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Donna Fire Department awarded state grant for new brush truck

Donna, TX (KRGV) — The Donna Fire Department is getting a new brush truck through a state grant, according to Donna Fire Chief David Simmons. Authorities said the department needs the truck after a fire damaged an older truck earlier this year. The department received a state grant worth $165,000 to buy it.

Donna, TX · 1d
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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 […]

Mission, TX · 1d

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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 .

Texas · 1d

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Mission Fire Department hiring firefighters

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mission Fire Department is hiring firefighters. According to a notice posted by the city of Mission, the job offers competitive pay, benefits, training opportunities, and more. Starting pay for certified firefighters starts at $52,217, with up to $8,000 in additional medic pay based on certifications. Candidates must submit their applications […]

Mission, TX · 15h

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Veterans Day: Nation Honors Military Members for Their Service and Sacrifice

MCALLEN, TEXAS – Today communities across the United States are observing Veterans Day, recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of the millions of Americans who have served in the nation’s military. Observed every year on November 11th, the holiday honors veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces,...

Mcallen, TX · 15h

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Brownsville voters pass 15 propositions on ethics, commissioner pay, more

Brownsville voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a slate of 15 propositions that include new ethics regulations for elected officials, according to unofficial results, along with increasing future commissioners’ and mayors’ pay rate. The post Brownsville voters pass 15 propositions on ethics, commissioner pay, more appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 2d

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Mission Veteran Battling Terminal Cancer Gets Home Repainted by STC Students

An Army veteran battling terminal cancer got a freshly painted home in Mission this week, courtesy of a crew of South Texas College students who spent the morning covering the house in new coats of paint. KRGV identified the veteran as Roger Luna, who called the gesture a dream come true.

Mission, TX · 1d

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NADBank approves $164M in water projects for Rio Grande Valley border

The North American Development Bank (NADBank), during its first-ever meeting held Thursday in the Rio Grande Valley, approved a dozen water-related infrastructure projects for the region totaling $164 million in funds.

Mcallen, TX · 1d

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‘Possible activities outside the polling place’: Cameron County reviews five election complaints

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Republican Party has filed five election-related complaints with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, raising concerns about activity at polling places during the recent election. Cameron County Republican Party Chair Jim Birschbach confirmed the party submitted five formal reports to the state agency, which oversees elections in Texas. […]

Cameron County, TX · 2d

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State board denies John Allen Rubio’s clemency petition

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The State Board of Pardons and Parole on Tuesday denied a clemency petition filed by death row inmate John Allen Rubio, according to Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz. A clemency petition is a final attempt to appeal to an executive for forgiveness and to delay an execution. The board’s […]

Brownsville, TX · 1d

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Brownsville Metro Temporarily Suspends Routes Due to Heavy Rainfall and Flooding

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Brownsville Metro has temporarily suspended service on some of its routes due to heavy rainfall and flooded roadways throughout the city. In a service alert issued earlier today, transit officials said the interruptions are necessary because of hazardous road conditions caused by the ongoing rainfall. Officials...

Brownsville, TX · 2d

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PSJA ISD hosts Texas educator summit on blended learning

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas educators and district leaders are coming together for a three-day summit to learn about different instructional approaches they can adapt for their own classrooms. The Texas Education Agency, Texas Tech University, UTeach Professional Development and the Pharr-San-Juan Independent School District are uniting to hold learning summits at the PSJA Napper […]

Pharr, TX · 1d

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Dr. Adrian Billings Warns Rural Texas Healthcare System Is Failing Communities Most in Need

EDINBURG, Texas — For residents of rural Texas, access to medical care can depend on where they live, whether they have health insurance, and how far they must travel to reach a physician. In some communities along the Texas-Mexico border, patients face hundreds of miles of travel for specialized treatment, while others live in counties without hospitals or primary care physicians.

Texas · 1d

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‘A dream come true’: STC students paint home for Army veteran battling terminal cancer

Mission, TX (KRGV) — Ahead of Veterans Day, 20 South Texas College students repainted a Mission home for a U.S. Army veteran. Roger Luna is a Korean and Vietnam War veteran. “This is a dream come true because I was really at the end. I didn't know where I was going to get the money to paint it, but I wanted to paint the house,” Luna said.

Mission, TX · 2d

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As oil prices soar, Harlingen mulls pulling $1.2M to pave streets

HARLINGEN — High oil prices are driving up asphalt costs, leading officials to consider dipping into accounts to pull as much as $1.2 million to offset increases. The post As oil prices soar, Harlingen mulls pulling $1.2M to pave streets appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Harlingen, TX · 1d

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USDA ramps up Texas hiring to combat increased screwworm

Screwworm cases are surging across the Southwest as USDA hires 228 workers to expand sterile fly production in Texas. The post USDA ramps up Texas hiring to combat increased screwworm appeared first on AGDAILY .

Edinburg, TX · 19h

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South Texas boomtown rolls out the breadsticks for its first Olive Garden

Edinburg's mayor joked that the Rio Grande Valley's fastest-growing city got a medical school before an Olive Garden.

Edinburg, TX · 6d