M ISSION — Various voices reciting their art were joined by the continuous singing from different birds here Sunday evening, creating a skillful and harmonious combination of poetry and the sounds of the natural landscape of the Rio Grande Valley. This scene illustrated the purpose of the “Celebr...
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ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said Tuesday. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surg...
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is set for his season debut on Tuesday night against Pittsburgh. Coach Jeff Blashill said Bedard is in the lineup for the matchup with Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. The 21-year-old center had surgery on his left shoulder o...
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The chair of English soccer's regulatory body said Tuesday he would resign if there were any political interference over potential sanctions for Manchester City. City has been found guilty of widespread breaches of the Premier League's financial rules w...
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T he death of RJ Mitte will be felt far beyond the Rio Grande Valley, where he became a community benefactor and advocate. Mitte, who overcame the challenges of cerebral palsy to become a successful actor, was an inspiration to many people who face such challenges. Our hearts go ...
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Under-pressure Manchester United was playing Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Barcelona also faced a testing trip to Galatasaray. United has won just once in the Premier League this season and already exited the English League Cup, turning the spotlight o...
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McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who allegedly participated in a conspiracy to steal cars for the Gulf Cartel was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday. The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested Angel David Salas Herrera, 20, of Matamoros in May 2025, when troopers ...
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ROMA, Texas (AP) — Standing on a high bank of the Rio Grande, Army Lt. Col. Ray Richards points to a stretch of river that was, until recently, one of the busiest spots for illegal border crossings from Mexico. But on a recent afternoon, the area is quiet. American soldiers gathe...
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By Milla Surjadi | The Dallas Morning News (TNS) T exas students can apply to the state’s public universities and community colleges for free this week. From Monday, Oct. 12, to Sunday, Oct. 18, students who submit an application through ApplyTexas, an online application portal f...
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A n array of one-of-a-kind, larger-than-life, hand-carved sand sculptures are slowly eroding away, into the shore outside the largest beach bar in Texas. Each day, they lose their original form a little more, but the love behind them remains unchanged. These temporary structures ...
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By BEN FINLEY | Associated Press R OMA (AP) — Standing on a high bank of the Rio Grande, Army Lt. Col. Ray Richards points to a stretch of river that was, until recently, one of the busiest spots for illegal border crossings from Mexico. But on a recent afternoon, the area is qui...
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The Atlanta Dream will host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 and Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, allowing for larger attendance, after the league moved the one up a day and altered tipoff of the second one to avoid conflicts at the venue. Game 3 of the best-of-...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An adorable guest made a special appearance at the studio on Tuesday morning. Chicago showed up wearing a red-and-white striped tie, ready to sweep up viewers off their feet with her cuteness. The Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center adopti...
