T exas is one of the top U.S. states for private-sector defense industries, with hundreds of firms engaged in businesses ranging from land and sea defense systems to cybersecurity. In addition to the presence of large companies, the state has developed a robust supply chain network of smaller ent...
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DENVER (AP) — Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold's pass in overtime and Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal that gave the Denver Broncos a 17-14 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. The Broncos emerged from a tough six-week season-opening stretch with a 4-...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, Milwaukee's brilliant bullpen slammed the door late and the Brewers rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series to earn their first trip to ...
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Weslaco’s Seth Moya, left, runs past Edinburg Economedes defender Jordan Del Valle, right, during a 31-6A game at Richard R. Flores Stadium Thursday Oct.15,2026 in Edinburg. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) Edinburg Economedes John Carreon, left, is flushed out of the pocke...
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — With one swipe of his stick in overtime, Brady Tkachuk gave Florida a victory, joined a very small group of Panthers and claimed family bragging rights. Welcome to Florida, Brady. He had his second consecutive hat trick, joining only Pavel Bure and Noel Accia...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our first cold front of the season is expected to arrive Friday afternoon. Here’s what you can expect: The front will bring cooler temperatures, but low humidity, gusty winds, and dry vegetation will also create favorable conditions for fire wea...
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brady Tkachuk completed his second straight natural hat trick with a nifty move up the middle in overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Tkachuk also scored three straight goals Tuesday night in Columb...
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RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County judge candidates Joel Villarreal and Rose Benavidez are outlining different approaches to economic development, property taxes and funding essential services as voters prepare to choose the county’s next leader in November. Th...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Back atop the batting order, Shohei Ohtani responded with a three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday. With the Dodgers facing elimination, Ohtani's 428-foot drive ...
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts has a blood clot in his calf and has to miss at least one game — the type of news that might have left the Eagles reeling in a normal season. He's somehow only the latest star to miss time — Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith had topped that list [.....
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David Gonzalez III A “belligerently drunk” ICE agent who was shot in Fresno, California by a 72-year-old homeowner who feared for their lives after the agent assaulted the man and his daughter, is from McAllen. On Tuesday, 32-year-old David Gonzalez III was formally charged with ...
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The Edinburg CISD administration building is seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy Photo) E DINBURG — The school district’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) held a meeting Wednesday to review the district’s wellness policy updates which included a restriction on energy drink...
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M cALLEN — The two House District 41 candidates vying to represent the Rio Grande Valley in the Texas Legislature participated in their first, and possibly only, debate, five days before early voting begins. It was held at the DoubleTree Suites and hosted by the McAllen Citizens ...
