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The following is a list of links and other information mentioned on-air:

If you would like to give a gift to the Amaro family, you can do so at the First National Bank, account name Amaro. The account number is 13047965.

If you would like to give a gift to the Tijerina family, you can do so at the International Bank. It's the Nicholas Tijerina benefit fund. The account number is 0923346.

Link: Home Health Locator

Link: Indictment against ex-Hidalgo County commissioner Sylvia Handy (state charges)

Link: National Take Back Initiative Collection Site Search

Link: List of Nov. 8 constitutional amendments and propositions

Link: List of Recalled Bagged Salad Blends

Link: New Report Ranks Deficient Bridges by Metro Areas

Link: Red Tide FAQs

Link: Long Term Care Quality Reporting System

Link: Griffin Helicopters Accident Database

Link: State and County Literacy Estimates

Link: 2012 Presidential Candidates

Link: Hidalgo County Redistricting

Link: Items Needed for Firefighters and Those Affected by Bastrop Wildfire

Link: Operation Clean Slate

Link: Texas Medical Board Disciplinary Actions (August 25-26)

Link: Oceanarium at Gladys Porter Zoo

Link: Texas Department of Public Safety Sex Offender Database

Link: Texas Forest Service Wildfire Reports

Link: Wildfire Federal Incident Reports

Link: Fuel Pump Feedback

Link: Fuel Pump Inspection Search

Link: List of Qualifying School Supplies for the Sales Tax Holiday

Link: Energy-Saving Tips

Link: Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Link: HEB List of Recalled Cargill Ground Turkey Products

Link: HealthyStuff

Link: Precautionary Recall Issued For H-E-B Brand Dairy Products

Link: CBP "Don't Be Fooled," "Masquerade" PSA

Link: CBP "Don't Be Fooled," "Birdcage" PSA

Link: CBP "Don't Be Fooled," print campaign

Link: USPS Post Offices That May Close

Link: CCA Texas STAR Tournament Leaderboard

Link: International Boundary and Water Commission

Link: Hidalgo County Facebook Page & Hidalgo County Twitter Account

Link: TxDOT Road Conditions

Link: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Link: Texas Secretary of State

Link: Federal Trade Commission

Link: Security Exchange Commission

Link: Texas Attorney General

Link: Better Business Bureau

Link: Weslaco Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Study

To help the family of the teen girl who died after being pulled from Donna canal, contributions can be made to:
Elsa Flores, First National Bank, Account Number 0121061329

Link: GAO Testimony on Border Patrol Operations on Federal Lands on Southwest Border

Link: Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano

Link: Worldwide Travel Alert

Link: www.irs.gov/freefile

Link: Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing

Link: Tenants Rights

Link: McAllen ISD Incentive Program

Link: WikiLeaks Grenade Cable

Link: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Link: U.S. Census Bureau

Nancy J Davis Memorial Fund
All Contributions Should Be Made Payable To:
Gospel Proclaimer Missionary Association
P.O. Box 235
Weslaco, TX 78599-0235

Link: Protecting Your Pipes

Link: Valley International Airport

Link: McAllen International Airport

Link: Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

Link: Hidalgo County Hot Check Division

Link: Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System

Link: McAllen ISD Statement

Link: Texas Tenant Rights

Link: Missing Americans Project

Link: City of Brownsville Plastic Bag Ordinance FAQ

Link: J&D Produce Recall

Link: Second Chance

Link: U.S. Guns Tied to Crime South of Border

Link: Savor the Flavor

Link: Elizabeth Burns' Blog

Link: Safe Traveler Enrollment Program

To contribute to help the family of hit-and-run victim Bianca Yanez,
First National Bank Trust Account 121060640

Link: Cameron County District Attorney Opinion on Judge Race

Link: DPS Sex Offender Registry

Link: Charity Navigator

Link: File a Complaint with the Texas Attorney General

Link: File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission

Link: Tax Resale Guide

Link: Proposed Immigration Bill

Link: Proposed Voter ID Bill

Link: Concealed Handgun Licensing Information

If you would like to help the injured dog, please contact:
Brownsville PAWS
3400 Charmaine Lane
Brownsville, TX, 78526
956-371-7320
http://www.brownsvillepaws.com

Link: Bathing Baby Tips

Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative Collection Sites

McAllen Police Department - 1601 N. Bicentennial
Mission Police Department - 1200 E. 8th Street
Pharr City Hall - 118 S. Cage
HEB - 1300 E. Business 83, Pharr

Account to Benefit The Zuniga Family
First National Bank
0124032176

Link: Indictments against San Benito Business Owner

Shelters

Los Fresnos
Boys & Girls Club (set up by American Red Cross)
900 N. Arroyo

Brownsville
Ozanam Center
656 North Minnesota Road
(956) 831-6331

Harlingen
Loaves and Fishes
514 South E Street
(956) 423-1014

Link: Check new booster seat ratings

Link: Weslaco Voluntary Severance Plan

Link: Apply For Federal Disaster Assistance

Link: List of tax-free and taxed items for Texas' sales tax holiday

Link: Census 2010
Census Hotline: 1-866-872-6868
Census Hotline for Spanish speakers: 1-866-928-2010

Link: File A Complaint About Towing

Link: ICE Immigration Detainee Locater System

Link: Harlingen Active Warrants (Most current list from the city)

Link: Texas Department of Health Services Documents Posted for Public Comment

Link: Operation Lone Star

Link: Better Business Bureau Web Site

Link: Governor Rick Perry's letter on securing the border (PDF)

Links to Sites Reporting on Violence in Mexico:

Link: EPA Information on Formaldehyde

2010 Census Information

Haven't received your census form or been visited by a census worker?
For English, call (866) 872-6868
For Spanish, call (866) 928-2010
TDD (hearing impaired): (866) 783-2010
Households can submit information to the census bureau via telephone through July 30. Call one of the numbers listed above.
Interested in temporary work with the census bureau? Call (866) 861-2010.
Link: 2010 Census Participation Rates
Link: Identifying a Census Taker

Link: Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Online Reservation System

Watch: Congressman McCaul's Comments at the Border Conference

Texas Education Agency List of Approved Driving Course for Drivers 18 - 24
Link: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/drive/activede.html

Link: Silence The Stereotype MySpace Page

Link: List of Recalled Crib and Stroller Products

Texas Workforce Solutions: "Texas Back to Work" Program
Link: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/twsolutions.html

Link: Chrysler Recall Information

Link: Information on BPA for Parents

Link: Locate Relatives in Haiti or Register Your Relative

Local Doctors, Nurses Raising Funds for Emergency Medical Trip to Haiti (Web Site: http://www.rgvhelpshaiti.com/)

Link: Partnership for Prescription (1-888-477-2669)

Link: Fireworks Safety Guidelines

Link: Information on adoption

Link: Red Tide Status

Link: Searc h For Unclaimed Money Or Property

Veterans and servicemen targeted by scammers can contact 1-877-222-8387.

Link: Find a Child Safety Seat Inspection Site

Link: Check Your Free Credit Report

Link: Workforce Solutions Mobile Lab Services

Link: TexasFlu.org

Link: E-Dalgo Emergency Alerts

Link: Debt Collector's Rules (PDF)

Link: Texas Attorney General's Telemarketers & Junk Mail Page

Link: Texas Midwifery Board Home Page

Link: Better Business Bureau

Link: Texas Fire Protection Scores (Public Protection Classifications)

Link: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Locate sex offenders by name, address, or zip code:

TxDPS Sex Offender Registry

National Sex Offender Registry

Link: Find maps of old gas and oil fields

Link: Report Towing Trouble: Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation

Link: http://travel.state.gov/

Help Available For People with Disabilities

Information and referral services: 211
Easter Seals (assists people who have children with physical disabilities): (956) 631-9171
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS): (956) 389-8950

Identity Theft Hotline: 1-877-438-4338

Credit Reporting Agencies: