{"articles":[{"id":"mymhxy","title":"National Nurses Week: Valley Baptist's Gilbert Salinas","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — National Nurses Week began on Wednesday, and ValleyCentral is taking time to honor those who work tirelessly to keep our community healthy. In the Valley Baptist emergency room, nurse Gilbert Salinas doesn't just see patients, but cares for them as if they were ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/national-nurses-week-valley-baptists-gilbert-salinas/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-07T17:45:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-07-123307.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"x4orb4","title":"'Really, really bad': Valley drivers feeling the impact of high gas prices","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Drivers across the Rio Grande Valley are feeling the impact of high gas prices. The average gas price in Texas is $4.09 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA's latest report released on Thursday. It's the first time the average gas price has hit...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/really-really-bad-valley-drivers-feeling-the-impact-of-high-gas-prices/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-07T17:13:40.000Z","category":"business","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-07-103642.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"y75mfy","title":"New outdoor fitness court unveiled at McAllen park","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen debuted a new fitness court on Wednesday. The new outdoor fitness court at Bill Schupp Park, located at 1300 Zinnia Ave W, is the latest effort from the city to help residents stay active. \"We're just trying to get the community get engaged a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/new-outdoor-fitness-court-unveiled-at-mcallen-park/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-07T15:34:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-07-102647.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"npn386","title":"Rio Grande Valley at slight risk for severe weather","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The high temperatures on Thursday afternoon will stay below 90 degrees, partly due to the increased cloud cover and an increasing chance of rain at night going into Friday. A new area of low pressure will lift northeastward overnight, giving us a good chance for...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/rio-grande-valley-at-slight-risk-for-severe-weather/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-07T13:54:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/slot1_2472b7.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"cbyv20","title":"Four health inspections later, Asian Buffet passes health code","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To be a Food 4 Thought, ¡QUE RICO! Top Performer, a business must have a routine inspection report with zero health code violations.  The husband and wife duo of Fly The Flag Coffee poured up a perfect 100 on their Brownsville Health Department inspection report...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/food-4-thought/four-health-inspections-later-asian-buffet-passes-health-code/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-07T03:50:31.000Z","category":"business","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/ASIAN-BUFFET-EXTERIOR.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"1yxfbr","title":"'A little bit of pain': Major construction coming to Gateway Bridge after 70 years","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the first time in more than 70 years, the Gateway International Bridge is set to undergo a major transformation. Federal officials broke ground Wednesday morning on a $300 million modernization project aimed at improving security and easing cross-border tr...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local/a-little-bit-of-pain-major-construction-coming-to-gateway-bridge-after-70-years/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-07T03:16:22.000Z","category":"border","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/gateway-international-bridge.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"oz18cr","title":"Gladys Porter Zoo offers weekend discount to Brownsville residents","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gladys Porter Zoo is offering a discount to Brownsville residents this weekend. The discount is a token of appreciation from the zoo to the city for its investment in supporting the facility's vision. \"The progress we are seeing today, including the revitaliza...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/gladys-porter-zoo-offers-weekend-discount-to-brownsville-residents/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-07T02:59:03.000Z","category":"zoo","localScore":90,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/07/Capture_329c30.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"6oes7x","title":"Valley father who lost battle to cancer to be honored with posthumous degree","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley man who lost his battle to cancer will be honored with a posthumous degree from South Texas College. Francisco Javier Mejia, 51, was studying to get an associate degree in Kinesiology when he was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer. Mejia's fa...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/valley-father-who-lost-battle-to-cancer-to-be-honored-with-posthumous-degree/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-06T23:33:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-15.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"2us4ox","title":"Drug trafficker's former $1.7M Brownsville mansion to be sold at government auction: feds","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A $1.7 million mansion in Brownsville that once belonged to an alleged drug trafficker who was killed in a shootout in Mexico in 2023 will be sold at government auction. The home — located at 300 block of Cowan Terrace in Brownsville — has been civilly forfeited...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/drug-traffickers-former-1-7m-brownsville-mansion-to-be-sold-at-government-auction-feds/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-06T23:06:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-06-144608.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwtk","title":"BROWNSVILLE-GATEWAY LAND PORT OF ENTRY MODERNIZATION PROJECT BREAKS GROUND","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville, the U.S. General Services Administration, Customs and Border Protection, and local partners broke ground on the downtown port project, which will replace aging facilities and expand key areas used by federal inspection agencies.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3174","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-06T22:00:00.000Z","category":"border","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17734","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true},{"id":"i3fwtj","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE IS WORKING ON A MILLING AND OVERLAY PROJECT ON OLD MILITARY HIGHWAY","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works (EPW) is actively working on a roadway improvement project along Old Military Highway aimed at enhancing driving conditions and extending the life of the roadway.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3175","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-06T21:58:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17735","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"2cge26","title":"Brownsville ISD officer honored after saving 7-year-old choking student","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — During a regular board meeting on Monday, the Brownsville Independent School District honored an officer credited with saving a 7-year-old student from choking in a cafeteria. On April 24, Officer Salinas performed the Heimlich maneuver on a 7-year-old girl who ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-isd-officer-honored-after-saving-7-year-old-choking-student/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-06T20:46:22.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/bisd.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwtl","title":"CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY 5, 2026,  CITY COMMISSION MEETING","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission approved several initiatives focused on infrastructure improvements, public health, economic development, and community enhancement during its May 5, 2026, regular meeting.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3173","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-06T17:52:53.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17732","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"xb4ihf","title":"Married couple accused of threatening victims with gun in rural Edinburg: HCSO","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A husband and wife were arrested Monday after allegedly threatening victims with a gun in rural Edinburg, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. Jessica Quintanilla and Mark Quintanilla, both residents of Edinburg, were charged with aggravated assault...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-woman-accused-of-threatening-victims-with-gun-in-rural-edinburg-hcso/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-06T17:17:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-46.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwud","title":"BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCES TXDOT OVERPASS SIGN REPLACEMENTS AND ROAD WORK","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works is informing residents and motorists of ongoing and upcoming roadway improvements led by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3166","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-06T16:59:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17722","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"tb3ow3","title":"10 years of UTRGV","excerpt":"The tower stands atop the Main Building on the Brownsville campus.THE RIDER FILE PHOTO UTRGV marks its 10-year\nThe post 10 years of UTRGV appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/online-special-edition-10-years-of-utrgv/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-05-05T22:16:50.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":90,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Featured-Image-Column-of-the-Week-30.png","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwuc","title":"BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS FUN, HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES FOR KIDS","excerpt":"The Brownsville Public Library System is turning up the heat in the best way possible this May, as its Children’s Services division invites families to join a series of interactive and educational cooking classes designed just for kids.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3167","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-05T16:23:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17724","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwzh","title":"BROWNSVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST “LUNADA: A NIGHT IN HAVANA” AT LINEAR PARK","excerpt":"The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to experience an evening of art, music, and culture at Lunada: A Night in Havana, a one-night-only event set to transform Linear Park into a vibrant, immersive celebration.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3108","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-05T15:38:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17650","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwuj","title":"BROWNSVILLE LIBRARY LAUNCHES 2026 SUMMER READING PROGRAM WITH PRIZES AND ACTIVITIES","excerpt":"The Brownsville Public Library System is inviting readers of all ages to dive into a summer of imagination, learning, and fun with the launch of its 2026 Summer Reading Program this June.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3160","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-05T15:07:00.000Z","category":"space","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17716","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true},{"id":"nrtuy3","title":"SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB","excerpt":"The Starlink 17-29 mission was the 44th dedicated flight supporting the broadband internet constellation so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 8:59:19 p.m. PDT (11:59:19 p.m. EDT / 0359:19 UTC).","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/05/05/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg-sfb-7/","source":"Spaceflight Now","publishDate":"2026-05-05T13:15:50.000Z","category":"space","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260505_Starlink_17-29_liftoff.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwue","title":"BROWNSVILLE RESIDENTS INVITED TO ENJOY ZOO ADMISSION FOR JUST $4 DURING SPECIAL APPRECIATION DAYS","excerpt":"Get ready for a wild deal, Brownsville! The Gladys Porter Zoo is rolling out the red carpet for locals with its upcoming Brownsville Residents Appreciation Days, happening May 8–10.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3165","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-04T15:55:00.000Z","category":"zoo","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17721","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwzl","title":"BROWNSVILLE TO HOST ONE CITY PREPAREDNESS FAIR FOCUSED ON SAFETY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is inviting residents to come together for an evening focused on safety, preparedness, and community connection at the upcoming One City Information and All-Hazards Preparedness Fair.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3104","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-04T15:02:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17644","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"a3gnp6","title":"The impact of big companies in Brownsville","excerpt":"As new investments come to the region, the idea of the economic impact can be a question or\nThe post The impact of big companies in Brownsville appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/the-impact-of-big-companies-in-brownsville/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-05-04T13:09:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-28.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"fo8g2t","title":"A decade of voices","excerpt":"Many programs at UTRGV are celebrating a decade since the university’s founding in 2015. Among them is Student\nThe post A decade of voices appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/a-decade-of-voices/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-05-04T13:06:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-17.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"m8kh08","title":"For a better connected region","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville announced on April 21 in a press release that nearly $22 million in grant\nThe post For a better connected region appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/for-a-better-connected-region/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-05-04T13:06:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-12.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"csg7rd","title":"Luis Valdez, erasing borders through art","excerpt":"The UTRGV Theatre Department and Latino Theatre Initiatives hosted Theatre and Film Today at the Confluence of Mexico\nThe post Luis Valdez, erasing borders through art appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/playwright-luiz-valdez-featured-in-public-talk-at-utrgv/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-05-04T13:05:00.000Z","category":"border","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-16.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"doumtg","title":"SpaceX launches South Korean Earth observation satellite, plus 44 more payloads on midnight Falcon 9 rideshare mission","excerpt":"The CAS500-2 mission lifted off from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base at 12 a.m. PDT (3 a.m. EDT / 0700 UTC). The Korea Aerospace Industries’ Compact Advanced Satellite 500 (CAS500) satellite was the first to deploy about an hour after liftoff.","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/05/02/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-south-korean-earth-observation-satellite-44-more-payloads-on-overnight-falcon-9-rideshare-mission/","source":"Spaceflight Now","publishDate":"2026-05-02T19:59:11.000Z","category":"space","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260503_CAS_500_2_Fig_Mtn_Streak_16mm.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwuf","title":"HURRICANE SEASON NEARS: CITY OF BROWNSVILLE URGES RESIDENTS TO SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS","excerpt":"With hurricane season just one month away, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents—especially those new to the community—to sign up for the City’s Emergency Alert System.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3164","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-01T16:52:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17720","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true},{"id":"i3fwv8","title":"MAYOR COWEN HIGHLIGHTS GROWTH, OPPORTUNITY AT FINANCIAL EDUCATION SUMMIT","excerpt":"Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. delivered the keynote address at the Building Financial Capacity Coalition’s (BFCC) 2026 Financial Education Summit, held at the Texas Southmost College (TSC) Performing Arts Center.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3156","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-01T16:48:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17712","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwv5","title":"BCIC NAMES DANIEL SILVA VICE PRESIDENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION","excerpt":"The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) announced the hire of Daniel Silva as Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, effective April 27, 2026.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3159","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-01T16:47:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17715","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwui","title":"BROWNSVILLE HOSTS 2026 YTEXAS REGIONAL, HIGHLIGHTING GROWTH AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES","excerpt":"Brownsville hosted the 2026 YTexas Regional, bringing together business leaders, site selectors, and innovators from across Texas to discuss economic development and expansion opportunities.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3161","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-01T16:45:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17717","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwuh","title":"THE FORCE RETURNS TO BROWNSVILLE: REBEL FEST 2026 LANDS AT LINEAR PARK","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to experience an out-of-this-world celebration as Rebel Fest 2026 returns to Linear Park on Saturday, May 9, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3162","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-01T16:44:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17718","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwug","title":"BROWNSVILLE JOINS REGIONAL EFFORT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT","excerpt":"Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. joined leaders from across Cameron County and South Texas to sign a Regional Benefit Agreement, marking a significant milestone in advancing regional collaboration in workforce and economic development.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3163","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-01T16:43:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17719","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"oun6ou","title":"SpaceX marks May Day, National Space Day with Starlink mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral","excerpt":"The Starlink 10-38 mission saw SpaceX deploy 29 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 2:06:10 p.m. EDT (1806:10 UTC).","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/05/01/live-coverage-spacex-marks-may-day-with-starlink-mission-on-a-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral/","source":"Spaceflight Now","publishDate":"2026-05-01T11:57:18.000Z","category":"space","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260501_Starlink_10-38_liftoff_JP-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"is8kps","title":"Overnight expressway closures in Brownsville for sign work: TxDOT","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of the expressway in Brownsville will be closed starting Wednesday night for sign work. Crews will be replacing large overhead signs between Ruben Torres and Boca Chica Boulevard, resulting in lane and ramp closures from Wednesday through Friday. The c...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/overnight-expressway-closures-in-brownsville-for-sign-work-txdot/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-06T16:48:47.000Z","category":"space","localScore":75,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2023/03/road-closed2.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"gtilrx","title":"Nonprofit organizes shoe drive to help children in need","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A nonprofit organization in the Rio Grande Valley is organizing its annual shoe drive to provide children and families in need with new and proper footwear. The Buckner International Rio Grande Valley is now accepting donations for the entire month of May. The n...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/nonprofit-organizes-shoe-drive-to-help-children-in-need/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-06T14:35:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/buckner-shoes.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"1brrm5","title":"Moderate heat remains in the forecast for Thursday, passing cold front will bring some relief","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Thursday will feature mild to warm conditions, with highs climbing into the mid‑80s and keeping the Valley under a moderate heat risk. By Thursday evening, a weak cold front will begin sliding into the region. As it interacts with a very moist atmosphere, it wil...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/moderate-heat-remains-in-the-forecast-for-thursday-passing-cold-front-will-bring-some-relief/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-07T00:35:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/FUTURECAST-5.7.26.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"uuedxq","title":"'They left too soon': Alamo brothers killed in California crash","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A South Texas family is mourning the loss of their two loved ones who were killed in a crash in California on Sunday. 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MyRGV.com.","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-mcm/2026/05/06/jury-hands-down-guilty-verdict-against-man-accused-of-teens-death-in-pharr-home-invasion/","source":"MyRGV","publishDate":"2026-05-06T22:05:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/processed-81F0A644-5836-4296-A97C-584BFDD0BF91.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"iyc6uv","title":"$264M modernization project for Brownsville’s Gateway bridge officially underway","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE — U.S. officials gathered near the Gateway International Bridge with golden shovels on Wednesday to commemorate the start of $264 million in renovations for the port of entry’s facilities.\nThe post $264M modernization project for Brownsville’s Gateway bridge officially underway 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MyRGV.com.","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/05/06/feds-seize-brownsville-mansion-tied-to-drug-trafficking/","source":"MyRGV","publishDate":"2026-05-06T15:58:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1d110082bde8f85cdb8ca1fff77791d4-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"423aqo","title":"Trio smuggled drugs disguised as legal letters into Cameron County jail","excerpt":"The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that two inmates and one of their spouses have been charged with smuggling synthetic cannabinoids disguised as legal correspondence into the Cameron County Detention Center.\nThe post Trio smuggled drugs disguised as legal letters into Cameron 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MyRGV.com.","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/05/05/mcallen-sharyland-superintendents-talk-bond-win-loss/","source":"MyRGV","publishDate":"2026-05-05T21:31:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/getJPEG-15-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"fiyop9","title":"Alamo man gets probation for killing man in drunk driving crash","excerpt":"A 25-year-old Alamo man was sentenced to probation for intoxication manslaughter after he pleaded guilty to crashing his vehicle and killing his passenger in 2022.\nThe post Alamo man gets probation for killing man in drunk driving crash appeared first on MyRGV.com.","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/05/05/alamo-man-gets-probation-for-killing-man-in-drunk-driving-crash/","source":"MyRGV","publishDate":"2026-05-05T16:59:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/136409133_web1_ANGEL-URIOSTEGUI.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"xoj2ax","title":"DHR Health partners with Texas A&M to offer legal help for patients","excerpt":"DHR Health and the Texas A&M School of Law Legal Clinics are partnering to launch a new program to help low-income patients overcome legal barriers that may impact their health.\nThe post DHR Health partners with Texas A&M to offer legal help for patients appeared first on 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Sister Norma Pimentel was honored Monday in McAllen after being named a Time Magazine...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/from-the-rgv-to-times-woman-of-the-year-sister-norma-pimentel-honored-in-mcallen/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-05T14:22:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-05-090644.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"65qd8","title":"'Student and staff safe': Secure lifted at Treasure Hills Elementary, district says","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Treasure Hills Elementary was briefly put in a secure status on Tuesday morning due to law enforcement activity in the area, according to the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and Harlingen Police Department. 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We're looking at highs in the mid-90s (east) to the low 100s (west) this Tuesday afternoon, then warming into the upper 90s to low 100s by Wednesday afternoon. The muggy airm...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/heat-humidity-peak-before-late-week-pattern-change/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-05T15:47:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/ef64dc16-c5c3-4091-828d-89391e693cdd.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"aswptj","title":"Winds from the south may bring hazy conditions back to the Valley this week","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We began the week with below‑average temperatures and widespread cloud cover, and those cloudy skies are expected to continue through the weekend. However, air quality may take a hit as southerly winds could carry smoke particles into the Valley between Tuesday ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/winds-from-the-south-may-bring-hazy-conditions-back-to-the-valley-this-week/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-05T03:17:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/WIND-FORECAST-5.4.26.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"9jv8so","title":"Launch preview: SpaceX seeks second attempt at Falcon Heavy launch following weather scrub on Monday","excerpt":"The mission will send the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is scheduled for 10:13 a.m. EDT (1413 UTC), at the opening of an 85-minute window.","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/04/28/live-coverage-spacex-seeks-second-attempt-at-falcon-heavy-launch-following-weather-scrub-on-monday/","source":"Spaceflight Now","publishDate":"2026-04-28T21:58:32.000Z","category":"space","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260428-FH_ViaSat-3_F3_prelaunch_JP-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fww3","title":"INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD SET TO REOPEN FOLLOWING MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS","excerpt":"The full width of State Highway 4 (International Boulevard) in Brownsville is scheduled to reopen next week as construction crews wrap up the first phase of a major roadway improvement project.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3146","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-04-28T21:48:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17701","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"jbl5vy","title":"Police search for person of interest in Brownsville auto-theft case","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) —  The Brownsville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a person of interest in an auto-theft case. Police said the person of interest is connected to the theft of a 2025 Dodge Ram. Photos of the person of interest were c...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/police-search-for-person-of-interest-in-brownsville-auto-theft-case/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-05T00:03:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/brownsville-auto-theft.png?w=786","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"mbxvue","title":"The latest at SpaceX with LabPadre: May 4","excerpt":"STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Over at pad two, the final ground-side checks are underway, with crews verifying the readiness of the tower's propellant handling systems and the launch pad's various moving parts. Liquid nitrogen was run through the pipes in the tower, chilling them to the loadi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/spacex/the-latest-at-spacex-with-labpadre-may-4/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-05T02:16:00.000Z","category":"space","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/labpadre-may-4.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"h3oeaj","title":"Fire destroys mobile home in Edinburg","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A family in Edinburg is picking up the pieces after an early morning fire destroyed a mobile home on Monday. At about 3:43 a.m., the Edinburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 6100 block of North Doolittle. When crews arrived, they found a mob...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/fire-destroys-mobile-home-in-edinburg/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-04T19:13:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-04-130950.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"xjelkc","title":"Rio Grande Valley teachers receive H-E-B Excellence in Education awards","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two Rio Grande Valley teachers were recognized as statewide winners for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards held on Sunday. The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards honor and recognize public school professionals for their dedication and commitment. Ac...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rio-grande-valley-teachers-receive-h-e-b-excellence-in-education-awards/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-04T17:05:04.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/claudia-cortez.png?w=600","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"swczof","title":"Trokiando Fest 2026: Trucks, talent, and toy drive for community aid","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley organization is hosting \"Trokiando Fest\", a community event where truck lovers can gather and raise money for children in need. The free event is expected to take place on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Harley Davidson Desperados ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/trokiando-fest-2026-trucks-talent-and-toy-drive-for-community-aid/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-04T14:51:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/04/image0.jpeg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"w136ot","title":"Fatal motorcycle crash under investigation, Mission police say","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mission Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Mission, police said Monday morning. Police said the crash involved two motorcycles and happened at 3:45 a.m. Sunday on the 900 block of the expressway. One person has been pronounced dea...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/fatal-motorcycle-crash-under-investigation-mission-police-say/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-04T14:27:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/image.png?w=792","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"j8iacg","title":"Warm, dry start; rain returns later this week!","excerpt":"RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After this weekend's cold front brought a slight cool down, it will be warming up again as we head into the new week. A warming trend will begin on Monday and continue through Wednesday, which will be the hottest day of the week. 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By Thursday, we get to thin...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/a-couple-of-hot-breezy-days-ahead/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-04T15:40:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/slot3.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwv9","title":"STATE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: CHIEF SAUCEDA UNVEILS DRONE PROGRAM AS ‘GAME CHANGER’","excerpt":"The Brownsville Police Department is taking a high-tech approach to public safety, becoming one of the latest agencies to deploy drones as part of its patrol strategy across the city.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3155","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-04-27T18:58:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17711","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"v0bveb","title":"Inside Valley Politics: Developer with Google data center team speaks to Inside Valley Politics - full interview","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Liz Schwab, a Development Manager with Google's data center team spoke to Inside Valley Politics about the growing concern around data centers coming to local communities. Schwab, who's been with Google for more than 16 years said she thinks the public is still ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-political-show/inside-valley-politics-developer-with-google-data-center-team-speaks-to-inside-valley-politics-full-interview/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-03T18:10:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/04/ivp-data-center-debate.png?w=516","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"5c685w","title":"Cameron County Drainage District 6 elects new Place 3 board member","excerpt":"CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alfonso Rodriguez has been elected to represent Cameron County Drainage District 6, Place 3, according to the unofficial election results. Rodriguez received 57% of votes, followed by his opponent, incumbent Gilbert Galvan, who came out with 43% votes. Came...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/cameron-county-drainage-district-6-elects-new-place-3-board-member/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-03T04:06:36.000Z","category":"government","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2022/10/Your-Local-Election-Headquarters-e1762303583111.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"n5uma2","title":"Inside Valley Politics: Court ruling impacts DACA recipients, Google developer talks data center impact","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Early voting ended for the May 2 elections on April 28. A number of seats are up for grabs for local, municipal, special elections and more. In Hidalgo County, nearly 14,000 voters went to the polls, while in Cameron County almost ten thousand people showed up t...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-political-show/court-ruling-impacts-daca-recipients-google-developer-talks-data-center-impact/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-03T18:08:38.000Z","category":"government","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/04/ivp-data-center-debate.png?w=516","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"tjncuu","title":"South Texas residents suing SpaceX over alleged home damage","excerpt":"A group of 80 South Texas plaintiffs are suing Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX, alleging its rocket testing caused “massive” sonic booms that damaged their houses repeatedly over a two-year period. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Southern District of Texas Court on Thursday, accusing the c...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/state-news/south-texas-residents-suing-spacex-over-alleged-home-damage/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-02T21:03:46.000Z","category":"space","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2025/10/spacex.jpg?w=881","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"y9iav5","title":"Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 board president reelected, unofficial election results show","excerpt":"CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 Board President Ronaldo Garcia was reelected on Saturday night, according to unofficial election results. Garcia received 1,297 votes, followed by his opponent Jay Humphreys, who came out with 832 votes. Cameron County...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/cameron-county-drainage-district-no-3-board-president-reelected-unofficial-election-results-show/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-03T04:04:02.000Z","category":"government","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/drainage-pipe.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"31c3ql","title":"San Benito elects new mayor, unofficial results show","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — San Benito residents elected a new mayor on Saturday night, according to unofficial Cameron County election results. Challenger Pedro \"Pete\" Galvan unseated incumbent Ricardo \"Rick\" Guerra to become the city's top leader. Galvan received 1,149 votes, or 67 perce...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/san-benito-elects-new-mayor-unofficial-results-show/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-03T02:46:55.000Z","category":"government","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2021/05/YOUR-LOCAL-ELECTION-HEADQUARTERS-1.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"gku00a","title":"Vaqueros clinch SLC spot after caging Cardinals in series opener","excerpt":"The UTRGV Baseball Team took a 4-3 win in a 10-inning game against the University of Incarnate Word\nThe post Vaqueros clinch SLC spot after caging Cardinals in series opener appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/vaqueros-clinch-slc-spot-after-caging-cardinals-in-series-opener/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-05-02T05:13:54.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"3sqkjo","title":"City officials seek to reimagine recreation centers","excerpt":"The Brownsville Parks and Recreation department announced its survey outreach regarding renovations to the city’s recreation centers and\nThe post City officials seek to reimagine recreation centers appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/city-officials-seek-to-reimagine-recreation-centers/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-04-27T13:05:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-150.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"ldkeiy","title":"Explore what is next","excerpt":"As the spring semester comes to an end, the Office of Graduate Recruitment at UTRGV hosted the Grad\nThe post Explore what is next appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/explore-what-is-next/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-04-27T13:05:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-146.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"vmg3d","title":"Funcionarios buscan renovar centros recreativos","excerpt":"El departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Brownsville anunció una encuesta sobre la renovación de\nThe post Funcionarios buscan renovar centros recreativos appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/funcionarios-buscan-renovar-centros-recreativos/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-04-27T13:04:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-165.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"o7jt2z","title":"Roland Gonzalez: Giving back to the Valley","excerpt":"For Roland Gonzalez, the Rio Grande Valley isn’t just another market, it’s where his story took shape. Now,\nThe post Roland Gonzalez: Giving back to the Valley appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/roland-gonzalez-giving-back-to-the-valley/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-04-27T13:04:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-153.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"stqkl1","title":"Vaqueros get a hole-in-one for the title","excerpt":"The UTRGV Women’s Golf Team won the 2026 Southland Conference Championship from April 13 to 15 at the\nThe post Vaqueros get a hole-in-one for the title appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/vaqueros-get-a-hole-in-one-for-the-title/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-04-27T13:03:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-160.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"u21tdv","title":"SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy launch of final ViaSat-3 satellite due to poor weather","excerpt":"This will be the 12th launch of a Falcon Heavy rocket to date and the first use of Landing Zone 2 and Landing Zone 40 simultaneously. A new launch date from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is being determined.","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/04/27/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-final-viasat-3-satellite-on-falcon-heavy-rocket/","source":"Spaceflight Now","publishDate":"2026-04-27T00:46:54.000Z","category":"space","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260427_ViaSat-3_F3_scrub.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"nsk6b5","title":"Laguna Vista mayor reelected, unofficial election results show","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Residents reelected Laguna Vista Mayor Michael Carter Saturday night, according to unofficial Cameron County election results. Carter defeated challenger Darla A. Jones to serve another term as the city's top leader. 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