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CCSO: Man attempts to stab a victim, later claims it was pepper spray
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man allegedly attempted to stab a victim while discussing money that was owed, authorities say. Cristobal De La Cruz, 37, was charged with aggravated robbery, according to a release from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence at the 6300 block of […]
Brownsville Porter powers past PSJA North
PHARR — The Brownsville Porter Cowboys scored a pair of second-half goals to power past PSJA North 3-0 in their Region IV-5A bi-district playoff game Tuesday at PSJA North High School and propel themselves into the area round. Brownsville Porter will meet Corpus Christi Flour Bluff in Round 2....
Brownsville man charged with smuggling Gulf Cartel cocaine to Florida
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... FBI special agents on Friday arrested a Brownsville man who they accuse of smuggling 88 to 110 pounds of cocaine to Louisiana and Florida. Luis Canales is charged along with Jesus Martinez and Luis Cortez Marquez with conspiracy to distribute cocaine. A criminal complaint...
Harlingen police investigate motorcycle fatality
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that happened Tuesday night. At around 10:13 p.m., just off Loop 499 near Cardenas Motors, police say the rider may have hit a curb and was ejected. The name of the rider has not yet been released. Police are further investigating this fatality.
Jackson Financial Empowerment Center opens its first branch office in Brownsville
The Jackson Financial Empowerment Center celebrates its second anniversary this month. The center provides free financial advice and now has another location in Brownsville. We attended the opening and found out more. Jackson Financial Empowerment Center opens its first branch office in Brownsville. The Jackson Financial Empowerment Center celebrates its...
Texas Southmost College job fair in Brownsville to feature 70 employers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Texas Southmost College’s fourth annual Spring Job Fair takes place March 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Jacob Brown Auditorium, 600 International Boulevard. Carol Sandoval, TSC coordinator of Career and Employment Services, said it’s the biggest one yet, with 70 employers confirmed...
Harlingen PD to host CBA State BBQ Cook-off
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Department will be hosting the annual Champions Barbecue Alliance State BBQ Championship Cook-off. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. on June 14 and end at 3:00 p.m. on June 15 at Bass Pro Shops in Harlingen. “In the years past we’ve...
April Fools? 7-Eleven announces new hot dog sparkling water drink
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — 7-Eleven announced plans to sell hot dog sparkling water on April 1, leaving customers wondering if the announcement is an April Fools’ joke. The international retailer announced the Big Bite Hot Dog Sparkling Water as part of a collaboration with Miracle Seltzer. According to a press release from the convenience chain, […]
BARCC Pet of the Week: Mac
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s pet of the week meet Mac. Mac is a male pitbull mix about four months old and he is ready to go to a loving home. Staff members at the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) say Mac is a part of their free adoption program that runs through March.
Jubilee kids in Harlingen learn about colleges and careers
HARLINGEN — Fermin Zamorano in his white lab coat and stethoscope moved from one table to another, exploring all the opportunities within his reach. Fermin, 10, knows the world and all its gleaming highways lie within his reach because the Jubilee Harlingen GEAR UP College and Career Fair introduced him Wednesday to those highways and the glorious experiences along those highways.
Big break: Realtors, Cameron County push homestead exemption
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With last November’s passage of a constitutional amendment that more than doubles the state’s homestead tax exemption, there’s more reason than ever for eligible homeowners to take advantage of it. Many Cameron County homeowners are not doing it, however, though the...
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