BISD students' rights violated? : News : ValleyCentral.com

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas sent the Brownsville Independent School District a public information request Thursday. The ACLU is asking the largest school district in South Texas about their policies regarding students' rights to freely express their faith - including through clothing or articles of faith.

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New law aims to discourage 8-liners in Willacy County

Yesterday at 10:44 PM Game rooms in Willacy County are nearly extinct serving only as eyesores and a reminder that they are not welcome there.

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Roaches, rust and thick dust exposed at buffet in Shoney's restaurant

Yesterday at 10:16 PM A shocker at Shoney's after the Brownsville restaurant on 2355 North Expressway 77 scored the most demerits this week on Food 4 Thought.

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Woman claims she is on the verge of eviction for a “phantom pet”

Yesterday at 8:03 PM A Harlingen woman received an eviction notice only two months after she had been living in her apartment.

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8-liners run out of homes could be hazardous

Yesterday at 7:17 PM Cameron County continues its fight against illegal 8-liner establishments, and this time authorities are resorting to more creative measure to spot where these businesses are setting up shop.

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City officials monitor electric provider costs

Yesterday at 6:57 PM The Rio Grande City Commissioners approved a resolution today to monitor the city's electric provider.

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SWAT team arrests robbery suspects north of Mercedes

Yesterday at 6:25 PM Authorities used a SWAT team to arrest two men who they believe robbed a pawn shop over the weekend.

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Autopsy results released on girl run over by her own car

Yesterday at 5:47 PM A Rio Grande City family is mourning the loss of a teen that died in a bizarre car accident on Tuesday, and now police are revealing the results of the autopsy report.

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San Benito security guard charged with firing weapon at car

Yesterday at 4:08 PM A San Benito security guard is facing criminal charges after he fired a gun at a car he thought was involved in a crime.

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Tropical Storm Barry forms off coast of Veracruz

Yesterday at 2:38 PM Forecasters say Tropical Storm Barry has formed off the coast of Veracruz, some 12 hours south of the Rio Grande Valley.

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Secret compartment reveals 1,400 pounds of marijuana

Yesterday at 11:38 AM A man is behind bars after authorities allegedly found more than 1,400 pounds of marijuana hidden inside a secret compartment of a cargo truck.

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Harlingen man remains missing for more than two weeks