Jesse Mendez

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sisters in Service event is hosted by the VA in collaboration with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Veterans Female United. It celebrates women veterans and provides specialized care. The annual event, held on June 7, offers information, food, and giveaways, and is open to all veterans. Attendees should bring their DD Form 214 for enrollment. The event aims to inform veterans about benefits and services, including healthcare enrollment.

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The second annual Beach Water Park BBQ Cook-Off event is set for Father’s Day, June 15. Teams will compete in barbecue cabanas, cooking tacos for a panel of judges, and guest votes for a fan favorite prize. First place wins $500, with additional prizes for second and third. The event is open to up to 10 teams, with a $150 participation fee. Teams provide salsas, marinades, and toppings, while the park provides fajitas and tortillas.

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Mission reports the North Water Plant experienced an electrical disruption overnight, which resulted in reduced water pressure for some residents, according to a city news release. A spokes person for the city said that crews are actively working to resolve the issue and restore full water service as safely and efficiently as possible. However some residents have already experienced a returned to normal for some residents.

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS 4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Perla is a happy and fun 14-year-old who loves to talk and listen to music. Perla also enjoys interacting with and mentoring other children, both younger and older, as a positive role model. She makes friends easily and is helpful to those around her.

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz on Thursday honored McAllen Public Library librarian Kate Horan. De La Cruz delivered formal remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize Horan for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Library Association. “She [Horan] instituted award-winning programs, like the South Texas Book Festival, championed bilingual initiatives, and expanded library resources.