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Plummeting enrollment leaves La Joya ISD facing $160M maintenance bill and possible closures

La Joya, TX (KRGV) — A new facilities assessment found La Joya ISD uses less than 60% of its school space and needs more than $160 million in repairs as district leaders consider more campus consolidations or closures. The district already consolidated five campuses this school year. District leaders...

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Palmhurst man admits to running gambling ring, pleads guilty to money laundering charge

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man from Palmhurst pleaded guilty to a federal money laundering charge on Monday. Justin “Buggy” Chappell, 39, of Palmhurst admitted to running a gambling ring and laundering money through McAllen Gold & Silver, a business on North 10th Street. “Guilty,” Chappell said Monday, when he appeared before a judge at […]

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San Antonio Express News

Congressman-elect Bobby Pulido has one more race to win at the Latin Grammys

The Tejano star, who won election to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 3, is up for a Latin Grammy.

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KRGV

State will not seek death penalty against Alton man charged with killing family members

Alton, TX (KRGV) — The state will not seek the death penalty against 19-year-old Gaurav Chopra, an Alton man indicted in the deaths of his parents and grandmother, according to the district attorney. According to the indictment, Chopra was charged with capital murder of multiple persons, attempt to commit...

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MyRGV.com

Following complaints, Mission makes more changes to electioneering ordinance

MISSION — Following last week’s election, which prompted various complaints from voters and residents, the city is once again making changes to electioneering activities here. The post Following complaints, Mission makes more changes to electioneering ordinance appeared first on MyRGV.com .

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USDA holding hiring event for sterile screwworm facility in Edinburg

McAllen, TX (KRGV) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture began taking applications for 228 jobs at its New World Screwworm sterile fly production facility in Edinburg and will hold a hiring event in McAllen next week. USDA said the hiring event will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m....

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MyRGV.com

Mission, fired officer meet for hearing in front of neutral arbiter

MISSION — A third-party hearing began here last Thursday to determine if a former high-ranking Mission police union member’s firing was unreasonable and needs to be reversed. The post Mission, fired officer meet for hearing in front of neutral arbiter appeared first on MyRGV.com .

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theedinburgadvocate.com

Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Hears Calls to Address Deputy Pay, Passes October Awareness Proclamations

Hidalgo County, Commissioners Court, Sheriff’s Deputies, Domestic Violence, Breast Cancer, Prescription Drug Takeback, Peer Support, Community Planning, Elections, McAllen. Edinburg TX – Residents and a law enforcement advocacy group urged the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to address a pay gap facing sheriff’s deputies, while the court approved a series of October awareness proclamations and acted on dozens of agenda items during its regular meeting.

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southtexasnews.com

Wildcats put undefeated record on the line in playoff opener

PORTLAND, Texas — The Gregory-Portland football team will put its unbeaten record on the line Friday, Nov. 13, when it hosts Sharyland Pioneer in a Class 5A Division II bi-district playoff matchup at Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. as the Wildcats begin their postseason...

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MyRGV.com

Beer, BBQ and Texas: Enjoy a night out with Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ

SAN JUAN — With a cold front and fresh weather finally making its way down to the Rio Grande Valley, I found the perfect spot to grab some late-night drinks and grub at Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ. The post Beer, BBQ and Texas: Enjoy a night out with Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ appeared first on MyRGV.com .

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ValleyCentral

Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery invites public to unaccompanied veteran burial

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery invites the public to attend an unaccompanied veteran burial on Tuesday afternoon. The burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Private Michael E. Girardin will take place at 2 p.m. at the cemetery located at 2520 South Inspiration Road in Mission. Girardin served from March to […]

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‘Road to healing and recovery’: Edinburg Police Department to host prayer vigil for wounded officer

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department will host a prayer vigil for an officer who is still recovering after being shot multiple times last month during a disturbance call. Officer Salvador Garcia, a four-year veteran of the Edinburg Police Department, was shot on Oct. 29 by Daby Tadeo Ledezma of Edinburg. The shooting […]

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McAllen hosts free pet microchip clinic Nov. 14

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The City of McAllen will host a pet microchip clinic exclusively for the city’s furry residents. Palm Valley Society staff will administer the chips on a first-come, first-served basis. The clinic will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the McAllen City Hall employee parking lot at […]

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megadoctornews.com

DHR Health Expands Ophthalmology Services with Addition of Dr. Rachel Gelman

Rio Grande Valley, Texas – Continuing its mission to provide exceptional medical care to patients across the Rio Grande Valley, DHR Health is pleased to welcome ophthalmologist Dr. Rachel Gelman to its team of healthcare providers. Born and raised in McAllen, Dr. Gelman graduated summa cum laude from the...

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protexasindustry.com

McAllen Secures $225M Valeo Plant and Earns Top State Economic Development Award

The City of McAllen is cementing its status as an emerging hub for advanced manufacturing following the announcement of a $225 million high-tech facility by French automotive technology supplier Valeo. The massive investment is poised to transform the South Texas talent landscape while generating hundreds of millions in regional economic output.

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KRGV

Sharyland & Pioneer volleyball teams prepare for regional final matchups

For the first time in over a decade, the RGV will be represented in the Texas high school volleyball Elite Eight. The Pioneer Lady Diamondbacks and Sharyland Lady Rattlers are both set to compete in the regional final on Tuesday evening. "It's a really good feeling because being in the...

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MyRGV.com

A red rejection: High turnout in Valley helps historic Democratic success in midterm election

“Gobsmacked. Flabbergasted. Astounded.” The post A red rejection: High turnout in Valley helps historic Democratic success in midterm election appeared first on MyRGV.com .

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An end to the rain means a return of wonderful weather for the Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The current rain cycle is coming to a close, leaving a fantastic forecast to round out the week across the Rio Grande Valley. Mostly cloudy skies will linger through Veterans Day on Wednesday, but temperatures will push into the upper 70s, with light northerly breezes making for a good day for […]

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