Special Weather Statement
Severity: Moderate · expires 2026-08-17 19:00
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 8:34AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Applies to: Inland Kenedy; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron
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BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY’S PLANT EXCHANGE IS BLOOMING
The Plant Exchange at the Main Library is blooming thanks to generous donations from library patrons. The exchange now features a variety of…
Valley neurosurgeon discusses treatment options for brachial plexus injuries
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Dr. James Berry, DO, a neurosurgeon with Rio Grande Valley Brain and Spine in Brownsville, stopped by t…
South Padre Island grass fire caused by sky lanterns, fire chief says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A grass fire that broke out Saturday night at South Padre Island near the Margaritaville Beach Resort was…
Cameron County commissioners approve raises for elected officials
C ameron County commissioners approved a 5% salary increase for elected officials, matching across-the-board pay increases for county employ…
EXTREME HEAT EXPECTED ACROSS BROWNSVILLE MONDAY AFTERNOON
Brownsville residents are being urged to take precautions on Monday as a combination of hot temperatures and high humidity is expected to pr…
IVP: James Talarico discusses economic agenda, Navy to change rules after Resendiz murder
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week's episode of Inside Valley Politics, host Brian Svendsen breaks down changes to U.S. Navy po…
Los Fresnos CISD officially approves employment contract for superintendent
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District announced it has officially approved the employm…
Emergency rail repairs to close FM 2556 in La Feria: TxDOT
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation issued a traffic alert as FM 2556 between US Bus. 83 and I-2 in La…
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office to host back-to-school bash on Tuesday
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office invites the community to its Back-to-School Bash happening on Tuesday…
Few showers are on the table in the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It is the middle of August and the forecast does not look to stray away from the hot and mostly dry condi…
Edinburg hosts sixth annual triathlon at Municipal Park
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Edinburg held its sixth annual triathlon, where approximately 500 competitors participated. T…
Six Brownsville road closures scheduled starting Aug. 17
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation announced six scheduled road closures at intersections in Brownsvi…