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Rays ace Drew Rasmussen starts World Series Game 5 on short rest, allows 1 run over 4 innings
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Drew Rasmussen started for Tampa Bay on three days' rest in Game 5 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, leaving with a 1-0 deficit after pitching four innings. A 31-year-old right-hander, Rasmussen retired his first fou...
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Backstage Spotlight welcomes Thee Sinseers
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Thee Sinseers are an East Los Angeles band who seamlessly blend elements of classic soul, 60s pop, and Latino funk into a glorious mashup of great vibes and even better tunes. Guitarist Francisco (Paco) Flores and trombone player José (JJ) Luis ...
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Motorcycle crash in Edinburg leaves one hospitalized
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- One person was hospitalized on Wednesday following a crash involving a motorcycle in Edinburg. First responders were called to the crash site at the intersection of Canton Road and Closner Boulevard, shortly after 7 p.m. According to the city o...
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Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, the legendary labor organizer whose advocacy improved conditions for migrant farm workers in the nation’s fruit and vegetable fields and persuaded presidents to do more for women’s equality and immigrant rights, died Wednesday. She was 96. Huerta, who co-founded t...
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Ernie Johnson to retire from 'Inside the NBA' in June after a 37-year run as host
Ernie Johnson will retire as host of “Inside the NBA” in June, capping a 37-year run with the popular studio show. Johnson announced his decision on Wednesday, saying, “It's just time,” and that the decision was his alone. “As the years have gone by and I turned 70 this past summ...
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Timberwolves say Anthony Edwards will be 'good as new' with no long-term concern after knee surgery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves believe Anthony Edwards will be “good as new” following arthroscopic surgery for a lingering injury to his right knee, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said Wednesday. Edwards was scheduled for the cleanup procedure Thu...
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Report: Off-duty border agent allegedly stabs, kills wife
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — An off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent allegedly stabbed and killed his wife early Wednesday morning in Laredo, Texas, according to the Laredo Morning Times. The newspaper reported that Abel Garza, 30, is charged with murder in the death of his wife...
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Two Weslaco firefighters killed while off duty
T he Weslaco Police Department is investigating the deaths of two Weslaco firefighters in what was described as an “off-duty incident.” In a statement shared with MyRGV.com, the department confirmed that the deaths occurred Wednesday morning. “It is with deep sadness that we conf...
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With funding tight, San Benito jump-starts aquatic center project
S AN BENITO — For decades, students here have dreamed of diving into a competition swimming pool — and district leaders have struggled with plans to fund its construction. Then in a heated 2018 election, voters passed a $40 million bond issue which included construction of an aqu...
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Man involved in fatal 2023 Brownsville shooting gets probation
Israel Solis A 36-year-old man involved in a fatal shooting in Brownsville over three years ago has been sentenced to 10 years probation. Israel Solis was initially charged with murder following the death of 33-year-old Omar Garcia, who died in 2023. Solis pleaded guilty to the l...
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Photo Gallery: Fear arrives in Mission with Nightmare on La Homa Road’s debut
M ISSION — Nightmare on La Homa debuted here this month, with the haunted house attraction bringing to life local urban legends through the art of theater and the heart of community. Read the full story here . Gabriel Sanchez narrates the local folklore and horror themes at Night...