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ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit - The Killeen Daily Herald
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ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit - itemonline.com
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ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit - Jacksonville Daily Progress
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$1 million bond set for Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold in kidnapping and assault case
A Florida judge set a $1 million bond Monday for Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold, who is accused of orchestrating the abduction and beating of three men who prosecutors believe he wrongly suspected of having stolen luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from him. Prosecutors had w...
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South Padre Island's Beach Waterpark to host summer specials, offer new attractions
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Now that summer break is underway, it’s a perfect time to start knocking out all the exciting summer activities available in the Rio Grande Valley. One of the most fun and iconic ways to spend a hot summer day is at Beach Waterpark on South Padr...
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Liberty and Aces chase history in Commissioner's Cup final, with a 2nd title at stake
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty or Las Vegas Aces will make history on Tuesday in the Commissioner's Cup championship as the winner will become the first franchise to win the in-season tournament twice. There have been five different winners in the five years of the tourname...
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Free agency starts Tuesday in NBA, and LeBron James has all eyes on him once again
NBA free agency in 2010: Everyone waited for LeBron James to make a decision. NBA free agency in 2026: Everyone is waiting again for James to make a decision. James was the biggest domino to fall in the NBA's offseason player movement period 16 years ago when he decided to join M...
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Telling stories of growth: Inside Farah Mazid Saddah’s writing
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Farah Mazid Saddah is a writer and a poet whose work explores identity, resilience, and the transformative power of the human spirit. Throughout her journey as an author, she has published five books: "Princess of the Tide", "Belong to the World...
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Harlingen named 2026 All-America City by National Civic League
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen was recognized as an All-America City by the National Civic League on Sunday. The National Civic League, an organization whose goal is to advance inclusive civic engagement, named Harlingen a recipient of the 2026 All-Ameri...
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Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: 'I consider myself cancer-free'
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders says he feels like his old — and younger — self again a year after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder. “I consider myself cancer-free," thanks to robotic surgery that also reconstructed his bladder using part of hi...
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No major injuries reported after vehicle fires in rural Cameron County
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — No major injuries were reported after three vehicles caught fire in rural Cameron County over the weekend. According to the Los Fresnos Fire Department, at approximately 1:09 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle rollover with multiple...
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After high-speed chase near Roma, man accused of smuggling marijuana pleads not guilty
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man accused of smuggling nearly 500 pounds of marijuana through Starr County pleaded not guilty last week. David Garcia, 27, of Zapata waived his right to arraignment on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty. The Texas Department of Public Safety arr...
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Hidalgo County Property Owners have until June 30 to avoid additional 15 percent Collection Fee - Texas Border Business
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Death investigation underway in Rancho Viejo
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rancho Viejo Police Department is investigating a death that occurred within the town, the department said Monday morning. Investigators continue to process the scene. Police said there is no danger to the public and the community is safe. T...
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Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with latest fashion creation, a Japanese-inspired robe
LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon's strict rules about all-white clothing didn't prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club on Monday. Osaka, who has made a habit of creating a buzz with her creative outfits at recent Gran...
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'Our goal is compliance and safety': Brownsville mayor on Midtown Entertainment District shutdowns
Editor's note: The video above is from previous coverage. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In a statement on Sunday, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen said the city's priority is safety following the recent shutdown of several businesses in the Midtown Entertainment District. Accord...
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Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson reveals he has been diagnosed with ALS
Chris Johnson, a former running back with the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals who once rushed for more than 2,000 yards in a single season, revealed in a television interview Monday that he has been diagnosed with ALS. The 40-year-old Johnson, who last playe...
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Gotham signs Australian striker Sam Kerr through the 2030 season
Australian striker Sam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer league after spending the past six-plus seasons with Chelsea. Gotham announced signing Kerr on Monday to a deal that will keep her with the team through 2030. The move marks a return to the NWSL for K...
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Viktor Hovland wins Travelers in Monday playoff when Scheffler misses short birdie putt
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Viktor Hovland capped off a gritty rally when he made a 7-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Monday morning and won the Travelers Championship when Scottie Scheffler missed a 4-foot birdie putt. Scheffler had to make an 8-foot par in near darkness S...
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Poor air quality possible as Saharan Dust moves over to the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A broad ridge extending over the eastern lower-48 will enforce the same weather conditions all week long, and the Fourth of July holiday weekend is just on the horizon. Right now the data shows a similar weather pattern with sunshine, minimal r...
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Nun released after ICE detains her on way to Mass - WOAI
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Letters to the Editor | Week of June 29-July 4, 2026
Degrading education For 30 years, Texas has let high‑stakes testing distort our public schools. Now Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (governor‑appointed leadership) are using that same flawed system to justify state takeovers that erase local control. One campus wi...
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Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Play on the outside courts is underway in the 139th edition of Wimbledon. Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula was playing Darja Vidmanova on No. 2 Court; Rafael Jodar was playing Felix Gill on No. 3 ...
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Alonso reaches 500 consecutive games, and Olson is closing in on the Braves' franchise record
Pete Alonso played his 500th consecutive game this week, although if he wanted that to seem impressive to local fans, he probably picked the wrong city to play in. Alonso, of course, joined the Baltimore Orioles this past offseason. Their franchise record for consecutive games is...
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McAllen nun to be released after being detained on her way to Mass, legislators say - KSAT
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Red Sox rally past Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings to complete 4-game sweep after Gray loses no-hit bid
BOSTON (AP) — Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning after Boston blew a two-run lead in the ninth, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night. Boston starter Sonny Gray t...
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Korda looks forward to rest before taking on next two majors after frustrating finish at Women's PGA
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Nelly Korda moved within three strokes of the lead as she made the turn in the final round of the Women's PGA Championship, before three sharp shots gave her a birdie on the 10th hole. Winning a third straight major to start the season was within reach for Ko...
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Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray working on no-hitter against Yankees through 7 innings
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray is working on a no-hitter through seven innings Sunday night against the New York Yankees. Gray has struck out eight and walked one as Boston attempts to complete a four-game sweep of its longtime rival. He got some defensive help in the t...
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Scheffler makes clutch putt to force Monday playoff against Hovland in Travelers Championship
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday and pumped his fist with more emotion than he showed all day, just for the right to return Monday at the rain-delayed Travelers Championship to face a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovl...
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Valley reps. say nun detained by ICE in McAllen is returning home - MyRGV.com
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Major house fire in Edinburg deemed total loss
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple fire department agencies responded to a major house fire in Edinburg on Sunday, according to the Edinburg Fire Department. At approximately 1 p.m., dispatch received a call regarding a lot of black smoke in the area off of Kyle Street i...
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Haeran Ryu wins the Women's PGA Championship for her first major title
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Ryu shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and become the...
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IVP: Changes to education standards, activists oppose Saronic tax deal
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Austin, the State Board of Education hosted days of public comment as it weighed changes to required reading lists and social studies standards. Opponents of the changes asked for more local control when it came to the books school districts ...
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Nun released after being detained by ICE while heading to Sunday Mass in McAllen, Congressman Cuellar says - kens5.com
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ICE detains nun while on her way to McAllen church - KTSM 9 News
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ICE detains nun who was heading to Mass in McAllen
Sister Letty Ugboaja is seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy photo) The local nun who was detained by immigration officials while on her way to Mass in McAllen is returning home, according to Sister Norma Pimentel. “She is being released right now,” Pimentel said. U.S. Reps. He...
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Swimming world record lasts just nine days as Gretchen Walsh breaks 50 freestyle mark in Rome
ROME (AP) — American swimmer Gretchen Walsh broke the world record in the women's 50 meter freestyle on Sunday, just nine days after her training partner Kate Douglass had set a new mark in the sprint distance. Walsh clocked 23.55 seconds at the Sette Colli meet in Rome to shave ...
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Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on late goal by Stephen Eustáquio
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday for its first knockout match victory in a World Cup. A tense match at SoFi Stadium appeared to be headed for extra time until Eustáquio ...
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ICE detains nun while on her way to McAllen church
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local church in McAllen announced on social media that one of its religious sisters has been detained by ICE while on her way to Sunday Mass. ValleyCentral reached out to Sister Norma Pimentel, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the R...
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McAllen nun released from ICE custody after being detained while on her way to Mass - ValleyCentral.com
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South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team's quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country's president, who called the coach “incapable” and ordered a complete review of the national team program. South Korea won its opening m...
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Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
ATLANTA (AP) — Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into soccer and infrastructure experienced unceremonious exits from the World Cup, proving that big money doesn’t guarantee success on the sport's biggest stage. Saudi Arabia is out at the earliest po...
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Hornets send Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns as offseason shakeup continues, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are continuing their offseason overhaul. The Hornets have agreed to trade forward Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round draft pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O’Neale and a 2033 f...
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Dolores Huerta tells Texas Democrats to organize and “save democracy” in surprise convention appearance
By Kayla Guo | The Texas Tribune CORPUS CHRISTI — Dolores Huerta, the iconic Latina labor and civil rights leader, addressed Texas Democrats in a surprise Q&A on stage at the state party’s convention Friday, urging the crowd of rank-and-file activists to go all out in stirring up...
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Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of Serena Williams' comeback as a fellow 40-something
LONDON (AP) — When Serena Williams played her first professional tennis match in nearly four years recently, another elite female athlete in her 40s was on hand for the occasion. Skier Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of what Williams is going through as she prepares to p...
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Japanese internment survivors, faith leaders demand closure of South Texas ICE detention center
By Ellie Ashby | The Texas Tribune and Chloe Landen | Religion News Service Roughly two dozen immigration advocates, faith leaders, Japanese internment camp survivors and their descendants completed a four-day, 45-mile pilgrimage Saturday to an immigrant detention facility outsid...
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Commentary: Putting students before politics
After another school year, superintendents across Texas are not just packing up classrooms; we are staring down spreadsheets, trying to piece together next year’s budgets. It is a grueling annual puzzle, but lately, the pieces provided by Austin simply do not fit. As we look ahea...
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Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee right now. England, Mexico, Portugal and Spain might not be all that happy, either....
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Man in critical condition after two-vehicle crash caused SUV to collide into pole: PD
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is reported to be in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision caused his SUV to crash into a pole on Saturday night, according to an update from the Brownsville Police Department. Dispatch received a call about the crash at approxi...
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Serena Williams gets Centre Court for Wimbledon return in 1st round match vs Maya Joint
LONDON (AP) — Where else would she play? Wimbledon has confirmed that Serena Williams' first match at the grass-court Grand Slam since 2022 will take place on Centre Court on Tuesday evening. The 44-year-old Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon champion making a tennis comeback, will...
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Russell starts on pole for Austrian Grand Prix aiming to reignite F1 title challenge
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — George Russell has a chance to put himself firmly back in the Formula 1 championship hunt as he starts on pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix. Russell took pole in a controversial qualifying session, setting the fastest time as a yellow flag was di...
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La Villa Body Found: Body Discovered In La Villa: Hidalgo County Sheriff Launches Investigation - Fox Rio Grande Valley
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McAllen Open House: McAllen Invites Community To Shape Downtown And Entertainment District’s Future - Fox Rio Grande Valley
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Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament. The game was tied 2-all...
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