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Klint Kubiak selects Kirk Cousins as Raiders starting QB for opener against Miami
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Kirk Cousins, as expected, will be the Raiders ' starting quarterback when Las Vegas opens its season at home Sept. 13 against Miami, coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday. Cousins ran the first-team offense nearly the entire preseason with rookie and No. ...
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes appears on track to start Week 1 against the Denver Broncos
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes appears on track to start for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. The two-time MVP has stated ever since he underwent surgery in December to repair torn ligaments in his left knee that his goal was to be on the fiel...
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RB Aneyas Williams ready to make long-awaited 1st college start as No. 4 Notre Dame faces Wisconsin
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams spent his first two college seasons waiting for a chance to prove himself. Then last winter, he had right elbow surgery and considered transferring. Eventually, Williams decided to come back to South Bend to show he ...
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Judge rejects NCAA bid to dismiss order, clearing Missouri's Webb to play just over 24 hours later
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz was in the midst of a 10-minute teleconference with reporters Wednesday when he learned that a St. Louis County judge had denied the NCAA's motion to dismiss a temporary restraining order, clearing defensive tackle Sterling Webb to play for the 25th-r...
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Temporary overnight closure of I-69E, US 77 in San Benito
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting Wednesday night, the southbound main lanes of I-69E and US 77 in San Benito will be closed between the FM 732 exit ramp and the San Benito rest stop, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., traffic co...
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US women look to jell quickly in Berlin as World Cup looms with little practice time
BERLIN (AP) — The U.S. women's national team is short on practice time heading into a major competition where anything less than winning a gold medal is considered a failure. The Americans will have to jell quickly if they hope to win a fifth straight FIBA women's World Cup. The ...
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Heat advisory issued for Willacy and Cameron counties
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will result in dangerous heat index values Wednesday afternoon. Consequently, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Willacy and Cameron Counties from noon until 6 p.m. T...
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Harlingen High’s Woolery, McHi’s Ousley earn Week 1 POTW honors
STAFF REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: Coaches, don’t forget to send in your Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week nominations by 5 p.m. every Monday. Email valleysports@themonitor.com with complete game stats and a photo of the athlete. Week 1 of the Texas high school football season ...
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Skiers and snowboarders from Russia, Belarus get neutral status terms from FIS for new season
OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — Athletes from Russia and Belarus can continue to compete with approved neutral status this season but no symbols of national identity, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation said Wednesday. Athletes, coaches and officials from the countries “...
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Top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallies just in time to avoid a first-round exit at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in a U.S. Open match that ended Wednesday morning. Zverev couldn'...
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Edcouch-Elsa sweeps Port Isabel, eager for upcoming 32-4A matches
ELSA — Edcouch-Elsa’s sweep against Port Isabel looked in jeopardy after dominating the first two sets. The Tarpons started of the third set strong, but the Yellow Jackets would lock back in and would outscore their opponents 13-6 in the second half of the final set to pick up th...
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Alex Eala's many fans descend on US Open, bearing Filipino flags and lots of love
NEW YORK (AP) — The Alex Eala fans came bearing Filipino flags, and wearing hats telling her to fight on (“Laban Alex”). They cheered her sizzling groundstrokes, documented her volleys and serves in photos and video, and in some cases FaceTimed with friends or family. And this wa...
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Lawyer for Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during workout searching for answers
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona State hockey player and St. Louis Blues draft pick is still hospitalized nearly two weeks after collapsing during an offseason workout and an attorney representing his family is searching for answers. Defenseman Matthew Mayich is still incapacitated...
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Body recovered from San Juan canal after suspected accidental fall, police say
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An investigation is underway after the body of a 59-year-old man was recovered from a canal on Tuesday evening in San Juan. San Juan police identified the man on Wednesday as Alejandro Quintero. Police believe he fell into the canal by accident....
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Gael Monfils wins on his 40th birthday at the US Open to extend his Grand Slam career
NEW YORK (AP) — Gael Monfils stood in the middle of the court and bowed to the crowd that was treating the Frenchman to a roaring ovation on his 40th birthday. The match was still a ways from ending. But after leaping in the air to smash a forehand winner — a daredevil shot that ...
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Couple arrested at Mission stash house had more than $700,000 in cash, 180 pounds of cocaine, DEA says
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration seized more than $700,000 and 180 pounds of cocaine on Sunday, when federal agents raided a stash house in Mission. At 8:50 p.m. on Sunday, the DEA and the Texas Department of Public Safety raided a stash h...
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Report: Balogun's transfer from Monaco to Everton appears to have fallen through
LONDON (AP) — Amid all the last-minute transfers in the Premier League on Tuesday's deadline day, one big one appears to have fallen through. The move of U.S. international Folarin Balogun to Everton from Monaco is reported to be off after problems arose during the medical examin...
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Devils acquire Luke Evangelista from the Predators for 2 high draft picks
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have acquired Luke Evangelista in a trade with the Nashville Predators. The teams announced the deal Tuesday. New Jersey sent a conditional first-round pick and its own second-rounder in 2028 to Nashville for the 24-year-old forward. Evan...
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SpaceX water deal monies could be refunded if Brownsville misses milestones
B ROWNSVILLE — A controversial deal between the city and SpaceX to secure funding for major water infrastructure upgrades includes terms that will refund unused portions of the $220 million if the city fails to meet milestones, along with provisions to restart the flow of money. ...
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Homeland Security Opens Child Exploitation Probe Into Banned Texas Volleyball Coach
This story was originally co-published by ProPublica and The Washington Post . By Molly Hensley-Clancy A Texas volleyball coach who was the subject of an investigation last month by ProPublica and The Washington Post is now facing a federal child exploitation probe, according to ...
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No. 1 Alexander Zverev wins in 5 sets, Coco Gauff starts her quest for a second US Open title
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexander Zverev has the No. 1 seed in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time and the belief that comes from finally winning a major title. Then he nearly had a quick exit from the U.S. Open. The French Open champion rallied just in time to edge Lorenzo Sonego...
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English clubs spend a staggering $4.7B in transfer window as Fernandez signing caps $600M City spree
English soccer flexed its unrivaled spending power by embarking on an unprecedented $4.7 billion outlay on players in the summer transfer window — and Manchester City saved the biggest signing of the lot right to the very end. Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez became one of the...
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Senior UPS drivers retire after decades of accident-free service in Valley
B ROWNSVILLE — Four senior UPS drivers marked their retirement from the United Parcel Service last Friday in an informal ceremony at the company distribution center off Billy Mitchel Boulevard on the 119th anniversary of the company’s founding. The ceremony marked the departure o...
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Affidavit at core of legal fight between Mission, fired police officer
D ocuments reveal that a high-ranking Mission police union member was fired because he failed to submit evidence, among other allegations. The officer’s attorney, meanwhile, said his client should have never been disciplined because those allegations brought against him were time...
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Video shows fiery car crash into Hidalgo County Courthouse
A video has surfaced showing the fiery crash at the Hidalgo County Courthouse late Sunday evening. Surveillance footage shared with MyRGV.com shows multiple angles of the vehicle hurling toward the courthouse and going airborne before erupting in flames. An angle from inside the ...
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Data center developer requesting Harlingen drainage agreement
H ARLINGEN — A developer is planning a data center campus spanning hundreds of acres between Harlingen and Rio Hondo, calling on city commissioners here to enter into an agreement allowing the site’s runoff to discharge into a major canal draining Valley International Airport. Du...
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McAllen man who stabbed aunt to death said ‘things that did not make sense’
Esai Longoria A 39-year-old McAllen man who suffers from schizophrenia was charged with murder after stabbing his aunt in the chest. Esai Longoria is accused of stabbing his aunt, Anna Maria Hidalgo, in the left side of her chest and attacking his grandmother, Guillermia Hidalgo,...
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MLB's Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams and Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has reached a deal to purchase controlling ownership of the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, expanding its sprawling empire of teams across every major U.S. professional sport with the addition of the beleaguered basebal...
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Wild thing: Gladys Porter Zoo opens phase two of Mesoamerican exhibit
I t’s not enough for the humans to like it, the animals who live there have to like it too. Fortunately, they do. That’s according to Dr. Pat Burchfield, director of Brownsville’s Gladys Porter Zoo, discussing the newly opened phase two of the zoo’s El Mundo Huasteco Y Totonaco e...
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Growing culture: UTRGV fans embrace college football in second season
E DINBURG — The UTRGV football team brought out a record crowd of 13,698 fans at Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium on Saturday, with students, alumni and fans from all over the Valley coming out for the Vaqueros 44-0 shutout victory. But before the cheering and celebrating at a res...
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Packed parking lot: Tucker’s BBQ offers real South Texas experience
R AYMONDVILLE — How do you know if you’ve found a good restaurant? You haven’t entered the restaurant. Online descriptions don’t tell much of the story. Reviews are good, but … how can you really know if your money will be well spent. Simple. It’s the cars. The cars say it all. C...
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Editorial: Banning foreign teachers makes shortage worse, doesn’t fix any problems
G ov. Greg Abbott continues his attacks on immigrants that only hurt the state and Texas residents who depend on him for leadership, and whose lives could be adversely affected with no corresponding benefit to anyone in the state. The governor recently announced that Texas school...
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Jackson Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jackson Koivun was added to the U.S. team for the Presidents Cup on Tuesday just three months after leaving Auburn, one of two newcomers captain Brandt Snedeker picked for an American team that hasn't lost in 28 years. Koivun, who won the 3M Open in...
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Clemson coach calls NFL players returning to play college football 'embarrassing' for the sport
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s Dabo Swinney joined the list of football coaches bashing the possibility of former pros being allowed to return to play in college this season, calling it a “joke” and “embarrassing” as he prepares to play the team at the center of the controversy. ...
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Scheduled road closures on frontage road in McAllen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Night closures are scheduled for a portion of the frontage road in McAllen. The Interstate 2 westbound frontage road between Jackson Road and Jackson Avenue in McAllen will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Tuesday, Sept 1. Closur...
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'A slap in the face': Hidalgo County proposed raises spark debate, deputies want more pay
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hidalgo County commissioners are considering pay increases for the county judge and commissioners as they work to finalize the county’s next budget. Under the proposal, the county judge’s salary would increase by about 15% to nearly $200,000 a ye...
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A string of hot days and only a few showers for the Rio Grande Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Summer in the Rio Grande Valley is staying true to form with seemingly endless heat and very little rainfall. Sunshine will dominate the forecast through the remainder of the week as afternoon temperatures climb well above the century mark acro...
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Thea Frodin, who was Serena Williams' body double in 'King Richard,' loses in her US Open debut
NEW YORK (AP) — Thea Frodin once had to hit like Serena Williams in a movie. On Tuesday at the U.S. Open, she showed some pretty good power of her own in real life. The 17-year-old from California lost to No. 2 Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-2 while playing her first WTA Tour match in a [...
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McAllen ISD, Sames Auto Group to give 2027 Ford Mustang to student with perfect attendance
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Independent School District is partnering with Sames Auto Group for the third time to give a high school student with perfect attendance a brand-new car. On Tuesday, the district and dealership kicked off the Annual Drive Sames for E...
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How to get free produce in San Benito
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A free produce distribution event will be held in San Benito on Wednesday. The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will host the pop-up event. Attendees must show a photo ID and proof of address to receive the free produce. Produce will be distri...
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DHR Health Offers Support for First-Time Moms with Nurse Family Partnership Program
By: Dr. Efraim Vela, DHR Health Obstetrician & Gynecologist 2821 Michelangelo Drive Suite 202 Edinburg, TX 78539 To schedule an appointment, call (956) 362-5880 To learn more about women’s health services at DHR Health, visit https://dhrhealth.com/services/womens-health/ What is ...
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Woman accused of delivering marijuana to Cameron County inmate
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman was arrested and charged after allegedly delivering marijuana to an inmate at a Cameron County correctional facility. Alejandra Maria Guevara, 23, was arrested in Brownsville on Tuesday and charged with bringing a prohibited substance in...
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McAllen celebrates cross-border partnership with Saltillo
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen had a head start on Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration on Tuesday with leaders from Saltillo, Mexico. Leaders from both cities came together at the McAllen Performing Arts Center to honor 200 years of history and part...
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Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology
CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has issued a statement apologizing for the actions that led to his July arrest. Romo was arrested July 23 following a traffic stop as he was drivi...
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Gangster and his girlfriend sent to prison for illegally buying a gun
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge sent a gangster and his girlfriend to prison Tuesday for illegally buying a gun. Saul Armando Aguilar, 26, of Elsa and his girlfriend, Jeanette Davila, 42, of Edcouch, sold drugs. Aguilar and Davila had felony convictions, which prevented ...
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After Messi’s farewell, what is next for Argentina’s national team?
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — What now for Argentina? Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the national team on Monday after a 21-year career, leaving behind a legacy of 125 goals and the 2022 World Cup title. As captain and talisman, his departure raises big questions about the futu...
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McAllen man killed aunt, pushed grandma after argument about hallucinating, records allege
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An offense report obtained by ValleyCentral alleges a McAllen man killed his aunt and pushed his grandma after an argument about him hallucinating. The incident happened Aug. 22 at a home on the 1500 block of Redwood Avenue. The McAllen Police D...
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Texans: No in-season contract talks with C.J. Stroud if no deal by Sept. 13
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans won't extend current contract negotiations with quarterback C.J. Stroud into the season. General manager Nick Caserio said Tuesday that if the club can't reach an agreement with Stroud before the Sept. 13 opener against Buffalo that it will pause...
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Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday
By Terri Langford | The Texas Tribune W hen the state’s new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in additional Medicaid funding. The shortfall is the result of a decision by the Trump administration to withhold approval from Texas for ab...
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Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Brownsville, DPS says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A pedestrian is hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Medford Road in Brownsville early Monday morning, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson. At approximately 6:20 a.m, DPS responded to the intersec...
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Driver injured after crashing into RV in Donna, police say
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver was seriously injured after crashing into an RV in Donna Monday night, according to the Donna Police Department. On Aug. 31 at approximately 11:40 p.m., Donna police located the crash at RV Station on the 200 block of W. Expressway 83. ...
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Scottie Scheffler loves what it takes to be great. He can do without fame that comes with greatness
ATLANTA (AP) — Scottie Scheffler's final act of the season was to sign his winning scorecard. After a few minutes to exhale, his wife and two sons having come into the room, he placed his cap over the fixed camera the PGA Tour now installs in previously private scoring areas. Con...
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Hopes high, expectations low for Germany as it prepares to host Women’s Basketball World Cup
BERLIN (AP) — Injuries and three straight losses in warmups have not dimmed hopes for host team Germany at the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. As a well-known German saying goes, “hope is the last to die.” Germany is making just its second World Cup appearance. The first ...
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No. 2 Weslaco, No. 5 Mustangs set to clash in GOTW
STAFF REPORT A pair of RGVSports.com Top 10 teams take center stage Friday as the No. 2 Weslaco High Panthers (1-0) hit the road to take on the No. 5 McAllen Memorial Mustangs (1-0) in the Week 2 Game of the Week. Kickoff for the non-district contest is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday a...
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Aaron Donald follows other Hall of Fame-caliber athletes in his return from retirement
Aaron Donald's decision to come off the retirement couch and get back on the field after a two-year absence may be unusual but it's far from unprecedented. Donald joins a list of athletes who had called it quits after putting together Hall of Fame-caliber careers only to get the ...
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Dealing with High Fertilizer Costs in Forages—While Protecting Soil and Water Resources
Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Professor and Extension Forage Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Fertilizer is and has always been a significant production expense whether you are growing corn, cotton, or pasture forage. Fertilizer costs have increased tremendously over the la...
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Tropical Storm Edouard arrives on the Texas and Louisiana coasts after gaining strength in the Gulf
PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall Tuesday afternoon along the Texas-Louisiana border after picking up a late burst of strength in the Gulf of Mexico, bringing ashore heavy rains and setting off flood warnings along the coast. The storm made landfall i...
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Valley Storm Team: Bryan Hale, Marcelo Rivera take closer look at 7‑day forecast, precipitation outlook
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this episode of Valley Storm Team, Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale and Meteorologist Marcelo Rivera take a closer look at the 7‑day forecast, the 8‑to‑14‑day precipitation outlook, and how our current dry pattern may evolve as El Niño in the P...
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Heat concerns for the Valley through Labor Day weekend
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — September 1st begins meteorological Fall. We have entered the 'ber months but Mother Nature didn't exactly get that memo because we still have the possibility of breaking or tying daily climatology records. This is as highs soar five to 10 degre...