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Valley Storm Team: A wet weekend ahead
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The return of rain to the Rio Grande Valley is the main topic in this episode of Valley Storm Team. Meteorologist Lexie Walker and Forecaster Craig Verley dive into the details of concerns about the expected rains. A big shift in the weather pat...
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WNBA says no penalty for A'ja Wilson after fan incident in Game 2 against the Fever
NEW YORK (AP) — A'ja Wilson will be on the court for Las Vegas' decisive Game 3 on Thursday night against the Indiana Fever after the WNBA didn't suspend or fine her following an incident with a fan during Game 2 of the series. A person familiar with the ruling said the decision ...
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It Takes A Village: Avoiding the back-to-school burn out
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It Takes a Village is a weekly ValleyCentral+ series that covers all things parenting: From real, honest conversations about daily routines and challenges to funny moments, lessons learned, and balancing work and family life. RELATED: More episo...
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Twenty years after his infamous World Cup final headbutt, Zidane faces Italy again as France coach
PARIS (AP) — Deep into extra time in the 2006 World Cup final, France star Zinedine Zidane planted a firm headbutt into the chest of Italy defender Marco Materazzi. The force sent Materazzi flying backward and Zidane's stellar career ended with a red card. Zidane faces Italy agai...
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Driver who refused to stop for ICE faces evading arrest charges: Mercedes police
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver who allegedly refused to stop for Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel is facing charges after leading officers on a chase Thursday morning, according to the Mercedes Police Department. The driver, who was not identified by pol...
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TxDOT stations 1,200 crews statewide amid flash flood threat in Central Texas
Drivers can expect to see an uptick in signs and message boards on Austin roads and highways.
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WTA announces 'major milestone' with equal prize money at Italian Open and other big events in 2027
ROME (AP) — Billie Jean King has often said that she was moved to form the women’s pro tennis circuit after earning $600 for her 1970 Italian Open title — while Ilie Nastase took home $3,500 for winning the men’s tournament the same year. In 2027 — nearly six decades after King's...
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A multi-day rain event targets the Valley starting Thursday
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Heat is a concern Thursday afternoon but conditions start to cool off starting Friday. A multi-day rain event is the bigger story for the Valley, with rain activity beginning Thursday afternoon and evening. The rain activity is due to the sea br...
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1 hospitalized after stabbing at H-E-B, Weslaco police say
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A person has been hospitalized following a stabbing inside an H-E-B in Weslaco Wednesday night, according to a spokesperson for the Weslaco Police Department. Police say the stabbing occurred around 9:09 p.m. at the H-E-B located on the 1000 blo...
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Eala hoped for gold in the Asian Games and an automatic berth in the Olympics. She got neither
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — Alex Eala of the Philippines hoped to take gold at the Asian Games and earn her an automatic berth in tennis at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. She got neither. Wang Xiyu of China defeated Eala 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the semifinals on Thursday to set up a final a...
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'Is this the end?' Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal unclear after veteran star leaves team
MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt decision to leave Portugal’s training camp after an apparent rift with coach Jorge Jesus has left many wondering about his future in international soccer. Is he done with Portugal? Or will he make peace with his coach and be back for the n...