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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale and Meteorologist Marcelo Rivera take a closer look at the science behind El Niño, a climate pattern that can influence weather around the world. In Texas, El Niño is often associated with cooler conditions. In the...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez was joined by Cameron County officials on Tuesday to raise awareness about financial fraud schemes targeting seniors. The event was held at the Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement Community in Harlingen. One ...
government
H ARLINGEN — Two months after the city’s new $72 million general fund budget passed them up for raises, about 400 city employees might be getting 5% pay increases. In a meeting, City Commissioner Daniel Lopez said he’s working on a proposal that could give City Hall employees a 5...
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H ARLINGEN — “Thump. The-thump.” Laughter and wonder. A taste of Autumn, the smell of hay, and a young girl and her parents take turns tossing beanie bags into cornholes at the First Methodist Church Harlingen Pumpkin Patch. Others search for just the right pumpkin for their Jack...
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T he Rio Grande Valley has some unique ecological elements, and it has benefited the region immensely. People come from across the country — indeed, from around the world — to catch a view of the many birds that call this area home or pass through on their annual migrations. This...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A few more showers are expected for the Rio Grande Valley this week, including isolated showers Wednesday afternoon and a better chance by Thursday. Rain chances Thursday will improve as the remnants of Hurricane Vance move from Western Mexico i...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Authorities arrested a Mexican man and seized 20 bundles of cocaine at Brownsville's Veterans International Bridge last week. The bundles, which weighed about 46 pounds, were hidden in a 2005 International truck with a flatbed trailer. U.S. Cust...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this episode of Behind the Flavor, local vlogger host Ismael Martinez takes us to Paula's Tea House in downtown Hidalgo's historic district. The vintage-themed tea house sits in the heart of Hidalgo, in a building that has stood for more than...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — myTV 4.2 is the home of the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Rio Grande Valley Vipers. myTV 4.2 will air 22 San Antonio Spurs games, 82 Dallas Mavericks games and 20 Rio Grande Valley Vipers games this basketball season. All the action st...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley International Airport (VIA) in Harlingen is giving the community advance notice of an emergency drill scheduled for Wednesday. According to the VIA, the emergency drill is coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration. The drill is...
government
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott visited Harlingen on Tuesday as part of his "Let's Roll" campaign. Abbott's visit is followed by several rallies and campaigns in the Rio Grande Valley ahead of Election Day. The campaign event was held at Smoke: Texas BBQ & Wat...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when advocates unite to raise awareness and highlight resources available to individuals affected by domestic violence. Domestic violence is not only physical abuse, but it can also be emotion...
