B ROWNSVILLE — A pink cherry blossom tree stretches across the wall. I cannot smell the cherry blossoms because they are not real cherry blossoms. However, the idea of perfumed cherry blossoms is sweet, and the idea of perfumed cherry blossoms mixes very well with the photos of warm cappuccinos a...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Three months ago, Andy Green had no aspirations of managing the New York Mets. Now, he's got a three-year deal in the dugout to produce better days ahead. In a surprising change of direction, Green went from interim Mets manager to full-time skipper Tuesday when t...
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ATLANTA (AP) — Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Atlanta's game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg Tuesday night. X-rays were negative and Acuña was listed as day-to-day with a contusion. He was able to walk slowly off the field und...
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A jury has been selected in the death penalty trial of a 20-year-old Brownsville man accused of shooting and killing a San Benito police officer after an hourslong chase across Cameron County, District Attorney Luis V. Saenz confirmed. Rogeilo Martinez is accused of killing San B...
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia. The person confirmed Bagen...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum opened its Dia de los Muertos exhibit, featuring community-made altars to honor the dead. The museum exhibit features traditional elements of marigolds, sugar skulls, candles, photos of loved ones and perso...
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Water remains one of the biggest challenges facing the Rio Grande Valley as aging infrastructure, population growth and new development put additional pressure on the region’s water systems. Local leaders from across the Valley met in Brownsvi...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alex Cedillo, known to fans as Armadillo, joins "Backstage Spotlight" this week to talk about his album "Misaligned", reflect on the history behind his musical project, and share what's ahead as he continues to evolve as an artist. Don't miss th...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar visited the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday morning to address recent immigration operations and the development of data centers in Texas. Cuellar's visit to the region comes after an Edinburg mother and her teenage son were...
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DALLAS (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Texas to install air conditioning in all of its prisons by the end of 2029, saying that inmates in lockups without it are being given punishments that violate their constitutional rights. The ruling was hailed as a major victory by...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Meeting for the first time since the NHL began exploring expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas in June, the league's Board of Governors discussed the topic on Tuesday but did not make any decisions, according to Commissioner Gary Bettman. Deputy Commissioner Bill ...
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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Although Deion Sanders said he dismissed a few players from the team on the heels of Colorado's first loss, the process has not be finalized, the school said in a statement Tuesday. An updated roster will be released later in the week. Sanders, the coach of ...
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Manchester City rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in its return to the Women's Champions League at the start of the league phase on Tuesday. Two-time European champion Arsenal needed a stoppage-time winner to defeat HB Køge 1-0 at home, while Inter Milan, m...
