Health Expo Draws Crowd Amid Fewer Holiday DWIs
Health and fitness expo titled I'm Losin It draws steady attendance as police report lower DWI incidents during holidays. Community event highlights health awareness and public participation despite ongoing patrols.
Iran releases four U.S. prisoners after talks
U.S. officials confirmed Iran freed four American detainees in a move described as part of ongoing discussions. Names and specific cases were not fully disclosed, but the release marks a notable development after years of detentions and resumed diplomacy.
Harlingen Woman 64 Dies After SUV Hits Deputy Car
A 64 year old Harlingen woman died after her SUV rear ended a Cameron County Sheriff's deputy patrol car at 6 25 a m. The deputy was stopped at Loop 499 and North Business 77 when the crash occurred. Deputy Larry Moore said the collision pushed the patrol car into the intersection.
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Record rainfall and flooding hit Rio Grande Valley in 2015
The National Weather Service Brownsville notes 2015 topped 20th highest rainfall on record for areas from McAllen to Brownsville with 30 to 33 inches on average. El Nino and persistent rains from March to June contributed to widespread flooding across Texas including the Hill Country before Memorial Day.
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Shelter helps lift up families and individuals
In Brownsville, seven year old Jaret Emmanuel Nino and his mother Estele Gaspar recount how the Ozanam Center shelter eased their ordeal after losing their trailer in April. Gaspar says rent was steep and work cleaning homes wasn’t sufficient, but shelter toys and support have helped her family stabilize and allow the children to play happily.
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Brownsville
Jaret Emmanuel Nino
Ozanam Center
Estele Gaspar
Gaspar
Ozanam Shelter
Micuel Rosents
Puoroceap
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Valleystar Center Board Aims Aid For Homeless Families
The shelter offers three meals a day a bed showers and donated clothing to occupants. A case manager contacts residents within days to assess needs including rehousing social services or extra shelter time. Victor Maldonado highlights regional families near homelessness.
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Rio Grande Valley
Victor Maldonado
Port Mansfield deer roam as mating season peaks
Jessica Simmons of the Port Mansfield Chamber of Commerce notes deer activity spikes during the rut, with bucks chasing does around the small fishing village. Residents, including Simmons, prefer to avoid the herd during mating season as photos capture the wildlife activity.
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Port Mansfield
Jessica Simmons
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