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 about $9.8 billion...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weekend ahead promises to be fantastic! North winds will keep temperatures below normal; the sun will shine, and humidity will be low. Thanks to the recent cold front, conditions across the Rio Grande Valley will be nearly perfect this week...
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James locked eyes on the basketball the moment Tyrese Maxey lobbed a half-court pass in his new teammate's direction. James snared the ball and brought it home for a two-handed dunk that sent the 76ers' crowd of 19,746 fans — yes, a sellout in the final...
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BEND, Ore. (AP) — A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday. City of Bend Poli...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A car crash in McAllen has caused a power outage affecting more than 1,400 customers, according to an AEP Texas outage map. The power outage is along Nolana Avenue, between Ware Road and Jackson Avenue. 10:25 p.m. update: A majority of customer...
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians was postponed because of rain Friday night. Major League Baseball was hoping there would be a three-hour window of dry weather to get the game in, but the showers...
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College football moved closer to a 24-team postseason after securing what a person familiar with the negotiations called a “handshake agreement” between the College Football Playoff and broadcast partner ESPN that would make up for the nine-figure sums the major conferences would...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic’d Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows Weslaco East Head Coach Carlos Cuellar as the Wildcats take on Brownsville Hanna. The Wildcats were down by 14 at halftime. In the locker room, Cuellar had some inspiring words ...
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fam...
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NEW YORK (AP) — When the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the mighty, monied Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, it set up the first World Series between two of baseball’s smallest spenders in 35 years — just as team owners are arguing that such clubs need a salary cap to compete co...
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A man believed to be in his 40s was killed about 11:21 a.m. Friday in Lyford after he was struck by a freight train. Lyford Police Chief Marcos Garcia said police are withholding the name of the man, who has been identified. The man’s family had just been identified by mid-aftern...
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Dallas Cowboys' new Senior Defensive Assistant Mike Pettine spoke to the media Friday at The Star to outline his responsibilities and coaching philosophy. Pettine's remarks come as the team prepares for its upcoming matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Pettine explained that hi...
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The Dallas Cowboys will face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Cowboys enter the matchup with a 2-3 record, while the Packers hold a 3-2 record. Dallas travels to Green Bay seeking to overcome a history of struggles at Lambeau Field. Th...
