Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
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🚧 Accidents
Mission firefighters battled a fully engulfed house fire on Solera Drive near South Shary Road Thursday at 5:30 p.m. as the McAllen Fire Department helped & officials warned residents that extra water resources are being used to restore pressure.
🎓 Education
RGV Lead (a local nonprofit) partners with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office to connect high school seniors from 12 districts with law enforcement careers by offering mentorship and shadowing opportunities with deputies and detention officers, aiming to fill staffing gaps as students continue their education.
🏛️ Government
Marine veteran Domingo De La Garza urged city leaders to repair the worn veterans memorial at La Placita Park where peeling paint, broken nameplates, and cracked concrete monuments have raised concerns.
Crews began repair work yesterday and he calls for a lasting plan to honor those who served.
🏥 Health
Hidalgo County Precinct 3 will build a 30,000 sqft free health and wellness center in Palmview funded by $1.5 million from the American Rescue Plan.
Construction starts later this year and finishes in March 2027, with a basketball court + dance studio to support family programs + local fitness.
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