Lyford, Texas
WESLACO, Texas – The president of Lyford Economic Development Corporation has made a desperate plea for a doctor or two to set up practice in his small, rural city. Marc M. Coronado made the plea at an economic development primer hosted by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and held at the offices of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council.
2 Valley schools hold send-off parades for softball teams
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen High School South and Weslaco High School sent off its softball teams with a parade. Players were cheered on by the band and cheerleading squad and sent off with encouraging posters while being surrounded by their peers and loved ones. The teams are headed...
Weslaco softball blows out SA Brennan, 21-2, to clinch state tournament birth
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco softball team is going to the UIL State Tournament for the second time in school history. The Pantherettes beat San Antonio Brennan, 21-2, in game two of the Region IV-6A final. “Great feeling,” said Weslaco head coach Mario Rodriguez. “Better to see reaction of girls. They’ve worked so […]
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, […]
Top Harlingen Cardinals say God, family and discipline contributed to success
HARLINGEN — Very accomplished. That’s how Naomi Macmanus and Briana Cavazos both described their success as top students at Harlingen High School. “It feels very rewarding knowing that all my four years of hard work have paid off,” said Naomi, 18, valedictorian of the Harlingen High School class of 2024.
South Texas ISD to serve free meals this summer
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Independent School District will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to children 18 and younger. The district aims to feed students and community members up to 21 years old with disabilities this summer from May 27 through June 27. Meals will be served via dine-in only at the cafeterias […]
ADHD on the rise, 1 in 9 children diagnosed
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found an estimated 7 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Those numbers come from data collected in 2022. The research states that a million more children were diagnosed than in 2016. The CDC looked at parent surveys and healthcare […]
Valley Baptist Health System uses AI in stroke treatment
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Baptist Health System’s integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare is advancing stroke treatment in the Rio Grande Valley. Under the leadership of Dr. Ameer Hassan, Head of the Neuroscience Department, the facility has leveraged AI technology developed by Viz.ai to transform stroke care delivery. Valley Baptist has utilized AI to […]
4Ever Family: Iliana and Star
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS 4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meet 12-year-old Iliana who is an open-minded, outgoing, energetic child...
Feds: Donna woman says she was paid $650 to transport 208 pounds of meth
DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman is being held without bond after she was caught entering the U.S. with more than 200 pounds of meth, documents revealed. Ruth Norali Morales was arrested on a charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, records show. A criminal complaint states that on Wednesday, Morales entered […]
Richard Moore Outdoor Report: Wounded Parrot Prevails
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On May 8 a Red-crowned parrot appeared and perched on its favorite backyard anacua tree limb. Sadly, the parrot had a blowgun dart embedded in its neck. Parrots are beloved visitors to backyard feeders throughout the Rio Grande Valley, and like many other folks, I cherish their cheerful comings and goings. […]
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