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TxDOT offering child car seat safety resources
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a statewide campaign to raise awareness about child car seat safety. According to TxDOT, 46% of child car seats nationwide are misused or are the wrong seat for a child’s size. Common child car seat mistakes include: TxDOT reports that motor vehicle crashes are
BCIC Approves Key Updates to 2025–2029 Strategic Plan
Federal prosecutors hit Gulf Cartel ‘sicario’ with terrorism charges
Brownsville Delegation Meets Nation’s Leaders in D.C.
Roma Business Named a Finalist in 13th Annual Quest for Texas Best Competition
- Public SafetyIllegal Alien Indicted for Material Support to Gulf Cartel Terrorists
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- PoliticsHidalgo County Opens Voting Machine Testing to Public Ahead of November Election
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- HealthHand Soaps Recalled in 15 States Due to Possible Bacterial Contamination
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CommunityMcAllen SHINES Champion Awarded to McAllen Public Library
The McAllen Public Library (MPL) has been awarded the McAllen SHINES Champion Award for its dedication to enhancing community life through literacy and engagement. The library serves all ages, providing resources from story time for babies to exam preparation for teens. It offers computers, study rooms, and various educational programs and events. City Manager Isaac J. Tawil emphasized that literacy is vital for a strong community, while Library Director Kate Horan highlighted the joy and curiosity the library fosters. This recognition coincides with National Library Card Sign-Up Month, encouraging residents to explore MPL's offerings.
CommunityBackstage Spotlight: Tiger's Blood and the ever-expanding Valley music scene
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On any given warm summer night, you're likely to find a sweaty room somewhere in the Rio Grande Valley packed with entranced people, cocktails in hand, moving to the music pouring off a stage. It's the kind of communal experience that has kept the Valley's live-music scene thriving for generations. Behind every one
CommunityEdinburg Cultural Arts Sip & Paint at Edinburg ACE, Sept. 19th
The Edinburg Cultural Arts Department, along with the Edinburg Arts Foundation and the Edinburg Arts District, will host 'Sip & Paint: Craft Pour' workshops on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Edinburg ACE Center, located at 315 W. McIntyre St. The workshops aim to foster creativity and community interaction, offering two sessions from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $25 plus tax, which includes standard painting materials. Early registration is encouraged, and participants can sign up online at edinburgarts.com/aceworkshops or call (956) 388-8224 for more details.
CommunityAACT Now Launches Rally the Vote Campaign During Edinburg Gathering
The Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas NOW, Inc. launched its Rally the Vote campaign during a luncheon in Edinburg, coinciding with National Voter Registration Day. The event gathered community representatives from Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. Executive Director Norma Flores Ruiz emphasized the initiative's goal of increasing voter participation from the current 48.5% turnout in 2024 to between 55% and 60%. The campaign will collaborate with local organizations to engage communities and encourage voter registration. Additionally, participants are encouraged to reach out to ten people to promote voting awareness and participation.
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- EducationPharr Teacher Wins Voya Grant as Texas’ Only 2026 Unsung HeroTexas Border Business · Sep 16, 2026
- EducationIn Hidalgo County, teachers who prey on students rarely go to prisonValleyCentral (KGBT) · Sep 16, 2026
- EducationSTC Professor Emeritus Leaves Lasting Impact Beyond Law EnforcementTexas Border Business · Sep 15, 2026
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A little more haze, then some rain
Saharan dust sticks around a bit longer, keeping rain chances low
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Slight cool down with increased rain chances and wind shift
- BusinessBCIC Approves Key Updates to 2025–2029 Strategic PlanTexas Border Business · Sep 16, 2026
- BusinessRoma Business Named a Finalist in 13th Annual Quest for Texas Best CompetitionTexas Border Business · Sep 16, 2026
- BusinessCoahuila Municipalities Unite to Advance Acuña–Torreón Trade CorridorTexas Border Business · Sep 16, 2026
- BusinessAmazon Raises Minimum Wage for Operations Employees During Holiday SeasonTelemundo McAllen (KTLM) · Sep 16, 2026
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