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The following is a list of links and other information mentioned on-air:
Link: Kolcraft Stroller Recall
Link: Hurricane Evacuation Routes
Link: Home Water Conservation Tips
Link: Protect Your Move
Link: Aaron Vincent Juarez Scholarship Fund Facebook Page
Link: Fighting Medicaid Fraud in Texas (PDF)
Link: FloodSmart.gov
Link: Appliance Tax Holiday
Link: Indictment of Armando Villalobos and Eduardo Lucio (PDF)
Link: Reporter's Notebook: Headed to Oklahoma
Link: Texans for Treaty Compliance
Link: Hidalgo County Disposal Locations
Link: FDA: Defect Levels Handbook - The Food Defect Action Levels
Link: Senator John Cornyn Video: Is This How We Define a Secure Border?
Link: Department of Homeland Security: Protecting your Personal Information with Secure Passwords
Link: CMS.gov Medicare Provider Charge Data
Link: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Robbery Prevention Tips
Link: GovTrack.us - Track bills and resolutions
Link: Reports of McAllen Water Restriction Violations
Link: Brownsville/SPI Airport | Valley International Airport | McAllen-Miller International Airport
Link: RedCross.org | 1-800-RED-CROSS
Link: TxDOT Traffic Alerts | You can also call (800) 452-9292 for traffic alerts.
Link: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
Link: Boston Marathon Qualifying Standards
Link: Tenant Rights - Texas Attorney General
Link: Lower Rio Grande Valley Service Areas of the Irrigation Districts (PDF)
Link: Water Conservation (Tips, Rainwater Collect, Conservation Programs)
Link: TCEQ: List of Public Water Systems Limiting Water Use to Avoid Shortages
Link: Water Consumption Calendar
Link: Rainwater Harvesting
Link: Texas Department of Aging and Disabilty Services Search Page
Department of Veterans Affairs Statement on the study:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appreciates the work of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Committee in their assessment of the readjustment needs of Veterans, service members and their families. VA is committed to providing Veterans with quality care they have earned. Findings of this extensive review will allow VA to enhance the care we provide to Veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn (OIF/OEF/OND) as they return home.
With a utilization rate of greater than 56 percent, more returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans come to VA for their health care than any other generation of Veterans. This report provides VA a better understanding of the difficulties some Veterans face as they readjust to home, reconnect with family members, find employment and return to school. Greater collaboration with the Department of Defense (DoD) in the areas of research, treatment and clinical outcomes will further enhance continuity of care as service members transition from active to Veteran status.
Link: FAA Control Tower Closure List
Link: Edinburg Burn Permit Form (PDF)
Link: Armistice Agreement for the Restoration of the South Korean State
Link: City of Alamo Stage 2 Water Conservation
Anyone with information on one of the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives can provide anonymous tips in four different ways:
- Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
- Text the letters DPS-followed by your tip-to 274637 (CRIMES) from your cell phone
- Submit a web tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive you have information about, and then clicking on the link under their picture
- Submit a Facebook tip at http://www.facebook.com/texas10mostwanted by clicking the "SUBMIT A TIP" link (under the "About" section).
All calls, texts, e-mails and Facebook messages are anonymous.
The Better Business Bureau of South Texas will be hosting a senior fraud seminar at Knapp Medical Center's Conference Center Thursday, February 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Link: Travel Time Reliability
Link: Coin Dealers in the Valley
Link: Flu.gov
Link: Soon Unlocking a New Phone Will be Illegal | CNET: Unauthorized unlocking of smartphones becomes illegal Saturday
Link: USDA Offices in South Texas
Link: Pay Cameron County Property Tax Online
Link: City of Brownsville No Smoking Ordinance Frequently Asked Questions
Link: Texas Legislature Bill Lookup
Link: Health Map Vaccine Finder | FluNearYou.org
Link: BBB List of 2012 Top Ten Most Inquired, Complained Type of Business (PDF)
Link: Bankrobbers.fbi.gov
Link: Office of Inspector General: Fugitive Profile - Pedro Luis Perez
Link: StickK.com
Link: Fiscal Cliff Deal
Link: First Aid - American Red Cross app (Android) (iOS)
Link: DriveTexas.org
Link: HelloWallet.com | Mint.com | Money for iPad Free | Expense Manager (Android)
Link: Christmas Tree Drop-Off Locations
Link: GiftCardExchangeDay.com |PlasticJungle.com | GiftCardGranny.com | GiftCardRescue.com |
Shelters
Brownsville
Ozanam Center
656 North Minnesota Road
(956) 831-6331
Harlingen
Loaves and Fishes
514 South E Street
(956) 423-1014
McAllen
Salvation Army
1600 N. 23rd St.
Link: USPS Mobile App (Android) (iPhone) | USPS Track & Confirm website | Parcel app (Android) (iPhone) | Package Android app | Slice iPhone app
App Links: Gate Guru (iOS) (Android) | JustLanded (iOS) | Road Ninja (iOS) (Android) | Waze (iOS) (Android) | Gas Buddy (iOS) (Android)
TSA: Helpful Hints for Holiday Travel (PDF) Note: Travelers may call 1-855-787-2227 toll free with questions about screening policies and procedures.
Link: TxDOT Holiday P.A.S.S.| Recipes (PDF)
Link: Life 360 Family Locator | Mommy, I'm Here Locator | Amber Alert GPS Locator | iSafeBags
Link: Texas Attorney General's Lawsuit Against Pfizer.
Link: Final Judgement Against Pfizer.
Link: Fooducate (Android) (iOS) | MyFitness Pal (Android) (iOS) |
Link: LiveStrong - MyQuit Coach | Quit Smoking (Android) | Quit It Lite (iOS)|
Link: BBB Scam Stopper | BBB Top Scams of 2011 | FBI: Scams & Safety | Consumer Reports: Protect Yourself from the Latest Scams
Link: ConsumerReports.org Bluetooth Headsets | ComputerWorld: Bluetooth Speakers
Link: USPS Mobile App (Android) (iPhone) | USPS Track & Confirm website | Parcel app (Android) (iPhone) | Package Android app | Slice iPhone app
Link: Fiscal Cliff Overview
Link: Contact your Congress Representative
Link: WhoIS - Find the owner of a website
Link: Better Business Bureau
Link: DriveTexas.org
App Links: Gate Guru (iOS) (Android) | JustLanded (iOS) | Road Ninja (iOS) (Android) | Waze (iOS) (Android) | Gas Buddy (iOS) (Android)
TSA: Helpful Hints for Holiday Travel (PDF) Note: Travelers may call 1-855-787-2227 toll free with questions about screening policies and procedures.
Link: Thanksgiving Menu Maker (iPad app)
Link: HireVeteran.com
Link: BlackFriday.com | BFAds.net
Link: List of health spas currently registered with the Texas Secretary of State's Office (PDF)
Link: Sex Offender Search iPhone App | Sex Offender Tracker Android App
Link: Google Crisis Map
Link: 5 Apps for College Students | 10 Must-Have Apps for Successful High School Students
Total Number of Texas Families on Food Benefits
As of September 2012, there are 1,467,417 families in Texas getting SNAP benefits.
That represents 3,527,644 people. The state distributes more than $420 million a month in food benefits.
Total Number of Texas Families on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Benefits
As of August 2012, there are 41,728 families (101,412 people) getting TANF benefits. The average payment for a standard, one-parent case is $166 a month.
Number of Families in the Rio Grande Valley on Food Benefits
SNAP enrollment totals for September 2012:
Hidalgo
90,615 families (237,572 people). Average monthly benefits is $314.
Starr
9,294 families (22,366 people). Average monthly benefits is $298.
Willacy
2,822 families (6,835 people). Average monthly benefits is $271.
Cameron
45,353 families (118,600 people). Average monthly benefits is $298.
Number of Families in the Rio Grande Valley on TANF Benefits
TANF stats by county at this time were not available
Link: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak: Healthcare Facilities
Link: Texas A&M University - Emergency Information
Link: ICE: Online Detainee Locater System
Link: SmartTXVoter
Link: EbookAGSettlements.com
Link: Facebook: Help Your Teens Play It Safe | A Parent's Guide to Facebook (PDF)
Link: Request for Voter Registration Applications
Link: Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace Online Credit Card Payments
Link: GoodRx.com
Link: Stop.Think.Connect. Cyber Tips
Link: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Link: UTPA Emergency Information
Link: NSTeens - Making Safer Online Choices
Link: HESTEC
Link: FDA.gov
Link: Google Wallet | Level Up (iPhone app)
Link: VoteTexas.gov
Link: Massive Open Online Courses: Coursera | edX
Link: Kids Go Gaga over Gadgets [Infographic]
Link: Anti-Bullying Legislation
Link: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Link: Red Cross Disaster Relief | You can also donate to Red Cross Disaster Relief by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Link: Texas Department of State Health Services West Nile Information | CDC West Nile Virus Homepage
Link: TexasTransparency.org
Link: Search for EMS Companies by County
Link: Report a crime to Harlingen police
Link: Texas Sales Tax Holiday - Tax-Free Weekend
Link: West Nile Virus in Texas
Link: Overview: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process | Link to forms
Link: DreamersRights.org
Link: States Affected by McDonald's Voluntary Recall of Apples
Link: CNET: 12 Best Android Camera Apps Around | Mashable: 5 iPhone Apps for Better Photos and Videos
Link: GE Safety Recalls
Link: Texas Education Agency AYP List (PDF)
Link: NASA Mars Science Laboratory
Link: CCA Texas STAR 2012 Leader Board
Link: Valley International Airport Flight Tracker
Link: McAllen International Airport
Link: Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
Link: San Antonio Airport
Link: New Information Headed to Former TaxMasters Clients
Link: BabyMonitorSafety.org
Link: DCWG.org - Find out if you have been violated and infected with DNS Changer.
(Or visit http://www.dns-ok.us/)
Link: StopNotarioFraud.org
Link: Consumer Reports: Protect Your Gadgets
Link: How to Summer-Proof Your Gadgets
Link: Make online payments during the city of Hidalgo's amnesty period. You can also make payments by calling 1-800-444-1187.
Link: Heat: A Major Killer
Link: Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tips
Link: ERCOT Android App | ERCOT iPhone App
Link: Search Engine Results May Deliver Tainted Links
Link: Antiphising.org
Link: Texas Child Care Search
Anyone with questions about the application or qualifications for deferred action can call 1-800-375-5283. If someone feels he or she is being wrongfully deported, the person can call 1-855-448-6903.
Link: DPS: Child Passenger Safety Information
Link: United We Dream Webinar
Link: TransitOfVenus.org
Link: Live Venus Transit Webcasts
Link: TxDOT Hurricane Information
Link: Register for the city of Alamo's Emergency Alert Phone System
Link: Texas Department of State Health Services EMS-Trauma Systems
Link: City of McAllen Ambulance Ordinance
How to investigate your ambulance service provider:
- Make a complaint to the state department of health services at (800) 452-6086
- Make a complaint with the city of McAllen at (956) 681-2500
Link: Combes City Meeting Attendance (PDF)
Link: PSJA ISD Clarification of Whooping Cough
Link: USAJobs.gov
Link: WorkInTexas.com
Link: Texas Secretary of State Elections Division
Link: Breakdown of Gang Listings by City
Link: Annual Credit Report
Link: 2012-2016 Border Patrol National Strategy (PDF)
Link: De-classified Documents Captured During the Abbottabad Raid
Link: Superintendent Salaries
Link: Facebook Privacy Information
Link: Facebook Timeline Privacy Tips: Lock Down Your Profile
Link: Assess Your Wildfire Risk
Link: Wounded Heroes Program
- Better Business Bureau (http://houston.bbb.org/)
- State Comptroller's Office (https://ourcpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/Index.html)
- Texas Secretary of State (http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/index.shtml)
Link: Harlingen Police Department
Link: Weslaco Police Neighborhood Watch
Link: TDI: Amusement Ride Violations
Link: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
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
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:
- http://www.borderlandbeat.com/
- http://elblogdelnarco.blogspot.com/
- http://www.tamaulipas.gob.mx/informacion/
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: Search For Unclaimed Money Or Property
Veterans and servicemen targeted by scammers can contact 1-877-222-8387.
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