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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Public Health Department is hosting a summer camp this July to teach kids about public health. This year's camp is a whimsical medieval theme where kids will go on a quest to learn about public health and become public heroes....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local and state officials broke ground Wednesday to mark the construction of new affordable housing in San Juan. Fourteen new units across seven duplexes will make up the San Juan Cottages, a project directly responding to rental housing losses ...
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16. Two women and one man were found unconscious on stre...
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Directed by Craig Gillespie Starring Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Eve Ridley ★ ★☆☆☆ HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If "Supergirl" had come out 10 years ago, it likely would have been a massive success. But arriving in 2026, it instead feels like the death rattle of a sty...
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BOSTON (AP) — Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy” at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches' clearing scrum a night earlier. “I’m extremely torn up about the way that things were perceived...
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ATLANTA (AP) — The brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at her home in Atlanta during a welfare check. Arrest warrants say Nateal Campbell’s throat was cut and Ciarre Campbell was found in possession o...
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ATLANTA (AP) — Brian Cipenga gave Congo a surprising 1-0 lead over England at halftime at the World Cup on Wednesday. Cipenga scored in seventh minute of the round of 32 match to set up the potential upset at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Congo forward collected a cross on the left ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Convicted killer John Allen Rubio will soon be back in the Rio Grande Valley. Rubio has been sitting on death row since 2010, after he was found guilty of murdering his three young children: 3-year-old Julissa, one and a half year old John, and ...
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World Cup players were warned before the tournament about a new rule that would result in an immediate red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player. Officials are actively enforcing that rule change. The latest incident came on Tuesday night w...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Climatology for the month of July shows that temperatures are seasonal for this time of the month. Highs will range from the 80s to the upper 90s, and even a couple of 100s. It will most likely feel like the lower triple digits everywhere, with ...
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MIAMI (AP) — Add Norman Powell to the list of this past season's All-Stars who are changing addresses this summer in NBA free agency. Powell has agreed to a two-year deal that could be worth up to $45 million with the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wedne...
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Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday. “We must prohibit them from building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods,” Abbott said at the Bullard event, which primarily disc...
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Ranchers and residents attended an information session Tuesday in Rio Grande City, Texas, to learn about new infestation zones and surveillance zones in STarr County, after a calf was found infected with New World screwworm on Saturday in neighboring Jim Hogg County....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home appeared before a judge Wednesday morning. Gaurav Chopra, 19, of Alton, was previously being held without bond after being charged with ...
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LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams tweaked her right knee at Wimbledon during her first singles match in nearly four years but still hopes to play doubles with sister Venus, her agent said Wednesday. The 44-year-old Williams did not ask for medical treatment during a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3...
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LONDON (AP) — Naomi Osaka had a new look to show off before winning her second-round match at Wimbledon. Osaka, whose fashion reveals have become an event of their own at Grand Slam tournaments, wore a less elaborate outfit for her walk-on than the “Kill Bill” inspired kimono she...
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MIAMI (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his sales pitch. So did DJ Khaled, the New York Jets and the Winnipeg Jets. Even the PGA Tour took a swing, trying to appeal to someone who has quickly become obsessed with golf. “We're waiting for you Bron,” the tour posted on social med...
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié became the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFA’s new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for covering their mouth during a confrontational exchange with an opponent. Hincapié was sent off in the 95t...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A man was hospitalized following a crash near La Villa. The La Villa Fire Department was dispatched to the crash site on the corner of FM 1425 and State Highway 107. La Villa fire crews shared images of the crash site on its social media page. ...
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EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — UTRGV women's basketball Head Coach Lane Lord added his longtime friend Danny Hughes to the staff in April as his Associate Head Coach. After a month of summer practice working on the same staff for the first time, Lord and Hughes look like a wel...
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BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing and multiple ejections. Cavalli s...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A hearing is scheduled for a 19-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home. Gaurav Chopra is currently being held without bond at the Hidalgo County Jail after he was charged with cap...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 26 points, Breanna Stewart added 25 and the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 to win the WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday night. Las Vegas was missing four-time MVP A’ja Wilson, who tweaked her right ankle on Sunday in a win o...
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle lost track of the number of outs in the seventh inning Tuesday night and casually tossed the live ball into the stands as a souvenir, allowing the Texas Rangers to score the go-ahead run. With a runner at second base and...
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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said. The Dodgers are in the midst of playing 13 games in 13 days, and Roberts wan...
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EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge in Hidalgo County held a hearing on a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Weslaco teenager Larissa Rodriguez against the local distributors of a popular energy drink. The lawsuit has captured national atten...
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MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that birthright citizenship will remain in place for now, prompting celebration from immigrant advocacy groups while leaving others saying the broader debate over immigration policy is far from over. The decision b...
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The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches. The Americans will look to change that narrative on Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination game in 24 years when they face Bosn...
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Before moving his attention to the knockout round of the World Cup, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino had to resolve one issue from the group stage. Pochettino began his news conference before Wednesday's game against Bosnia-Herzegovina by asking the media...
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Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday. The Raptors are sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two brothers are on a mission to honor, celebrate and mourn pets by opening a pet funeral home and event center. Jason and Jacob De Leon are fourth-generation funeral directors, brothers and owners of RGV Pet Event Center and RGV Pet Cremation a...
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The Rancho Viejo Police Department has stated there was no foul play found in the death investigation of the man found lying in his driveway Monday morning. At around 7:30 a.m. that day, officers responded to the 700 block of Zapata Avenue in regards to the man, according to the ...
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Along South Texas’ coastline, catching a wave can be a right of passage for the Rio Grande Valley’s youth. For the region’s youngest groms, the sport builds confidence and resilience while fostering a lifelong connection to the ocean. Families here are passing the art from one ge...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to set a World Cupknockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay. Bradl...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A nonprofit based in the Rio Grande Valley is hitting the road to rescue and relocate bees across Texas. The American Honey Bee Protection Agency is on a mission to preserve honeybees in Texas, one rescue at a time. Walter Schumacher is CEO of t...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville Commissioner for District 3 Gustavo De Leon on Tuesday echoed sentiments made by Brownsville Mayor John Cowen regarding the Midtown Entertainment District Ordinance, saying recent closures of bars in the Pablo Kisel area were made in...
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The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Hinkle — one of the oldest arenas in the country — is iconic, and more than fits the billing that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and o...
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By: Dr. R. Dewayne Edwards, DO, FACS DHR Health Chief Burn Surgeon, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma Surgery As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, one tradition remains constant, burns. While fireworks are a popular way to celebrate, they also pose significant risks when no...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Brendan Sorsby is moving on to 2027. The NFL sent a memo to all 32 teams on Tuesday informing them that Sorsby, a quarterback whose college career ended when the NCAA banished him for gambling activity that included wagers on his own team while on the roster at In...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his ninth goal in the knockout stage of the World Cup on Tuesday, breaking a tie with Brazilian greats Leonidas and Ronaldo for the most in the history of the tournament. After a give-and-go with Ousmane Dembélé, Mb...
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LONDON (AP) — When Serena Williams accepted an offer to play singles at Wimbledon, Maya Joint got to thinking. The 20-year-old Joint said before the draw was made that there was “always a part of me that wanted to experience playing against her." She got what she asked for — and ...
