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Melissa Brandi

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By: Melissa Brandi

    Weslaco High School seeking prom clothing donations for students (opens the original)

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    Prom season is almost here, and Weslaco ISD is accepting donations of dresses and suits to give to students who cannot afford an outfit. According to the district, 100 prom dresses and suits were given to students last year. They are hoping to help even more teens this year. “We know that a lot of people down here don't have the time or maybe the resources to go and find a nice prom dress,” Weslaco High School student council Vice President Nichole Villegas said. “So we wanted to have everyone i

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By: Melissa Brandi

    STC launching yoga certification program (opens the original)

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    South Texas College is launching a program that will let students become certified yoga instructors. The six-month hybrid course starts on Feb. 16, 2026, and requires 230 hours of class time. The program is being taught by yoga instructor Sylvia Morales-Billing. “I think that anyone that goes through this program that opens up their own space will be able to take care of the people properly,” Morales-Billing said. "When they walk into that space, and they'll be confident with their skills to pre

  3. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By: Melissa Brandi

    McAllen veterinarian offers tips to treat pets who may be carrying Typhus-infected fleas (opens the original)

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    A McAllen veterinarian said the easiest way to prevent typhus is to avoid fleas. It comes after a man living near Mercedes said he was diagnosed with the disease that causes constant itching and body aches. The man, Andres Martinez, said he’s had symptoms for two years and believes the infection is due to an ongoing flea infestation around his home from stray dogs. Typhus is also carried by rats, opossums, and cats. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, in 2023 Hidalgo Coun

  4. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By: Melissa Brandi

    Woman recovering following home explosion in Sullivan City (opens the original)

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    A Sullivan City woman continues to recover after she was severely burned in a Jan. 13, 2026, house fire. Her family calls her survival a miracle. "I never thought that could happen to me," Roxana Sibaja said. Channel 5 News blurred Sibaja's face because of the extent of her injuries, which includes burns on her arms, legs and face. She spent six days in the hospital. According to Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Homero Garza, emergency crews received a report of a gas leak in the 300 block of Ynez Ro

  5. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By: Melissa Brandi

    Edinburg free dental clinic to offer free cleanings, fillings, extractions (opens the original)

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    Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — A free dental clinic is coming to Edinburg and no insurance or ID is required. The clinic runs Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Bert Ogden Arena beginning at 6 a.m. Dentists and other volunteers will offer free cleanings, fillings and extractions. "Hidalgo County is one of those areas that has a very high percentage of individuals and families who lack health insurance coverage," Executive Director of Hidalgo County Community Agency Jaime Longoria said. "And by

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