H idalgo County Commissioners Court inked a $439.7 million budget Sept. 22 that not only lowers the property tax rate, but also allocates more funds for first responders and road infrastructure, as well as a cost of living adjustment for the employees keeping the county running every day. These a...
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CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — LeBron James took his seat and fidgeted with a microphone before he tossed his identification placard on the ground. “You guys know who I am, right?” James asked. Sure do. No introduction needed. LeBron James, the most famous basketball player in the world and...
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A South Texas congressman says $330,000 in federal funds have been approved to provide drinking water for several colonias low-income housing developments on the border in Webb County, near Laredo, Texas....
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NEW YORK (AP) — Days before the start of what could be Major League Baseball's last postseason for a while, Carlos Rodón was prepared for a long lockout if owners keep their salary cap proposal on the bargaining table. “We won't play. I'm going to be frank with you,” the New York...
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McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection caught a woman crossing the Roma bridge with 78 pounds of cocaine on Friday morning. Erika Janeth Cobos, 30, of Roma crossed the bridge at 6:33 a.m. Friday. Cobos had eight children — all younger than 15 years ol...
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday his team needs to cut out “unacceptable” celebrations after defensive end Colin Simmons drew a penalty following a sack and running back Raleek Brown was criticized following a touchdown in the No. 1 Longhorns' 20-17 wi...
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield received some good news after dislocating his right thumb on Sunday in Tampa Bay’s loss to Minnesota, but the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback is expected to miss at least three weeks. “It’s consistent with everything we thought it was, a dislocatio...
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SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet, but cut the flight short to ensure safety. The spacecraft reentered over the Pacific and splashed down north of Hawaii three hours after blasting...
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C anada and the United States have frequently maintained that they have a special relationship, characterized by the world’s longest undefended international border, peaceful interaction, common values and a close defense partnership through NATO. Nevertheless, the two nations ar...
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H igher education must change. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor’s degrees, arguing that students deserve the chance to earn degrees in high-demand, high-wage fields in less ...
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a purported caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border. The video posted on Sunday shows Dawki...
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H ARLINGEN — Licensed Vocational Nurses, or LVNs, play a crucial role in many labs, doctors’ offices, and other medical settings. That’s why the Valley Baptist Medical Center School of Vocational Nursing is concerned about the slow enrollment for the next class which begins in Ja...
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — There were times over the past year or so that Kyle Larson probably wondered whether he'd ever win a race again, let alone defend his NASCAR Cup Series title. He went 51 races without reaching victory lane, even though he always felt as though he was clos...
