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1 day ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On Thursday, the city of McAllen mayor, city commissioners, and the McAllen Fire Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for Fire Station #8. The fire station will serve the residents of the Tres Lagos area, which is the largest and fastest-growing area of the city. The 10,547 square foot facility includes a kitchen, dining room, dayroom, dispatch area, fitness room, dorms, office space, equipment storage, and utility rooms.

1 day ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In honor of Armed Forces Week, Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez on Wednesday announced the distribution of specially designed “Veteran Parking Only” signs. The announcement was made at a special ceremony at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center in McAllen. The parking spaces will be made available to U.S. military veterans attending institutions of higher learning in Hidalgo County.

1 day ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) held its annual conference at Linear Park in Brownsville called “Activating Brownsville: Unlocking Health Through Knowledge in Motion.”Wednesday’s workshop featured a tree planting ceremony that highlighted how urban planning and environmental actions can positively impact public health. “Open spaces with trees, cooking possibilities like a farmer’s market.

2 days ago | valleycentral.com | Mike Lillis

House Democratic leaders will oppose an effort by a fellow Democrat to impeach President Trump when the resolution hits the floor Wednesday afternoon. Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), the chair of the Democratic Caucus, said the impeachment push by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) is not only futile, but it poses “a distraction” from the Democrats’ efforts to sink Trump’s domestic agenda, which is moving through the House this month.

2 days ago | valleycentral.com | Rubén Juárez

LOS FRESNOS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Los Fresnos baseball team just managed to advance to the third round of the baseball playoffs. The Falcons edged Laredo United South, two games to one, in the area round. Each game was won by one run. Los Fresnos’ third round opponent, Lake Travis, has been crushing the competition in postseason play. The Cavaliers have outscored their foes 37-5 in the postseason.