Local business owner grants free flag pressing and garment cleaning
Ricardo Fernando Gavito of A-Press Express in San Benito and Back Home Cleaners in Harlingen runs a community service offering free flag pressing for military funeral homes and free cleaning and pressing of garments for grieving families. The program, supported by nearby funeral homes, averages eight free services per year and 40 to 45 flags annually, with recognition from the San Benito Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation. Gavito, a lifelong Brownsville native, emphasizes ongoing community aid and plans to continue the effort.
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Gavito
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Press Express Dry Cleaners
District of Innovation Could Reach HCISD Impact
A new law gives traditional independent school districts more flexibility on student discipline school day start times teacher contracts and benefits and HCISD may pursue District of Innovation status to adopt changes.
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District of Innovation
HCISD
United Way of Northern Cameron County Finds Home
After 62 years of service the United Way in Northern Cameron County will have its own building to call home. The article notes community figures and local reactions as plans progress. Jacky Hay is mentioned as a young racer joining the UTRGV Baja racing program at age 18. It also references a local poll on Longhill expansion.
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May 22 History Highlights and Notable Events
On this date in history, notable events include the 1960 Chile earthquake magnitude 9.5 the strongest ever recorded, the 1860 US Japan ratification ceremony, the 1913 founding of the American Cancer Society, the 1915 Lassen Peak eruption, Roosevelt veto of a WWI veterans bonus bill in 1935, the Pact of Steel signed in 1939, the Truman Doctrine in 1947, and the 1968 sinking of the USS Scorpion with 99 crew.
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Azores
Star Dog Bite Liability Study Shows Big Payouts
A new study finds dog bite settlements soared to more than 570 million dollars in 2015, making up about one third of all homeowner liability payouts. The bite is described as worse than the bark in driving insurance costs.
Teens Charged After Valley Burglary Incident
Police nabbed three teenagers after a home on Resaca Shores was burglarized. Officers in an unmarked unit found the suspects nearby. one matched the description. Homeowner reported missing jewelry electronics and cash. Details at ValleyStar.com.
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ValleyStar.com
Lottery Results May 21 2016 Morning Day Evening
Lottery results listed for May 21 2016 with Pick 3 numbers 5 4 4 Morning 5 7 2 Day 0 0 4 Evening and Daily 4 draws 4 1 0 2 8 9 9 6 3 3 8 1 2 4 5 6 9 13 14 17 19 20 21 22 2 4 8 11 14 15 16 18 19 21 22 24 Complete results at ww txlottery org
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Pricing for Home Delivery Plans and EZ Pay Options
The notice lists 7 day home delivery pricing: 1 month 17.33, 12 months 208.00, Monthly EZ Pay 17.33. A 4 day delivery option on Thursday Sunday shows 1 month 15.60, 12 months 187.20, Monthly EZ Pay 15.60. A Sunday only plan offers 1 month 13.87, 12 months 166.40, Monthly EZ Pay 13.87.
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