{"articles":[{"id":"5j8oyn","title":"Unofficial results: Esteban 'Steve' Guerra wins Cameron County Judge race","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County voters have decided who will take the county's judge seat. Democrat Esteban \"Steve\" Guerra defeated Republican Mauro Garza, according to unofficial Cameron County election results. Guerra won with 65,834 votes, or 66.89%, while Garza received 32,5...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/your-local-election-hq/unofficial-results-esteban-steve-guerra-wins-cameron-county-judge-race/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-11-04T06:22:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.266Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FESTEBAN-GUERRA.png%3Fw%3D432","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"unofficial-results-esteban-steve-guerra-wins-cameron-county-judge-race"},{"id":"tyncf5","title":"Rose Benavidez secures seat as Starr County judge, unofficial results show","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Democratic candidate Rose Benavidez secured the Starr County judge's seat on Tuesday night, unofficial results show. Benavidez becomes the first woman to serve as Starr County judge. Benavidez received a total of 10,930 votes, or 77.72%, while Villarreal receive...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/your-local-election-hq/rose-benavidez-secures-seat-as-starr-county-judge-unofficial-results-show/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-11-04T05:48:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.266Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FScreenshot-2026-11-03-144018.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rose-benavidez-secures-seat-as-starr-county-judge-unofficial-results-show"},{"id":"jdvcam","title":"LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: RGV races breakdown for 2026 midterm","excerpt":"Updated at 10:49 p.m. This page will be updated throughout the course of the evening with unofficial results from contested races. Results are not official until canvassed. Make sure to check back here periodically. Voters arrive at a polling place at Weslaco City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, i...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-brh/2026/11/03/live-election-results-rgv-races-breakdown-for-2026-midterm/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-11-04T01:05:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F11%2F110326.VOTING.jm_.007.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-11-04T04:25:00.149Z","slug":"live-election-results-rgv-races-breakdown-for-2026-midterm"},{"id":"4ogzlq","title":"RESULTS: 2026 Midterm Election Results","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Below is a list of results for the Nov. 3 Midterm Election:","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/your-local-election-hq/results-2026-midterm-election-results/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-11-04T01:01:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.266Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2022%2F10%2FYour-Local-Election-Headquarters-e1762303583111.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"results-2026-midterm-election-results"},{"id":"ntxqsj","title":"Eric Flores concedes, Vicente Gonzalez declared winner in District 34 race","excerpt":"8:46 p.m.: Eric Flores has conceded in Texas' 34th Congressional District race. 6:04 p.m.: Alejandra Yanez reports live from Corpus Christi, where Vicente Gonzalez is holding his watch party. 5:06 p.m.: Jorge Vela reports from Harlingen, where Eric Flores is holding his watch party. 5:03 p.m.: Al...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/your-local-election-hq/district-34-congressional-race/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alejandra Yañez","publishDate":"2026-11-04T00:31:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.266Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG-4.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"eric-flores-concedes-vicente-gonzalez-declared-winner-in-district-34-race"},{"id":"b9t0g","title":"Election official aims to prevent delayed results in Hidalgo County","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With voting underway across many polling sites in the Rio Grande Valley, long lines at the polls have been a concern in Hidalgo County for years. The Lark Community Center is one of the 69 polling sites here in Hidalgo County, and it's also one of the busiest. H...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/your-local-election-hq/election-official-aims-to-prevent-delayed-results-in-hidalgo-county/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Taylor Gomez","publishDate":"2026-11-04T00:13:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.266Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FMedia-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"election-official-aims-to-prevent-delayed-results-in-hidalgo-county"},{"id":"qazqpb","title":"DHR Health Expands Kidney Transplant Program with Transplant Nephrologist, Dr. Victor E. Prado","excerpt":"Rio Grande Valley, Texas: As part of its ongoing commitment to bringing world-class healthcare to the Rio Grande Valley, DHR Health is pleased to announce the addition of double board-certified transplant nephrologist, Dr. Victor E. Prado. Dr. Prado will provide care to patients at DHR Health’s T...","url":"https://myrgv.com/ask-the-expert/2026/11/03/dhr-health-expands-kidney-transplant-program-with-transplant-nephrologist-dr-victor-e-prado/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gramirez","publishDate":"2026-11-03T22:47:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F11%2FDr.-Victor-Prado-photo-.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dhr-health-expands-kidney-transplant-program-with-transplant-nephrologist-dr-victor-e-prado"},{"id":"58qpb1","title":"Added spice: Emilia’s in Brownsville a place of fun and color","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — A land of storybooks and cartoon colors ignites my imagination the moment I enter. The world I have entered feels like a magical place of talking books and dancing cups and shelves engaging in playful conversations. However, it is not only a wonderland of make believe, but also a l...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/11/03/added-spice-emilias-in-brownsville-a-place-of-fun-and-color/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Travis M. Whitehead","publishDate":"2026-11-03T22:33:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F11%2F102926_STF-Emilias_01.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"added-spice-emilias-in-brownsville-a-place-of-fun-and-color"},{"id":"x3bth0","title":"Harlingen reviewing data center water contract","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — After months of public protest, officials here are reviewing a WaterWorks agreement to determine if the city has grounds to challenge the contract residents argue could sell off drinking water to a data center for as long as 50 years. A year after WaterWorks’ board of directors’ unan...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/11/03/harlingen-reviewing-data-center-water-contract/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-11-03T21:43:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2F130064740_web1_11032022_Harlingen-Water-Works-System_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-reviewing-data-center-water-contract"},{"id":"tmbwg7","title":"US House speaker Mike Johnson rallies behind Republican candidate Eric Flores","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One local race many voters are watching closely is the District 34 congressional matchup between Republican Eric Flores, a former Assistant U.S. attorney, and incumbent Democratic Congressman Vicente Gonzalez. United States House Speaker Mike Johnson made his wa...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/your-local-election-hq/us-house-speaker-mike-johnson-rallies-behind-republican-candidate-eric-flores/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alexia Serrata","publishDate":"2026-11-03T21:22:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.266Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FMike-Johnson-McAllen-Country-Omelette-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"us-house-speaker-mike-johnson-rallies-behind-republican-candidate-eric-flores"},{"id":"r3cokw","title":"Former Rio Hondo teacher sues district over prayer at mandatory meetings","excerpt":"Raul Castillo A longtime Rio Grande Valley educator has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against the Rio Hondo Independent School District, its superintendent and board president, claiming that coerced prayer at mandatory staff meetings violated his religious freedoms under the Constitutio...","url":"https://myrgv.com/featured/2026/11/03/former-rio-hondo-teacher-sues-district-over-prayer-at-mandatory-meetings/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gary Long","publishDate":"2026-11-03T17:50:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F11%2F137214136_web1_3ebbbe2b-227e-4da4-a214-edcd0cc6d20a-preview.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"former-rio-hondo-teacher-sues-district-over-prayer-at-mandatory-meetings"},{"id":"h5u0on","title":"U.S. House speaker visits Valley to boost Republican candidates","excerpt":"McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson made a last-minute pitch to Rio Grande Valley voters on Tuesday, warning that Republicans can’t keep control of Congress without them. Johnson stopped at the Country Omelette, a breakfast spot in McAllen, minutes after 7 a.m. on Tue...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/u-s-house-speaker-visits-valley-to-boost-republican-candidates/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Dave Hendricks","publishDate":"2026-11-03T17:28:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.266Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FMike-Johnson-McAllen-Country-Omelette-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"us-house-speaker-visits-valley-to-boost-republican-candidates"},{"id":"dr3qml","title":"Edinburg teen motorcyclist killed in four-vehicle crash","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a four-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning. Edinburg resident Dongjun Kim, 19, died of his injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities responded to the crash at 7:43 a.m. at the in...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/dps-investigating-morning-crash-in-mcallen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brent Smith and Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-11-03T15:04:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.266Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2Fimage-26.png%3Fw%3D791","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburg-teen-motorcyclist-killed-in-four-vehicle-crash"},{"id":"nh29ac","title":"The heat is on today then the Valley begins a temperature roller coaster","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Today will be another very warm day ahead of this week's first cold front. Daily highs could tie or break climatological records. We'll be in the low to mid 90s later today with increasing clouds. South to north winds at 5 to 15mph. Ahead of the frontal passage...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/the-heat-is-on-today-then-the-valley-begins-a-temperature-roller-coaster/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-11-03T12:57:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.266Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2Fa0fb0af6-6b82-4fb3-a5e6-ebaa5d71449a.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-heat-is-on-today-then-the-valley-begins-a-temperature-roller-coaster"},{"id":"wnunz4","title":"Donna man sentenced to 20 years for death of tow truck driver","excerpt":"Cristobal Stephan Garzez T he Donna man who crashed and killed a Mercedes tow truck driver in Harlingen in 2025 has been sentenced. On Friday, Cristobal Stephan Garzez was found guilty of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and manslaughter, but not guilty to one charge of possession of a co...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/11/02/donna-man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-death-of-tow-truck-driver/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Xavier Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-11-03T01:13:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"donna-man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-death-of-tow-truck-driver"},{"id":"kvokot","title":"Cold, approximately: Low chance of cooler-than-normal winter","excerpt":"T he National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office has posted its outlook for November-January, and once again, multiple scenarios are possible. Following a hot October — the top-five hottest for many areas of the region — NWS said the next three months could be warmer than normal...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/11/02/cold-approximately-low-chance-of-cooler-than-normal-winter/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-11-03T01:11:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F01%2F010925.WEATHER_ART.jm_.005.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cold-approximately-low-chance-of-cooler-than-normal-winter"},{"id":"5ib6i4","title":"New pancreatic cancer heat therapy makes its way to DHR Health","excerpt":"Dr. Prateek Harne E DINBURG — Expand access to advance cancer treatment. That is the sentiment Dr. Prateek Harne, interventional gastroenterologist at DHR Health, expressed as he spoke about a new pancreatic tumor therapy he is introducing to the Rio Grande Valley. With National Pancreatic Cancer...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/11/02/new-pancreatic-cancer-heat-therapy-makes-its-way-to-dhr-health/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Erika De Los Reyes","publishDate":"2026-11-03T01:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F11%2FPREVIEW-Dr.-Harne-patient-and-advanced-endocopy-team.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"new-pancreatic-cancer-heat-therapy-makes-its-way-to-dhr-health"},{"id":"i3ftt2","title":"BROWNSVILLE CITY MANAGER SELECTS ANGEL L. FIGUEROA, JR. AS NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE","excerpt":"Brownsville City Manager Alan Guard, ICMA-CM, CGFO, has selected Angel L. Figueroa, Jr. as the next Chief of the Brownsville Police Department. Mr. Figueroa brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience with the New York City Police Department.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3594","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-11-02T21:06:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18505","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-city-manager-selects-angel-l-figueroa-jr-as-next-chief-of-police"},{"id":"i3ftt1","title":"BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION EARNS FOUR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARDS","excerpt":"Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) has earned four international awards for its economic development and community improvement initiatives.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3595","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-11-02T20:21:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18507","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-community-improvement-corporation-earns-four-international-economic-development-awards"},{"id":"i3ftt3","title":"BROWNSVILLE MUNICIPAL COURT OFFERS FEE WAIVERS","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville Municipal Court is giving residents an opportunity to resolve outstanding cases and warrants by waiving eligible fees during Municipal Court Week, November 2 - 6, 2026.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3593","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-11-02T19:15:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18199","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-municipal-court-offers-fee-waivers"},{"id":"z72ttf","title":"Future of the Port: Next steps for Port Alpha project","excerpt":"Port Alpha, a planned shipbuilding facility at the Port of Brownsville, is moving toward construction following its Sept. The post Future of the Port: Next steps for Port Alpha project appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/future-of-the-port-next-steps-for-port-alpha-project/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-11-02T14:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:55.351Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_3128-scaled.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/future-of-the-port-next-steps-for-port-alpha-project/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:57.840Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/future-of-the-port-next-steps-for-port-alpha-project/","slug":"future-of-the-port-next-steps-for-port-alpha-project"},{"id":"yivpm2","title":"UTRGV develops sensor to detect cracks in bridges","excerpt":"Students are developing a nanoparticle-based sensor designed to detect cracks in bridges without physical contact, potentially improving infrastructure The post UTRGV develops sensor to detect cracks in bridges appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-develops-sensor-to-detect-cracks-in-bridges/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Mariah Escobar","publishDate":"2026-11-02T14:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:55.351Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_2307-scaled.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-develops-sensor-to-detect-cracks-in-bridges/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:57.840Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-develops-sensor-to-detect-cracks-in-bridges/","slug":"utrgv-develops-sensor-to-detect-cracks-in-bridges"},{"id":"2cc1xd","title":"Orange Crush kicks off Homecoming week","excerpt":"UTRGV students celebrated the start of Homecoming week Oct. 26 with free food, activities, T-shirts and personalized football The post Orange Crush kicks off Homecoming week appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/orange-crush-kicks-off-homecoming-week/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-11-02T14:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:55.351Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_8995-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/orange-crush-kicks-off-homecoming-week/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:57.840Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/orange-crush-kicks-off-homecoming-week/","slug":"orange-crush-kicks-off-homecoming-week"},{"id":"5616ys","title":"ASL lecturers address sign language shortage in the region","excerpt":"A shortage of sign language interpreters in the Rio Grande Valley is creating barriers for deaf residents seeking The post ASL lecturers address sign language shortage in the region appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/asl-lecturers-address-sign-language-shortage-in-the-region/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Jorge Rios","publishDate":"2026-11-02T14:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:55.351Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FDSC_4036-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/asl-lecturers-address-sign-language-shortage-in-the-region/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:57.840Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/asl-lecturers-address-sign-language-shortage-in-the-region/","slug":"asl-lecturers-address-sign-language-shortage-in-the-region"},{"id":"s48njd","title":"El futuro del puerto: Próximos pasos para el proyecto Port Alpha","excerpt":"El Port Alpha, una instalación de construcción naval planificada en el Puerto de Brownsville, avanza hacia la construcción The post El futuro del puerto: Próximos pasos para el proyecto Port Alpha appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/el-futuro-del-puerto-proximos-pasos-para-el-proyecto-port-alpha/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-11-02T14:08:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:55.351Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_3128-1-scaled.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/el-futuro-del-puerto-proximos-pasos-para-el-proyecto-port-alpha/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:57.840Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/el-futuro-del-puerto-proximos-pasos-para-el-proyecto-port-alpha/","slug":"el-futuro-del-puerto-prximos-pasos-para-el-proyecto-port-alpha"},{"id":"b2h0jz","title":"UTRGV football builds homecoming tradition","excerpt":"UTRGV football will host its second homecoming game Oct. 31 against Lamar University at the Robert & Janet The post UTRGV football builds homecoming tradition appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-football-builds-homecoming-tradition/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Timothy David","publishDate":"2026-11-02T14:07:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:55.351Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FDSC_6867_1-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-football-builds-homecoming-tradition/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:57.840Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-football-builds-homecoming-tradition/","slug":"utrgv-football-builds-homecoming-tradition"},{"id":"m9oe7u","title":"Texas parks department fights to withhold draft agenda amid fears of Boca Chica sale to SpaceX","excerpt":"By Berenice Garcia and Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune M cALLEN — Texas officials tasked with managing and conserving state parks were gearing up this month to cede control of more than 1,000 acres of public land that’s treasured for its natural habitat and beaches along the Gulf coast in ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/11/01/texas-parks-department-fights-to-withhold-draft-agenda-amid-fears-of-boca-chica-sale-to-spacex/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Texas Tribune","publishDate":"2026-11-01T23:59:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F11%2FBoca-Chica-SpaceX-BL-29.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"texas-parks-department-fights-to-withhold-draft-agenda-amid-fears-of-boca-chica-sale-to-spacex"},{"id":"6uitre","title":"1 dead, 3 hospitalized following drunk driving crash in Harlingen","excerpt":"Ruben Jaydeth Fuentes A Harlingen man was charged with intoxication manslaughter as a result of a crash authorities say he caused Friday night, which left one dead and three others hospitalized. Ruben Jaydeth Fuentes, 25, was arrested and charged with one count of intoxication manslaughter and th...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/11/01/1-dead-3-hospitalized-following-drunk-driving-crash-in-harlingen/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-11-01T23:58:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F11%2FPREVIEW-103026_HRL-Fatal_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"1-dead-3-hospitalized-following-drunk-driving-crash-in-harlingen"},{"id":"be2vj8","title":"Photo Gallery: Lamar hands UTRGV it’s first loss at home 52-23","excerpt":"University of Texas Rio Grande Valley running back Broderrick Taylor (26) carries the ball into the end zone against Lamar University in a Southland Conference game at Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) A large flag ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/photo/2026/10/31/photo-gallery-lamar-hands-utrgv-its-first-loss-at-home-52-23/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Joel Martinez","publishDate":"2026-11-01T03:57:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F103126.UTRGV_FB_LAMAR.jm_.007.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-lamar-hands-utrgv-its-first-loss-at-home-52-23"},{"id":"6m81oy","title":"SpaceX closes out October with 700th Falcon 9 launch to date","excerpt":"The Starlink 15-18 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Oct. 30, 2026, local time. Image: SpaceX. Update: Oct. 31, 12:25 a.m. EDT (0425 UTC): SpaceX landed its first stage booster on the droneship. SpaceX capped off the month of October with the launch of a Starlink...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/30/live-coverage-spacex-to-close-out-october-with-halloween-eve-falcon-9-launch/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-10-30T22:46:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:56.024Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261031-Starlink-15-18-Launch.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-closes-out-october-with-700th-falcon-9-launch-to-date"},{"id":"i3ftuv","title":"BROWNSVILLE VOTERS TO DECIDE ON 15 PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS IN NOVEMBER ELECTION","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3571","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-30T21:47:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18483","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-voters-to-decide-on-15-proposed-city-charter-amendments-in-november-election"},{"id":"i3ftt6","title":"BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION NOV. 3 AGENDA PREVIEW","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission will consider several items involving infrastructure improvements, public safety investments, utility projects and development regulations during its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3590","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-30T19:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18404","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-city-commission-nov-3-agenda-preview"},{"id":"y1p1d0","title":"Dia de los Muertos awakens memories of dearly departed throughout RGV","excerpt":"E DINBURG — Dia de los Muertos can have different meanings to those who celebrate. For many who practice, the day is seen as less a day of mourning and more of a day of celebrating the lives of loved ones who have died. It’s a way of memorializing the dearly departed without the somberness of a f...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/30/dia-de-los-muertos-awakens-memories-of-dearly-departed-throughout-rgv/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Francisco E. Jimenez","publishDate":"2026-10-30T19:29:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F11%2F101926.OFRENDAS.-dl-001.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-30T22:24:55.705Z","slug":"dia-de-los-muertos-awakens-memories-of-dearly-departed-throughout-rgv"},{"id":"wbk1cj","title":"Founder of RGV Lipan Apache powwow reflects on culture, heritage","excerpt":"A LTON — Drums are pounding in rhythm, Native Americans sing and dance in their colorful regalia and the aroma of frybread fills the space. You just stepped into the 56th annual Dak’éé Sí Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Fall powwow. A powwow is a Native American social gathering where different commu...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/30/founder-of-rgv-lipan-apache-powwow-reflects-on-culture-heritage/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-10-30T18:46:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F11%2F102426_Alton-Powwow_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-11-02T02:24:55.452Z","slug":"founder-of-rgv-lipan-apache-powwow-reflects-on-culture-heritage"},{"id":"79gdvz","title":"UTRGV hosts open house for Biomedical Research building","excerpt":"E DINBURG — Walking through the front doors of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Biomedical Research building, a feeling of excitement suddenly filled the air as a crowd of people gathered together to explore what the facility has to offer. The university hosted an open house Wednesday ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/30/utrgv-hosts-open-house-for-biomedical-research-building/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Erika De Los Reyes","publishDate":"2026-10-30T17:34:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F137205300_web1_RCMI_Open_House-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-30T20:24:57.329Z","slug":"utrgv-hosts-open-house-for-biomedical-research-building"},{"id":"i3ftt5","title":"BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION NOV. 4 SPECIAL WORK SESSION AND MEETING PREVIEW","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission will hold a special work session and a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to discuss proposed drainage utility fees, data center regulations, infrastructure financing, and development policies.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3591","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-30T02:20:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18484","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-city-commission-nov-4-special-work-session-and-meeting-preview"},{"id":"5nnn3b","title":"Back to the future: Origo Works reviving iconic Brownsville retail centers","excerpt":"T wo iconic Brownsville retail centers that had fallen on hard time have been given new life thanks to a pair of multi-million-dollar redevelopment efforts led by local design-build firm Origo Works. As a result, Palm Village Shopping Center, 1400 Palm Blvd., and Sabal Market Center (formerly Nor...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/29/back-to-the-future-origo-works-reviving-iconic-brownsville-retail-centers/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-29T23:28:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F102926_BTX-Origo-Works_04.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"back-to-the-future-origo-works-reviving-iconic-brownsville-retail-centers"},{"id":"dkqa7b","title":"Disappointed by Trump, dubious of Talarico: This Rio Grande Valley health official mulls his midterm vote","excerpt":"By Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune McALLEN — Dr. Ivan Melendez was among the 110,000 voters in Hidalgo County who voted for Donald Trump in 2024 in a historic swing that amounted to the first time the predominantly Hispanic county has gone for a Republican presidential nominee in more than 50...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/29/disappointed-by-trump-dubious-of-talarico-this-rio-grande-valley-health-official-mulls-his-midterm-vote/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Texas Tribune","publishDate":"2026-10-29T23:27:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIvan-Melendez-COVID-5-MG-03.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"disappointed-by-trump-dubious-of-talarico-this-rio-grande-valley-health-official-mulls-his-midterm-v"},{"id":"6ehhd5","title":"Valley leaders calling for AEP 765-kV line to fuel growth","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — While area leaders are urging AEP-Texas to run a 765-kilovolt extra-high-voltage transmission line into the Rio Grande Valley, the company is planning to upgrade its current 138-kilovolt line to help fuel Cameron County’s booming growth. Meanwhile, AEP is proposing construction of a ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/29/valley-leaders-calling-for-aep-765-kv-line-to-fuel-growth/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-29T23:26:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2F07122022_ERCOT_03-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-leaders-calling-for-aep-765-kv-line-to-fuel-growth"},{"id":"g3ww2w","title":"UTRGV hopes to expand program for trilingual interpreters","excerpt":"T he University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is poised to expand its program to train trilingual interpreters and bring deaf people into better communication with the larger Valley community. Part of the College of Liberal Arts, the program offers a master’s of the arts in Spanish translation and i...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/29/utrgv-hopes-to-expand-program-for-trilingual-interpreters/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gary Long","publishDate":"2026-10-29T23:24:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F102326_UTRGV-ASL-Loteria-Night_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-hopes-to-expand-program-for-trilingual-interpreters"},{"id":"i3fttt","title":"CHIEF OF POLICE MARATHON RETURNS DEC. 13 WITH CASH PRIZES AND BOSTON QUALIFIER","excerpt":"Get your running shoes ready! The Chief of Police Marathon – Brownsville Edition is coming to town on Sunday, December 13, 2026, bringing runners together for a day of competition, fitness, and fun.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3588","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-29T16:17:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18502","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"chief-of-police-marathon-returns-dec-13-with-cash-prizes-and-boston-qualifier"},{"id":"i3fttu","title":"THE CANNERY CONTINUES LUNCH & LEARN SERIES WITH HEALTH AND HOUSING RESOURCES","excerpt":"Good food, valuable information, and community connections are at the heart of The Cannery Public Market's Lunch & Learn series, which continues in November with sessions highlighting health and affordable housing resources for Brownsville residents.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3587","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-29T15:37:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18501","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-cannery-continues-lunch-learn-series-with-health-and-housing-resources"},{"id":"6eukdp","title":"$1.6M in Improvements Planned for Beach Access","excerpt":"Beach Access No. 9 at Bluewater Circle on South Padre Island is slated for $1. 6 million in improvements, including permanent restrooms, an accessible dune walkover, a drinking fountain and parking upgrades. Photo courtesy SPI Rentals. By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com A $1.6 mil...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/29/1-6m-in-improvements-planned-for-beach-access/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-29T07:40:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:55.997Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_4341.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"16m-in-improvements-planned-for-beach-access"},{"id":"a2knlj","title":"Volleyball team advances to playoffs","excerpt":"Lady Tarpons prevails in 3-team Play-In tournament, advancing to playoffs. October 27, 2026. Picture by PIHS By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS With their backs against the wall, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team raised their level of play down the stretch, finishing the ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/29/volleyball-team-advances-to-playoffs/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-29T07:35:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:55.997Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F2026-post-game-pic-pi-vs-la-grulla-for-final-playoff-spot.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"volleyball-team-advances-to-playoffs"},{"id":"5mufq9","title":"Lions rally late to defeat Tarpons","excerpt":"Two Port Isabel Tarpons defe nders tackle a La Feria Lions player during their district m atchup Friday, Oct. 23, in La Feria. The Tarpons fell to the Lions, 14-7, in a closely con tested game. Photo courtesy Ray Quiroga By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Four teams enter, two teams...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/29/lions-rally-late-to-defeat-tarpons/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-29T07:32:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:55.997Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_3193-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"lions-rally-late-to-defeat-tarpons"},{"id":"f78vj","title":"MOMENTS IN TIME: News from 1869","excerpt":"Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Brazos Life Station Moved 1909 Contract Let.—The contract for moving and repairing the lifesaving statio...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/29/moments-in-time-news-from-1869/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-29T07:26:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:55.997Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCG-station-1937.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"moments-in-time-news-from-1869"},{"id":"bz3cyu","title":"Two Weslaco firefighters killed while off duty","excerpt":"T he Weslaco Police Department is investigating the deaths of two Weslaco firefighters in what was described as an “off-duty incident.” In a statement shared with MyRGV.com, the department confirmed that the deaths occurred Wednesday morning. “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the deaths of...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/28/two-weslaco-firefighters-killed-while-off-duty/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-10-28T23:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2F071326_Weslaco-Fire-EMS_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"two-weslaco-firefighters-killed-while-off-duty"},{"id":"s6fakt","title":"With funding tight, San Benito jump-starts aquatic center project","excerpt":"S AN BENITO — For decades, students here have dreamed of diving into a competition swimming pool — and district leaders have struggled with plans to fund its construction. Then in a heated 2018 election, voters passed a $40 million bond issue which included construction of an aquatic center soon ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/28/with-funding-tight-san-benito-jump-starts-aquatic-center-project/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-28T23:29:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:54.197Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2F02282023_SBCISD-Breach_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"with-funding-tight-san-benito-jump-starts-aquatic-center-project"},{"id":"i3fttv","title":"BROWNSVILLE PROPOSES $39 MILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND GROWTH","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is proposing nearly $39 million in capital improvements for fiscal year 2027 to strengthen infrastructure, enhance public safety, improve city services, and support continued growth.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3586","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-28T19:19:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18500","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-proposes-39-million-for-infrastructure-and-growth"},{"id":"i3fttw","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS ON NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY","excerpt":"Brownsville's first responders work around the clock to protect lives and keep the community safe. On National First Responders Day, October 28, the City of Brownsville proudly honors their courage, dedication, and commitment to public safety.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3585","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-28T17:48:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18498","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-honors-first-responders-on-national-first-responders-day"},{"id":"i3fttx","title":"PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT TO SHAPE FUTURE SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3584","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-28T14:45:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18497","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"public-library-system-seeks-community-input-to-shape-future-services-and-improvements"},{"id":"i3ftty","title":"HISTORIC CANNERY OPENS AS NEW HUB FOR FRESH FOOD, FITNESS, AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3583","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-28T14:43:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18496","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"historic-cannery-opens-as-new-hub-for-fresh-food-fitness-and-community-wellness"},{"id":"i3fttz","title":"CITY PROPOSES NEW DRAINAGE UTILITY FEE TO ADDRESS FLOODING AND IMPROVE STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3582","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-28T14:41:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18495","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-proposes-new-drainage-utility-fee-to-address-flooding-and-improve-stormwater-infrastructure"},{"id":"i3ftu0","title":"CITY COMMISSION APPROVES UP TO $25 MILLION IN BONDS TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENOVATIONS","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3581","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-28T14:39:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18494","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-commission-approves-up-to-25-million-in-bonds-to-support-affordable-housing-renovations"},{"id":"i3ftu1","title":"NEARLY $7.9 MILLION PROPOSED FOR ROADWAY, TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN FY 2027","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3580","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-28T14:36:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T06:24:53.004Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18493","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"nearly-79-million-proposed-for-roadway-traffic-signal-and-infrastructure-improvements-in-fy-2027"},{"id":"cesdg6","title":"Election Day: ValleyCentral Voter Guide","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral)— Election Day is here. ValleyCentral is your local election headquarters for all federal, state and local races in Texas. RELATED: ValleyCentral+ to livestream extensive coverage on Election Day For the latest stories ahead of Election Day, visit our local electio...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/election-day-valleycentral-voter-guide/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-11-03T12:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T04:24:56.331Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2021%2F05%2FYOUR-LOCAL-ELECTION-HEADQUARTERS-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"election-day-valleycentral-voter-guide"},{"id":"tpjhnp","title":"NYPD veteran appointed as Brownsville police chief","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The city of Brownsville officially announced its new police chief. Angel L. Figueroa, Jr. will join the ranks of the Brownsville Police Department, bringing more than 20 years of law enforcement experience. Figueroa was appointed by Brownsville City Manager Ala...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/nypd-veteran-appointed-as-brownsville-police-chief/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-11-03T05:01:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T04:24:56.331Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FScreenshot-2026-11-02-225857.png%3Fw%3D746","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"nypd-veteran-appointed-as-brownsville-police-chief"},{"id":"723h80","title":"LIVE: Extensive election coverage on ValleyCentral+","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral and ValleyCentral+ are your headquarters for local election coverage. We will have races to watch, the latest election results and exclusive interviews live from our Stream Center. Inside Valley Politics host and Chief Political Correspondent Brian...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/valleycentral-to-livestream-extensive-coverage-on-election-day/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-11-03T01:04:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T04:24:56.331Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2021%2F05%2FYOUR-LOCAL-ELECTION-HEADQUARTERS-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"live-extensive-election-coverage-on-valleycentral"},{"id":"r1x6uz","title":"Man involved in fatal 2023 Brownsville shooting gets probation","excerpt":"Israel Solis A 36-year-old man involved in a fatal shooting in Brownsville over three years ago has been sentenced to 10 years probation. Israel Solis was initially charged with murder following the death of 33-year-old Omar Garcia, who died in 2023. Solis pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of m...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/28/man-involved-in-fatal-2023-brownsville-shooting-gets-probation/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Xavier Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-10-28T23:28:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T04:24:55.973Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FPREVIEW-Israel-Solis.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"man-involved-in-fatal-2023-brownsville-shooting-gets-probation"},{"id":"pursg8","title":"Live updates: District 15 congressional race","excerpt":"6:03 p.m.: Marco Ramirez reports live from McAllen. 6:00 p.m.: Sandra Sanchez reports live from Edinburg. 5:03 p.m. : Sandra Sanchez reports from Edinburg. 5 p.m.: Marco Ramirez reports from McAllen, where Monica De La Cruz is set to have her Election Night watch party. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCe...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/district-15-congressional-race/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Sandra Sanchez and Marco Ramirez","publishDate":"2026-11-04T00:32:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T02:24:54.429Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2Fde-la-cruz_pulido.png%3Fw%3D897","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"live-updates-district-15-congressional-race"},{"id":"i7u7l","title":"Cold front brings seasonal temps and lower humidity","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A cold front does wonders for the weather outlook here in the Rio Grande Valley. A northerly breeze will now deliver seasonal temperatures and lower humidity through Thursday, with partly cloudy skies. Another cold front is set to slip through the Valley Friday ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/cold-front-brings-seasonal-temps-and-lower-humidity/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-11-03T22:29:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T00:24:53.511Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2Fsnapshot-10.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cold-front-brings-seasonal-temps-and-lower-humidity"},{"id":"4pv70p","title":"Meet the six candidates running for Mission mayor","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Six people are running for mayor in Mission. Each mayoral candidate has a different vision and approach for creating a better city for its residents. Norie Gonzalez Garza Incumbent Norie Gonzalez Garza made history as the first woman elected mayor in Mission. No...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/meet-the-six-candidates-running-for-mission-mayor/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-11-03T03:56:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T00:24:53.511Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2021%2F05%2FYOUR-LOCAL-ELECTION-HEADQUARTERS-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"meet-the-six-candidates-running-for-mission-mayor"},{"id":"u6e74m","title":"Esteban 'Steve' Guerra and Mauro Garza: Cameron County judge candidates","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With Election Day a day away, voters will soon decide who will lead Cameron County. Esteban \"Steve\" Guerra, a Democrat, and Mauro Garza, a Republican, are facing off to secure the county's judge chair. Esteban \"Steve\" Guerra Guerra is the Democratic nominee and ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/esteban-steve-guerra-and-mauro-garza-cameron-county-judge-candidates/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-11-03T03:39:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T00:24:53.511Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2020%2F09%2FYOUR-LOCAL-ELECTION-HEADQUARTERS-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"esteban-steve-guerra-and-mauro-garza-cameron-county-judge-candidates"},{"id":"lgzayr","title":"Game of the Week: Los Fresnos at Harlingen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Week 11 of high school football is here! Our Valley Sports Team is highlighting the Los Fresnos vs. Harlingen Cardinals matchup. We’ll have live coverage starting Friday at 6 p.m. at Boggus Stadium. High school football on ValleyCentral+ ValleyCentral+ is your h...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-game-of-the-week/game-of-the-week-los-fresnos-at-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-11-03T02:31:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T00:24:53.511Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FGAME-OF-THE-WK-LOS-FRESNOS-Vs-HARLINGEN.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"game-of-the-week-los-fresnos-at-harlingen"},{"id":"i3ftt4","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TO OFFER FREE BMETRO RIDES ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 3","excerpt":"Getting to the polls will be easier for Brownsville voters on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as the City of Brownsville offers free transportation aboard BMetro buses for the General Election.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3592","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-11-02T16:01:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T00:24:52.872Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18504","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-to-offer-free-bmetro-rides-on-election-day-november-3"},{"id":"fzkkrm","title":"FreakFest showcases student horror films","excerpt":"The Student Film Association at UTRGV hosted its third annual FreakFest horror film festival Wednesday at the Studio The post FreakFest showcases student horror films appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/freakfest-showcases-student-horror-films/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Kayla Martinez","publishDate":"2026-11-02T14:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-04T00:24:54.264Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_5992.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/freakfest-showcases-student-horror-films/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:57.840Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/freakfest-showcases-student-horror-films/","slug":"freakfest-showcases-student-horror-films"},{"id":"y1ep23","title":"Over $611K of alleged cocaine seized at Brownsville port of entry","excerpt":"U. S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Veterans International Bridge seized over $611,000 in alleged cocaine last Wednesday. On Oct. 21, officers referred a 2005 International with an attached flatbed driven by a 39-year-old Mexican citizen from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, to a se...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/28/over-611k-of-alleged-cocaine-seized-at-brownsville-port-of-entry/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Xavier Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-10-28T23:24:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T22:24:54.378Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F2022-09-09_LosTomatesBridge_2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"over-611k-of-alleged-cocaine-seized-at-brownsville-port-of-entry"},{"id":"ksxdsk","title":"Photo Gallery: Meet Amanda Puryear El — Pharr’s first ever poet laureate","excerpt":"P HARR — Meet Amanda Puryear El. She is the city of Pharr’s first ever poet laureate, has published 11 books, delivered a TEDx presentation and is one of the founders of the RGV Women Poet Society, among other accomplishments. And soon, Amanda could possibly add Grammy-nominated to her impressive...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/photo/2026/10/28/photo-gallery-meet-amanda-puryear-el-pharrs-first-ever-poet-laureate/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Delcia Lopez","publishDate":"2026-10-28T23:23:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T22:24:54.378Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F102226.-AMANDA-PURYEAR-EL.-dl-010.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-meet-amanda-puryear-el-pharrs-first-ever-poet-laureate"},{"id":"wcjqep","title":"Former La Feria coach charged in fatal crash faces retrial after jury deadlocks","excerpt":"Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz said on social media Monday that his office will prosecute a former La Feria High School coach following a mistrial on charges of accident involving death and tampering with evidence. Jaime Carlos Guerra, 59, went to trial on Oct. 27 and state Distri...","url":"https://myrgv.com/news/2026/11/03/former-la-feria-coach-charged-in-fatal-crash-faces-retrial-after-jury-deadlocks/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-11-03T17:48:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T20:25:31.312Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"former-la-feria-coach-charged-in-fatal-crash-faces-retrial-after-jury-deadlocks"},{"id":"i3ftup","title":"BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION TAKES FIRST STEP TOWARD $27M INVESTMENT","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3577","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-27T20:07:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T18:24:52.785Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18489","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-city-commission-takes-first-step-toward-27m-investment"},{"id":"x99qmu","title":"Valley Storm Team: Digging up solutions for how a wet winter will hit your yard and plants","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale talks with specialists about how to prepare your plants, shrubs, and flowers for a wet, mild winter across the Valley. Agronomist and flower farm owners Jimmy and Jennifer Wilson share their collective experience in the flower and ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/valley-storm-team-digging-up-solutions-for-how-a-wet-winter-will-hit-your-yard-and-plants/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-11-02T23:57:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T16:24:53.718Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2F1000026510.jpg%3Fw%3D873","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-digging-up-solutions-for-how-a-wet-winter-will-hit-your-yard-and-plants"},{"id":"yisk8q","title":"Brownsville Herald 2025 Readers’ Choice Winners","excerpt":"The post Brownsville Herald 2025 Readers’ Choice Winners appeared first on MyRGV.com .","url":"https://myrgv.com/special-sections/ss-brownsville-herald/2026/10/28/brownsville-herald-2025-readers-choice-winners/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gramirez","publishDate":"2026-10-28T15:41:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T16:24:53.413Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fherald-rc.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-herald-2025-readers-choice-winners"},{"id":"2z8d77","title":"Halloween party shooting victims released from hospital: Sheriff","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Five people who sustained injuries in a shooting at a party on Halloween night have been released from the hospital, Hidalgo County officials announced Monday. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office initially reported that seven people were wounded in the shooting....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/halloween-party-shooting-victims-released-from-hospital-sheriff/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-11-02T23:21:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T14:24:54.791Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F05%2Fpolice-lights-002-4_e07ae4.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"halloween-party-shooting-victims-released-from-hospital-sheriff"},{"id":"y7ewvl","title":"Election Day forecast: Cloudy skies all day long","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Here is what Mother Nature has in store for the Valley as voters prepare to hit the polls on Election Day. The day will start with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures around 73 degrees. By the afternoon, temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees under partly...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/election-day-forecast-cloudy-skies-all-day-long/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-11-03T04:14:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T12:24:56.557Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FELECTION-DAY-FORECAST-.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"election-day-forecast-cloudy-skies-all-day-long"},{"id":"db723s","title":"Mistrial declared in fatal 2021 hit-and-run crash","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge declared a mistrial after a jury could not reach a verdict in the case of a man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash in 2021, according to a statement from the Cameron County District Attorney's Office. Jaime Carlos Guerra, 59, was indicted on charges of...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mistrial-declared-in-fatal-2021-hit-and-run-crash/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-11-02T22:42:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T12:24:56.557Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2Fgavel-two_ac4781.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mistrial-declared-in-fatal-2021-hit-and-run-crash"},{"id":"i3ftvo","title":"STAY ALERT, STAY PROTECTED: CITY OF BROWNSVILLE URGES RESIDENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR FRAUD AND SCAMS","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville's Auditor's Office and the Brownsville Police Department are working together to raise awareness about fraud and remind residents of the importance of staying alert to potential scams.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3563","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-27T14:24:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T12:24:53.534Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18470","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"stay-alert-stay-protected-city-of-brownsville-urges-residents-to-watch-out-for-fraud-and-scams"},{"id":"2ffl4l","title":"Inside Valley Politics: Candidates make their way through Valley ahead of Election Day","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With early voting in the rearview mirror and Election Day on the horizon, multiple candidates and incumbent officeholders made their way to the Rio Grande Valley for a final push in the midterms. Thousands of people showed up for a Democratic rally in Weslaco fe...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-political-show/inside-valley-politics-candidates-make-their-way-through-valley-ahead-of-election-day/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-11-02T19:02:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T10:24:53.276Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FINSIDE-VALLEY-POLITICS-FEATURED.png%3Fw%3D651","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"inside-valley-politics-candidates-make-their-way-through-valley-ahead-of-election-day"},{"id":"950yqn","title":"'Vamos a Votar' tour aims to motivate Rio Grande Valley voters","excerpt":"Dozens of leaders from prominent nationwide Hispanic organizations came to the Rio Grande Valley to participate in the tour to motivate Hispanic voters here. They say it highlights the importance of Hispanics' votes in Tuesday's middterm elections.","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/vamos-a-votar-tour-aims-to-motivate-rio-grande-valley-voters/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Sandra Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-11-03T01:08:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T04:24:53.026Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FIMG_0915.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"vamos-a-votar-tour-aims-to-motivate-rio-grande-valley-voters"},{"id":"a5ygn","title":"Man sentenced to 20 years for death of Harlingen tow truck driver","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cristobal Stephen Garzez, the man accused of killing tow truck driver David Zapata in a July 2025 crash, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday morning. On Friday, a jury found Garzez guilty of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle, according to Camero...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-death-of-harlingen-tow-truck-driver/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-11-02T18:29:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T04:24:53.026Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-death-of-harlingen-tow-truck-driver"},{"id":"oy27le","title":"Brownsville business talks about new smart pet tags","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Have you ever lost your pet and didn't know where to look for them? You checked your nearest shelter, hung up flyers, posted on your social media and walked around your neighborhood asking your neighbors if they have seen your pet. It can become stressful and so...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/brownsville-business-talks-about-new-smart-pet-tags/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Elette Garza","publishDate":"2026-11-02T17:34:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T02:24:52.933Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2FPawTap-Smart-Pet-ID-Tags-resize-274327-1.png%3Fw%3D274","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-business-talks-about-new-smart-pet-tags"},{"id":"p2xchk","title":"McAllen homeowner accused of providing alcohol to minors","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested after allegedly providing alcohol to minors early Sunday morning, according to the McAllen Police Department. Mark Edward Wilkins, 58, faces three counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor, a Class A misdemeanor. At about 1 a.m. Sunday, officers...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mcallen-homeowner-accused-of-providing-alcohol-to-minors/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-11-02T16:51:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T02:24:52.933Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mcallen-homeowner-accused-of-providing-alcohol-to-minors"},{"id":"nq2o4m","title":"Early voting ends with historic turnout in Hidalgo and Cameron counties","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Election Day for the 2026 midterms is on Tuesday. The window to vote early in Texas opened on Oct. 19, bringing in a historic number of voters to the polls in what has been reported by the Texas Tribune as one of the most competitive election cycles Texas has se...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/early-voting-ends-with-historic-turnout-in-hidalgo-and-cameron-counties/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-31T20:44:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T02:24:52.933Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2F20241021-Todd-Bailey-Early-Voting-3.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"early-voting-ends-with-historic-turnout-in-hidalgo-and-cameron-counties"},{"id":"6z1a97","title":"Birthday party shooting leaves 7 wounded in Hidalgo County","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - A birthday party left several wounded when gunshots were fired in rural Edinburg. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to a home in the area of FM 2812 and Sunflower Road just before midnight. The area is southwest of Monte Alto and just...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/birthday-party-shooting-leaves-seven-wounded-in-hidalgo-county/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-11-01T17:30:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T00:24:53.801Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2023%2F04%2FGettyImages-943697000-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"birthday-party-shooting-leaves-7-wounded-in-hidalgo-county"},{"id":"x2q20e","title":"West Coast Falcon 9 rocket launches 27 Starlink satellites","excerpt":"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base on the Starlink 15-16 mission on Oct. 27, 2026. Image: SpaceX Update Oct. 27, 4:15 a.m. EDT (0815 UTC): SpaceX landed its Falcon 9 booster. SpaceX will deploy another batch of Starlink satellites fr...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/27/west-coast-falcon-9-rocket-to-launch-27-starlink-satellites/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Steven Young","publishDate":"2026-10-27T00:50:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-03T00:24:55.954Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261027_Starlink_15-16_liftoff.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"west-coast-falcon-9-rocket-launches-27-starlink-satellites"},{"id":"7d8h56","title":"Team of the Week: Mission, Los Fresnos, Raymondville","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Week 10 of High School Football, Valley Sports Central has nominated three teams for Team of the Week. The nominees are Mission, Los Fresnos, and Raymondville. Tip of the cap to the Eagles; we don't see them here often, but they came out with one of the bigge...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/team-of-the-week/team-of-the-week-mission-los-fresnos-raymondville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brett Holmes","publishDate":"2026-11-02T06:02:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T22:24:54.554Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FTEAM-OF-THE-WEEK-Final-1.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"team-of-the-week-mission-los-fresnos-raymondville"},{"id":"l8sps","title":"DPS: Man arrested in wrong-way fatal crash south of Harlingen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - One person was killed Friday night in a crash that involved three vehicles and a suspected drunk driver driving the wrong way on a busy road. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the accident happened around 8:30 p.m. on Dixieland Road just west of Rangerv...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/1-dead-1-arrested-in-fatal-crash-south-of-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-10-31T13:47:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T22:24:54.554Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dps-man-arrested-in-wrong-way-fatal-crash-south-of-harlingen"},{"id":"emim41","title":"Week 10: Overtime","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s week 10 of high school football and the Valley Sports Central team has your highlights on Overtime. Sports Director Megan Murray and Sports Reporters Brett Holmes and Noah Gulley are bringing you live coverage from Vela vs. Edinburg, Lyford vs. Raymondville...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/week-10-overtime/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-31T04:32:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T22:24:54.554Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-28-094422.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-10-overtime"},{"id":"3r4p4h","title":"Brownsville Kayaks brings Halloween spirit to the water","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Originally from Cuernavaca, Mexico, Aaron Millan found a way to turn his passion for nature into something bigger. He founded Brownsville Kayaks five years ago to help both locals and visitors experience the beauty of the Rio Grande Valley while also learning ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-kayaks-brings-halloween-spirit-to-the-water/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alexia Serrata","publishDate":"2026-10-31T00:20:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T22:24:54.554Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-30-192013.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-kayaks-brings-halloween-spirit-to-the-water"},{"id":"rf9o66","title":"Summer-like heat hits Valley before Tuesday cold front","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nice conditions show on the big map for the Rio Grande Valley on Monday. We will be almost summer-like this afternoon. A change is coming in the form of the cold front currently draped across New Mexico. That cold front will arrive on Tuesday afternoon. We could...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/summer-like-heat-hits-valley-before-tuesday-cold-front/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-11-02T15:33:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T20:24:56.246Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F11%2Fsnapshot-9.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"summer-like-heat-hits-valley-before-tuesday-cold-front"},{"id":"i3ftur","title":"BROWNSVILLE HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ACTOR AND PHILANTHROPIST RJ MITTE","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3575","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T21:57:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T20:24:54.099Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18487","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-honors-the-life-and-legacy-of-actor-and-philanthropist-rj-mitte"},{"id":"i3ftus","title":"BROWNSVILLE MITTE CULTURAL DISTRICT EARNS PRESTIGIOUS STATE RECOGNITION","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3574","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T21:56:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T20:24:54.099Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18486","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-mitte-cultural-district-earns-prestigious-state-recognition"},{"id":"i3ftut","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE APPROVES THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT BOOSTING POLICE OFFICER PAY AND BENEFITS","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3573","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T21:54:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T20:24:54.099Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18485","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-approves-three-year-agreement-boosting-police-officer-pay-and-benefits"},{"id":"i3ftuu","title":"BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION CONSIDERS TEMPORARY PAUSE ON NEW DATA CENTER APPLICATIONS","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3572","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T21:51:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T20:24:54.099Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18484","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-city-commission-considers-temporary-pause-on-new-data-center-applications"},{"id":"i3ftuw","title":"OLD ALICE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO ENHANCE CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN BROWNSVILLE AND LOS FRESNOS","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3570","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T21:46:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T20:24:54.099Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18482","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"old-alice-road-improvement-project-to-enhance-connectivity-between-brownsville-and-los-fresnos"},{"id":"i3ftvi","title":"DENNET ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BRINGS IMPROVED SAFETY, DRAINAGE AND TRAFFIC FLOW TO BROWNSVILLE","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3569","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T21:42:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T20:24:54.099Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18481","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dennet-road-reconstruction-project-brings-improved-safety-drainage-and-traffic-flow-to-brownsville"},{"id":"i3ftvj","title":"BROWNSVILLE INVESTS IN BETTER ROADS, STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS AND A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3568","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T21:40:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T20:24:54.099Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18480","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-invests-in-better-roads-stronger-neighborhoods-and-a-sustainable-future"},{"id":"t4hnem","title":"Harlingen home offers spooky sights","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's time to get into the Halloween spirit, and what better way to do so than to decorate your home with festive decor. One Harlingen resident in the Treasure Hills neighborhood has taken Halloween festivities a step further than your average pumpkins. The sight...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/harlingen-home-offers-spooky-sights/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Taylor Gomez","publishDate":"2026-10-31T00:10:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T18:24:54.607Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-30-190810.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-home-offers-spooky-sights"},{"id":"6k0om3","title":"Mic'd Up: PSJA Memorial Head Coach Omar Gonzalez","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic’d Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows PSJA Memorial Head Coach Omar Gonzalez as the Wolverines took on the Mission Eagles at PSJA Stadium. Going into the game, the Mission Eagles had two district wins. In the locker room, Gonzalez o...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-micd-up/micd-up-psja-memorial-head-coach-omar-gonzalez/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-30T23:44:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T18:24:54.607Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-30-161638.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"micd-up-psja-memorial-head-coach-omar-gonzalez"},{"id":"qgadle","title":"Harlingen considering 5% employee pay increases","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — Two months after the city’s new $72 million general fund budget passed them up for raises, about 400 city employees might be getting 5% pay increases. In a meeting, City Commissioner Daniel Lopez said he’s working on a proposal that could give City Hall employees a 5% “one-time shot-...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/27/harlingen-considering-5-employee-pay-increases/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-28T00:24:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T18:24:54.271Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F10%2FHarlingen-City-Hall.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-considering-5-employee-pay-increases"},{"id":"lhjuxe","title":"'A genuine hero': Gunman's sister honored for saving officer's life during shooting","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The sister of the gunman in an officer-involved shooting is being credited with saving the life of an Edinburg police officer. Edinburg police Chief Jaime Ayala recognized 21-year-old Clarissa Ledezma for running straight into the line of fire to help the wounde...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-police-to-recognize-unsung-hero-in-officer-involved-shooting/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-30T20:50:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:55.889Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-30-164006.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-genuine-hero-gunmans-sister-honored-for-saving-officers-life-during-shooting"},{"id":"r7co65","title":"Public urged to get flu vaccine","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Flu season is here and now is the time to protect yourself and your loved ones from the virus. As of Oct. 21, influenza cases were increasing or expected to increase in 44 states, including Texas, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/public-urged-to-get-flu-vaccine/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Roni Silva Martinez","publishDate":"2026-10-30T18:53:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:55.889Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F01%2FAP25259066223766.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"public-urged-to-get-flu-vaccine"},{"id":"aypbw1","title":"Week 10: Thursday night high school football highlights","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Sports Central has your Thursday night highlights for week 10 of high school football. Sports Director Megan Murray captured highlights from the La Joya at Los Fresnos game. Brett Holmes has your highlights from the Mission at PSJA Memorial. And don’t for...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/week-10-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-30T17:48:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:55.889Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-28-104917.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-10-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights"},{"id":"y28yev","title":"'Stay alert': Fewer daylight hours, higher risk for pedestrians","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- It's that time of year again when the clocks move back an hour. Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, Sunday, Nov. 1, meaning earlier sunsets and fewer daylight hours. While moving the clock back one hour may not seem drastic, the time change increases the ri...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/stay-alert-fewer-daylight-hours-higher-risk-for-pedestrians/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-26T23:13:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:55.889Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F09%2FGettyImages-1336919696.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"stay-alert-fewer-daylight-hours-higher-risk-for-pedestrians"},{"id":"i3fun3","title":"BROWNSVILLE BUILDS FEDERAL CONNECTIONS TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY PRIORITIES","excerpt":"Brownsville leaders are taking the City’s priorities directly to Washington, D.C., meeting face-to-face with federal agencies and decision-makers to pursue resources, strengthen partnerships, and identify opportunities.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3458","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T17:43:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:54.053Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18291","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-builds-federal-connections-to-advance-community-priorities"},{"id":"i3ftzt","title":"CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF RJ MITTE","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville mourns the passing of Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte III, 34, an accomplished actor, disability rights advocate, and philanthropist whose dedication to Brownsville helped create meaningful opportunities for the community.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3519","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T17:35:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:54.053Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18376","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"celebrating-the-life-of-rj-mitte"},{"id":"i3ftvm","title":"BROWNSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL CHARITY CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 14","excerpt":"Golf enthusiasts are invited to grab their clubs, hit the greens, and put their skills to the test as the Brownsville Fire Department gears up for its Fourth Annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Saturday, November 14.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3565","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T16:27:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T16:24:54.053Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18475","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-fire-department-to-host-fourth-annual-charity-classic-golf-tournament-november-14"},{"id":"nf6d08","title":"Athlete of the Week: McHi's Cole Morley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- It's time to introduce Valley Sports Central's Athlete of the Week. McAllen High Bulldogs sophomore running back Cole Morley has his name now etched into the record books as the first Bulldog running back to tally five touchdowns in one game. Morley was off to ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/athlete-of-the-week-mchis-cole-morley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-31T20:46:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T14:24:54.734Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-31-at-12.59.26-PM.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"athlete-of-the-week-mchis-cole-morley"},{"id":"gon1j6","title":"Classroom IDEAL: Supporting Autism","excerpt":"IDEA Public Schools, in collaboration with UTRGV, launched its first year of Classroom IDEAL on Aug. 17, an The post Classroom IDEAL: Supporting Autism appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/classroom-ideal-supporting-autism/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Mariah Escobar","publishDate":"2026-10-30T16:19:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T14:24:55.728Z","category":"space","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"classroom-ideal-supporting-autism"},{"id":"e7lazn","title":"Power to change: Gina Hinojosa’s message to UTRGV","excerpt":"Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa visited the University Ballroom on the Edinburg campus Monday as part of her The post Power to change: Gina Hinojosa’s message to UTRGV appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/power-to-change-gina-hinojosas-message-to-utrgv/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Tiana Meza","publishDate":"2026-10-28T22:16:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T14:24:55.728Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_4152.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/power-to-change-gina-hinojosas-message-to-utrgv/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-30T08:24:58.370Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/power-to-change-gina-hinojosas-message-to-utrgv/","slug":"power-to-change-gina-hinojosas-message-to-utrgv"},{"id":"i3ftvn","title":"BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS FREE ADULT COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES AT BOTH BRANCHES","excerpt":"Looking to improve your computer skills or become more comfortable using technology? The Brownsville Public Library System is helping residents build their digital confidence through free Adult Computer Literacy Classes offered at both library branches","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3564","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T15:46:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T14:24:52.862Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18471","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-public-library-offers-free-adult-computer-literacy-classes-at-both-branches"},{"id":"df4unx","title":"Brownsville Visual Arts Complex faces construction delays","excerpt":"UTRGV’s Brownsville Visual Arts Complex remains under construction months after its expected August opening, leading to frustration among The post Brownsville Visual Arts Complex faces construction delays appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/brownsville-visual-arts-complex-faces-construction-delays/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-10-26T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T12:24:58.445Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fartsb6logo-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/brownsville-visual-arts-complex-faces-construction-delays/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-26T14:24:56.965Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/brownsville-visual-arts-complex-faces-construction-delays/","slug":"brownsville-visual-arts-complex-faces-construction-delays"},{"id":"bvomfl","title":"Pumpkin Patch promotes fall vibes for visitors","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — “Thump. The-thump.” Laughter and wonder. A taste of Autumn, the smell of hay, and a young girl and her parents take turns tossing beanie bags into cornholes at the First Methodist Church Harlingen Pumpkin Patch. Others search for just the right pumpkin for their Jack-O-Lanterns. “We ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/27/pumpkin-patch-promotes-fall-vibes-for-visitors/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Travis M. Whitehead","publishDate":"2026-10-28T00:21:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T10:24:55.996Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F102026_Harlingen-Pumpkin-Patch_01.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"pumpkin-patch-promotes-fall-vibes-for-visitors"},{"id":"i3ftvk","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE REMINDS RESIDENTS TO SET CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR NOVEMBER 1","excerpt":"Get ready to enjoy an extra hour of sleep! The City of Brownsville reminds residents that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, meaning it's time to set clocks back one hour.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3567","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-30T14:26:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T04:24:52.863Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18478","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-reminds-residents-to-set-clocks-back-one-hour-november-1"},{"id":"8ufvz7","title":"Stream Donna North vs. McHi, La Joya Palmview vs. McAllen Memorial on ValleyCentral+","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to viewers with a click. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, We...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football-en/stream-donna-north-vs-mchi-la-joya-palmview-vs-mcallen-memorial-on-valleycentral/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-29T22:26:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T04:24:53.871Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FLa-Joya-Palmview-at-McAllen-Memorial-at-730pm_00702.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"stream-donna-north-vs-mchi-la-joya-palmview-vs-mcallen-memorial-on-valleycentral"},{"id":"67x89k","title":"Editorial: Policy-making boards should include, not ban those with vested interests","excerpt":"T he Rio Grande Valley has some unique ecological elements, and it has benefited the region immensely. People come from across the country — indeed, from around the world — to catch a view of the many birds that call this area home or pass through on their annual migrations. This was a logical pl...","url":"https://myrgv.com/opinion/editorials/2026/10/27/editorial-policy-making-boards-should-include-not-ban-those-with-vested-interests/","source":"MyRGV","author":"AIM Media Texas Editorial Board","publishDate":"2026-10-28T00:20:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-01T22:24:53.342Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2F2022-11-19_WIldArt_1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"editorial-policy-making-boards-should-include-not-ban-those-with-vested-interests"},{"id":"btrezt","title":"Take Charge of Your Health To Prevent Diabetes","excerpt":"By: Dr. Surya Narayan Mulukutla, DHR Health Adult & Pediatric Endocrinologist 2609 Michelangelo Drive Suite 102B Edinburg, TX 78539 To schedule an appointment or consultation, call: (956) 362-5650 We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. As the Rio Grande Valley heads into...","url":"https://myrgv.com/ask-the-expert/2026/10/27/take-charge-of-your-health-to-prevent-diabetes/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Guest Contributor","publishDate":"2026-10-27T16:16:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-01T22:24:53.342Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCropped-Dr.-Mulukutla.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"take-charge-of-your-health-to-prevent-diabetes"},{"id":"7drkyx","title":"Man convicted in SBPD Lt. Resendez’s murder sentenced to death","excerpt":"San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez A jury on Monday sentenced a 21-year-old man to death for the fatal shooting of a San Benito police officer more than three years ago. Rogelio Martinez Jr. had been convicted of killing San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez on Oct. 17, 2023, following an hour...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/26/man-convicted-in-sbpd-lt-resendezs-murder-sentenced-to-death/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-26T23:30:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-01T20:24:54.359Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-26T22:24:56.334Z","slug":"man-convicted-in-sbpd-lt-resendezs-murder-sentenced-to-death"},{"id":"y5or54","title":"UTRGV Vaqueros go Cardinal hunting on Halloween","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- While kids are going to be out trick-or-treating on Halloween night, football fans will be in for a real treat as Vaqueros take on their second ranked opponent of the season -- the Lamar Cardinals. The Vaqueros are looking for their 11th straight home victory a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgv-vaqueros-go-cardinal-hunting-on-halloween/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-31T20:48:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-01T16:24:53.432Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F02%2Fresize.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-vaqueros-go-cardinal-hunting-on-halloween"},{"id":"g2whuf","title":"A sweet forecast for Halloween, an extra hour of sleep, plus a cold front coming this way","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A warm and great weekend ahead across the Rio Grande Valley. Southeast winds and sunshine will push daytime highs to 90 degrees each day on Saturday and Sunday. The trick-or-treat forecast is great, with mostly clear skies, light easterly winds, and temperature...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/a-sweet-forecast-for-halloween-an-extra-hour-of-sleep-plus-a-cold-front-coming-this-way/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-30T23:56:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-01T16:24:53.432Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot0_99a541.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-sweet-forecast-for-halloween-an-extra-hour-of-sleep-plus-a-cold-front-coming-this-way"},{"id":"olgsi9","title":"A roundup of Halloween events happening in the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With Halloween on a weekend, the Rio Grande Valley is in for a treat! In the spooky spirit of Halloween, ValleyCentral has created a roundup list of events taking place across the Valley on Saturday. Hidalgo County UTRGV The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/a-roundup-of-halloween-events-happening-in-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-29T21:32:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-01T16:24:53.432Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-29-155320.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-roundup-of-halloween-events-happening-in-the-valley"},{"id":"xiclc3","title":"An immigrant author’s journey: Liberal Arts programs host talk series at UTRGV","excerpt":"Award-winning Mexican American author Reyna Grande spoke about immigration, representation and storytelling as an act of resistance during The post An immigrant author’s journey: Liberal Arts programs host talk series at UTRGV appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/an-immigrant-authors-journey-liberal-arts-programs-host-talk-series-at-utrgv/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Kayla Martinez","publishDate":"2026-10-26T13:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-01T06:24:57.874Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_4081.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/an-immigrant-authors-journey-liberal-arts-programs-host-talk-series-at-utrgv/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-26T14:24:56.965Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/an-immigrant-authors-journey-liberal-arts-programs-host-talk-series-at-utrgv/","slug":"an-immigrant-authors-journey-liberal-arts-programs-host-talk-series-at-utrgv"},{"id":"i3ftvq","title":"SPACEX TESTING ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25","excerpt":"SpaceX is scheduled to conduct testing activities at its Starbase facility on Sunday, October 25, 2026. During these operations, Brownsville residents and those in surrounding communities may hear loud noises originating from the testing site.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3561","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-25T04:27:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-01T04:24:53.071Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18468","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-testing-activities-scheduled-for-sunday-october-25"},{"id":"i3ftvl","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE REMINDS FAMILIES TO STAY SAFE WHILE TRICK-OR-TREATING","excerpt":"As Brownsville children prepare for a fun-filled night of costumes and trick-or-treating, the City of Brownsville reminds families to make safety a top priority this Halloween.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3566","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-26T17:09:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-01T00:24:53.959Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18476","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-reminds-families-to-stay-safe-while-trick-or-treating"},{"id":"gkz1x3","title":"'Johnny and Julia will be missed': Firefighters in deadly off-duty incident identified","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two Weslaco firefighters who died on Wednesday in an off-duty incident have been identified. The Weslaco Firefighters were identified as John Pena Jr. and Julia Rocha. At approximately 7:46 a.m., both were found unresponsive and transported to a local hospital....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/johnny-and-julia-will-be-missed-firefighters-in-deadly-off-duty-incident-identified/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-30T00:30:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-31T20:24:53.651Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-29-190319-e1793383800791.png%3Fw%3D460","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"johnny-and-julia-will-be-missed-firefighters-in-deadly-off-duty-incident-identified"},{"id":"6i01xl","title":"Brownsville advances financing plan for $27M in city-wide improvements","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — City commissioners on Tuesday gave staff the green light to start the preliminary steps needed to get financing for millions of dollars in improvements to city facilities. It also approved the issuance of millions more in tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing renovations and a co...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/26/brownsville-advances-financing-plan-for-27m-in-city-wide-improvements/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-26T23:23:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-31T06:24:52.917Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2F061225_Downtown-Brownsville_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-advances-financing-plan-for-27m-in-city-wide-improvements"},{"id":"i3ftwd","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE LAUNCHES CHILD SAFETY FUND CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT AND EDUCATE CHILDREN","excerpt":"Keeping children safe and giving families the tools they need to prevent accidents are at the heart of a new City of Brownsville awareness campaign aimed at creating a safer community for its youngest residents.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3559","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-24T00:26:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-31T00:24:53.290Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18466","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-launches-child-safety-fund-campaign-to-protect-and-educate-children"},{"id":"z1cnxi","title":"Tea Time: Fruity dupes for Taylor Swift's Wonderstruck perfume","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's Friday, and that means it's Fragrance Friday! Hosts Elette and Tawny Davis try to help you find your signature scent. Special guest Alejandra Yanez brought a perfume she spoke about last time on the show, Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift. The perfume has been d...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vc-show-talking-about-current-topics/tea-time-fruity-dupes-for-taylor-swifts-wonderstruck-perfume/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Elette Garza","publishDate":"2026-10-30T17:35:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T22:24:53.974Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-21-111943.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tea-time-fruity-dupes-for-taylor-swifts-wonderstruck-perfume"},{"id":"7qb377","title":"Boo-tiful weather for trick or treating in the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Conditions are expected to be spook-tacular for trick or treating Saturday night. Clear skies and a Valley average temperature in the lower 80's at 7:00 p.m. is expected. Today promises to be very warm. As the last of some tropical moisture gets pulled away alon...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/boo-tiful-weather-for-trick-or-treating-in-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-30T15:39:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T22:24:53.974Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-7-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"boo-tiful-weather-for-trick-or-treating-in-the-valley"},{"id":"bhowmw","title":"Week 10: High School Football Scoreboard","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Week 10 of high school football is underway in the Rio Grande Valley. GAME OF THE WEEK: Vela vs. Edinburg High Here are your scores for tonight’s games: And don’t forget, ValleyCentral+ is your home for live high school football games this year. ValleyCentral is...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/week-10-high-school-football-scoreboard/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-29T22:13:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T22:24:53.974Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2023%2F08%2FScoreboard2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-10-high-school-football-scoreboard"},{"id":"mun5o6","title":"McAllen Fire Department hiring entry-level firefighters","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Fire Department is accepting applications for entry-level firefighters through mid-November. Applicants aged 18 to 35 are encouraged to submit applications by Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. to the city's human resources department at 1300 Houston Ave. The entranc...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mcallen-fire-department-hiring-entry-level-firefighters/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-29T22:08:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T22:24:53.974Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F11%2FCapture_119ba9.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mcallen-fire-department-hiring-entry-level-firefighters"},{"id":"j4esba","title":"International bridges temporarily closed after 'security incident' in Matamoros","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — All international bridges connecting Brownsville and Matamoros were briefly closed Thursday amid violence and roadblocks in Mexico following the reported capture of a top cartel leader. The bridges have since reopened, but the security situation in Matamoros rem...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/international-bridges-closed-due-to-active-security-incident-in-matamoros-brownsville-police-say/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-29T18:51:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T20:24:55.508Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FPOliceLightsGettyImages-1185364093-e1793289166249.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"international-bridges-temporarily-closed-after-security-incident-in-matamoros"},{"id":"50s2eg","title":"Suspect dead, Edinburg officer hospitalized after shooting, chief says","excerpt":"Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information from the Edinburg Police Department correcting the man's age. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 25-year-old man is dead and an Edinburg police officer has been hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning, Edin...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-police-respond-to-barricaded-suspect/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-29T15:08:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T20:24:55.508Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"suspect-dead-edinburg-officer-hospitalized-after-shooting-chief-says"},{"id":"i3ftuq","title":"NEW PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING INSTALLATION BEGINS ALONG EAST ADAMS STREET IN DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE","excerpt":"New pedestrian lighting is coming to East Adams Street as the City of Brownsville begins a three-day installation project Wednesday, October 28, to improve visibility and safety in downtown Brownsville.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3576","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-28T14:29:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T20:24:53.390Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18492","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"new-pedestrian-lighting-installation-begins-along-east-adams-street-in-downtown-brownsville"},{"id":"i3ftvr","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE BEGINS REVIEW OF POTENTIAL DATA CENTER IMPACTS","excerpt":"The meeting follows the City Commission’s approval of Resolution 2026-121-A, reactivating the task force to review City policies and regulations on data center development.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3560","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-23T20:43:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T20:24:53.390Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18467","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-environmental-task-force-begins-review-of-potential-data-center-impacts"},{"id":"i3ftwe","title":"BROWNSVILLE FIREFIGHTER RETIRES AFTER 30 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE","excerpt":"After three decades of serving and protecting the Brownsville community, firefighter and paramedic Jesus “Jesse” Perez is retiring from the Brownsville Fire Department, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, compassion, and service.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3558","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-23T19:16:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T18:24:53.044Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18464","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-firefighter-retires-after-30-years-of-dedicated-service"},{"id":"ep5gxu","title":"Protecting yourself from flu season and getting the flu vaccine","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Flu season is here, and many people skip getting the flu vaccine. Health experts encourage you to get the vaccine, but why? Over time, your immunity decreases and the vaccine helps to prevent you from getting the flu. Dr. Hector Garza from Premier Valley Health ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/protecting-yourself-from-flu-season-and-getting-the-flu-vaccine/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Elette Garza","publishDate":"2026-10-29T16:34:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T16:24:55.565Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FFLU-SEASON-GENERIC.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"protecting-yourself-from-flu-season-and-getting-the-flu-vaccine"},{"id":"xdt5af","title":"Brownsville driver in auto-ped crash that injured siblings issued $19K bond","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver accused in an auto-ped crash that injured three siblings who were walking to school was charged Thursday morning. Sandy Marie Garcia, 46, was charged with two counts of accident involving pedestrian user in crosswalk causing serious bodily injury, a sta...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-driver-in-auto-ped-crash-that-injured-siblings-issued-19k-bond/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-29T16:28:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T16:24:55.565Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG-3.png%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-driver-in-auto-ped-crash-that-injured-siblings-issued-19k-bond"},{"id":"o58ty5","title":"Halloween weekend kicking off with above-average temperatures","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — High temperatures on Friday will run up to 10 degrees above average across most of the Valley, with temperatures ranging from the low 80s to the low 90s. Halloween is still on track for mostly dry weather during trick-or-treating. A few showers can’t be ruled ou...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/halloween-weekend-kicking-off-with-above-average-temperatures/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-30T03:31:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T14:24:55.176Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FHALLOWEEN-FORECAST-10.31.26-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"halloween-weekend-kicking-off-with-above-average-temperatures"},{"id":"i3ftwi","title":"JOB SEEKERS EXPLORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT CAREERS & COFFEE JOB FAIR","excerpt":"Job seekers from Brownsville and across the Rio Grande Valley gathered at the Brownsville Events Center on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for Careers & Coffee, a free job fair connecting prospective employees with thousands of career opportunities.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3554","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-23T15:52:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T14:24:53.356Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18459","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"job-seekers-explore-career-opportunities-at-careers-coffee-job-fair"},{"id":"i3ftwf","title":"BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT THROUGH SHORT SURVEY","excerpt":"The library invites residents to take a survey lasting less than 10 minutes to share how they use library services and what improvements they would like to see.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3557","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-23T15:34:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T14:24:53.356Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18463","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-public-library-seeks-community-input-through-short-survey"},{"id":"jel3r","title":"Port Isabel commission addresses city business","excerpt":"Screenshot \" data-large-file=\"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_4190-769x1024.jpeg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-137058\" src=\"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_4190.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1476\" srcset=\"https://www.portisa...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/22/port-isabel-commission-addresses-city-business/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-23T05:22:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T04:24:55.890Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_4190.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"port-isabel-commission-addresses-city-business"},{"id":"rhvyl9","title":"SPI reviews special events funding","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Special Events Committee reviewed tourism spending and proposed sponsorship policy changes during its Oct. 20 meeting, emphasizing financial accountability, consistent funding standards and attracting new events. Budget Coordinator J...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/22/spi-reviews-special-events-funding/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-23T05:17:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T04:24:55.890Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FSPI.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spi-reviews-special-events-funding"},{"id":"3w395r","title":"Tarpons’ Early Surge Proves Enough to Hold Off Robstown","excerpt":"(Port Isabel team makes entrance during district game versus Robstown. Oct. 16, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Oct. 16 the Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the Robstown Cotton Pickers in a crucial district game. With the regul...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/22/tarpons-early-surge-proves-enough-to-hold-off-robstown/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-23T05:12:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T04:24:55.890Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F2026-pi-vs-rob-pi-entrance-1-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tarpons-early-surge-proves-enough-to-hold-off-robstown"},{"id":"23ra15","title":"Cantu’s Repeat as Softball Champions","excerpt":"(Cantu’s softball team claims back-to-back championship titles. October 14, 2026. Picture by Martin Cantu Jr) The Laguna Madre Sports Park concluded its second softball season with a tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Cantu’s, the champions of the inaugural season, returned stronger than ever, fin...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/22/cantus-repeat-as-softball-champions/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-23T05:08:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T04:24:55.890Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F2026-lm-park-2nd-season-champs-cantus-pic.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cantus-repeat-as-softball-champions"},{"id":"ilrwk2","title":"MomentsbIn Time: News from 1907","excerpt":"Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South Padre Press. He ha...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/22/momentsbin-time-news-from-1907/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-23T05:01:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T04:24:55.890Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fview-looking-north-at-ruins-1946.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"momentsbin-time-news-from-1907"},{"id":"t50bnv","title":"Valley Storm Team: Not so spooky Halloween","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Storm Team has expanded to 30 minutes! Meteorologist Lexie Walker and Forecaster Craig Verley take advantage of that extra time in this episode. This end-of-October and early-November period brings a lot of topics to the streaming center. Lexie and Craig ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/valley-storm-team-not-so-spooky-halloween/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-29T14:45:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T00:24:53.179Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-03-103108.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-not-so-spooky-halloween"},{"id":"1g72aw","title":"The only scary thing this Halloween? The heat!","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Could the Valley see rogue, stray showers today? Yes, but with that said, the coverage is extremely low and most look to stay dry. Isolated showers at best, with coverage at 20%, remain in the forecast for all across the RGV today. I do anticipated that we'll st...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/the-only-scary-thing-this-halloween-the-heat/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-29T14:22:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-30T00:24:53.179Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F7e2bf6b0-eb49-4739-bfdc-b99ad62a5b4f.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-only-scary-thing-this-halloween-the-heat"},{"id":"7wsxsc","title":"Tea Time: Britney Spears new music","excerpt":"Editor’s note: This episode of Tea Time originally streamed on ValleyCentral+ on Oct.14, 2026. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In today's episode of Tea Time, the morning crew discussed Kelly Clarkson clapping back at a small business that wouldn't sell her a singing bird. Selma Blair was take...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vc-show-talking-about-current-topics/tea-time-britney-spears-new-music/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Elette Garza","publishDate":"2026-10-29T15:48:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T22:24:52.920Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-21-111943.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tea-time-britney-spears-new-music"},{"id":"baduvu","title":"Week 9 Team of the Week Winner: Sharyland","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 9 Team of the Week! Sharyland earned the top spot with 949 votes or 39% of the vote. Edinburg came in second with 918 votes and Nikki Rowe came in third place with 622 votes. ValleyCentral thanks all of our viewers who voted for [...]","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/week-9-team-of-the-week-winner-sharyland/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-29T03:30:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T22:24:52.920Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-15.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-9-team-of-the-week-winner-sharyland"},{"id":"bji6kh","title":"Jury deliberations to continue Monday in case of man who killed San Benito cop","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — Jurors deliberating whether a Brownsville man will be executed for the fatal shooting of a San Benito police officer were sent home just before 2 p.m. on Friday without reaching a sentencing verdict. So far, the jury has deliberated for nearly seven hours to determine the fate of 2...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-brh/2026/10/23/jury-deliberations-to-continue-monday-in-case-of-man-who-killed-san-benito-cop/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-24T04:00:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T22:24:52.865Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100826_Rogelio-Martinez-Verdict_04.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-27T00:24:56.001Z","slug":"jury-deliberations-to-continue-monday-in-case-of-man-who-killed-san-benito-cop"},{"id":"4yunv5","title":"Harlingen couple sentenced for defrauding Medicare in $14M scheme","excerpt":"Jeremiah Yzaguirre is seen leaning up against a car in this undated photo provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He and Maria Luisa Yzaguirre, both 47, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health fraud on April 29, 2025. (Courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office) A Harlingen couple were sentenced fo...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/23/harlingen-couple-sentenced-for-defrauding-medicare-in-14m-scheme/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Xavier Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-10-23T21:57:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T22:24:52.865Z","category":"local","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-couple-sentenced-for-defrauding-medicare-in-14m-scheme"},{"id":"2x9086","title":"Religious, community leaders urge voters to help end hunger in Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"On Wednesday dozens of faith-based and community leaders were at the center to speak out against hunger and food insecurities that are plaguing this South Texas border region. And to urge voters to elect leaders who will help.","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/border-report/religious-community-leaders-urge-voters-to-help-end-hunger-in-rio-grande-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Sandra Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-10-29T02:42:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T20:24:54.314Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FEnd-Hunger-w-bishop-102826.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"religious-community-leaders-urge-voters-to-help-end-hunger-in-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"onjaw0","title":"UTRGV cancer research facility hosts open house","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research hosted an open house on Wednesday, offering the community an opportunity to explore cancer research facilities. The event also offered the community a chance to meet researchers from the University of Texa...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/utrgv-cancer-research-facility-hosts-open-house/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-29T02:29:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T20:24:54.314Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-28-211429.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-cancer-research-facility-hosts-open-house"},{"id":"1sui7y","title":"Motorcycle crash in Edinburg leaves one hospitalized","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- One person was hospitalized on Wednesday following a crash involving a motorcycle in Edinburg. First responders were called to the crash site at the intersection of Canton Road and Closner Boulevard, shortly after 7 p.m. According to the city of Edinburg, the p...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/motorcycle-crash-in-edinburg-leaves-one-hospitalized/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-29T01:28:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T20:24:54.314Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FGettyImages-943697000-1-1-3-2-2-e1697928619486-1-e1698682964713-1_92da3b-e1743430271414_864bd0_60479a_383304.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"motorcycle-crash-in-edinburg-leaves-one-hospitalized"},{"id":"seda49","title":"Surveillance shows person of interest in McAllen BMW theft investigation","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police are searching for a man believed to be linked to a BMW theft investigation in McAllen. According to the McAllen Police Department, a 2022 black BMW X1 SUV was reported stolen on Friday, Oct. 23. READ ALSO: McAllen police seek man in vehicle theft, burglar...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/surveillance-shows-person-of-interest-in-mcallen-bmw-theft-investigation/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-28T20:25:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T20:24:54.314Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fmcallen-auto-theft-poi.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"surveillance-shows-person-of-interest-in-mcallen-bmw-theft-investigation"},{"id":"jkm10e","title":"'Heartbreaking loss': Weslaco mayor calls for privacy following off-duty firefighter deaths","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco Police Department confirmed the deaths of two firefighters Wednesday morning. During a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez called the incident a \"heartbreaking loss.\" \"Today, on National First Responder Day, we would n...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/weslaco-police-department-confirms-death-of-two-firefighters/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-28T15:47:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T20:24:54.314Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-28-162406.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"heartbreaking-loss-weslaco-mayor-calls-for-privacy-following-off-duty-firefighter-deaths"},{"id":"7iz5l9","title":"Brownsville ISD evacuates Pena Elementary due to nearby smoke","excerpt":"D ue to smoke from brush being cleared from a property near Pena Elementary School, the campus was evacuated Friday morning to Garcia Middle School as a precaution. Brownsville ISD reported that the smoke became an issue about mid-morning and the decision was made to relocate students and staff t...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/23/brownsville-isd-evacuates-pena-elementary-due-to-nearby-smoke/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gary Long","publishDate":"2026-10-23T21:54:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T20:24:53.692Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2Feducation-stock_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-isd-evacuates-pena-elementary-due-to-nearby-smoke"},{"id":"ktfpeh","title":"Harlingen mulls working with data center on $7 million drainage project","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — The city’s calling on a data center developer to consider working with officials to plan a $7 million project aimed at widening a main canal draining Valley International Airport. In a meeting, city commissioners called on Fluidstack to hold a town hall meeting to respond to resident...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/23/harlingen-mulls-working-with-data-center-on-7-million-drainage-project/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-23T20:15:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T20:24:53.692Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F090226_HRL-Meeting_01.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-mulls-working-with-data-center-on-7-million-drainage-project"},{"id":"j8pzp9","title":"'Bring your singing voices': Performer talks about Disney on Ice","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Disney on Ice is coming to Edinburg this weekend. Cassandra Smith, a Disney on Ice performer, portrays the role of Tia Pepa from Encanto. Smith said the show's VIP members are Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Minnie, and Mickey, and will take participants on a journey acro...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/bring-your-singing-voices-performer-talks-about-disney-on-ice/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Elette Garza","publishDate":"2026-10-28T18:46:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T18:24:54.032Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-28-134526.png%3Fw%3D721","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bring-your-singing-voices-performer-talks-about-disney-on-ice"},{"id":"c82w36","title":"Brownsville job expo, Careers and Coffee, attracts interest from thousands","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — A bustling crowd of job-seekers filled the Brownsville Events Center on Thursday for Careers and Coffee, an annual job fair that featured more than 75 employers. Eryka Rodriguez, marketing specialist for the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corp., said the event garnered ab...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/23/brownsville-job-expo-careers-and-coffee-attracts-interest-from-thousands/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-23T18:59:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T18:24:53.529Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F102226_BTX-Job-Expo_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-23T20:24:58.668Z","slug":"brownsville-job-expo-careers-and-coffee-attracts-interest-from-thousands"},{"id":"i3ftwl","title":"BROWNSVILLE AIRPORT TO UPGRADE AIRFIELD SIGNS TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND VISIBILITY","excerpt":"The Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is moving forward with improvements to its airfield signage system designed to enhance safety, improve visibility, and reduce long-term maintenance costs.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3551","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-22T20:08:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T18:24:52.645Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18449","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-airport-to-upgrade-airfield-signs-to-improve-safety-and-visibility"},{"id":"i3ftwj","title":"SPOOKTACULAR FUN AWAITS AT GLADYS PORTER ZOO'S ANNUAL BOO AT THE ZOO","excerpt":"Get your costumes ready and prepare for a spooktacular good time as the Gladys Porter Zoo welcomes families for its annual Boo at the Zoo Halloween celebration!","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3553","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-22T20:02:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T18:24:52.645Z","category":"zoo","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18448","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spooktacular-fun-awaits-at-gladys-porter-zoos-annual-boo-at-the-zoo"},{"id":"i3ftwk","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE EXTENDS TU SALUD ¡SÍ CUENTA! PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is continuing its partnership with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) School of Public Health in Brownsville to help residents lead healthier lives through the Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3552","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-22T19:40:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T18:24:52.645Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18447","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-extends-tu-salud-s-cuenta-program-to-promote-healthier-lifestyles"},{"id":"dr5pr9","title":"STHS hosting stroke conference in McAllen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —South Texas Health System is hosting a stroke conference on Thursday, Oct. 29. The annual conference educates seniors and caregivers about the warning signs and the importance of acting quickly when a stroke strikes. According to the Centers for Disease Control a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/sths-hosting-stroke-conference-in-mcallen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Elette Garza","publishDate":"2026-10-28T17:21:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T16:24:56.666Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fdownload-1.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"sths-hosting-stroke-conference-in-mcallen"},{"id":"mu63mt","title":"Witness testimonies continue in deadly Harlingen crash trial","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Witnesses continued to testify Wednesday in the trial of Cristobal Stephan Garzez, the man accused of killing tow truck driver David Zapata in a July 2025 crash on the expressway in Harlingen. RELATED: ‘I saw my boss’s body in half’: Witnesses testify in fatal H...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/witness-testimonies-continue-in-deadly-harlingen-crash-trial/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-28T17:21:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T16:24:56.666Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-28-102743.png%3Fw%3D792","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"witness-testimonies-continue-in-deadly-harlingen-crash-trial"},{"id":"5hznco","title":"Driver arrested, 3 siblings hurt in Brownsville auto-ped crash near school","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police arrested the driver accused of hitting three siblings who were walking to school while using the crosswalk Wednesday morning. The driver, identified by police as a woman, remained at the scene following the crash and was arrested on a charge o...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/auto-ped-near-southmost-elementary-school-brownsville-fire-chief-says/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-28T13:47:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T16:24:56.666Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"driver-arrested-3-siblings-hurt-in-brownsville-auto-ped-crash-near-school"},{"id":"i3ftwm","title":"BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION APPROVES UP TO $25 MILLION IN BONDS FOR TROPICAL GARDENS AT BOCA CHICA","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $25 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds to help finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3550","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-22T17:08:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T16:24:53.637Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18445","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"brownsville-city-commission-approves-up-to-25-million-in-bonds-for-tropical-gardens-at-boca-chica"},{"id":"vczukv","title":"World Meteorological Organization releases latest El Niño forecast","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The World Meteorological Organization has released its latest sea surface temperature forecast for this year’s El Niño, and the outlook continues to point toward a potentially historic event. New estimates suggest sea surface temperatures could reach as high as ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/world-meteorological-organization-releases-latest-el-nino-forecast/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-29T02:33:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T14:24:56.082Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FWET-PATTERN-JET-STREAM.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"world-meteorological-organization-releases-latest-el-nio-forecast"},{"id":"6yo37k","title":"Gov. Abbott rallies in Harlingen with State Rep. Janie Lopez","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With days left until midterms, elected officials are still heading down to the Rio Grande Valley for a final push to voters before Election Day. Gov. Greg Abbott visited Harlingen on Tuesday for a rally. “Are you ready to keep Texas red?\" Abbott asked the crowd ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/your-local-election-hq/gov-abbott-rallies-in-harlingen-with-state-rep-janie-lopez/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-10-28T15:06:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T14:24:56.082Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-12.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"gov-abbott-rallies-in-harlingen-with-state-rep-janie-lopez"},{"id":"3fmtfv","title":"'I saw my boss’s body in half': Witnesses testify in fatal Harlingen crash trial","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of Cristobal Stephan Garzez, the man accused of killing tow truck driver David Zapata in a July 2025 crash in Harlingen. A jury was selected Monday to hear the case. Prosecutors Michael Benton and lead attorney Jar...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/i-saw-my-bosss-body-in-half-witnesses-testify-in-fatal-harlingen-crash-trial/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-28T14:24:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T14:24:56.082Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-27-093809.png%3Fw%3D681","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"i-saw-my-bosss-body-in-half-witnesses-testify-in-fatal-harlingen-crash-trial"},{"id":"oarplb","title":"Backstage Spotlight welcomes Thee Sinseers","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Thee Sinseers are an East Los Angeles band who seamlessly blend elements of classic soul, 60s pop, and Latino funk into a glorious mashup of great vibes and even better tunes. Guitarist Francisco (Paco) Flores and trombone player José (JJ) Luis Jimenez joined Ba...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/backstage-spotlight/backstage-spotlight-welcomes-thee-sinseers/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-29T01:36:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T12:24:54.201Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FBACKSTAGE-SPOTLIGHT.00_18_30_18.Still001.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"backstage-spotlight-welcomes-thee-sinseers"},{"id":"c7yr9y","title":"Tea Time: Dancing with the Stars elimination episode","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In today's episode of Tea Time, host Elette and Anchor Marco Ramirez talk about the double elimination on Dancing with the Stars. The two also discussed an article claiming Kim Kardashian prayed to be eliminated from the show when she was on in 2008. Kardashian ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vc-show-talking-about-current-topics/tea-time-dancing-with-the-stars-elimination-episode/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Elette Garza","publishDate":"2026-10-28T17:09:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T02:24:53.968Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-21-111943.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tea-time-dancing-with-the-stars-elimination-episode"},{"id":"v224ee","title":"Congressman Gonzalez helping seniors fight financial fraud","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez was joined by Cameron County officials on Tuesday to raise awareness about financial fraud schemes targeting seniors. The event was held at the Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement Community in Harlingen. One main goal of the ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/congressman-gonzalez-helping-seniors-fight-financial-fraud/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-28T02:48:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T02:24:53.968Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-27-214659.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"congressman-gonzalez-helping-seniors-fight-financial-fraud"},{"id":"q3hme0","title":"The chance for showers wraps up in time for a spectacular Halloween weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A few more showers are expected for the Rio Grande Valley this week, including isolated showers Wednesday afternoon and a better chance by Thursday. Rain chances Thursday will improve as the remnants of Hurricane Vance move from Western Mexico into Northern Mexi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/the-chance-for-showers-wraps-up-in-time-for-a-spectacular-halloween-weekend/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-27T23:05:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-29T00:24:54.389Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot9_6a1069.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-chance-for-showers-wraps-up-in-time-for-a-spectacular-halloween-weekend"},{"id":"xpntpt","title":"Recent rains help replenish low reservoir levels","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Over the last several weeks, Southern New Mexico and West Texas have been hit by rounds of flooding rains fueled by tropical moisture coming from hurricanes hitting the west coast of Mexico. Much of the water that falls in those areas makes its way into the Rio ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/recent-rains-help-replenish-low-reservoir-levels/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-28T14:43:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T22:24:53.921Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-5-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"recent-rains-help-replenish-low-reservoir-levels"},{"id":"ennmyp","title":"Commentary: Brownsville Riverfront District draws support","excerpt":"I add my voice to that of Larry Jokl in urging prompt, coordinated action on the Rio Grande Riverfront Redevelopment District. I have served Cameron County for more than 29 years: first as county auditor, then as director of economic development and community affairs, and now as executive directo...","url":"https://myrgv.com/opinion/commentary/2026/10/23/commentary-brownsville-riverfront-district-draws-support/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Guest Contributor","publishDate":"2026-10-23T17:49:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T22:24:53.785Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F07%2FRiverfront-Rio-Grande-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-25T18:24:56.050Z","slug":"commentary-brownsville-riverfront-district-draws-support"},{"id":"r00vmd","title":"It’s the witching hour, and something wicked approaches the RGV","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — Beware. For the witching hour cometh, when the ghosts and goblins emerge from the nether realms to walk the Earth and stop at houses for candy and dunk their heads for apples. ‘Tis the season of Halloween, and in the coolness of the coming fall, the jack-o-lanterns are in the windows...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/23/its-the-witching-hour-and-something-wicked-approaches-the-rgv/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Travis M. Whitehead","publishDate":"2026-10-23T12:21:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T22:24:53.785Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101023_Halloween-Shopping_01.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"its-the-witching-hour-and-something-wicked-approaches-the-rgv"},{"id":"i3ftx8","title":"BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION ON FM 1419","excerpt":"Drivers traveling along FM 1419, also known as Southmost Road, will soon see a lower posted speed limit following final approval by the Brownsville City Commission during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3549","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-21T23:07:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T22:24:52.905Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18444","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-city-commission-gives-final-approval-to-speed-limit-reduction-on-fm-1419"},{"id":"alhrju","title":"Mexican man arrested, cocaine bundles seized at Brownsville bridge","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Authorities arrested a Mexican man and seized 20 bundles of cocaine at Brownsville's Veterans International Bridge last week. The bundles, which weighed about 46 pounds, were hidden in a 2005 International truck with a flatbed trailer. U.S. Customs and Border Pr...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mexican-man-arrested-cocaine-bundles-seized-at-brownsville-bridge/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-27T23:02:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T20:24:54.202Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mexican-man-arrested-cocaine-bundles-seized-at-brownsville-bridge"},{"id":"qtjvq","title":"Behind the Flavor: Paula's Tea House","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this episode of Behind the Flavor, local vlogger host Ismael Martinez takes us to Paula's Tea House in downtown Hidalgo's historic district. The vintage-themed tea house sits in the heart of Hidalgo, in a building that has stood for more than 100 years. Outsi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/behind-the-flavor-paulas-tea-house/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-27T22:52:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T20:24:54.202Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-13.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"behind-the-flavor-paulas-tea-house"},{"id":"i3ftx9","title":"BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION APPROVES $1.3 MILLION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS","excerpt":"Drivers throughout Brownsville can expect improvements to traffic signal systems as the City moves forward with a $1.3 million project designed to modernize aging equipment, improve traffic flow, and reduce unnecessary delays at intersections.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3548","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-21T22:20:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T20:24:52.567Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18443","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-city-commission-approves-13-million-for-traffic-signal-improvements"},{"id":"i3ftxa","title":"BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION APPOINTS ADDITIONAL MEMBER TO SPORTS COMMISSION ADVISORY BOARD","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission appointed Dino Chavez to the newly established Brownsville Sports Commission Advisory Board during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3547","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-21T21:31:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T20:24:52.567Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18442","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-city-commission-appoints-additional-member-to-sports-commission-advisory-board"},{"id":"i3ftxe","title":"BROWNSVILLE PLAN ADVANCES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO ENHANCE RESIDENTS’ QUALITY OF LIFE","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville continues planning investments in infrastructure, public safety, transportation, technology, and facilities to support residents and future growth.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3543","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-21T21:13:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T20:24:52.567Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18438","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-21T20:24:57.124Z","slug":"brownsville-plan-advances-for-infrastructure-improvements-to-enhance-residents-quality-of-life"},{"id":"i3ftxd","title":"CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR OCTOBER 20, 2026 CITY COMMISSION MEETING","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission approved measures to improve infrastructure, enhance public safety, expand affordable housing, and support community development during its October 20, 2026, meeting.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3544","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-21T21:12:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T20:24:52.567Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18439","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-21T20:24:57.124Z","slug":"city-commission-highlights-for-october-20-2026-city-commission-meeting"},{"id":"i3ftxb","title":"BROWNSVILLE TAKES FIRST STEP TOWARD $27 MILLION IN CITYWIDE IMPROVEMENTS","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission approved a resolution authorizing the publication and posting of a notice of intention to issue up to $27 million in certificates of obligation to fund proposed capital improvement projects across the city.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3546","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-21T21:08:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T20:24:52.567Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18441","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-takes-first-step-toward-27-million-in-citywide-improvements"},{"id":"i3ftxc","title":"BROWNSVILLE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD BEGINS NEW TERM","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville Youth Advisory Board has launched its new cohort, bringing together local students to develop leadership skills, engage in civic activities, and make a positive impact in the community.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3545","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-21T20:45:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T20:24:52.567Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18440","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-21T20:24:57.124Z","slug":"brownsville-youth-advisory-board-begins-new-term"},{"id":"g07muy","title":"Jury deliberating death penalty for SBPD Lt. Resendez’s convicted killer","excerpt":"San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez B ROWNSVILLE — Jurors are set to deliberate the fate of a Brownsville man convicted of killing a San Benito police lieutenant more than three years ago. Closing arguments in the punishment phase against Rogelio Martinez Jr., 21, wrapped up at 1 p.m. Thursday....","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/22/jury-deliberating-death-penalty-for-sbpd-lt-resendezs-convicted-killer/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-23T00:00:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T18:24:53.585Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"jury-deliberating-death-penalty-for-sbpd-lt-resendezs-convicted-killer"},{"id":"ol9eps","title":"Social Fest 2026 brings viral creators to McAllen","excerpt":"T he speaker lineup for Social Fest 2026 went live on Tuesday. For two days, Nov. 12-13, a plethora of famed internet creators will speak at the McAllen Convention Center about how they built their platform, and how Rio Grande Valley residents can do the same. Attendees will have access to keynot...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/22/social-fest-2026-brings-viral-creators-to-mcallen/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Alexandrea Bailey","publishDate":"2026-10-22T22:33:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T18:24:53.585Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCourtesy_Social-Fest-2026_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"social-fest-2026-brings-viral-creators-to-mcallen"},{"id":"gb50p5","title":"myTV 4.2 airing San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Rio Grande Valley Vipers games","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — myTV 4.2 is the home of the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Rio Grande Valley Vipers. myTV 4.2 will air 22 San Antonio Spurs games, 82 Dallas Mavericks games and 20 Rio Grande Valley Vipers games this basketball season. All the action starts Tuesday, Oct...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/mytv-4-2-airing-san-antonio-spurs-dallas-mavericks-and-rio-grande-valley-vipers-games/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-27T22:45:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T16:24:57.179Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FMy-TV-Color-logo-Black-4_2.png%3Fw%3D838","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mytv-42-airing-san-antonio-spurs-dallas-mavericks-and-rio-grande-valley-vipers-games"},{"id":"8vj2bf","title":"Emergency drill scheduled for Harlingen's Valley International Airport","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley International Airport (VIA) in Harlingen is giving the community advance notice of an emergency drill scheduled for Wednesday. According to the VIA, the emergency drill is coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration. The drill is part of a routin...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/emergency-drill-scheduled-for-harlingens-valley-international-airport/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-27T21:35:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T16:24:57.179Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2020%2F02%2F03c3c012-bbef-49c0-ba1f-53f1d7062e4b-ValleyInternationalAirportinHarlingenSourceCBS4-1.jpg%3Fw%3D569","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"emergency-drill-scheduled-for-harlingens-valley-international-airport"},{"id":"omp04e","title":"San Benito church acquires first-class relic from millennial saint","excerpt":"S AN BENITO — Carlo Acutis was 15-years-old when he died of acute promyelocytic leukemia on Oct. 12, 2006, in Monza, Italy. In the 20 years since his death, he has inspired many young Catholics throughout the world to have closer relationships with the church. So profound was Acutis’s short life,...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/22/san-benito-church-acquires-first-class-relic-from-millennial-saint/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Francisco E. Jimenez","publishDate":"2026-10-22T22:12:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T16:24:56.313Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101526_Saint-Carlo-Acutis-Relic_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"san-benito-church-acquires-first-class-relic-from-millennial-saint"},{"id":"2oym2l","title":"Tropical Texas Behavioral Health CEO announces retirement","excerpt":"Terry Crocker T ropical Texas Behavioral Health’s chief executive officer is retiring after over 24 years of service and leadership in which he has worked to expand behavioral healthcare throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Terry Crocker, CEO, started his career with Tropical Texas in 2003, a time i...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/22/tropical-texas-behavioral-health-ceo-announces-retirement/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Erika De Los Reyes","publishDate":"2026-10-22T21:51:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T16:24:56.313Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FPREVIEW-Terry-Crocker.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tropical-texas-behavioral-health-ceo-announces-retirement"},{"id":"t32rys","title":"El Niño impacts across the southern United States and Texas","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale and Meteorologist Marcelo Rivera take a closer look at the science behind El Niño, a climate pattern that can influence weather around the world. In Texas, El Niño is often associated with cooler conditions. In the Rio Grande Valle...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/el-nino-impacts-across-the-southern-united-states-and-texas/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-28T04:01:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T14:24:55.730Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FEL-NINO-IN-THE-PACIFIC.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"el-nio-impacts-across-the-southern-united-states-and-texas"},{"id":"uisirp","title":"Gov. Abbott makes tour stop in Harlingen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott visited Harlingen on Tuesday as part of his \"Let's Roll\" campaign. Abbott's visit is followed by several rallies and campaigns in the Rio Grande Valley ahead of Election Day. The campaign event was held at Smoke: Texas BBQ & Watering Hole, 1600 ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/your-local-election-hq/gov-abbott-making-another-tour-stop-in-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-27T19:50:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T14:24:55.730Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-12.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"gov-abbott-makes-tour-stop-in-harlingen"},{"id":"gstd04","title":"9 intimate partner homicides in the Valley in 2025: Report","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when advocates unite to raise awareness and highlight resources available to individuals affected by domestic violence. Domestic violence is not only physical abuse, but it can also be emotional, economic, psy...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/9-intimate-partner-homicides-in-the-valley-in-2025-report/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-27T19:36:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T14:24:55.730Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2023%2F10%2FSTOP-DOMESTIC-VIOLENCE-e1669938330708.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"9-intimate-partner-homicides-in-the-valley-in-2025-report"},{"id":"q9sjnn","title":"Jury selected, opening statements begin for trial over tow truck driver's death","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Opening statements began Tuesday in the jury trial for a man accused in the death of a tow truck driver in Harlingen last year. A jury was chosen on Monday for Cristobal Stephan Garzez, who is on trial for the death of tow truck driver David Zapata. RELATED: Jur...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/jury-selected-opening-statements-begin-for-trial-over-tow-truck-drivers-death/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-27T15:47:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T14:24:55.730Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-27-093809.png%3Fw%3D681","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"jury-selected-opening-statements-begin-for-trial-over-tow-truck-drivers-death"},{"id":"i3fty3","title":"BROWNSVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER HIGHLIGHTS PET OF THE MONTH AT CITY COMMISSION MEETING","excerpt":"A furry friend took center stage at Tuesday’s Brownsville City Commission meeting as the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) introduced its latest Pet of the Month, hoping to help the animal find a loving forever home.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3539","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-21T15:21:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T14:24:53.816Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18437","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-animal-shelter-highlights-pet-of-the-month-at-city-commission-meeting"},{"id":"yjv1cz","title":"$1M in federal funds to improve drainage in La Feria","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — $1 million in federal funds will go toward addressing flooding in La Feria. U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, (D) Texas 34, presented a $1 million check to La Feria city officials Tuesday morning. The funds will be used to install a new storm sewer pump station in the...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/1m-in-federal-funds-to-improve-drainage-in-la-feria/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-27T18:28:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T12:24:54.966Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-27-123911.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"1m-in-federal-funds-to-improve-drainage-in-la-feria"},{"id":"48373l","title":"5x5 Brewing Co. opening $2.5M facility in Edinburg","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — City officials announced Monday that they will build a new $2.5 million facility for 5x5 Brewing Co. in Edinburg. The facility will include a brew room, dining area, taproom and bar and outdoor patio. The facility is expected to bring 20 primary jobs. RELATED: 5...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/5x5-brewing-co-opening-2-5m-facility-in-edinburg/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-27T17:38:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T12:24:54.966Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-27-113645.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"5x5-brewing-co-opening-25m-facility-in-edinburg"},{"id":"t8jsyr","title":"South Padre Island to begin beach renourishment","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island will soon begin dredging sediment to renourish its beaches and maintain the shoreline. The project will dredge about 400,000 cubic yards of sediment, with 300,000 cubic yards going to beach access 24-19. The city says the remaining sediment wi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/south-padre-island-to-begin-beach-renourishment/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-27T17:31:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-28T12:24:54.966Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F07%2FSPI-3.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"south-padre-island-to-begin-beach-renourishment"},{"id":"e91m22","title":"Abbott appeal pauses order granting Hinojosa access to Abbott-Musk emails","excerpt":"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appealed a Travis County court order issued Monday, which required his office not block State Rep. Gina Hinojosa from seeing emails between the governor and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/texas-politics/abbott-appeal-pauses-order-granting-hinojosa-access-to-abbott-musk-emails/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Cora Neas","publishDate":"2026-10-27T15:52:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T22:24:55.683Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F0731-AUTX-Abbott-Affordable-Housing-Plan-VSV.00_00_20_04.Still001_7c6a30.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"abbott-appeal-pauses-order-granting-hinojosa-access-to-abbott-musk-emails"},{"id":"8pgdlc","title":"Local shop helping breast cancer patients one wig at a time","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A local business owner is helping breast cancer patients and survivors maintain their confidence, one wig at a time. Merle Norman Aesthetics & Beauty of Sharyland in Mission has introduced a new line of wigs personalized to help breast cancer patients. Mary Ann...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/wigs-for-fighters/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-27T03:10:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T22:24:55.683Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-26-215536.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"local-shop-helping-breast-cancer-patients-one-wig-at-a-time"},{"id":"2nlkxn","title":"Showers, sunshine, and a great Halloween forecast for the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two separate episodes of showers, above normal temperatures, and an extra hour of sleep are all coming to the Rio Grande Valley this week. Adequate moisture coupled with upper-level support will squeeze out a few showers, periods of steady rain, and a few rumbl...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/showers-sunshine-and-a-great-halloween-forecast-for-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-27T01:54:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T22:24:55.683Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot5_617829.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"showers-sunshine-and-a-great-halloween-forecast-for-the-valley"},{"id":"lv2mv4","title":"'May God have mercy on your soul': San Benito cop killer sentenced to death","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rogelio Martinez Jr. has been sentenced to death for the 2023 killing of San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez. A Cameron County jury reached its decision Monday after about 10 hours of deliberations over three days. Before announcing the sentence, 440th State...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/may-god-have-mercy-on-your-soul-san-benito-cop-killer-sentenced-to-death/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-27T01:06:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T22:24:55.683Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"may-god-have-mercy-on-your-soul-san-benito-cop-killer-sentenced-to-death"},{"id":"wvvlad","title":"Tension permeates first meeting of Brownsville’s environmental task force","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — Members of the city’s newly appointed Environmental and Conservation Task Force faced a barrage of criticism minutes after being sworn in Wednesday, as much of the public comments focused on calls to remove one of the members. About 40 people squeezed into the conference room at th...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/22/tension-permeates-first-meeting-of-brownsvilles-environmental-task-force/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-22T21:25:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T20:24:54.646Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FBrownsville-City-Commission-Chambers.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tension-permeates-first-meeting-of-brownsvilles-environmental-task-force"},{"id":"i3ftxf","title":"BROWNSVILLE INVITES RESIDENTS TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HOUSING AT SECOND COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE","excerpt":"What should the future of housing look like in Brownsville? The City of Brownsville is inviting residents to be part of that important conversation as it hosts its second Housing Plan Community Open House on Thursday, October 29, 2026.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3542","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-20T21:37:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T20:24:53.256Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18436","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-invites-residents-to-help-shape-the-future-of-housing-at-second-community-open-house"},{"id":"80scjr","title":"SpaceX launches Starlink 15-15 mission following a trio of scrubs","excerpt":"Bad weather forced SpaceX to scrub the launch of the Starlink 15-15 mission on Oct. 22, 2026. Image: SpaceX. Update Oct. 23, 7:20 p.m. EDT (2320 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the droneship. The fourth time proved to be the charm for SpaceX as it launched the Starlink 15-15 mission a Falcon 9...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/20/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-27-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg-sfb-5/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-10-20T21:18:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T20:24:57.991Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261022-Starlink-15-15-scrub.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-launches-starlink-15-15-mission-following-a-trio-of-scrubs"},{"id":"jvci0s","title":"Clocks fall back this weekend for daylight saving","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Day-to-day shower chances with some rumbles of thunder Tuesday, Wednesday and again Thursday. Coverage won't be that impressive and will be influenced by daytime heating. This means that most of the activity will develop during the afternoons with isolated cover...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/clocks-fall-back-this-weekend-for-daylight-saving/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-27T14:11:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T18:24:58.257Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-4-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"clocks-fall-back-this-weekend-for-daylight-saving"},{"id":"wregmq","title":"Gina Hinojosa visits UTRGV Edinburg campus","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Democratic nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa made a tour stop on Monday at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg campus. Hinojosa's visit is part of her \"One Fight\" tour, rallying across Texas to boost voter turnout ahead of Election Day. Hi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/gina-hinojosa-visits-utrgv-edinburg-campus/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-27T03:42:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T18:24:58.257Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-26-215458.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"gina-hinojosa-visits-utrgv-edinburg-campus"},{"id":"r1ip0m","title":"Brownsville invites residents to housing master plan open house","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The city of Brownsville invites residents to an upcoming housing master plan community open house to voice their opinions on future housing plans. To spread the word about the event, City of Brownsville Planning and Redevelopment Department Director Daniel Leal ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-invites-residents-to-housing-master-plan-open-house/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-26T23:12:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T18:24:58.257Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-26-181129.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-invites-residents-to-housing-master-plan-open-house"},{"id":"72wqyi","title":"Edinburg CISD employee placed on administrative leave following arrest","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- An employee with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District who was arrested has been placed on administrative leave, district officials announced on Monday. The school district did not immediately disclose the employee's name, campus affiliation, ch...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-cisd-employee-placed-on-leave-following-arrest/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-10-26T22:06:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T18:24:58.257Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburg-cisd-employee-placed-on-administrative-leave-following-arrest"},{"id":"9k4zo","title":"UTRGV professor releases short fiction stories exploring Latino issues","excerpt":"The cover for “The Lost Train and Other Stories” by Eduardo R. Del Rio. (Courtesy photo) E duardo Del Rio, a UTRGV emeritus professor of Literature and Culture is back with another book, “The Lost Train and Other Stories.” His latest features short stories with Latino characters of various ethnic...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/22/utrgv-professor-releases-short-fiction-stories-exploring-latino-issues/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-10-22T13:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T18:24:57.045Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCourtesy_Eduardo-Del-Rio_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-23T02:24:57.824Z","slug":"utrgv-professor-releases-short-fiction-stories-exploring-latino-issues"},{"id":"hprfxi","title":"Celebrating the sweetness of National Pumpkin Day","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - To celebrate National Pumpkin Day, Wellness Coach Jessica Molina stopped by our news studio on Monday to share some delicious pumpkin snack ideas. For some perfect spooky season recipes, Molina shows us how to build a charcuterie board to terrify and delight all...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/celebrating-the-sweetness-of-national-pumpkin-day/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-26T22:02:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T16:24:56.896Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-26-171036.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"celebrating-the-sweetness-of-national-pumpkin-day"},{"id":"57vhon","title":"Team of the Week: Nikki Rowe, Edinburg and Sharyland","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Week 9 of High School Football, Valley Sports Central has nominated three teams for Team of the Week. The nominees are the Nikki Rowe Warriors, the Edinburg Bobcats, and the Sharyland Rattlers. Starting with the Nikki Rowe Warriors. They came out to play agai...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/team-of-the-week/team-of-the-week-nikki-rowe-edinburg-and-sharyland/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alejandra Yañez","publishDate":"2026-10-26T04:54:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T16:24:56.896Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FTEAM-OF-THE-WEEK-Final-1.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"team-of-the-week-nikki-rowe-edinburg-and-sharyland"},{"id":"msbe4l","title":"San Benito commissioners ‘censure’ mayor; Galvan recommends splitting EDC funding","excerpt":"San Benito Mayor Pedro “Pete” Galvan S AN BENITO — In a courtroom-like setting, the city commission’s majority reprimanded Mayor Pete Galvan for “threatening” city Economic Development Corporation officials, warning he could pull the agency’s funding. During a tense meeting Tuesday, Commissioners...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/21/san-benito-commissioners-censure-mayor-galvan-recommends-splitting-edc-funding/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-21T23:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T16:24:56.327Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FPREVIEW-Pete-Galvan.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"san-benito-commissioners-censure-mayor-galvan-recommends-splitting-edc-funding"},{"id":"wze59d","title":"DA accuses San Benito cop killer’s aunt of being dishonest","excerpt":"Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz points at Rogelio Martinez Jr. as he addresses the jury during closing arguments Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Martinez’s trial at the Cameron County Courthouse 404th state District Court in Brownsville. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald) B ROWNSVI...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/21/da-accuses-san-benito-cop-killers-aunt-of-being-dishonest/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-21T22:59:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T16:24:56.327Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FPREVIEW-100826_Rogelio-Martinez-Trial_03.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-22T18:25:01.282Z","slug":"da-accuses-san-benito-cop-killers-aunt-of-being-dishonest"},{"id":"a8s0wi","title":"Man gets 18 years for crash that killed 77-year-old San Benito woman","excerpt":"Jose De La Cruz A 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to crashing and killing a 77-year-old San Benito woman in 2024 was sentenced Monday. Jose De La Cruz pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury on Sept. 15, according to court records. He ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/21/man-gets-18-years-for-crash-that-killed-77-year-old-san-benito-woman/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Xavier Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-10-21T22:58:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T16:24:56.327Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FPREVIEW-Jose-De-La-Cruz.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"man-gets-18-years-for-crash-that-killed-77-year-old-san-benito-woman"},{"id":"8lfl5o","title":"The Valley’s vibe: South Padre Island says goodbye to Coconut Jacks","excerpt":"S outh Padre Island’s storied Coconut Jacks Bar and Grill opened on March 23, 1990, right in the knick of time for spring break. Now, over 36 years later, the bay-side palapa bar, known for its inimitable vibe, is no longer. Overlooking the Laguna Madre Bay, the concrete Coconut Jacks was once bu...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/21/the-valleys-vibe-south-padre-island-says-goodbye-to-coconut-jacks/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Alexandrea Bailey","publishDate":"2026-10-21T22:57:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T16:24:56.327Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100426_SPI-Coconut-Jacks_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-22T00:24:58.375Z","slug":"the-valleys-vibe-south-padre-island-says-goodbye-to-coconut-jacks"},{"id":"yu707e","title":"Cameron County bridge system revenue sees $2.8M increase","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — The last quarter of the 2026 fiscal year was a mixed bag for crossings at Cameron County’s international bridges, with some showing big gains and even bigger losses compared to their performance a year prior. County Administrator Pete Sepulveda Jr. updated county commissioners on b...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/21/cameron-county-bridge-system-revenue-sees-2-8m-increase/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-21T22:56:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T16:24:56.327Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2F07212022_Int.-Bridge-Traffic_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cameron-county-bridge-system-revenue-sees-28m-increase"},{"id":"uzqr19","title":"Drainage fee fair slated as Brownsville wants to reduce flooding via new utility","excerpt":"A nyone wanting to know more about the city of Brownsville’s proposed Municipal Drainage Fee should attend the Oct. 21 “community fair” at the Brownsville Public Library Main Branch, 2600 Central Blvd. The free public information session takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. On hand will be representat...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/21/drainage-fee-fair-slated-as-brownsville-wants-to-reduce-flooding-via-new-utility/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-21T22:55:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T16:24:56.327Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2F2023-05-03_BPUB_2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"drainage-fee-fair-slated-as-brownsville-wants-to-reduce-flooding-via-new-utility"},{"id":"cmn68d","title":"IVP: Early voting numbers set records, candidates visit the Valley, Dr. Laura Cisneros talks about her run for the State House","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's been a long election season, but the finish line is in sight as early voting gets underway. Cameron and Hidalgo counties recorded near-record turnout in the closely watched contests that could determine which party ends with a House majority. Governor Greg ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-political-show/ivp-early-voting-numbers-set-records-candidates-visit-the-valley-dr-laura-cisneros-talks-about-her-run-for-the-state-house/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-10-27T00:28:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T14:24:55.043Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FINSIDE-VALLEY-POLITICS-EARLY-VOTING.png%3Fw%3D653","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"ivp-early-voting-numbers-set-records-candidates-visit-the-valley-dr-laura-cisneros-talks-about-her-r"},{"id":"7t93gi","title":"Movie Talk reviews Wildwood and talks Laika","excerpt":"Directed by Travis Knight Staring Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Tom Waits, and Angela Bassett ★★★★1/2 HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- In an age where once seemingly unstoppable animation studios like Pixar, DreamWorks, and Illumination have a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/movie-talk/movie-talk-reviews-wildwood-and-talks-laika/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-26T23:37:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T14:24:55.043Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-26-183552.png%3Fw%3D679","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"movie-talk-reviews-wildwood-and-talks-laika"},{"id":"kltt1q","title":"Democratic candidates rally in Weslaco","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Voto Latino held a rally on Sunday in Weslaco, where statewide and local candidates made their final pitch to voters during early voting. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, running against incumbent Greg Abbott for governor, and State Rep. James Talarico, running against...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/democratic-candidates-rally-in-weslaco/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-10-26T19:47:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T14:24:55.043Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-26-144711.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"democratic-candidates-rally-in-weslaco"},{"id":"gihde7","title":"Game of the Week: Vela vs. Edinburg High","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Week ten of high school football is here! Our Valley Sports Team is highlighting the Vela vs. Edinburg High game. We’ll have live coverage starting Friday at 6 p.m. at Richard R. Flores Stadium. High school football on ValleyCentral+ ValleyCentral+ is your home ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-game-of-the-week/game-of-the-week-vela-vs-edinburg-high/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-26T19:13:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T02:24:54.192Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-26-135431.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"game-of-the-week-vela-vs-edinburg-high"},{"id":"1xyx16","title":"Jury selection underway for man accused in tow truck driver's death","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Jury selection is underway for the trial of a man accused in the 2025 death of a tow truck driver in Harlingen. Jury selection began Monday morning in the 197th District Court for Cristobal Stephan Garzez, 29, who has been charged in connection with the death of...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/jury-selection-underway-for-man-accused-in-tow-truck-drivers-death/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-26T19:12:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T02:24:54.192Z","category":"government","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"jury-selection-underway-for-man-accused-in-tow-truck-drivers-death"},{"id":"za1vt1","title":"Golden Apple Award: Jamie Mize, Shary Elementary School","excerpt":"MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is honoring local teachers committed to academic excellence with the Golden Apple Award. For our second award of the school year, CBS Rio Grande Valley Anchor Marco Ramirez visited Sharyland ISD to honor an elementary school teacher who has earned th...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/golden-apple/golden-apple-award-jamie-mize-shary-elementary-school/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marco Ramirez","publishDate":"2026-10-26T17:44:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T00:24:54.183Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-26-103506.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"golden-apple-award-jamie-mize-shary-elementary-school"},{"id":"b4xy0z","title":"Rogelio Martinez Jr. sentenced to death","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rogelio Martinez Jr., the man who has been convicted of the 2023 murder of San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez, has been sentenced to death, a judge ruled Monday morning. Just moments ago, the jury returned the punishment. Martinez gunned down Lieutenant Milto...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rogelio-martinez-jr-sentenced-to-death-penalty/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-26T16:06:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-27T00:24:54.183Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rogelio-martinez-jr-sentenced-to-death"},{"id":"k3k3i1","title":"Starbase inked $31,250 ‘separation agreement’ with city clerk","excerpt":"McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Starbase paid City Clerk Gretchen Norton more than $30,000 in September, when she abruptly resigned. Starbase accepted Norton’s resignation on Sept. 4 and paid her $31,250 to waive any claims against the city. “Gretchen played an important role in gett...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/starbase-inked-31250-separation-agreement-with-city-clerk/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Dave Hendricks","publishDate":"2026-10-26T17:43:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T22:24:54.509Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FGretchen-Norton-Starbase-Photo.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"starbase-inked-31250-separation-agreement-with-city-clerk"},{"id":"8z90qc","title":"Edinburg man killed, 1 injured in rollover crash north of Premont following tire blowout","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg man was killed and another man was injured after a tire blowout caused a rollover crash on U.S. 281 north of Premont Friday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS identified the man as Arturo Ponce, 65, of Edinburg. At app...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-man-killed-1-injured-in-rollover-crash-north-of-premont-following-tire-blowout/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-26T16:30:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T22:24:54.509Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F07%2FTexas-DPS-car-door-1.jpg%3Fw%3D876","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburg-man-killed-1-injured-in-rollover-crash-north-of-premont-following-tire-blowout"},{"id":"i3ftwh","title":"BROWNSVILLE RESIDENTS INVITED TO LEARN ABOUT 15 PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS AHEAD OF ELECTION","excerpt":"The meeting will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Brownsville Events Center, offering residents an opportunity to learn more about the proposed changes and their potential impact on city government.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3555","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-23T14:37:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T22:24:53.152Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18461","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-residents-invited-to-learn-about-15-proposed-city-charter-amendments-ahead-of-election"},{"id":"unqhj4","title":"Mostly dry today, showers tomorrow","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —Monday promises to be another very late October average day in the Rio Grande Valley. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80's for most of the Valley. While most of us will remain rain-free, there is a small chance for a stray shower along the coast and in the lowe...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/mostly-dry-today-showers-tomorrow/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-26T15:00:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T20:24:57.791Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot2_31d580.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mostly-dry-today-showers-tomorrow"},{"id":"pexll5","title":"Week 9: Overtime","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s week nine of high school football and the Valley Sports Central team has your highlights on Overtime. Sports Director Megan Murray and Sports Reporters Brett Holmes and Noah Gulley are bringing you live coverage from McAllen Memorial vs. Rowe and Pioneer vs...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football/week-9-overtime/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-26T14:28:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T20:24:57.791Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-28-094422.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-9-overtime"},{"id":"we515f","title":"South Padre Island study recommends paid parking","excerpt":"A n analysis of South Padre Island’s parking supply ultimately recommended that the city pursue paid parking, but leaders haven’t committed to any plans yet. Jon Forster, a parking and mobility planner with consulting firm Fishbeck, on Oct. 5 delivered the findings of a parking study that the Cit...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/20/south-padre-island-study-recommends-paid-parking/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-21T04:59:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T20:24:56.855Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2FIsland-2-1-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"south-padre-island-study-recommends-paid-parking"},{"id":"2dj1ka","title":"UTRGV takes down Central Arkansas, 30-27, for first overtime victory in program history","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The UTRGV Vaqueros walked out of Estes Stadium with their first road victory of the season and first-ever victory in overtime against the Central Arkansas Bears, 30-27. This was also the Vaqueros' first game in overtime since the program's start. Travis Bush ann...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgv-takes-down-central-arkansas-30-27-for-first-overtime-victory-in-program-history/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brett Holmes","publishDate":"2026-10-25T19:27:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T18:24:54.091Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Futrgv-post-central-arkansas.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-takes-down-central-arkansas-30-27-for-first-overtime-victory-in-program-history"},{"id":"pqe9yc","title":"Ramon Ayala Jr. surrenders to police amid sexual allegations","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Ramon Ayala Jr., the son of Tejano music legend Ramon Ayala Sr., was booked into jail and charged with sexual assault on Friday in Hidalgo County, jail records show. Ayala Jr.'s arrest is followed by a string of lawsuits filed earlier this year by former band m...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/ramon-ayala-jr-surrenders-to-police-amid-sexual-allegations/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-24T04:16:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T18:24:54.091Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FDocumentFragment_52929940.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"ramon-ayala-jr-surrenders-to-police-amid-sexual-allegations"},{"id":"89c62f","title":"A few showers possible Saturday turns into more showers next week for the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley is looking at a nice stretch of weather lasting through the weekend. High pressure will do its best to keep conditions feeling and looking great, but a few upper level features will conspire to spoil things just a bit. Saturday will be mos...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/a-few-showers-possible-saturday-turns-into-more-showers-next-week-for-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-24T00:57:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T18:24:54.091Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot3_12eec5.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-few-showers-possible-saturday-turns-into-more-showers-next-week-for-the-valley"},{"id":"odleq4","title":"Week 9: High School Football Scoreboard","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Week nine of high school football is underway in the Rio Grande Valley. Here are your scores for tonight’s games: And don’t forget, ValleyCentral+ is your home for live high school football games this year. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/week-9-high-school-football-scoreboard/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-23T23:50:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T18:24:54.091Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2023%2F08%2FScoreboard2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-9-high-school-football-scoreboard"},{"id":"zd8mq6","title":"Valley Central Weekend Report: Candidates cast early votes, Rogelio Martinez case","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week. Gov. Greg Abbott claimed this week he was endorsed by several Democratic sheriffs in South Texas, though three of them say they did not. Border R...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/valley-central-weekend-report-candidates-cast-early-votes-rogelio-martinez-case/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-23T23:45:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T18:24:54.091Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FWeekend-Report-Image-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-central-weekend-report-candidates-cast-early-votes-rogelio-martinez-case"},{"id":"6ll5iw","title":"Music for the masses: Valley marching bands rock 84th annual Pigskin Jubilee","excerpt":"S AN BENITO — The rush of the brass and the drums arrived like a rolling thunder with gallantry on the field. The marching bands from throughout the Rio Grande Valley arrived in the dwindling sky and the smokey clouds Saturday evening, amid a soft breeze now chilled with a crisp hint of fall. Fan...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/20/music-for-the-masses-valley-marching-bands-rock-84th-annual-pigskin-jubilee/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Travis M. Whitehead","publishDate":"2026-10-21T04:58:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T18:24:53.654Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101726_Pigskin-Donna-Band_03.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"music-for-the-masses-valley-marching-bands-rock-84th-annual-pigskin-jubilee"},{"id":"io0kc2","title":"Doctor: San Benito cop killer had host of problems","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — Testimony on Tuesday indicated the 21-year-old man convicted of killing a police officer had a host of problems including mental illness, abuse, neglect and poverty. Dr. Antolin Llorente, a court-appointed neuropsychologist who evaluated Rogelio Martinez, told jurors records show t...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/20/doctor-san-benito-cop-killer-had-host-of-problems/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-21T00:15:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T18:24:53.654Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100526_Rogelio-Martinez_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-21T20:24:57.124Z","slug":"doctor-san-benito-cop-killer-had-host-of-problems"},{"id":"5ua42c","title":"Cameron County pitching Harlingen $7 million drainage project","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — A $7 million offer to widen a main canal draining Valley International Airport is back on the table. Weeks after a data center developer offered to fund the project, city commissioners are set to consider Cameron County’s pitch to launch the $7 million project as part of an agreement...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/20/cameron-county-pitching-harlingen-7-million-drainage-project/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-21T00:14:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T18:24:53.654Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F2026-09-23_Data-Centers_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cameron-county-pitching-harlingen-7-million-drainage-project"},{"id":"p2dqms","title":"Gov. Greg Abbott says sale of Boca Chica State Park to SpaceX won’t happen — anytime soon","excerpt":"By Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune G ov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department commission would not be taking up the issue of a potential sale of Boca Chica State Park to Elon Musk’s SpaceX anytime soon, following a Texas Monthly news article saying as much. At a news confe...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/20/gov-greg-abbott-says-sale-of-boca-chica-state-park-to-spacex-wont-happen-anytime-soon/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Texas Tribune","publishDate":"2026-10-21T00:13:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T18:24:53.654Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F0824-Starship-BB-10.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"gov-greg-abbott-says-sale-of-boca-chica-state-park-to-spacex-wont-happen-anytime-soon"},{"id":"v10d9i","title":"Mic'd Up: Edinburg High Head Coach Joe Peña","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic’d Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows Edinburg Head Coach Joe Peña as the Bobcats took on the La Joya Coyotes at Richard R. Flores Stadium. Both teams were looking to gain ground in their District 31 playoff race. The Edinburg Bobca...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local/micd-up-edinburg-high-head-coach-joe-pena/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-23T23:38:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T16:24:54.050Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-23-164930.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"micd-up-edinburg-high-head-coach-joe-pea"},{"id":"236t1m","title":"Starr County teacher admits to having sex with student more than 10 times: Records","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Criminal complaints obtained by ValleyCentral allege that a teacher arrested on felony charges in Starr County admitted to engaging in sex acts with a student multiple times on and off campus. Francisco Contreras Jr. was arrested earlier this month on a charge o...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/starr-county-teacher-admits-to-having-sex-with-student-more-than-10-times-records/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-23T23:34:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T16:24:54.050Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Ffrancisco-contreras-jr.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"starr-county-teacher-admits-to-having-sex-with-student-more-than-10-times-records"},{"id":"e8847h","title":"Missing man located safety: Brownsville police","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department safely located a man who was reported missing on Friday morning. Mario Alberto Soto, 76, was last seen at about 9 a.m. at his home located on the 1800 block of Palm Blvd. Soto was reported missing earlier this month and in August.","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-police-seek-missing-man-with-dementia/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-23T22:57:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T16:24:54.050Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMario-Alberto-Soto.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"missing-man-located-safety-brownsville-police"},{"id":"5ds61w","title":"Willacy County District Attorney's Victim Assistance Unit hosts survivor walk","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the Willacy County District Attorney's Victim Assistance Unit hosted a survivor walk at the Raymondville Police Department Friday afternoon. Advocates and survivors walked the streets wearing purple and hold...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/willacy-county-district-attorneys-victim-assistance-unit-hosts-survivor-walk/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-23T22:19:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T16:24:54.050Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FImage-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"willacy-county-district-attorneys-victim-assistance-unit-hosts-survivor-walk"},{"id":"vxj193","title":"Comedian Gary Owen to bring laughs to McAllen Performing Arts Center","excerpt":"C omedian Gary Owen is making his way down to the Rio Grande Valley for the first time as part of his extended No Hard Feelings Tour at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on Sunday. You might have seen Owen in in his many viral comedy videos, interviews or from his wide range of appearances in fi...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/20/comedian-gary-owen-to-bring-laughs-to-mcallen-performing-arts-center/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-10-21T00:12:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T16:24:53.629Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCourtesy_Gary-Owen_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-21T00:24:58.603Z","slug":"comedian-gary-owen-to-bring-laughs-to-mcallen-performing-arts-center"},{"id":"i6aqak","title":"Feds award $9.2M to Los Indios bridge; funding aimed at addressing shortage of trucking parking","excerpt":"The Los Indios International Bridge, also known as the Free Trade Bridge, is seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy: Cameron County) L os Indios International Bridge has been awarded nearly $9.2 million in federal funding for a commercial truck parking facility, according to an announcement from C...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/20/feds-award-9-2m-to-los-indios-bridge-funding-aimed-at-addressing-shortage-of-trucking-parking/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-21T00:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T16:24:53.629Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2FFree-Trade-Bridge.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"feds-award-92m-to-los-indios-bridge-funding-aimed-at-addressing-shortage-of-trucking-parking"},{"id":"5c3rb4","title":"Archeology Fair making its way to Port Isabel this weekend","excerpt":"Q ue Indiana Jones’ theme song. For those who have always wanted to live out their dream as Indy, or just simply have an interest in archeology, now’s your chance to experience the work first hand at the Archeology Fair at Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site. In observance of Texas Archeol...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/20/archeology-fair-making-its-way-to-port-isabel-this-weekend/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Erika De Los Reyes","publishDate":"2026-10-21T00:08:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T16:24:53.629Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2F11232022_Port-Isabel-Lighthouse_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"archeology-fair-making-its-way-to-port-isabel-this-weekend"},{"id":"i3ftxh","title":"EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCTOBER 19 FOR NOVEMBER 3 GENERAL AND MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS","excerpt":"Early voting for the November 3, 2026, General and Municipal Elections officially begins Monday, October 19, providing Cameron County residents with several opportunities to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3540","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-19T18:07:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T16:24:52.718Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18434","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"early-voting-begins-october-19-for-november-3-general-and-municipal-elections"},{"id":"yap5ca","title":"Harlingen husband and wife sentenced for $14M Medicare fraud scheme","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A married couple from Harlingen was sentenced to prison for their involvement in a $14 million Medicare fraud scheme. Jeremiah Yzaguirre, 47, was sentenced to 110 months in prison, and his wife, Maria Luisa Yzaguirre, 47, was sentenced to 80 months. READ ALSO: ‘...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/harlingen-husband-and-wife-sentenced-for-14m-medicare-fraud-scheme/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-23T20:45:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T14:24:55.204Z","category":"local","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-husband-and-wife-sentenced-for-14m-medicare-fraud-scheme"},{"id":"6za8gv","title":"Brownsville elementary students being relocated due to smoke caused by nearby brush fire","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Independent School District announced Friday that Peña Elementary students are being relocated to Garcia Middle School due to smoke from a nearby brush fire. The district said all students and staff are safe and are being relocated to the nearby ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-elementary-students-being-relocated-due-to-smoke-caused-by-nearby-brush-fire/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-23T17:31:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T14:24:55.204Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2020%2F09%2Fsnapshot-1-1-e1618619343577.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-elementary-students-being-relocated-due-to-smoke-caused-by-nearby-brush-fire"},{"id":"k0n74w","title":"Jury deliberations to resume Monday for sentencing of man convicted in San Benito police lieutenant's murder","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Jury deliberations will resume Monday in the sentencing phase for Rogelio Martinez, the man convicted of murdering San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez during a 2023 police chase. Deliberations will continue Monday at 8:30 a.m., the defense and prosecutors conf...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/jury-deliberations-resume-for-sentencing-of-man-convicted-in-san-benito-police-lieutenants-murder/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-23T16:34:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T14:24:55.204Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"jury-deliberations-to-resume-monday-for-sentencing-of-man-convicted-in-san-benito-police-lieutenants"},{"id":"gd70n4","title":"Environmental club keeps native plants thriving on campus","excerpt":"The Environmental Awareness Club has taken the initiative to maintain the Brownsville Pollinator Cantina, preserving native plant populations The post Environmental club keeps native plants thriving on campus appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/environmental-club-keeps-native-plants-thriving-on-campus/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Danna Avalos Avila","publishDate":"2026-10-19T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T12:24:55.763Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F15102026-IMG_8711-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/environmental-club-keeps-native-plants-thriving-on-campus/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-19T14:24:15.556Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/environmental-club-keeps-native-plants-thriving-on-campus/","slug":"environmental-club-keeps-native-plants-thriving-on-campus"},{"id":"oiskeu","title":"Overflow parking closure","excerpt":"Temporary overflow parking lots on the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses have been closed due to recent weather changes The post Overflow parking closure appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/overflow-parking-closure/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Mariah Escobar","publishDate":"2026-10-19T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T12:24:55.763Z","category":"schools","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"overflow-parking-closure"},{"id":"8skhim","title":"A celebration of tradition and spirit","excerpt":"UTRGV Student Activities are gearing up for this year’s homecoming events and a week-and-a-half-long celebration where Vaquero Nation The post A celebration of tradition and spirit appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/a-celebration-of-tradition-and-spirit/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-10-19T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T12:24:55.763Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1976-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/a-celebration-of-tradition-and-spirit/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-19T14:24:15.556Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/a-celebration-of-tradition-and-spirit/","slug":"a-celebration-of-tradition-and-spirit"},{"id":"bjx61t","title":"New class schedule coming to UTRGV Fall 2027","excerpt":"Starting Fall 2027, UTRGV students and faculty may have to get used to adding an extra day to The post New class schedule coming to UTRGV Fall 2027 appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/new-class-schedule-coming-to-utrgv-fall-2027/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Jorge Rios","publishDate":"2026-10-19T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T12:24:55.763Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FDSC_7162-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/new-class-schedule-coming-to-utrgv-fall-2027/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-19T22:24:14.395Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/new-class-schedule-coming-to-utrgv-fall-2027/","slug":"new-class-schedule-coming-to-utrgv-fall-2027"},{"id":"v1bqt5","title":"Nuevo horario de clases para UTRGV en otoño 2027","excerpt":"Iniciando el otoño de 2027, los estudiantes y el profesorado de UTRGV tendrán que adaptarse a la adición The post Nuevo horario de clases para UTRGV en otoño 2027 appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/nuevo-horario-de-clases-para-utrgv-en-otono-2027/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Jorge Rios","publishDate":"2026-10-19T13:08:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T12:24:55.763Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FDSC_7162-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/nuevo-horario-de-clases-para-utrgv-en-otono-2027/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-19T14:24:15.556Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/nuevo-horario-de-clases-para-utrgv-en-otono-2027/","slug":"nuevo-horario-de-clases-para-utrgv-en-otoo-2027"},{"id":"w3gtmj","title":"Practice, scrimmage, tip-off","excerpt":"The UTRGV men’s basketball team has been practicing for the upcoming tip-off against Texas A&M-Kingsville Nov. 2 at The post Practice, scrimmage, tip-off appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/practice-scrimmage-tip-off/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Timothy David","publishDate":"2026-10-19T13:07:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T12:24:55.763Z","category":"schools","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"practice-scrimmage-tip-off"},{"id":"i3ftwg","title":"ALL MAGIC COMES TO LINCOLN PARK THIS WEEKEND WITH PARK AFTER DARK: WIZARDING HARVEST","excerpt":"Get ready for a spellbinding weekend filled with fall festivities, magical moments, and family fun as the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department presents Park After Dark: Wizarding Harvest, taking place this weekend at Lincoln Park.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3556","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-23T14:54:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-26T00:24:54.635Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18462","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"all-magic-comes-to-lincoln-park-this-weekend-with-park-after-dark-wizarding-harvest"},{"id":"2ov70d","title":"PATIENT’S WIFE SAYS CARE  WAS “BEYOND EXCELLENT”  AT HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Oct. 2026 – Jane Camden of Harlingen is no stranger to hospitals, but she was amazed by the “beyond excellent” patient care that she and her husband recently experienced at Harlingen Medical Center. Ms. Camden – who worked at a hospital for 10 years in Missouri – said she was surprised...","url":"https://myrgv.com/ask-the-expert/2026/10/20/patients-wife-says-care-was-beyond-excellent-at-harlingen-medical-center/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Guest Contributor","publishDate":"2026-10-20T20:59:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-25T18:24:53.987Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fda-nurses-8501-CROP.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"patients-wife-says-care-was-beyond-excellent-at-harlingen-medical-center"},{"id":"i3ftyc","title":"BROWNSVILLE GEARS UP FOR 74TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DECEMBER 5","excerpt":"The holiday spirit returns to Brownsville as the 74th Annual Christmas Parade lights up the streets with festive floats and holiday cheer on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3530","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-18T16:50:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-25T16:24:55.661Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18431","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-gears-up-for-74th-annual-christmas-parade-on-december-5"},{"id":"i3gelh","title":"73RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE BRINGS HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE","excerpt":"Downtown Brownsville lit up with festive cheer as thousands of families lined Elizabeth Street for the 73rd Annual Charro Days Christmas Parade, a tradition that continues to unite the community each holiday season.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2880","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-18T16:48:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-25T16:24:55.661Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D17158","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"73rd-annual-christmas-parade-brings-holiday-spirit-to-downtown-brownsville"},{"id":"xihrg","title":"SpaceX launches Starfall reentry capsule, 31 customer payloads on Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission","excerpt":"The plume of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 upper stage is caught by the rising sun during the Bandwagon-5 mission on Oct. 20, 2026. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now Update Oct. 20, 8:45 a.m. EDT (1245 UTC): SpaceX deployed all customer payloads. Update Oct. 19, 4:07 a.m. EDT (0807 UTC): SpaceX scrubbed th...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/18/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-starfall-reentry-capsule-31-customer-payloads-on-bandwagon-5-rideshare-mission/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-10-18T16:32:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-25T16:25:01.924Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261020_Bandwagon-5_MC-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-launches-starfall-reentry-capsule-31-customer-payloads-on-bandwagon-5-rideshare-mission"},{"id":"i3fty4","title":"BROWNSVILLE INVITED TO 1-MILE MARIPOSA RUN, WALK & CATERPILLAR SCOOT","excerpt":"Brownsville residents of all ages are invited to lace up their running shoes, spread their wings, and celebrate community, health, and tradition during the 1-Mile Mariposa Run, Walk & Caterpillar Scoot on Sunday, October 25, 2026.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3538","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-19T14:55:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-25T12:24:53.158Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18433","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-invited-to-1-mile-mariposa-run-walk-caterpillar-scoot"},{"id":"hddk4z","title":"Pharr man sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse of children","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Pharr man will spend 40 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing two children between the ages of 6 and 12, Hidalgo County District Attorney Torbio \"Terry\" Palacios announced Friday. Martin Hernandez Alvarado, 61, was found guilty of continuou...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/pharr-man-sentenced-to-40-years-for-sexual-abuse-of-children/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-23T16:08:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-24T02:24:53.518Z","category":"government","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"pharr-man-sentenced-to-40-years-for-sexual-abuse-of-children"},{"id":"i8ejns","title":"SpaceX is coming to Louisiana. Here’s how it turned Texas’s poorest town into a ‘space city.’","excerpt":"By Alex Lubben | The Advocate , Baton Rouge, La. (TNS) Gilberto Salinas is pictured Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in downtown Brownsville. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald) B ROWNSVILLE — Elon Musk hadn’t yet flown a single person to space when he approached local leaders here with a plan 15 years...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/spacex/2026/10/19/spacex-is-coming-to-louisiana-heres-how-it-turned-texass-poorest-town-into-a-space-city/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Tribune News Service","publishDate":"2026-10-19T23:57:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-24T02:24:53.028Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FAP25117835407857.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-is-coming-to-louisiana-heres-how-it-turned-texass-poorest-town-into-a-space-city"},{"id":"xprvuo","title":"Ken Paxton lays out initiatives during Brownsville visit","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) —Attorney General Ken Paxton is the latest candidate to visit the Valley as we head towards Election Day. The Senate candidate held a get-out-the-vote event at Palenque Grill in Brownsville Thursday morning. Fewer than a hundred people were in attendance, but th...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/ken-paxton-lays-out-initiatives-during-brownsville-visit/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-10-23T15:24:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-24T00:24:54.388Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-22-122750.png%3Fw%3D645","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"ken-paxton-lays-out-initiatives-during-brownsville-visit"},{"id":"rm7p35","title":"Mostly sunny skies with pleasant temperatures this weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The forecast over the next days will be mostly sunny, minimal rain chances and temperatures around average through the weekend. As high pressure builds overhead this will bring us mostly sunny skies this Friday with highs climbing into the mid 80s east to low 90...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/mostly-sunny-skies-with-pleasant-temperatures-this-weekend/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-23T14:02:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T22:24:55.119Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-3-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mostly-sunny-skies-with-pleasant-temperatures-this-weekend"},{"id":"k3q5pi","title":"Tea Time: Fragrance Friday","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In today's episode of Tea Time: Fragrance Friday edition, Hosts Elette and Tawny Davis sit down with guest Alejandra Yanez to talk about perfumes they are using, trying, and what is popular in the Fragrance World. Elette talked about why she couldn't buy Brach's...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vc-show-talking-about-current-topics/tea-time-fragrance-friday/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Elette Garza","publishDate":"2026-10-23T05:41:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T22:24:55.119Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-21-111943.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tea-time-fragrance-friday"},{"id":"94r3vh","title":"Week 9: Thursday night high school football highlights","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Sports Central has your Thursday night highlights for week nine of high school football. Sports Director Megan Murray brings you highlights from McHi at PSJA Memorial. Sports Reporter Noah Gulley brings you highlights from La Joya at Edinburg and Sports R...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/week-9-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-23T03:09:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T22:24:55.119Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-28-104917.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-9-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights"},{"id":"x73bfb","title":"New mobile clinic now open at TSTC Harlingen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday to celebrate the renovation of a mobile health clinic at Texas State Technical College in Harlingen. The UTHealth Houston Mobile Clinic has been part of the Harlingen community for over 30 years, serving students a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/new-mobile-clinic-now-open-at-tstc-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-23T03:05:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T22:24:55.119Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-22-214121.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"new-mobile-clinic-now-open-at-tstc-harlingen"},{"id":"s6j1sj","title":"'People want real leadership': Monica De La Cruz casts ballot in McAllen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) stopped in McAllen on Thursday to cast her midterm election ballot. De La Cruz is running to keep her seat in U.S. House District 15 against Democratic nominee Bobby Pulido. The race for Texas’ 15th Congressional District...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/people-want-real-leadership-monica-de-la-cruz-casts-ballot-in-mcallen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-23T02:04:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T22:24:55.119Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-22-183808.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"people-want-real-leadership-monica-de-la-cruz-casts-ballot-in-mcallen"},{"id":"9yz8up","title":"Sweet weekend weather for the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley is looking at an awesome three-day stretch of weather lasting through the weekend. High pressure will regain control of the forecast, keeping the sun shining, winds light, and temperatures near normal through Sunday. If you have outdoor ac...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/sweet-weekend-weather-for-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-23T01:48:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T22:24:55.119Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot1_b7515c.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"sweet-weekend-weather-for-the-valley"},{"id":"akxnzy","title":"'It's going to be a great time': STHS invites community to Children's Fall Festival","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The South Texas Health System Children's Hospital is inviting the community to its must-attend event of the season -- the Children's Fall Festival. The free family-friendly event is the place to be for trick-or-treating fun, costume contests, carnival rides, de...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/its-going-to-be-a-great-time-sths-invites-community-to-childrens-fall-festival/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-22T23:39:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T20:24:56.411Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-22-181111.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"its-going-to-be-a-great-time-sths-invites-community-to-childrens-fall-festival"},{"id":"1tnufz","title":"Job seekers attend Brownsville's Careers and Coffee expo","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville teamed up with the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation for its \"Careers and Coffee Job Expo\" on Thursday. The free event took place at the Brownsville Events Center, where hundreds of job seekers attended in-person interv...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/job-seekers-attend-brownsvilles-careers-and-coffee-expo/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-22T23:12:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T20:24:56.411Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-22-164323.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"job-seekers-attend-brownsvilles-careers-and-coffee-expo"},{"id":"4k3n2b","title":"Sentencing phase underway in San Benito cop killer’s trial","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — Opening arguments got underway here Monday during the sentencing phase in the trial of a 21-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a San Benito police officer during a high speed car chase three years ago. Rogelio Martinez was found guilty of capital murder in the death of Sa...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/19/sentencing-phase-underway-in-san-benito-cop-killers-trial/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-19T22:29:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T20:24:55.652Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-20T00:24:14.933Z","slug":"sentencing-phase-underway-in-san-benito-cop-killers-trial"},{"id":"i3fty6","title":"BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY CELEBRATES LIFE AND LASTING LEGACY OF RJ MITTE","excerpt":"Hundreds of family members, friends, community leaders, and residents gathered Friday, October 16, at The Mitte Cultural District to celebrate the life and honor the legacy of Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte III.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3536","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-16T21:13:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T20:24:54.143Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18424","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-community-celebrates-life-and-lasting-legacy-of-rj-mitte"},{"id":"f9jev8","title":"Brownsville RiverfrontDistrict draws support","excerpt":"I add my voice to that of Larry Jokl in urging prompt, coordinated action on the Rio Grande Riverfront Redevelopment District. I have served Cameron County for more than 29 years: first as county auditor, then as director of economic development and community affairs, and now as executive directo...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-opinion/letters/2026/10/23/brownsville-riverfrontdistrict-draws-support/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-10-23T17:49:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T19:54:13.443Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FSocial_1200x675.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://myrgv.com/local-opinion/letters/2026/10/23/brownsville-riverfrontdistrict-draws-support/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-23T18:25:01.835Z","sourceUrl":"https://myrgv.com/local-opinion/letters/2026/10/23/brownsville-riverfrontdistrict-draws-support/","slug":"brownsville-riverfrontdistrict-draws-support"},{"id":"qrjox1","title":"Bobby Pulido pitches himself as the Democrat ‘you used to vote for’ in bid to oust Rep. Monica De La Cruz","excerpt":"By Gabby Birenbaum | The Texas Tribune E DINBURG — The grills were firing ahead of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s football game Saturday when a woman in UTRGV orange came out from under her tailgate tent to greet Bobby Pulido. She had been to one of his concerts years ago, she told h...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/18/bobby-pulido-pitches-himself-as-the-democrat-you-used-to-vote-for-in-bid-to-oust-rep-monica-de-la-cruz/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Texas Tribune","publishDate":"2026-10-18T18:55:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T18:24:57.428Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FPulido-De-La-Cruz.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bobby-pulido-pitches-himself-as-the-democrat-you-used-to-vote-for-in-bid-to-oust-rep-monica-de-la-cr"},{"id":"otfimi","title":"Next Generation X Fright or Fight boxing event happening in Brownsville","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Up-and-coming boxers from the Rio Grande Valley are preparing for a Halloween-themed event called Next Generation X: Fright or Fight. The event will feature a lineup of boxers, including Oscar Drago Ruvalcaba and Tony \"The Tank\" Martinez. Oscar and Tony visited ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/next-generation-x-fright-or-fight-boxing-event-happening-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-22T21:21:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T16:24:57.019Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-22-145322.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"next-generation-x-fright-or-fight-boxing-event-happening-in-brownsville"},{"id":"qhi3ef","title":"Girls volleyball highlights: Pioneer at Sharyland, Los Fresnos at Brownsville Veterans Memorial","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's the final week of the regular season for high school volleyball before the playoffs get started. District races are coming down to the wire, but a few gold balls are still up in the air, including the Sharyland matchup as the Lady Rattlers take on the Lady ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/girls-volleyball-highlights-pioneer-at-sharyland-los-fresnos-at-brownsville-veterans-memorial/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-22T21:16:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T16:24:57.019Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-22-161601.png%3Fw%3D680","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"girls-volleyball-highlights-pioneer-at-sharyland-los-fresnos-at-brownsville-veterans-memorial"},{"id":"3pjlbu","title":"Jury deliberations to resume Friday for sentencing of Rogelio Martinez","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County jury deciding Rogelio Martinez's fate has been sent home for the day and will resume deliberations Friday morning. Jury deliberations began at 2:15 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. Jurors must decide whether Martinez will face life in prison or the de...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/defense-rests-on-day-4-of-sentencing-for-rogelio-martinez-case/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-22T15:40:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T16:24:57.019Z","category":"government","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"jury-deliberations-to-resume-friday-for-sentencing-of-rogelio-martinez"},{"id":"nlt5u2","title":"Photo Gallery: Vaqueros fall to UIW 41-16","excerpt":"UTRGV’s Aidan Jakobsohn, left, is flushed out of the pocket by UIW’s Mekhi Brown, right, during a Southland Conference game at Benson Stadium Saturday Oct.17,2026 in San Antonio, Tx. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) UTRGV’s Clint Thomas Jr., right, goes up high for a catch in front of UIW’s...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-vaqueros-fall-to-uiw-41-16/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Delcia Lopez","publishDate":"2026-10-18T04:13:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T16:24:56.314Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101726.UTRGV_UIW.-dl-003.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-vaqueros-fall-to-uiw-41-16"},{"id":"i3fty7","title":"WHAT'S AHEAD AT THE OCT. 20 BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION MEETING","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Brownsville City Hall to consider several items involving infrastructure improvements, housing development, traffic safety, and community initiatives.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3535","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-16T16:36:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T16:24:53.955Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18414","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"whats-ahead-at-the-oct-20-brownsville-city-commission-meeting"},{"id":"7qzehu","title":"UTRGV Vaqueros prepare for next road game","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Vaqueros are having to learn lessons the hard way this season through pain, struggle and loss. UTRGV is recovering from a 41-16 road loss to the University of Incarnate Word and it's right back to the blacktop this week with an 813-mile trek to Central Arkansa...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgv-vaqueros-prepare-for-next-road-game/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-22T21:08:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T14:44:26.923Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fdownload_87bc0e.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-vaqueros-prepare-for-next-road-game"},{"id":"7wu75n","title":"Alamo man sentenced to 50 years for sexual abuse of children","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 67-year-old Alamo man convicted of sexually abusing three children under the age of 14 will spend 50 years in prison. A Hidalgo County jury found Florentino Garcia Lerma guilty of two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a young child, two counts of aggravated...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/alamo-man-sentenced-to-50-years-for-sexual-abuse-of-children/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-22T18:08:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T14:44:26.923Z","category":"government","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"alamo-man-sentenced-to-50-years-for-sexual-abuse-of-children"},{"id":"e2tzio","title":"Walk for domestic violence survivors set for Friday","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In honor of October being domestic violence awareness month, a walk for victims and survivors will be held on Friday at the Raymondville Police Department Community room located at 523 West Hidalgo Ave. The walk is happening from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Victim advocat...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/walk-for-domestic-violence-survivors-set-for-friday/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-22T14:56:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T14:44:26.923Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-2-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"walk-for-domestic-violence-survivors-set-for-friday"},{"id":"yv9pox","title":"Community honors San Benito police Lt. Resendez with Mass on anniversary of his death","excerpt":"San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez S AN BENITO — Minutes before 10 a.m. on Saturday, as a few dozen members of the San Benito Police Department slowly filled the first few pews of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Melissa Resendez made her way across the church greeting everyone with a hug and a...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/17/community-honors-san-benito-police-lt-resendez-with-mass-on-anniversary-of-his-death/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Francisco E. Jimenez","publishDate":"2026-10-17T18:17:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T10:24:53.816Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101726_Milton-Resendez-Memorial-Mass_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-19T00:24:14.943Z","slug":"community-honors-san-benito-police-lt-resendez-with-mass-on-anniversary-of-his-death"},{"id":"ym7pxn","title":"Power restored to nearly all customers","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - At one point Thursday afternoon more than 1,500 AEP Texas customers were without power this afternoon. That number is now down to just a handfull. Nearly all of the outages stretched from the Military Highway south of San Benito, through that city and stretching...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rain-causing-power-outages/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-10-22T19:07:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T02:24:55.438Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F07%2FPower-Infrastructure-Energy-Grid-e1785428032138.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"power-restored-to-nearly-all-customers"},{"id":"1d1fox","title":"McAllen police seek man in vehicle theft, burglary case","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police are searching for a man accused of stealing a vehicle and burglarizing three others. Carlos Alberto Moran, 27, whose last known address is in McAllen, is wanted on charges of auto theft and three counts of burglary of a vehicle. McAllen police ide...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mcallen-police-seek-man-in-vehicle-theft-burglary-case/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-22T17:14:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T02:24:55.438Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG-5.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mcallen-police-seek-man-in-vehicle-theft-burglary-case"},{"id":"xkdaej","title":"WATCH: Ken Paxton campaigns in the Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton visited Brownsville on Thursday as part of his statewide \"Come and Take It\" bus tour. Paxton made a stop at Palenque Grill, located at 2600 Frontage Rd, in Brownsville. Paxton's second stop will be at the Citrus Live, located...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/watch-ken-paxton-campaigns-in-the-rio-grande-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-22T16:55:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T02:24:55.438Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-22-122750.png%3Fw%3D645","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"watch-ken-paxton-campaigns-in-the-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"b2p4ro","title":"Stream Porter vs. Lopez and McAllen Memorial vs. Rowe on ValleyCentral+","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to viewers with a click. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, We...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football-en/stream-porter-vs-lopez-and-mcallen-memorial-vs-rowe-on-valleycentral/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-20T23:26:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T02:24:55.438Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FTHURS10_22-Brownsville-Porter-at-Brownsville-Lopez-at-7PM_00149.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"stream-porter-vs-lopez-and-mcallen-memorial-vs-rowe-on-valleycentral"},{"id":"5oopd5","title":"Tea Time: Dancing with the Stars controversy, VSFS musical performers","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In today’s episode of Tea Time, Host Elette Garza sits down with Anchor Alexia Serrata and Forecaster Taylor Gomez to talk about the second half of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The trio breaks down the Pink Part of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and the m...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vc-show-talking-about-current-topics/tea-time-dancing-with-the-stars-controversy-vsfs-musical-performers/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Elette Garza","publishDate":"2026-10-22T18:54:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T00:24:54.842Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-21-111943.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tea-time-dancing-with-the-stars-controversy-vsfs-musical-performers"},{"id":"6lma19","title":"A few rain drops possible today","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We are holding on to some chances to see some spotty to scattered showers today. The Valley average rain chance is about 30%. So not everyone will get rain. Highs today will range from the upper 80s in Starr County to the lower 80s in the Lower Valley, and close...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/a-few-rain-drops-possible-today/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-22T14:48:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T00:24:54.842Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot3_cf9c93.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-few-rain-drops-possible-today"},{"id":"y0ta1n","title":"Photo Gallery: Harlingen holds off PSJA North in a defensive battle, 15-9","excerpt":"Harlingen’s Aidan Cervantes, left, misses a catch in front of PSJA North defender during a District 32-6A game at PSJA Stadium Friday Oct.16,2026 in Pharr. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) Harlingen’s Nathaniel Gonzales with a run up the middle against PSJA North defenders Mark Quintanilla,...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/2026/10/16/photo-gallery-harlingen-holds-off-psja-north-in-a-defensive-battle-15-9/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Delcia Lopez","publishDate":"2026-10-17T04:54:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-23T00:24:54.786Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101626.HARLINGEN_PSJA-NORTH-.-dl-009.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-harlingen-holds-off-psja-north-in-a-defensive-battle-15-9"},{"id":"womly2","title":"Federal Investigation Underway After SPI EDC Cyberattack","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com Federal authorities are investigating a cyberattack involving the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) after funds were transferred to a fraudulent account, raising questions about the amount of money involved and whether it ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/15/federal-investigation-underway-after-spi-edc-cyberattack/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T23:15:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T22:24:57.858Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fedc-spi.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"federal-investigation-underway-after-spi-edc-cyberattack"},{"id":"se1bv6","title":"From Island Stages to Airwaves","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com What started as a song request during a South Padre Island performance has turned into a new musical milestone for local singer-songwriter Kelo McKane, whose latest single is reaching radio audiences beyond South Texas. McKane released “The Promi...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/15/from-island-stages-to-airwaves/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T23:10:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T22:24:57.858Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fguitar-guy-kane.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"from-island-stages-to-airwaves"},{"id":"9y15dc","title":"Tarpons playoff chances slipping, lose to Mustangs, 31-6","excerpt":"By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Oct. 9 the Port Isabel Tarpons were on the road as they took on the Ingleside Mustangs in a key district game. Both teams entered the matchup coming off big district victories. The Mustangs were fresh off a 45-7 win over La Feria,...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/15/tarpons-playoff-chances-slipping-lose-to-mustangs-31-6/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T22:55:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T22:24:57.858Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FPIISD.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tarpons-playoff-chances-slipping-lose-to-mustangs-31-6"},{"id":"p78cbk","title":"Lady Tarpons beat Lady Pirates, 3-1","excerpt":"(Port Isabel Varsity team defeats Hidalgo 3-1. October, 10, 2026. Picture by PIISD) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, Oct. 10 the PIECHS Lady Tarpons hosted the Hidalgo Lady Pirates in district matchup. The Lady Tarpons are entering the match on a high note afte...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/15/lady-tarpons-beat-lady-pirates-3-1/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T22:52:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T22:24:57.858Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Ftarpons-ladies-volleyball.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"lady-tarpons-beat-lady-pirates-3-1"},{"id":"lf5bo1","title":"Port commissioners debate desalination, expansion plans","excerpt":"(Photo courtesy of the PISBND) A Hansa Heavy Lift vessel, named the Hong Kong, arrived at the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and departed Saturday, Sept. 6, after discharging 12 natural gas powered engines for use in a Valley electric power plant. The vessel shown...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/15/port-commissioners-debate-desalination-expansion-plans/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T22:46:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T22:24:57.858Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F09%2FPISBND-pic-9-11-14.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"port-commissioners-debate-desalination-expansion-plans"},{"id":"1ie2dz","title":"Desalination project aims to strengthen Laguna Madre Water Supply","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com A proposed seawater desalination facility could help strengthen the Laguna Madre region’s long-term water supply as the Laguna Madre Water District moves forward with plans to develop an additional source of drinking water. The project has receiv...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/15/desalination-project-aims-to-strengthen-laguna-madre-water-supply/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-15T22:36:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T22:24:57.858Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Flmwd.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"desalination-project-aims-to-strengthen-laguna-madre-water-supply"},{"id":"tc9lc3","title":"Movie Talk reviews 'Whalefall' and 'You Can See Everything'","excerpt":"'You Can See Everything' Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim Staring Nathan Fielder, Elizabeth Holmes, Billy Evans ★★★★1/2 HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - There's an inherent irony in the title of Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's mind-shattering new documentary: if you could get...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/movie-talk/movie-talk-reviews-whalefall-and-you-can-see-everything/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-22T15:18:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:55.900Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMOVIE-TALK-EP-54-PT-2.00_11_15_10.Still001.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"movie-talk-reviews-whalefall-and-you-can-see-everything"},{"id":"riuipm","title":"Valley Storm Team: Pleasant conditions this weekend with a preview to Halloween","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On today's episode of Valley Storm Team, forecaster Craig Verley and Meteorologist Lexie Walker sat and talked about the drier and sunnier weather anticipated this weekend, with the pleasant conditions as highs look to stay around average for end of October peak...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/valley-storm-team-pleasant-conditions-this-weekend-with-a-preview-to-halloween/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-22T15:15:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:55.900Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-03-103108.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-pleasant-conditions-this-weekend-with-a-preview-to-halloween"},{"id":"qvq134","title":"Spotty showers in the Thursday forecast","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our weather remains mostly quiet, but a coastal trough could bring a few showers, especially across Hidalgo and Starr counties. Keep an umbrella handy, just in case. High pressure continues to build across the central United States will help temperatures climb b...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/spotty-showers-in-the-thursday-forecast/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-22T02:43:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:55.900Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FFUTURECAST-10.21.26.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spotty-showers-in-the-thursday-forecast"},{"id":"bv4q4q","title":"'I don't see a murderer': Testimonies continue in Rogelio Martinez case","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Day three of the punishment phase in the Rogelio Martinez case were met with tense moments as prosecutors challenged defense witnesses who described Martinez differently from the man convicted of murder. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Martinez fo...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/i-dont-see-a-murderer-testimonies-continue-in-rogelio-martinez-case/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-22T02:14:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:55.900Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-21-211346.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"i-dont-see-a-murderer-testimonies-continue-in-rogelio-martinez-case"},{"id":"6vy9n8","title":"Injuries reported in Edinburg expressway crash involving tractor-trailer","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two children and one adult were sent to the hospital on Wednesday evening after a shoulder lane crash on the expressway in Edinburg. The crash occurred on the 4200 block of the southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 69-C. A preliminary report from the Edinburg ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/injuries-reported-in-edinburg-expressway-crash-involving-tractor-trailer/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-22T01:00:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:55.900Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FNEWS-BACKGROUND-3.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"injuries-reported-in-edinburg-expressway-crash-involving-tractor-trailer"},{"id":"d1qpiy","title":"Wasn’t obsessed with ‘Enfrascada’: Review","excerpt":"UTRGV Theatre held its free preview for “Enfrascada” on Oct. 7, seeing just about half the Albert L. The post Wasn’t obsessed with ‘Enfrascada’: Review appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wasnt-obsessed-with-enfrascada-review/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Kayla Martinez","publishDate":"2026-10-19T13:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:57.227Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_3915.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wasnt-obsessed-with-enfrascada-review/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-19T22:24:14.395Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wasnt-obsessed-with-enfrascada-review/","slug":"wasnt-obsessed-with-enfrascada-review"},{"id":"z1g4xd","title":"Inspire Magazine Fall 2026","excerpt":"The post Inspire Magazine Fall 2026 appeared first on MyRGV.com .","url":"https://myrgv.com/special-sections/2026/10/16/inspire-magazine-fall-2026/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Inspire Magazine","publishDate":"2026-10-16T19:49:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:55.090Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-16-144717.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"inspire-magazine-fall-2026"},{"id":"biewpm","title":"Brownsville leaders reflect on RJ Mitte’s contributions","excerpt":"RJ Mitte (Courtesy: Mitte Cultural District /Facebook) B rownsville is left with a hole in its heart with the passing of Roy F. “R.J.” Mitte III, who did an extraordinary amount for the city in the few years he called it home. Mitte, who died in Brownsville Oct. 12 at the age of 34 , moved here f...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/16/brownsville-leaders-reflect-on-rj-mittes-contributions/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-16T19:04:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:55.090Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101626_RJ-Mitte-Tribute_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-leaders-reflect-on-rj-mittes-contributions"},{"id":"sovgar","title":"Early voting for the 2026 midterm election set to begin Monday","excerpt":"T he eyes of Texas are upon the Rio Grande Valley once again as voters prepare to head to the polls for the 2026 midterm election. Early voting will kick off on Monday for an election that is anticipated to have widespread implications as Republicans seek to maintain control of the House of Repre...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/16/early-voting-for-the-2026-midterm-election-set-to-begin-monday/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Francisco E. Jimenez","publishDate":"2026-10-16T18:47:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:55.090Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2F11082022_Midterms-Voting_11.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"early-voting-for-the-2026-midterm-election-set-to-begin-monday"},{"id":"4wyf9d","title":"UTRGV faculty raise concerns over academic freedom due to new Texas law","excerpt":"T he American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teacher at UTRGV (AAUP-AFT) issued a statement regarding academic freedom and quality at UTRGV and also said faculty want to have a meaningful role in decision making without fear of retaliation. “AAUP-AFT UTRGV believes th...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/16/utrgv-faculty-raise-concerns-over-academic-freedom-due-to-new-texas-law/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-10-16T17:39:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:55.090Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2F082626.-UTRGV-First-Day-.-dl-007.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-faculty-raise-concerns-over-academic-freedom-due-to-new-texas-law"},{"id":"9k6d5","title":"Brownsville ballot: Voters to decide on ethics, transparency rules","excerpt":"Voters arrive at the Yturra Elementary School polling location during election day Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Brownsville. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald) B rownsville voters will have a long list of city charter amendments to consider at the voting booth on Election Day, with more than a...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/16/brownsville-ballot-voters-to-decide-on-ethics-transparency-rules/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-16T17:27:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:55.090Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2F030326_BTX-Election-Day_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-ballot-voters-to-decide-on-ethics-transparency-rules"},{"id":"i3fty8","title":"BMETRO ADDS NEW BUS DISPATCH AND TRACKING SYSTEM","excerpt":"Brownsville Metro is moving forward with a new dispatch and vehicle tracking system aimed at improving bus operations, communication, and safety across its fixed-route service.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3534","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:21:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T20:24:53.542Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D17441","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bmetro-adds-new-bus-dispatch-and-tracking-system"},{"id":"3hvhws","title":"State, defense rest in San Benito cop killer’s sentencing phase","excerpt":"San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez B ROWNSVILLE — Both the state and defense rested Thursday following testimony from the wife of a San Benito police officer who was killed after being shot by a 21-year-old man during a high speed car chase three years ago. Lt. Milton Resendez ’s wife, Melissa...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/22/state-defense-rest-in-san-benito-cop-killers-sentencing-phase/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-22T17:00:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T18:24:57.200Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"state-defense-rest-in-san-benito-cop-killers-sentencing-phase"},{"id":"s7jnr3","title":"New project in San Carlos to relieve colonia flooding","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Local and state officials gathered in San Carlos on Wednesday to break ground on a new lift station project. The station will be built between the San Carlos and La Blanca communities, located east of Edinburg along State Highway 107. This project is a collabor...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/new-project-in-san-carlos-to-relieve-colonia-flooding/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-21T23:16:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T18:24:57.938Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-21-165521.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"new-project-in-san-carlos-to-relieve-colonia-flooding"},{"id":"vho5gh","title":"'Smeared blood all over': San Juan victim stabbed with long blade knife, records say","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Criminal complaints obtained by ValleyCentral detail the events that occurred when a 44-year-old man was stabbed to death at a parking lot in San Juan earlier this month. Four men have been charged with murder for their alleged involvement in the stabbing death ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/smeared-blood-all-over-san-juan-victim-stabbed-with-long-blade-knife-records-say/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-21T23:13:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T18:24:57.938Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsan-juan-stabbing-suspects.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"smeared-blood-all-over-san-juan-victim-stabbed-with-long-blade-knife-records-say"},{"id":"6919ey","title":"SpaceX launches a classified payload for U.S. Space Force","excerpt":"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base on the USSF-481 mission on Oct. 15, 2026. Image: SpaceX via livestream Update 8:23 p.m. EDT (0023 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the droneship. As the bugle call and National Anthem sounded acro...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/15/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-classified-payload-for-u-s-space-force/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:11:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T18:25:00.835Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261015_USSF-481.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-launches-a-classified-payload-for-us-space-force"},{"id":"i3fty9","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE CONNECTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville's Grants and Community Development Department brought together local nonprofit organizations at the Brownsville Event Center for an event focused on grant opportunities, collaboration, and community development.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3533","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:09:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T18:24:54.924Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18413","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-connects-nonprofit-organizations-with-grant-opportunities-and-community-resource"},{"id":"qj1cxy","title":"Two men indicted in connection with deadly drug deal at San Juan H-E-B parking lot","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two men have been indicted on capital murder charges in connection with a deadly drug deal at an H-E-B parking lot in San Juan over the summer. Michael Anthony Lopez, 18, and Juan Samuel Olguín, 19, were arrested in July in connection with the shooting that kill...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/two-men-indicted-in-connection-with-deadly-drug-deal-at-san-juan-h-e-b-parking-lot/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-21T21:33:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T16:24:59.924Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"two-men-indicted-in-connection-with-deadly-drug-deal-at-san-juan-h-e-b-parking-lot"},{"id":"773t4b","title":"ACLU poll shows ICE disapproval from majority of RGV residents","excerpt":"This screenshot taken from a lawsuit shows a Donna family’s home in the moments ICE agents entered their property without a warrant on Jan. 9, 2026 and arrested a man’s parents. The family sued on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (MyRGV.com screenshot) A recent report by the American Civil Liberties Uni...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/16/aclu-poll-shows-ice-disapproval-from-majority-of-rgv-residents/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Xavier Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:46:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T16:24:58.744Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2F136082434_web1_ICE3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"aclu-poll-shows-ice-disapproval-from-majority-of-rgv-residents"},{"id":"rv4f3","title":"Week 8 Team of the Week Winner: Weslaco East","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 8 Team of the Week. Weslaco East earned the top spot with 770 votes, or 53% of the vote. Los Fresnos came in second with 355 votes, or 24% of the vote, and Harlingen came in third with 352 votes, or 23%. ValleyCentral thanks [...]","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/week-8-team-of-the-week-winner-weslaco-east/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-22T03:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T14:24:59.549Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-10.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-8-team-of-the-week-winner-weslaco-east"},{"id":"y0wosj","title":"Psychologist testifies in day 3 of sentencing for Rogelio Martinez","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The sentencing phase continues Wednesday for a man convicted in the 2023 killing of San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez. The state is seeking the death penalty against Rogelio Martinez, who was found guilty of capital murder earlier this month following a days...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/clinical-psychologist-testifies-in-day-3-of-sentencing-for-rogelio-martinez/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-21T15:48:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T14:24:59.549Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"psychologist-testifies-in-day-3-of-sentencing-for-rogelio-martinez"},{"id":"kxpx30","title":"Harlingen Police Department hosts National Night Out","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Families gathered in Harlingen on Tuesday night to celebrate National Night Out with the Harlingen Police Department. The annual event is dedicated to family-friendly entertainment and bonding with local law enforcement. \"We're bringing communities together to ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/harlingen-police-department-hosts-national-night-out/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-21T03:13:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T14:24:59.549Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-20-221107.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-police-department-hosts-national-night-out"},{"id":"i3ftyb","title":"BROWNSVILLE METRO RENEWS FREE UBER RIDESHARE PROGRAM  FOLLOWING SURGE IN RIDERSHIP","excerpt":"Residents in southern Cameron County will continue to benefit from free, on-demand Uber rides as Brownsville Metro renews its partnership with Uber, TRIPPP Consulting, and Cameron County to serve underserved rural communities.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3531","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:53:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T14:24:55.234Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18408","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-metro-renews-free-uber-rideshare-program-following-surge-in-ridership"},{"id":"i3ftyy","title":"SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION PLANNED FOR FM 1419 TO IMPROVE ROADWAY SAFETY","excerpt":"Drivers traveling along FM 1419, also known as Southmost Road, will soon see a lower posted speed limit as the City of Brownsville works with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to improve roadway safety along the busy corridor.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3529","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:20:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T14:24:55.234Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18405","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"speed-limit-reduction-planned-for-fm-1419-to-improve-roadway-safety"},{"id":"i3fty5","title":"BROWNSVILLE TO BEGIN MOSQUITO SPRAYING ACROSS 35 ZONES","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville Department of Health, Wellness and Animal Services is preparing to begin mosquito spraying across the city as officials work to reduce mosquito populations and protect public health.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3537","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-18T16:45:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T04:24:53.041Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18430","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-to-begin-mosquito-spraying-across-35-zones"},{"id":"dz3do9","title":"Boil water notice rescinded for MHWSC customers in San Juan, Alamo area","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Military Highway Water Supply Corporation rescinded a boil water notice issued Tuesday for customers in the San Juan and Alamo areas after a water-line break. The boil water notice affected customers on South Stuart Road, Hall Acres Road, Doffin Road, Moore ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mhwsc-issues-boil-water-notice-for-customers-in-san-juan-alamo-area/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-20T18:28:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T02:24:57.655Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2013%2F10%2F9ccea2cf-fd32-4563-9a08-474f7bc69cc3-water20crisis201-1.jpg%3Fw%3D400","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"boil-water-notice-rescinded-for-mhwsc-customers-in-san-juan-alamo-area"},{"id":"jsetr","title":"Tea Time: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In today's episode of Tea Time, Host Elette Garza sits down with Anchor Alexia Serrata and Forecaster Taylor Gomez to talk about the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The trio dives into the opening acts of the event, influencers, models, casting, performances and...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vc-show-talking-about-current-topics/tea-time-victorias-secret-fashion-show/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Elette Garza","publishDate":"2026-10-21T16:30:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T00:24:56.159Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-21-111943.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tea-time-victorias-secret-fashion-show"},{"id":"ymm8p1","title":"Spotty rain showers expected Wednesday & Thursday","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Somewhat calm and quiet weather conditions still exist across the seven-day forecast period. With that said as moisture interacts with a small disturbance off-shore later Wednesday, that will bring the Valley isolated to widely scattered showers and perhaphs a f...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/spotty-rain-showers-expected-wednesday-thursday/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-21T14:08:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T00:24:56.159Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot_39adf1.jpg%3Fw%3D512","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spotty-rain-showers-expected-wednesday-thursday"},{"id":"ufqx5l","title":"Perfect weekend weather for the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The nice run of weather the Valley is experiencing will take a couple of turns, but none for the worse. The chances for light showers return Wednesday, tomorrow, as a shallow trough of low pressure heads west and pushes into the Rio Grande Valley throughout the...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/perfect-weekend-weather-for-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-21T02:14:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T00:24:56.159Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot2_4f0d6f.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"perfect-weekend-weather-for-the-valley"},{"id":"eg8oqi","title":"Defense argues troubled childhood during Rogelio Martinez sentencing phase","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Court wrapped up day two of the punishment phase for Rogelio Martinez, the man convicted of killing San Benito police lieutenant Milton Resendez in 2023. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. On day two, the defense is asking jurors to look beyond the crim...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/defense-argues-troubled-childhood-during-rogelio-martinez-sentencing-phase/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-21T00:11:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-22T00:24:56.159Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"defense-argues-troubled-childhood-during-rogelio-martinez-sentencing-phase"},{"id":"hu2fse","title":"Rep. Henry Cuellar awards $5.3M to local law enforcement","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Congressman Henry Cuellar presented federal funds to local law enforcement agencies across U.S. House District 28 on Tuesday as part of an ongoing effort to support the mission of Operation Stonegarden. Operation Stonegarden is a federally funded grant that supp...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rep-henry-cuellar-awards-5-3m-to-local-law-enforcement/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-20T23:24:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T22:24:54.901Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-20-172420.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rep-henry-cuellar-awards-53m-to-local-law-enforcement"},{"id":"xp0otn","title":"Upgrades coming to city parks in San Benito","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Upgrades are underway at Stookey Park in San Benito. Stookey Park is one of the city parks that will see upgrades to its fields, concessions, buildings, light fixtures and scoreboards. San Benito Interim City Manager Carlos Yerena says the upgrades will help imp...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/upgrades-coming-to-city-parks-in-san-benito/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-20T23:22:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T22:24:54.901Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-20-160442.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"upgrades-coming-to-city-parks-in-san-benito"},{"id":"i3ftz0","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TO HOST DRAINAGE FEE COMMUNITY FAIR OCTOBER 21","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville invites residents to learn about the proposed drainage utility fee at a Community Fair on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Brownsville Public Library Main Branch.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3527","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-20T17:40:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T22:24:53.565Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18402","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-to-host-drainage-fee-community-fair-october-21"},{"id":"i3ftxg","title":"HALLOWEEN FUN AWAITS AT BROWNSVILLE’S SOUTHMOST BRANCH LIBRARY WITH TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT ON OCTOBER","excerpt":"Get those costumes ready, Brownsville! The Brownsville Public Library System is inviting families and little ghosts and goblins to celebrate Halloween with a fun-filled Trick-or-Treat Event on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Southmost Branch Library.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3541","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-19T19:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T22:24:53.565Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18435","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"halloween-fun-awaits-at-brownsvilles-southmost-branch-library-with-trick-or-treat-event-on-october"},{"id":"i3fu00","title":"MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM ADVANCES, PROPOSED FEES TABLED","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission has approved the establishment of a Municipal Drainage Utility System, while postponing action on the proposed drainage utility fee to allow for further discussion and community education.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3512","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-14T22:45:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T22:24:53.565Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18365","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"municipal-drainage-utility-system-advances-proposed-fees-tabled"},{"id":"limgpp","title":"Elon Musk's SpaceX reports a profit and he hints at a possible merger with Tesla","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — SpaceX reported a bigger quarterly profit than expected Tuesday as its satellite communications and artificial intelligence businesses boomed. The company, run by Elon Musk, posted a profit for the three months through September of $4.4 billion, or 35 cents per share, reversing a ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/green-living/top-story/ap-top-headlines/ap-spacex-turns-a-profit-after-a-string-of-losses-as-its-satellite-and-computer-leasing-businesses-soar/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"BERNARD CONDON, Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-10-20T23:05:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T20:24:55.182Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F6ad7f433533139.49690241.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"elon-musks-spacex-reports-a-profit-and-he-hints-at-a-possible-merger-with-tesla"},{"id":"3ogutn","title":"Alamo receives federal funding for new public safety building","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Alamo was presented with $2.45 million in federal funds on Tuesday for its new public safety building. Alamo city leaders broke ground on the building in February, marking the start of the first new public safety building since 1950. The new $20 mill...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/alamo-receives-federal-funding-for-new-public-safety-building/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-20T20:32:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T20:24:55.182Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F858923423_1137711622111644_4717947909275117547_n.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"alamo-receives-federal-funding-for-new-public-safety-building"},{"id":"o4rqva","title":"'They don't check': Brownsville student accused of bringing gun to school, TSC Rec Center","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The student accused of bringing a gun to Brownsville Early College High School last week is also accused of bringing the weapon to the nearby Texas Southmost College Rec Center the same day, according to a criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral. Records sh...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/they-dont-check-brownsville-student-accused-of-bringing-gun-to-school-tsc-rec-center/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-20T20:25:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T20:24:55.182Z","category":"schools","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"they-dont-check-brownsville-student-accused-of-bringing-gun-to-school-tsc-rec-center"},{"id":"aipm74","title":"Facing off: Gary Groves, Julio Salinas debate as early voting nears","excerpt":"M cALLEN — The two House District 41 candidates vying to represent the Rio Grande Valley in the Texas Legislature participated in their first, and possibly only, debate, five days before early voting begins. It was held at the DoubleTree Suites and hosted by the McAllen Citizens League. Gary Grov...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/elections/2026/10/15/facing-off-gary-groves-julio-salinas-debate-as-early-voting-nears/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Alexandrea Bailey","publishDate":"2026-10-16T00:28:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T20:24:55.016Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101426.STATE_HOUSE_41_DEBATE.jm_.001.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"facing-off-gary-groves-julio-salinas-debate-as-early-voting-nears"},{"id":"wl2ig4","title":"Port Isabel culinary arts students to compete in World Food Championships","excerpt":"I n the kitchen at Gourmet Central by Cel, Chef Celia Galindo was teaching a new recipe to the state champion Port Isabel ISD culinary arts team earlier this week after the World Food Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, asked team captain Gulmaro Alvarez to compete individually. “They loved h...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/15/port-isabel-culinary-arts-students-to-compete-in-world-food-championships/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gary Long","publishDate":"2026-10-16T00:27:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T20:24:55.016Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101226_PIISD-Culinary-Arts_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"port-isabel-culinary-arts-students-to-compete-in-world-food-championships"},{"id":"i3ftz1","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TO OFFER FREE BMETRO RIDES FOR GENERAL ELECTION AND H-E-B FEAST OF SHARING","excerpt":"Getting to the polls will be a little easier for Brownsville voters during the upcoming General Election, thanks to free transportation provided by the City of Brownsville.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3526","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-14T21:16:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T20:24:53.550Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18400","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-to-offer-free-bmetro-rides-for-general-election-and-h-e-b-feast-of-sharing"},{"id":"1wsx6x","title":"Engineering firm to create 50 jobs as part of $5M Harlingen expansion","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — After nearly 10 years here, a national engineering firm is expanding operations, opening a $5 million office building while planning to create 50 new jobs, including “high-quality” jobs amid the region’s growth. After months of construction, Garver Engineering’s moving out of its off...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/14/engineering-firm-to-create-50-jobs-as-part-of-5m-harlingen-expansion/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-15T01:29:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T18:24:56.152Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCourtesy_Garver-Engineering_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"engineering-firm-to-create-50-jobs-as-part-of-5m-harlingen-expansion"},{"id":"i3ftz2","title":"BROWNSVILLE AIRPORT CONDUCTS FULL-SCALE EMERGENCY EXERCISE","excerpt":"Emergency vehicles and first responders converged at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport on Wednesday, October 14, as part of a large-scale emergency preparedness exercise designed to strengthen coordination and response capabilities.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3525","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-14T19:45:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T18:24:53.813Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18399","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-airport-conducts-full-scale-emergency-exercise"},{"id":"1x57xq","title":"Brownsville police arrest woman following fatal crash","excerpt":"Dania Martinez A 26-year-old woman has been arrested on intoxication manslaughter following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night. In a Facebook post , Brownsville police said officers responded at 9:10 p.m. to the 2300 block of Coffee Road in reference to a major crash involving a white Chevrolet su...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/14/brownsville-police-arrest-woman-following-fatal-crash/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-10-15T01:28:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T16:24:55.593Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-police-arrest-woman-following-fatal-crash"},{"id":"7rl25f","title":"Student found with gun at Brownsville ISD high school","excerpt":"T he Brownsville Independent School District issued a statement Wednesday after a student was found with a gun at Brownsville Early College High School, which is adjacent to the Texas Southmost College campus. The high school campus was immediately placed on lockdown and the student was safely ta...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/14/student-found-with-gun-at-brownsville-isd-high-school/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gary Long","publishDate":"2026-10-15T01:27:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T16:24:55.593Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCourtesy_Brownsville-Early-College-High-School_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"student-found-with-gun-at-brownsville-isd-high-school"},{"id":"3gfc2","title":"Day 2 of sentencing for Rogelio Martinez underway","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The punishment phase continues Tuesday for Rogelio Martinez, the man convicted of killing San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez during a 2023 police chase. The goal of defense attorneys is to show that Martinez had a rough upbringing and that “the single worst a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/day-2-of-sentencing-for-rogelio-martinez-underway/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-20T15:59:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T12:24:57.714Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"day-2-of-sentencing-for-rogelio-martinez-underway"},{"id":"84ggwv","title":"Gov. Greg Abbott says sale of state park to SpaceX won’t happen anytime soon","excerpt":"Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department commission would not be taking up the issue of a potential sale of Boca Chica State Park to Elon Musk’s SpaceX anytime soon, following a Texas Monthly news article saying as much. At a news conference Monday, Abbott said he knew very l...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/gov-greg-abbott-says-sale-of-state-park-to-spacex-wont-happen-anytime-soon/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune","publishDate":"2026-10-20T15:08:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T12:24:57.714Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F0824-Starship-BB-10.webp%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"gov-greg-abbott-says-sale-of-state-park-to-spacex-wont-happen-anytime-soon"},{"id":"pm5ees","title":"State rests case in capital murder trial of Rogelio Martinez","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The state has rested its case in the capital murder trial of Rogelio Martinez, the man convicted in the 2023 deadly shooting of San Benito police Lieutenant Milton Resendez. The punishment phase for Martinez began on Monday, just days after a Cameron County jur...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/state-rests-case-in-capital-murder-trial-of-rogelio-martinez/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-19T23:00:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T02:24:54.572Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-19-175925.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"state-rests-case-in-capital-murder-trial-of-rogelio-martinez"},{"id":"f3bjm9","title":"Weather safety getting harder now with hurricanes and cold snaps","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Chief meteorologist Bryan Hale spoke with Lt. Erick Alaniz from the McAllen Fire Department about how weather can impact and endanger your life, depending on how we respond. The Valley is transitioning from hurricane season to cold front season. During this cha...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/weather-safety-getting-harder-now-with-hurricanes-and-cold-snaps/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-20T03:19:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-21T00:24:55.804Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-19-163005.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"weather-safety-getting-harder-now-with-hurricanes-and-cold-snaps"},{"id":"a5ws38","title":"Upcoming showers expected across parts of the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As we head into the next several days, it looks like the Rio Grande Valley will be staying fairly consistent when it comes to high temperatures. With average highs in the upper 80's, some areas of the Upper Valley will likely see a few lower 90's for highs over ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/upcoming-showers-expected-across-parts-of-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-20T14:12:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T22:24:56.037Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-8-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"upcoming-showers-expected-across-parts-of-the-valley"},{"id":"bfpkx","title":"LUPE Votes supporting first-time voters at the polls","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Voters gathered in San Juan on Monday to kick off early voting with LUPE Votes, the leading grassroots political organization in the Rio Grande Valley. Each year, LUPE Votes hosts a caravan event to welcome and support first-time voters going to the polls. The ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/lupe-votes-supporting-first-time-voters-at-the-polls/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-20T03:03:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T22:24:56.037Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-19-201424.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"lupe-votes-supporting-first-time-voters-at-the-polls"},{"id":"1o7687","title":"Early voter turnout increases compared to 2022 midterms","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Monday kicked off the official start of early voting in Texas for the 2026 midterm election. The first day of early voting saw an outstanding number of voters at the polls in what has been reported by the Texas Tribune as one of the most competitive election cy...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/early-voter-turnout-increases-compared-to-2022-midterms/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-20T02:39:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T22:24:56.037Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F05%2FVirginia_Mueller_AP_JuliaDemareeNikhinson.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"early-voter-turnout-increases-compared-to-2022-midterms"},{"id":"czwpes","title":"'Not an endorsement of any political party': Catholic Diocese of Brownsville launches election resources section on website","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville launched an election resources section on its website on Monday. The cdob.org/elections webpage is \"not an endorsement of any political party\", but rather, the website states, a list of Catholic election resources and a 22-min...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/not-an-endorsement-of-any-political-party-catholic-diocese-of-brownsville-launches-election-resources-section-on-website/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-20T02:33:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T22:24:56.037Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2019%2F11%2FIMG_5556.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"not-an-endorsement-of-any-political-party-catholic-diocese-of-brownsville-launches-election-resource"},{"id":"hn9r1y","title":"Labor of love: Edinburg’s First Stop Bagels are hand-rolled","excerpt":"E DINBURG — I know the Rio Grande Valley loves their breakfast tacos, but if you ever want to switch it up, try a good, fresh, hand rolled bagel from First Stop Bagels, a first of its kind business in the RGV. I just made my first trip to New York City and I could go on and on about my trip and h...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/14/labor-of-love-edinburgs-first-stop-bagels-are-hand-rolled/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-10-15T01:25:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T22:24:55.313Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101226_STF-First-Stop-Bagels_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"labor-of-love-edinburgs-first-stop-bagels-are-hand-rolled"},{"id":"mxhfga","title":"SpaceX proposes 100s of launches a year from Boca Chica Beach","excerpt":"S paceX wants to increase the number of Starship launches from Boca Chica to up to 456 per year, according to a notice published in the Federal Register Wednesday by the Federal Aviation Administration. The company’s proposed massive expansion in operations would also include up to 912 landings (...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/spacex/2026/10/14/spacex-proposes-100s-of-launches-a-year-from-boca-chica-beach/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-15T01:24:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T22:24:55.313Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2FAP25287045017148.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-proposes-100s-of-launches-a-year-from-boca-chica-beach"},{"id":"i3ftz5","title":"SOUTHMOST BOULEVARD TO CLOSE NOVEMBER 7 FOR 26TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is preparing to honor the brave men and women who have served our country as the community gets ready for the 26th Annual Veterans Day Parade.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3522","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-13T22:34:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T22:24:53.755Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18396","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"southmost-boulevard-to-close-november-7-for-26th-annual-veterans-day-parade"},{"id":"c6ah78","title":"Free job expo coming to Brownsville","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The city of Brownsville is teaming up with the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation to host the 2026 Annual Careers and Coffee Job Expo. The event will feature more than 10,000 job opportunities from SpaceX to Spectrum ready to perform on-site in...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/free-job-expo-coming-to-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-20T00:33:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T20:24:55.587Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FTV_Careers-and-Coffee.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"free-job-expo-coming-to-brownsville"},{"id":"2o8iqj","title":"Bobby Pulido hits the polls in Edinburg on day one of early voting","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- US House District 15 Democratic nominee Bobby Pulido hit the polls on Monday, surrounded by community members celebrating the official start of early voting. Pulido cast his vote in his hometown of Edinburg, one of the cities zoned within Texas' 15th Congressio...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/bobby-pulido-hits-the-polls-in-edinburg-on-day-one-of-early-voting/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-20T00:19:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T20:24:55.587Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-19-173938.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bobby-pulido-hits-the-polls-in-edinburg-on-day-one-of-early-voting"},{"id":"i3ftyz","title":"PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION MEETING ON OCTOBER 20","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville invites residents to take an active role in their local government by attending the next Brownsville City Commission Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3528","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:43:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T20:24:53.471Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18404","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"public-invited-to-attend-brownsville-city-commission-meeting-on-october-20"},{"id":"8yylde","title":"Harlingen EDC launching $97M ‘live-work-play’ development","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — After more than five years of planning, the city’s Economic Development Corporation is taking steps to launch a $97 million project aimed at turning a 71-acre site into a development made up of homes, office suites, retail shops and restaurants in Harlingen’s medical district. As par...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/13/harlingen-edc-launching-97m-live-work-play-development/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-14T00:15:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T20:24:54.725Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F10%2F20210906_Ambulance_03.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-edc-launching-97m-live-work-play-development"},{"id":"zcu6wd","title":"Brownsville’s Mitte Cultural District to host vigil for RJ Mitte","excerpt":"T he Mitte Cultural District will be hosting a vigil Friday morning in memory of RJ Mitte, the actor and disability-rights activist, who died in Brownsville on Monday. The vigil will be held at 10 a.m. at The Mitte: Arts and Cultural Center located at 600 E. Ringgold St. in Brownsville. Mitte ser...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/13/brownsvilles-mitte-cultural-district-to-host-vigil-for-rj-mitte/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-10-14T00:14:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T20:24:54.725Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAP25157102255151.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsvilles-mitte-cultural-district-to-host-vigil-for-rj-mitte"},{"id":"i3ftz6","title":"DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT MOVES FORWARD WITH EXTENDED COMPLETION DEADLINE","excerpt":"Efforts to strengthen Downtown Brownsville’s utility infrastructure are moving forward as the City of Brownsville continues investing in improvements designed to support the area's growth, revitalization, and long-term development.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3521","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-13T22:22:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T20:24:53.471Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18395","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"downtown-brownsville-infrastructure-project-moves-forward-with-extended-completion-deadline"},{"id":"i3ftz7","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE RECOGNIZES OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville joins communities across the nation in recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encouraging residents to take proactive steps toward protecting their health and supporting loved ones affected by breast cancer.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3520","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-13T21:06:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T20:24:53.471Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18394","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-recognizes-october-as-breast-cancer-awareness-month"},{"id":"mkhfgk","title":"Edinburg CISD bans energy drinks for students on campus","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District has banned energy drinks on its campuses. In its wellness policy for the 2026-2027 school year, the Edinburg school district restricted high-energy foods and drinks that contain elevated levels of caffeine, w...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-cisd-bans-energy-drinks-for-students-on-campus/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-19T22:00:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T18:24:56.771Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-19-165343.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburg-cisd-bans-energy-drinks-for-students-on-campus"},{"id":"ccygf8","title":"South Padre Island’s Sandcastle Days 2026 captures love in the rain","excerpt":"A n array of one-of-a-kind, larger-than-life, hand-carved sand sculptures are slowly eroding away, into the shore outside the largest beach bar in Texas. Each day, they lose their original form a little more, but the love behind them remains unchanged. These temporary structures being reclaimed b...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/13/south-padre-islands-sandcastle-days-2026-captures-love-in-the-rain/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Alexandrea Bailey","publishDate":"2026-10-14T00:11:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T18:24:55.593Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100426_SPI-Sandcastle-Days_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-13T22:24:45.915Z","slug":"south-padre-islands-sandcastle-days-2026-captures-love-in-the-rain"},{"id":"yfzixt","title":"Editorial: RJ Mitte overcame many challenges to find success in a short but inspiring life","excerpt":"T he death of RJ Mitte will be felt far beyond the Rio Grande Valley, where he became a community benefactor and advocate. Mitte, who overcame the challenges of cerebral palsy to become a successful actor, was an inspiration to many people who face such challenges. Our hearts go out to his family...","url":"https://myrgv.com/opinion/editorials/2026/10/13/editorial-rj-mitte-overcame-many-challenges-to-find-success-in-a-short-but-inspiring-life/","source":"MyRGV","author":"AIM Media Texas Editorial Board","publishDate":"2026-10-14T00:10:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T16:24:55.963Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F04%2F2021-04-25_RJ_Mitte_1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"editorial-rj-mitte-overcame-many-challenges-to-find-success-in-a-short-but-inspiring-life"},{"id":"iry952","title":"Game of the Week: Sharyland vs. Pioneer","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our ValleyCentral Game of the Week is Sharyland vs. Pioneer! Our Valley Sports Team will be highlighting the matchup on Friday to bring you live coverage, starting at our 6 p.m. newscast. You can catch all the highlights on Overtime, a new 30-minute show on NBC ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-game-of-the-week/game-of-the-week-sharyland-vs-pioneer/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-19T20:53:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T14:24:11.356Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FSharylandVSPioneerFRI7PM.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"game-of-the-week-sharyland-vs-pioneer"},{"id":"5cb3hv","title":"Learn about Brownsville's new drainage utility system at community event","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville is inviting the community to a meeting to learn more about its newly approved drainage utility system. Earlier this month, the Brownsville City Commission voted to establish a city utility system. City leaders voted in favor of a city dra...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/learn-about-brownsvilles-new-drainage-utility-system-at-community-event/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-19T20:24:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T14:24:11.356Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F03%2Fcity-of-brownsville-logo.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"learn-about-brownsvilles-new-drainage-utility-system-at-community-event"},{"id":"ixggzg","title":"1 hospitalized after vehicle rolls over on him, sheriff says","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A male subject was taken to a local hospital Monday morning after a vehicle rolled over on him, according to Willacy County Sheriff Jose Salazar. Salazar did not specify the age of the individual, but said the male subject was working underneath a car when it ro...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/multiple-authorities-respond-to-auto-ped-crash-in-willacy-county/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-19T16:59:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T14:24:11.356Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fimage-1-1.png%3Fw%3D794","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"1-hospitalized-after-vehicle-rolls-over-on-him-sheriff-says"},{"id":"i3ftzu","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE LAUNCHES WATER SECURITY WEBSITE","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville has launched www.brownsvilletxwatersecurity.com, giving residents one place to learn about Project Quantum, find answers to common questions and follow developments related to the community’s water future.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3518","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-13T16:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T14:24:07.821Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18371","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-launches-water-security-website"},{"id":"fx8q9a","title":"Quiet and dry weather pattern across the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — High pressure over México will make the weather across the Valley mostly quiet and dry. This weather pattern will create low rain chances, temperatures in the mid-80s, mostly dry conditions, and gorgeous weekend weather. The 8–14-day temperature outlook shows te...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/quiet-and-dry-weather-pattern-across-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-19T23:10:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:24:10.530Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F14-DAY-TEMP-OUTLOOK-10.19.26.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"quiet-and-dry-weather-pattern-across-the-valley"},{"id":"wktmbj","title":"SpaceX launches NASA science and cargo to the International Space Station","excerpt":"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s booster and upper stage plume intermingle and are illuminated by the rising Sun during the launch of NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 mission on Oct. 13, 2026. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now Under the soft glow of sunrise Tuesday morning, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket roared away f...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/13/spacex-launches-nasa-science-and-cargo-to-the-international-space-station/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-10-13T14:07:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:24:13.704Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261013_CRS-35_MC-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-launches-nasa-science-and-cargo-to-the-international-space-station"},{"id":"t25c2x","title":"Quinta Mazatlan invites the Valley to Boo in the Woods","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen's Quinta Mazatlan is holding a Boo in the Woods event this weekend. The event — happening Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct.24 — will feature live music, performances, food trucks, and a spooky night hike through the woods. The quarter-mile hike through ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/quinta-mazatlan-invites-the-valley-to-boo-in-the-woods/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-19T20:22:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T02:24:10.323Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F58BF7DFC1A4BD5D21B960198168C72E9.mp4.00_00_02_27.Still001.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"quinta-mazatlan-invites-the-valley-to-boo-in-the-woods"},{"id":"67dwst","title":"State undecided over death penalty for Alton man accused of killing family, attorney says","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The state is still waiting to make a decision on whether it will seek the death penalty against an Alton man accused of killing his parents and grandmother in their home inside a gated community earlier this year, his attorney said during a pre-trial hearing on ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/state-undecided-over-death-penalty-for-alton-man-accused-of-killing-family-attorney-says/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-19T16:42:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T02:24:10.323Z","category":"local","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"state-undecided-over-death-penalty-for-alton-man-accused-of-killing-family-attorney-says"},{"id":"cfccgr","title":"Punishment phase begins for man found guilty of killing San Benito police lieutenant","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The punishment phase began Monday for Rogelio Martinez, the man recently found guilty in the 2023 shooting death of San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez. A Cameron County jury found Martinez guilty of capital murder following a days-long trial earlier this mont...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/punishment-phase-begins-for-man-found-guilty-of-killing-san-benito-police-lieutenant/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-19T15:39:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T02:24:10.323Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-19-122541.png%3Fw%3D691","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"punishment-phase-begins-for-man-found-guilty-of-killing-san-benito-police-lieutenant"},{"id":"6i7imy","title":"ValleyCentral Voting Guide: 2026 midterm elections","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 2026 midterm elections are just around the corner. A number of federal, state and local races are on the ballot. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, and will continue through Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. ValleyCentral has created a midt...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/valleycentral-voting-guide-2026-midterm-elections/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-18T22:41:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T02:24:10.323Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F07%2FTop-Midterms_042324_AP_Matt-Rourke.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valleycentral-voting-guide-2026-midterm-elections"},{"id":"eo9em7","title":"Launch preview: NASA, SpaceX to launch new solar arrays, 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station","excerpt":"A Cargo Dragon stands ready for the CRS-35 resupply mission to the International Space Station. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX and NASA are preparing to fly a resupply cargo flight to the International Space Station on Tuesday morning. The pre-sunrise launch will be SpaceX’s 35th mission to the orbiting o...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/13/live-coverage-nasa-spacex-to-launch-new-solar-arrays-6300-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-space-station/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-10-13T01:19:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T00:24:14.205Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261012-F9-CRS-Sunset.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"launch-preview-nasa-spacex-to-launch-new-solar-arrays-6300-pounds-of-cargo-to-the-space-station"},{"id":"mbefzy","title":"RJ Mitte, Brownsville arts patron, dies at 34","excerpt":"RJ Mitte (Courtesy: Mitte Cultural District /Facebook) R J Mitte, of Brownsville, has died at 34, according to a statement from the Mitte Cultural District. Mitte was a disability-rights activist who carried on his family’s legacy of supporting the arts in Brownsville. He served as president of t...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/12/rj-mitte-brownsville-arts-patron-dies-at-34/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-13T00:25:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T00:24:10.266Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F02%2F20220226_Grand-International-Parade_03-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-13T22:24:45.915Z","slug":"rj-mitte-brownsville-arts-patron-dies-at-34"},{"id":"if7wpv","title":"Musk says he will give SpaceX share to every child in US","excerpt":"Musk did not specify how he plans to go about providing shares in the company, which went public earlier this summer.","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/musk-says-he-will-give-spacex-share-to-every-child-in-us/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Julia Shapero and The Hill","publishDate":"2026-10-19T15:04:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T22:24:10.216Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FAP26281641070035-e1792421836243.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"musk-says-he-will-give-spacex-share-to-every-child-in-us"},{"id":"j8dd5q","title":"Team of the Week: Harlingen, Weslaco East and Los Fresnos","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Week 8 of High School Football, Valley Sports Central has nominated three teams for Team of the Week. The nominees are Harlingen, Weslaco East and Los Fresnos. This week, the Cardinals went into pharr and knocked off the valley's top-ranked team, PSJA North 1...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/team-of-the-week-harlingen-weslaco-east-and-los-fresnos/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alejandra Yañez","publishDate":"2026-10-19T02:45:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T22:24:10.216Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FTEAM-OF-THE-WEEK-Final-1.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"team-of-the-week-harlingen-weslaco-east-and-los-fresnos"},{"id":"k6sini","title":"Inside Valley Politics: State House District 41 candidates discuss issues before early voting","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Ahead of early voting, the candidates for State House District 41 sat down with Inside Valley Politics to discuss the issues. Republican nominee Gary Groves and Democrat Julio Salinas spoke at length about property taxes in the larger conversation surrounding af...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-political-show/inside-valley-politics-state-house-district-41-candidates-discuss-issues-before-early-voting/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-10-18T21:54:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T22:24:10.216Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FSTATE-HOUSE-DISTRICT-41.png%3Fw%3D518","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"inside-valley-politics-state-house-district-41-candidates-discuss-issues-before-early-voting"},{"id":"273ft7","title":"Two Brownsville weekend crashes result in three deaths","excerpt":"T wo fatal crashes resulted in the deaths of three men in Brownsville over the weekend. At around 4:14 p.m. on Sunday, Brownsville police responded to the 2500 block of Tulipan Street in regards to a crash involving a bicyclist, the Brownsville Police Department said in a Facebook post . Witnesse...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/12/two-brownsville-weekend-crashes-result-in-three-deaths/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Xavier Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-10-13T00:22:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T22:24:10.176Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2Fpolice-stock.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"two-brownsville-weekend-crashes-result-in-three-deaths"},{"id":"8118m","title":"Warming trend returns to Valley after recent rains","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If only we could bundle up the beautiful taste of fall weather we saw over the weekend. There will be a warming trend with highs returning to near average and little to no rain chances by the end of the week. This Monday will see highs in the low 80s east [...]","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/warming-trend-returns-to-valley-after-recent-rains/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-19T14:09:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T20:24:11.070Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-7-1.jpg%3Fw%3D512","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"warming-trend-returns-to-valley-after-recent-rains"},{"id":"2800z7","title":"Valley Central Weekend Report: All the biggest stories of the week in case you missed them","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. Actor and advocate RJ Mitte died this week at the age of 34. The Brownsvi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/valley-central-weekend-report-all-the-biggest-stories-of-the-week-in-case-you-missed-them-2/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-18T21:51:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T20:24:11.070Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FWeekend-Report-Image-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-central-weekend-report-all-the-biggest-stories-of-the-week-in-case-you-missed-them"},{"id":"fwbjug","title":"Week 8: Overtime","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s week eight of high school football and the Valley Sports Central team has your highlights on Overtime. Sports Director Megan Murray and Sports Reporters Brett Holmes and Noah Gulley are bringing you live coverage from PSJA at Brownsville Vets and Harlingen ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football/week-8-overtime/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-18T21:46:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T20:24:11.070Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-28-094422.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-8-overtime"},{"id":"8ktlqr","title":"Father of 4-year-old killed by unsecured gun in car arrested in Cameron County","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The father of a 4-year-old boy who allegedly shot himself while unattended has been arrested by the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. On Oct. 1, a child was brought to the Harlingen Medical Center by his parents for an apparent gunshot wound to the face. Cameron ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/father-of-4-year-old-killed-by-unsecured-gun-in-car-arrested-in-cameron-county/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alejandra Yañez","publishDate":"2026-10-17T20:06:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T20:24:11.070Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"father-of-4-year-old-killed-by-unsecured-gun-in-car-arrested-in-cameron-county"},{"id":"ja97km","title":"SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 27 Starlink satellites from California","excerpt":"The Starlink 15-25 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Oct. 12, 2026. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Monday from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, carrying another batch of Starlink satellites. Liftoff off of the Starlink 15-25 mission from...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/12/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-to-launch-27-starlink-satellites-into-orbit-from-california/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Spaceflight Now","publishDate":"2026-10-12T22:21:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T20:24:14.506Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261015-F9-Starlink-15-25-Launch-Quick.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-falcon-9-rocket-launches-27-starlink-satellites-from-california"},{"id":"r3q3x1","title":"PSJA grad killed in San Antonio murder-suicide","excerpt":"Harlingen, TX- A deadly shooting is under investigation in San Antonio. KSAT is reporting 24-year-old Ian Torme Riles shot and killed 22-year-old Jessica Aileen Villanueva before turning the gun on himself. The shooting happened on Wednesday according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Investi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-grad-killed-in-san-antonio-murder-suicide/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brent Smith","publishDate":"2026-10-17T17:10:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T18:24:10.606Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FGettyImages-1481901238.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"psja-grad-killed-in-san-antonio-murder-suicide"},{"id":"2kpy5f","title":"Car crash causes major power outage in McAllen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A car crash in McAllen has caused a power outage affecting more than 1,400 customers, according to an AEP Texas outage map. The power outage is along Nolana Avenue, between Ware Road and Jackson Avenue. 10:25 p.m. update: A majority of customers affected by the...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/car-crash-causes-major-power-outage-in-mcallen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-17T02:11:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T16:24:11.375Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-16-211814.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"car-crash-causes-major-power-outage-in-mcallen"},{"id":"pxwpq7","title":"Mic'd Up: Weslaco East Head Coach Carlos Cuellar","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic’d Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows Weslaco East Head Coach Carlos Cuellar as the Wildcats take on Brownsville Hanna. The Wildcats were down by 14 at halftime. In the locker room, Cuellar had some inspiring words for his team. \"Do...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-micd-up/micd-up-weslaco-east-head-coach-carlos-cuellar/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-16T23:37:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T16:24:11.375Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-16-181432.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"micd-up-weslaco-east-head-coach-carlos-cuellar"},{"id":"8q4i2y","title":"Port of Brownsville invites public to 90th anniversary celebration","excerpt":"T he Port of Brownsville will host a Grand Community Celebration on Saturday in recognition of its 90th year in existence. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the port’s Brownsville Business Park. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. The entrance to the ev...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/12/port-of-brownsville-invites-public-to-90th-anniversary-celebration/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-13T00:21:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T16:24:10.522Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2F2023-06-05_POB_3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"port-of-brownsville-invites-public-to-90th-anniversary-celebration"},{"id":"v46mmm","title":"‘He made a difference’: Brownsville community remembers actor RJ Mitte","excerpt":"EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Family, friends and ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/he-made-a-difference-brownsville-community-remembers-actor-rj-mitte/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-16T23:34:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T14:24:11.362Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-16-182351.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"he-made-a-difference-brownsville-community-remembers-actor-rj-mitte"},{"id":"u0lb45","title":"Forever Family: Orion","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS Rio Grande Valley works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our Forever Family partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. RELATED: Visit our Forever Family page here. Meet 8-year-ol...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/cbs4-cares/4ever-family/forever-family-orion/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-16T22:38:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T14:24:11.362Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FPresentation1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"forever-family-orion"},{"id":"54hsqo","title":"Women’s basketball dunks into first practice","excerpt":"UTRGV’s Women Basketball Team makes their return to practice for the upcoming 2026-27 season starting with their first The post Women’s basketball dunks into first practice appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/womens-basketball-dunks-into-first-practice/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Tiana Meza","publishDate":"2026-10-12T15:23:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T12:24:12.615Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FUnknown-1-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/womens-basketball-dunks-into-first-practice/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-16T16:25:00.141Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/womens-basketball-dunks-into-first-practice/","slug":"womens-basketball-dunks-into-first-practice"},{"id":"fsiaim","title":"ITSA expands to Brownsville","excerpt":"A new chapter of the Information Technology Students of America will start in the Brownsville campus giving local The post ITSA expands to Brownsville appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/itsa-expands-to-brownsville/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Danna Avalos Avila","publishDate":"2026-10-12T13:10:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T12:24:12.615Z","category":"schools","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"itsa-expands-to-brownsville"},{"id":"8af8a4","title":"City commission approves moratorium on AI data centers","excerpt":"The Brownsville’s City Commission unanimously approved a 90-day moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers during its special meeting The post City commission approves moratorium on AI data centers appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/city-commission-approves-moratorium-on-ai-data-centers/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-10-12T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T12:24:12.615Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_7465.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/city-commission-approves-moratorium-on-ai-data-centers/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-15T16:24:54.572Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/city-commission-approves-moratorium-on-ai-data-centers/","slug":"city-commission-approves-moratorium-on-ai-data-centers"},{"id":"3ff4ay","title":"UTRGV chess student defeats the world champion player","excerpt":"UTRGV Chess Team grandmaster and psychology senior Gleb Dudin defeated the current world champion, Gukesh Dommaraju at the The post UTRGV chess student defeats the world champion player appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-chess-student-defeats-the-world-champion-player/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-10-12T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T12:24:12.615Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fchess3logo-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-chess-student-defeats-the-world-champion-player/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-15T16:24:54.572Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-chess-student-defeats-the-world-champion-player/","slug":"utrgv-chess-student-defeats-the-world-champion-player"},{"id":"6qx3su","title":"Emergency official predicts more rain for RGV","excerpt":"The Rio Grande Valley avoided the worst of Hurricane Polo’s remnants in late September, but local emergency officials The post Emergency official predicts more rain for RGV appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/emergency-official-predicts-more-rain-for-rgv/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Jorge Rios","publishDate":"2026-10-12T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T12:24:12.615Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FDSC_4634-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/emergency-official-predicts-more-rain-for-rgv/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-15T16:24:54.572Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/emergency-official-predicts-more-rain-for-rgv/","slug":"emergency-official-predicts-more-rain-for-rgv"},{"id":"73w25v","title":"Poets celebrate Valley lands, people through readings at state park","excerpt":"M ISSION — Various voices reciting their art were joined by the continuous singing from different birds here Sunday evening, creating a skillful and harmonious combination of poetry and the sounds of the natural landscape of the Rio Grande Valley. This scene illustrated the purpose of the “Celebr...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/12/poets-celebrate-valley-lands-people-through-readings-at-state-park/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Emily D'Gyves","publishDate":"2026-10-13T00:20:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T10:24:10.390Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101126.-POETS-BENTSEN-STATE-PARK.-dl-001.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"poets-celebrate-valley-lands-people-through-readings-at-state-park"},{"id":"jk3r65","title":"Gusty winds, wicked waves, and a splendid Sunday for the Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weekend ahead promises to be fantastic! North winds will keep temperatures below normal; the sun will shine, and humidity will be low. Thanks to the recent cold front, conditions across the Rio Grande Valley will be nearly perfect this weekend. Nearly, but ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/windy-wind-wicked-waves-and-a-splendid-sunday-for-the-rio-grande-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-17T03:13:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T02:24:11.780Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot1_397588.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"gusty-winds-wicked-waves-and-a-splendid-sunday-for-the-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"35etm6","title":"A closer look at the District 15 race","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The race for U.S. House District 15 is a contest between incumbent Monica De La Cruz, one of the trailblazers in getting Republicans elected to Congress in South Texas and Democrat Bobby Pulido, an award-winning musician and longtime Tejano superstar. De la Cruz...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/a-closer-look-at-the-district-15-race/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-10-16T22:17:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T22:24:10.286Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-closer-look-at-the-district-15-race"},{"id":"7u2w3","title":"New music festival coming to Mercedes","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new music festival is coming to Mercedes this fall. The 956 Music Fest will bring a full day of live music and family-friendly fun to Mercedes. The inaugural event will feature performances from popular and local music groups. All headlining acts at 956 Music ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/new-music-festival-coming-to-mercedes/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-16T21:14:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T20:24:10.307Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-16-150444.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"new-music-festival-coming-to-mercedes"},{"id":"dcgbem","title":"McAllen's Fiesta de Palmas happening this weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen's Fiesta de Palmas Festival is happening this weekend at the McAllen Convention Center. Joe Garcia, Marketing & Special Events Supervisor for the McAllen Performing Arts Center, said the event began in the early 2010s as Palm Fest, a celebration of all f...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mcallens-fiesta-de-palmas-happening-this-weekend/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-16T19:34:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T20:24:10.307Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-15-113355.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mcallens-fiesta-de-palmas-happening-this-weekend"},{"id":"iobdn","title":"Grand marshal announced for 2026 McAllen Holiday Parade","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen city officials on Thursday revealed the grand marshal for this year's McAllen Holiday Parade. Professional Mexican golfer Lorena Ochoa will serve as the grand marshal. Julian Gil and Michael Irvin have also been announced as parade hosts. RELATED: City o...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/grand-marshal-announced-for-2026-mcallen-holiday-parade/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-16T19:33:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T20:24:10.307Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-15-122836.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"grand-marshal-announced-for-2026-mcallen-holiday-parade"},{"id":"vweya8","title":"Man dead after train crash in Lyford","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is dead after a train crash in Lyford Friday morning, according to Lyford police Chief Marcos Garcia. Garcia said police are still investigating whether the incident was an accident or suicide. Police did not identify the man, but confirmed he was from Lyf...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/law-enforcement-activity-reported-in-lyford-after-train-pedestrian-call/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-16T17:07:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T20:24:10.307Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-16-130958.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"man-dead-after-train-crash-in-lyford"},{"id":"sfg6n1","title":"WATCH: Ceremony celebrating life of RJ Mitte held in Brownsville","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ceremony honoring the life of actor and advocate RJ Mitte was held Friday morning in Brownsville. Several people took the stage to honor Mitte's memory, including Pastor Dillon Vanderford, Camille Playhouse Executive Director Brandon Binder, Mitte's grandmothe...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/watch-live-ceremony-celebrating-life-of-rj-mitte-held-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:04:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T20:24:10.307Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FAP26285747596967-e1791848788700.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-16T20:24:59.458Z","slug":"watch-ceremony-celebrating-life-of-rj-mitte-held-in-brownsville"},{"id":"wm6ttb","title":"'Shrine-like display' of Santa Muerte statues found during drug raid: Sheriff","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A drug search warrant in Brownsville led to the arrest of a 52-year-old man on Thursday, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Gerardo Sandoval Martinez was arrested at his home located in the 2100 block of Autumn Sage Street, after the Cameron Count...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/shrine-like-display-of-santa-muerte-statues-found-during-drug-raid-sheriff/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-16T14:38:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T20:24:10.307Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG-2-1.png%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"shrine-like-display-of-santa-muerte-statues-found-during-drug-raid-sheriff"},{"id":"tshug1","title":"Photo Gallery: Community meets nature at Mission’s state park","excerpt":"M ISSION — Various voices reciting their art were joined by the continuous singing from different birds here Sunday evening, creating a skillful and harmonious combination of poetry and the sounds of the natural landscape of the Rio Grande Valley. This scene illustrated the purpose of the “Celebr...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/photo/2026/10/12/photo-gallery-community-meets-nature-at-missions-state-park/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Delcia Lopez","publishDate":"2026-10-13T00:19:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T20:24:10.261Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101126.-POETS-BENTSEN-STATE-PARK.-dl-008.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-community-meets-nature-at-missions-state-park"},{"id":"eosfpk","title":"Week 8: Mission at McAllen Memorial, La Joya Palmview at McHi on ValleyCentral+","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to viewers with a click. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, We...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/week-8-mission-at-mcallen-memorial-la-joya-palmview-at-mchi-on-valleycentral/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-12T22:57:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T20:24:10.307Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-16-183207.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-8-mission-at-mcallen-memorial-la-joya-palmview-at-mchi-on-valleycentral"},{"id":"gzw7la","title":"From the archives: Kris Kristofferson reunites with ‘second mother’ during hometown visit","excerpt":"K ris Kristofferson came back home 29 years ago. The legendary singer-songwriter and actor’s visit to Brownsville in 1997 was his first time back to the Valley since 1952, according to archival reporting from The Brownsville Herald. The year before, Kristofferson didn’t have any musical releases ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/10/from-the-archives-kris-kristofferson-reunites-with-second-mother-during-hometown-visit/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Emily D'Gyves","publishDate":"2026-10-11T04:59:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T04:24:10.260Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2FAP24273819549622.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"from-the-archives-kris-kristofferson-reunites-with-second-mother-during-hometown-visit"},{"id":"u73b3l","title":"Photo Gallery: UTRGV Vaqueros retain the win against Southeastern Louisiana 13-3","excerpt":"University of Texas Rio Grande Valley against Southeastern Louisiana during a Southland Conference game at Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) University of Texas Rio Grande Valley quarterback Aidan Jakobsohn (3) pass...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/photo/2026/10/10/photo-gallery-utrgv-vaqueros-retain-the-win-against-southeastern-louisiana-13-3/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Joel Martinez","publishDate":"2026-10-11T04:26:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-18T02:24:10.193Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F101026.UTRGV_FB_SE_LOUISANA.jm_.005.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-utrgv-vaqueros-retain-the-win-against-southeastern-louisiana-13-3"},{"id":"dla2n3","title":"Disney on Ice coming to Bert Ogden Arena","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Disney on Ice is coming to Edinburg's Bert Ogden Arena this month. Guests can take a magical journey with their favorite Disney characters, including Mickey, Minnie, Cinderella, Aladdin, Moana, Tiana, Rapunzel and more Disney princesses and Pixar characters. The...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/disney-on-ice-coming-to-bert-ogden-arena/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-16T17:21:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T18:24:36.223Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FD37_Show-Compositer.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"disney-on-ice-coming-to-bert-ogden-arena"},{"id":"i9unyn","title":"Strong winds and cooler weather to hit the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A strong cold front coming through the Rio Grande Valley Friday will usher in some big changes and a few concerns. We will see a few showers possible ahead of and as the front pushes its way through the Valley. It is what comes behind it that we will notice the ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/strong-winds-and-cooler-weather-to-hit-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:20:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T16:24:36.173Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-6-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"strong-winds-and-cooler-weather-to-hit-the-valley"},{"id":"jl7cf8","title":"FBI Most Wanted Fraudster believed to be hiding in Mexico","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The FBI says a man accused of defrauding hundreds of victims in the San Antonio area may be hiding in Mexico. Imer Gomez, 29, was recently added to the newly created FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list after being indicted by a federal grand jury in the U.S. Distr...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/fbi-most-wanted-fraudster-believed-to-be-hiding-in-mexico/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-15T22:36:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T16:24:36.173Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FGomez-Instagram-Photo.jpg%3Fw%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"fbi-most-wanted-fraudster-believed-to-be-hiding-in-mexico"},{"id":"i3ftzv","title":"BROWNSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET OFFICIALLY MOVES INTO CANNERY PUBLIC MARKET","excerpt":"The Brownsville Farmers’ Market has officially moved into its new permanent home at the Cannery Public Market, marking a new chapter for the longtime community event and creating more opportunities for local vendors, small businesses, and residents.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3517","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-10T17:19:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T16:24:34.716Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18370","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-farmers-market-officially-moves-into-cannery-public-market"},{"id":"qjpos2","title":"Photo Gallery: Weslaco East slips passed Harlingen South 24-17","excerpt":"Harlingen South ball carrier Luke Ramirez (8) fights off against Weslaco East defender Adrian Espino (53) in a District 15-5A DI game at Bobby Lackey Stadium on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Weslaco. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) Weslaco East defender Uriel Oviedo (49) celebrates a turnov...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/photo/2026/10/10/photo-gallery-weslaco-east-slips-passed-harlingen-south-24-17/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Joel Martinez","publishDate":"2026-10-10T05:14:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T04:24:35.969Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100926WESLACO_EAST_FB_HARLINGEN_SOUTH.jm_.007.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-weslaco-east-slips-passed-harlingen-south-24-17"},{"id":"1p82ut","title":"‘A beautiful concept’: Brownsville celebrates Cannery’s long-awaited opening","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — The Cannery Public Market opened its doors to visitors for the first on Thursday, creating what city officials say will be a hub for wellness and fresh food access for the community. The renovated 1940s dome-topped building features space for vendors for the weekly Brownsville Farm...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/09/a-beautiful-concept-brownsville-celebrates-cannerys-long-awaited-opening/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-10T04:59:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T04:24:35.969Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F137114578_web1_CANNERY_01_IMG_20261009_114559908_HDR_Photo1Cannery.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-beautiful-concept-brownsville-celebrates-cannerys-long-awaited-opening"},{"id":"904spq","title":"Week 8: Thursday night high school football highlights","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Sports Central has your Thursday night highlights for week eight of high school football. Sports Director Megan Murray brings you highlights from Weslaco East at Hanna. Noah Gulley brings you highlights from Mission at McAllen Memorial and Brett Holmes ha...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/week-8-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-16T15:39:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-17T00:24:37.084Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2021%2F08%2Fsnapshot-18.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-8-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights"},{"id":"ifhong","title":"Photo Gallery: PSJA North Raiders dominate Los Fresnos, 41-3","excerpt":"PSJA North’s Mark Quintanilla, right up the middle against Los Fresnos defenders during a District 32-6A game at PSJA Stadium Friday Oct.09, 2026 in Pharr. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) PSJA North’s Drayden Espinoza, right, runs past Los Fresnos defender Christopher Walsdorf, left, durin...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/2026/10/09/photo-gallery-psja-north-raiders-dominate-los-fresnos-41-3/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Delcia Lopez","publishDate":"2026-10-10T03:53:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T22:24:55.777Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100926.PSJA-NORTH_LOS-FRESNOS.-dl-008.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-psja-north-raiders-dominate-los-fresnos-41-3"},{"id":"gxstcz","title":"UTRGV senior competes in prestigious chess tournament","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What started as a hobby for Gleb Dudin has turned into a career that has earned him the highest title attainable for chess players and a spot on his national team at one of the world's most prestigious chess tournaments. Dudin, 22, a senior at the University of ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/utrgv-senior-competes-in-prestigious-chess-tournament/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-15T23:41:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T20:24:56.068Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fgleb-dudin.jpg%3Fw%3D480","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-senior-competes-in-prestigious-chess-tournament"},{"id":"ep3ccv","title":"SpaceX launches 21 data satellites for the Space Development Agency","excerpt":"A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on the fourth Space Development Agency Tranche 1 mission. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket early Saturday carrying a batch of data satellites for the U.S. military’s Space Development Agency (SDA), five day...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/09/spacex-to-make-another-attempt-to-launch-21-data-satellites-for-space-development-agency/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Spaceflight Now","publishDate":"2026-10-09T21:41:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T20:24:58.913Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261010-F9-Launch-Quick.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-launches-21-data-satellites-for-the-space-development-agency"},{"id":"9ow3lt","title":"‘Immigration Songs’: Saint Patrick’s Battalion play debuts in Brownsville","excerpt":"D uring the U.S.-Mexico war 180 years ago, hundreds of U.S. Army regulars who were natives of Ireland deserted and joined the other side, in part due to brutal punishment and other forms of mistreatment, including anti-immigrant prejudice, they’d suffered in the U.S. Army of the mid-19th century....","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/09/immigrant-songs-saint-patricks-battalion-play-debuts-in-brownsville/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-09T19:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T18:24:55.801Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F137108190_web1_Immigration-Songs.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"immigration-songs-saint-patricks-battalion-play-debuts-in-brownsville"},{"id":"252iga","title":"Valley Storm Team: Cold front impacts through the weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The biggest weather story this weekend is the cold front moving in Friday. Meteorologist Lexie Walker dives into the impacts such as: colder temperatures, less muggy conditions, possible but low rain chances, fire danger concerns, dangerous/ life-threatning impa...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/valley-storm-team-cold-front-impacts-through-the-weekend/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-15T17:10:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T16:24:56.797Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-03-103108.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-cold-front-impacts-through-the-weekend"},{"id":"9fisda","title":"Cold front paired with rain showers: Perfect fall weather","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our first cold front of the season is expected to arrive Friday afternoon. Here’s what you can expect: The front will bring cooler temperatures, but low humidity, gusty winds, and dry vegetation will also create favorable conditions for fire weather across much ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/cold-front-paired-wth-rain-showers-perfect-fall-weather/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-16T02:24:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T14:24:56.262Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FWHAT-TO-EXPECT-10.15.26.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cold-front-paired-with-rain-showers-perfect-fall-weather"},{"id":"xpswtq","title":"Second annual Ruben Vela Festival coming to Santa Rosa","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The second annual Ruben Vela Festival is coming to Santa Rosa on Saturday, Oct. 17. The free event, taking place at 116 Santa Vista Avenue, features food, a kids zone and a lineup of eight bands, including Orphanage Road, Marlissa Vela, Ruben Vela y Los Muchacho...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/second-annual-ruben-vela-festival-coming-to-santa-rosa/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-15T15:19:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T14:24:56.262Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F12%2F000_best-budget-tube-amplifier-0af8be-e1733323493811.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"second-annual-ruben-vela-festival-coming-to-santa-rosa"},{"id":"ms0iut","title":"No injuries reported in San Benito school bus crash","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — No injuries were reported in a San Benito school bus crash Thursday morning, according to the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. The crash involved a single vehicle at the intersection of Shafer Road and Colorado Street, the district said. Four...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/no-injuries-reported-in-san-benito-school-bus-crash/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:27:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T14:24:56.262Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fimage_6d8b10.png%3Fw%3D795","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"no-injuries-reported-in-san-benito-school-bus-crash"},{"id":"c9x8si","title":"Week 7 Team of the Week Winner: San Benito","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 7 Team of the Week. San Benito earned the top spot with 451 votes or 56% of the vote. PSJA North came in second with 209 votes, or 26% of the vote, and Sharyland came in third with 153 votes, or 18%. ValleyCentral thanks [...]","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/week-7-team-of-the-week-winner-san-benito/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-15T04:07:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T14:24:56.262Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-9.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-7-team-of-the-week-winner-san-benito"},{"id":"gpdqha","title":"Highs drop to 70s this weekend as cold front arrives","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Thursday is the final day that we'll see warm conditions before a cold front moves in Friday, bringing us Fall-like weather over the weekend. Highs will climb into the low to mid 90s Valley wide under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Light southeast winds al...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/highs-drop-to-70s-this-weekend-as-cold-front-arrives/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-15T14:31:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T02:24:58.872Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-5-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"highs-drop-to-70s-this-weekend-as-cold-front-arrives"},{"id":"rnn1da","title":"Men’s Softball Regular Season Concludes","excerpt":"(The Bandidos Cesar Ochoa at the plate during Bandidos versus Brew Crew game. Sept. 30, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Softball League wrapped up its regular season this past Wednesday, Oct. 30. Entering its sophomore sea...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/08/mens-softball-regular-season-concludes/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-09T02:59:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T02:25:01.049Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F2026-mens-sb-sept-30-cesar-ochoa-at-the-plate.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mens-softball-regular-season-concludes"},{"id":"a48n0m","title":"PSJA ISD hosts community health screening event","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District hosted a community outreach event on Wednesday to provide free health screenings. The free event was held at the Junior's Supermarket located in San Juan. At the event, guests were offered health screenings t...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/psja-isd-hosts-free-health-screening-event/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-15T02:26:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T22:24:58.384Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-14-211247.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"psja-isd-hosts-community-health-screening-event"},{"id":"f8mdda","title":"Athlete of the Week: Mission High running back Noah Torres","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- It's time to recognize another standout athlete in the Rio Grande Valley. Each week, our Valley Sports Team announces its pick for Athlete of the Week. The Athlete of the Week title is awarded to the person who had an outstanding performance for Week 7 of high ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/athlete-of-the-week-mission-high-running-back-noah-torres/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-10-14T23:44:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T22:24:58.384Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-7.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"athlete-of-the-week-mission-high-running-back-noah-torres"},{"id":"d8da4j","title":"'It came as a shock': Rio Grande Valley Catholics pray for Pope Leo amid cancer diagnosis","excerpt":"SAN JUAN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Catholics across the Rio Grande Valley are coming together in prayer for Pope Leo following news of his cancer diagnosis, a development that has left many faithful shocked and concerned about the pontiff’s health. At Mass on Wednesday, parishioners prayed for the...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/it-came-as-a-shock-rio-grande-valley-catholics-pray-for-pope-leo-amid-cancer-diagnosis/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-14T23:08:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T22:24:58.384Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-14-175737.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"it-came-as-a-shock-rio-grande-valley-catholics-pray-for-pope-leo-amid-cancer-diagnosis"},{"id":"s0c8ff","title":"SPI Candidates to face voters at Oct. 12 forum","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com Candidates seeking two seats on the South Padre Island City Council will have an opportunity to address voters during a public candidate forum Monday, Oct. 12. The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce will host the forum from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/08/spi-candidates-to-face-voters-at-oct-12-forum/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-09T02:38:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T22:25:00.543Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FSPI.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spi-candidates-to-face-voters-at-oct-12-forum"},{"id":"tobf6s","title":"Phase III of SPI pickleball courts completed","excerpt":"South Padre Island’s Southern Pickleball Courts at 610 Padre Blvd. have undergone Phase II I improvements, including an A DA-compliant restroom, hydrati on station, shade structure an d perimeter fencing. (Photo Courtesy/ City of South Padre Island) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/08/phase-iii-of-spi-pickleball-courts-completed/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-09T02:34:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T22:25:00.543Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fpickleball.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"phase-iii-of-spi-pickleball-courts-completed"},{"id":"zc8hw2","title":"Martinez found guilty of capital murder in SBPD Lt. Resendez’s shooting death","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — Jurors on Thursday found Rogelio Martinez, the 21-year-old man accused in the fatal shooting of San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez, guilty of capital murder. It took the jury three hours and 15 minutes to hand down the verdict that culminated the four-day trial, in which prosecu...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/08/martinez-found-guilty-of-capital-murder-in-sbpd-lt-resendezs-shooting-death/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-09T00:00:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T22:24:58.305Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100826_Rogelio-Martinez-Verdict_04.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"martinez-found-guilty-of-capital-murder-in-sbpd-lt-resendezs-shooting-death"},{"id":"4xi0kg","title":"Emails show Harlingen kept water contract talks out of ‘public arena’","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — Emails show a data center developer’s official questioned whether discussions surrounding a Harlingen WaterWorks agreement could be kept “out of the public arena,” while the agency’s officials moved talks into a closed-door session. The emails stem from a September 2025 WaterWorks ag...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/08/emails-show-harlingen-kept-water-contract-talks-out-of-public-arena/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-08T23:59:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T22:24:58.305Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2F130064740_web1_11032022_Harlingen-Water-Works-System_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"emails-show-harlingen-kept-water-contract-talks-out-of-public-arena"},{"id":"6di0xf","title":"UTRGV men's basketball continues grind towards tipoff","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Out at the fieldhouse, the Vaqueros men's basketball team inches towards the tipoff of the 2026 season. This is the team's first season under head coach Brandon Chambers, and the anticipation is starting to settle in. The men's basketball team held a press conf...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgv-mens-basketball-continues-grind-towards-tipoff/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-10-15T04:00:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T20:24:48.102Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-8.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-mens-basketball-continues-grind-towards-tipoff"},{"id":"wj6l7i","title":"Hydraulic failure grounds Army Chinook  chopper on border patrol","excerpt":"An Army Chinook helicopter that was part of new border patrols over the Rio Grande Valley encountered mechnical troubles, according to an Army report.","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/border-report/hydraulic-failure-grounds-army-chinook-chopper-on-border-patrol/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Sandra Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-10-14T23:40:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T20:24:48.102Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FGettyImages-2158687637.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hydraulic-failure-grounds-army-chinook-chopper-on-border-patrol"},{"id":"gb9l4c","title":"Texas House District 41 candidates debate in McAllen forum","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Citizens League held a forum in McAllen on Wednesday for candidates in the Texas House District 41 race. Republican Gary Groves and Democrat Julio Salinas answered several topics, including affordability and taxes, the proposed state-funded teacher p...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/texas-house-district-41-candidates-debate-in-mcallen-forum/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-14T23:11:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T20:24:48.102Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG-5.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"texas-house-district-41-candidates-debate-in-mcallen-forum"},{"id":"c37oxt","title":"Brownsville data center moratorium passes first vote","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — The City Commission got one step closer to temporarily halting potential data center development in the city on Wednesday. It unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would pause permitting of data centers within Brownsville’s boundaries. The vote came after the ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/08/brownsville-data-center-moratorium-passes-first-vote/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-08T23:57:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T18:24:48.137Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100726_Brownsville-Meeting_01.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-data-center-moratorium-passes-first-vote"},{"id":"nav17g","title":"Mission mayoral forum to take place on Wednesday","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A forum will be held Wednesday evening with all the candidates running for mayor in Mission. The forum will be hosted by local nonprofit Village in the Valley, Leadership Mission, and The John Lewis Voters Coalition of Hidalgo County. \"We are grateful that every...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mission-mayoral-forum-to-take-place-on-wednesday/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-14T20:32:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T16:24:50.396Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F01%2Fcity-of-mission-logo.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mission-mayoral-forum-to-take-place-on-wednesday"},{"id":"lopl65","title":"BCIC amends strategic plan to align priorities","excerpt":"T he Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation has amended its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan with the goal of refining strategies around pathways to entrepreneurship, community health/well-being, downtown revitalization, partnerships, communications and “impact measurement.” The original plan was ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/08/bcic-amends-strategic-plan-to-align-priorities/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-08T23:55:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T16:24:49.039Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F090126_Brownsville-Community-Improvement-Corporation_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bcic-amends-strategic-plan-to-align-priorities"},{"id":"t716n8","title":"A few more days of the heat until weekend cold front arrives","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A few more days of heat and humidity are in store for the Rio Grande Valley until a cold front arrives this weekend. A cold front is forecast to sweep across the Valley on Friday. This front will bring cooler temperatures, strong northerly winds, and a chance o...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/a-few-more-days-of-the-heat-until-weekend-cold-front-arrives/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Taylor Gomez","publishDate":"2026-10-15T00:00:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T14:24:49.754Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Frain.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-few-more-days-of-the-heat-until-weekend-cold-front-arrives"},{"id":"jz34iy","title":"Student in custody after allegedly bringing gun to Brownsville school, district says","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A student is in custody after allegedly bringing a gun to Brownsville Early College High School, the district announced Wednesday afternoon. The district said the campus was immediately placed on lockdown as a safety precaution. The Brownsville Police Department...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/student-in-custody-after-allegedly-bringing-gun-to-brownsville-school-district-says/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T19:59:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T14:24:49.754Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2020%2F09%2Fsnapshot-1-1-e1618619343577.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"student-in-custody-after-allegedly-bringing-gun-to-brownsville-school-district-says"},{"id":"5j1ush","title":"FAA holding public meetings over SpaceX's proposal to increase Starbase launches","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold several public meetings next month to discuss an environmental impact statement following SpaceX's proposal to increase launches and landing operations at Starbase. The FAA issued a notice on Wednesday saying t...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/faa-holding-public-meetings-over-spacexs-proposal-to-increase-starbase-launches/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T19:30:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T14:24:49.754Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F08%2FAP24287460624420-e1737061791590_91d6b2.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"faa-holding-public-meetings-over-spacexs-proposal-to-increase-starbase-launches"},{"id":"5m7k87","title":"Boil water notice lifted for Del Mar Heights customers","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Military Highway Water Supply Corporation on Wednesday lifted a boil water notice that was issued last week. The MHWSC issued a boil water notice for Del Mar Heights customers on Friday after the ERHWSC experienced an emergency waterline break. The Texas Com...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/boil-water-notice-lifted-for-del-mar-heights-customers/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-14T17:44:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T14:24:49.754Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FGettyImages-2150231649-e1744726400915.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"boil-water-notice-lifted-for-del-mar-heights-customers"},{"id":"xuxf8d","title":"Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter after crash in Brownsville, police say","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police arrested a driver following a fatal crash on Tuesday night. Dania Martinez, 26, is facing charges of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle, a second-degree felony, and intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury, a thi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/driver-charged-with-intoxication-manslaughter-after-crash-in-brownsville-police-say/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:32:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T14:24:49.754Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"driver-charged-with-intoxication-manslaughter-after-crash-in-brownsville-police-say"},{"id":"v7o7ox","title":"A closer look at the District 34 race","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Early voting for the November election starts in just a few days. One of the country's most hotly contested, closely watched races is happening right here in the Valley. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez faces challenger Eric Flores in District 34 in a race that coul...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/a-closer-look-at-the-district-34-race/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-10-14T16:50:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T02:24:08.568Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG-4.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-closer-look-at-the-district-34-race"},{"id":"6ewyln","title":"Speaker Mike Johnson headlines GOP rally in McAllen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the second time in two months, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson traveled to the Rio Grande Valley. The Louisiana Republican headlined a rally in McAllen, featuring Republican candidates from Starr County to Cameron County and beyond. It’s the latest in a se...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/speaker-mike-johnson-headlines-gop-rally-in-mcallen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-10-14T15:35:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T22:24:44.900Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-14-101759.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"speaker-mike-johnson-headlines-gop-rally-in-mcallen"},{"id":"50ktl6","title":"Cold front will bring relief from heat to the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley version of summer-lite will continue for two more days before a cold front arrives on Friday. The front's exact timing is still a bit up in the air. However, we can expect a few showers to begin before the front arrives and then chances for...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/cold-front-will-bring-relief-from-heat-to-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-14T14:20:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T22:24:44.900Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-4-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cold-front-will-bring-relief-from-heat-to-the-valley"},{"id":"7x9v3z","title":"Vaqueros aim for first road win of the season against Incarnate Word","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Focus and execution are the keys that the Vaqueros football team need to pick up their first road win of the season. Vaqueros will hit the road to San Antonio to play against the University of Incarnate Word. The UTRGV football team is on a perfect 3-0 streak a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/vaqueros-aim-for-first-road-win-of-the-season-against-incarnate-word/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-10-14T03:53:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T22:24:44.900Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-6.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"vaqueros-aim-for-first-road-win-of-the-season-against-incarnate-word"},{"id":"uunaxf","title":"Deaf, non-verbal missing man found safe, Brownsville police say","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department said a man reported missing Tuesday night has been safely located. At 11:22 p.m., police said they located Mario Alberto Soto, 76, safely. Soto’s family shared that he is deaf, non-verbal and has dementia. The Brownsville Police...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/deaf-non-verbal-man-reported-missing-again-days-after-being-found/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-14T02:19:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T20:24:45.073Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fpolice-lights-e1775469919711_51eba3.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"deaf-non-verbal-missing-man-found-safe-brownsville-police-say"},{"id":"xk7793","title":"City of Brownsville to establish drainage utility system","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville City Commission is taking action to establish its own city drainage utility system to prevent flooding in the area. Commissioners voted in favor of establishing a city drainage utility system during a special meeting held on Oct. 7. \"While they ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/city-of-brownsville-to-establish-drainage-utility-system/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-14T01:23:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T20:24:45.073Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F07%2FCity-of-Brownsville-ValleyCentral.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-to-establish-drainage-utility-system"},{"id":"5f16c4","title":"Weslaco attributes fiscal responsibility to lowering tax rate","excerpt":"Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez T he city of Weslaco is among the few cities across the Rio Grande Valley to lower its property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27. Weslaco’s new tax rate will be .6678 per $100 valuation, an almost 2-cent reduction from last year’s .6867 rate. This is about a 3% decre...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/08/weslaco-attributes-fiscal-responsibility-to-lowering-tax-rate/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Erika De Los Reyes","publishDate":"2026-10-08T23:54:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T20:24:45.005Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCourtesy_Westlake-Village-Subdivision_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"weslaco-attributes-fiscal-responsibility-to-lowering-tax-rate"},{"id":"54t4gd","title":"Memorial ceremony for RJ Mitte to be held in Brownsville","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ceremony celebrating the life of beloved late actor RJ Mitte will be held Friday. The event will take place at The Mitte: Arts and Cultural Center, 660 Ringgold St., Brownsville. RELATED: Brownsville residents mourn the loss of actor R.J. Mitte \"On behalf of D...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/memorial-ceremony-for-rj-mitte-to-be-held-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-13T16:22:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T18:24:45.607Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FAP26285747596967-e1791848788700.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"memorial-ceremony-for-rj-mitte-to-be-held-in-brownsville"},{"id":"sqdck3","title":"‘Delgado Dreams’: Fine Arts couple debut thesis exhibition","excerpt":"UTRGV Master of Fine Arts students SD Kendra Delgado and Juan Delgado debuted their thesis exhibition, “Delgado Dreams,” The post ‘Delgado Dreams’: Fine Arts couple debut thesis exhibition appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/delgado-dreams-fine-arts-couple-debut-thesis-exhibition/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Kayla Martinez","publishDate":"2026-10-12T13:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T18:24:47.592Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_2574.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/delgado-dreams-fine-arts-couple-debut-thesis-exhibition/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-12T14:24:43.616Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/delgado-dreams-fine-arts-couple-debut-thesis-exhibition/","slug":"delgado-dreams-fine-arts-couple-debut-thesis-exhibition"},{"id":"9xanwy","title":"Dixieland Road exit in Harlingen to temporarily close: TxDOT","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Dixieland Road exit in Harlingen will be closed for a few hours on Wednesday for crash cushion repairs, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Exit #175, or the Dixieland Road exit, along eastbound I-2 at the Harlingen interchange will be close...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/dixieland-road-exit-in-harlingen-to-temporarily-close-txdot/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-13T22:24:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T16:24:45.143Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F12%2Ftraffic-alert.jpg%3Fw%3D640","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dixieland-road-exit-in-harlingen-to-temporarily-close-txdot"},{"id":"hw3uw2","title":"City of Raymondville receives grant for park improvements","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Raymondville was awarded nearly $1 million for its citywide park improvement plan. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez presented a $965,467 grant to the city of Raymondville on Tuesday. \"Congressman Gonzalez and his staff work very diligently to help us out just about ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/city-of-raymondville-receives-grant-for-park-improvements/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-13T22:05:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T16:24:45.143Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-13-160800.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-raymondville-receives-grant-for-park-improvements"},{"id":"8iclr8","title":"Veterans Detention Pond Project in Edinburg enters final phase","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Edinburg officials held a ceremony on Tuesday to mark the second and final phase of the Veterans Detention Pond Project. The city says the project aims to improve drainage capacity in the area. The project was funded through the 2018 General Bond Election and ha...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/veterans-detention-pond-project-in-edinburg-enters-final-phase/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-13T21:13:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T16:24:45.143Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F845506966_1103345349220937_407750632174172736_n.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"veterans-detention-pond-project-in-edinburg-enters-final-phase"},{"id":"e8uuwn","title":"'Eyes in the sky': Patrol drones improve officer safety in Edinburg, chief says","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department launched its first responders' drone program a little over a year ago, using patrol drones to route calls and provide oversight for officers in the field. Police Chief Jaime Ayala said the patrol drones have improved officers' safe...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/eyes-in-the-sky-patrol-drones-improve-officer-safety-in-edinburg-chief-says/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-13T20:55:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T16:24:45.143Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-13-154736.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"eyes-in-the-sky-patrol-drones-improve-officer-safety-in-edinburg-chief-says"},{"id":"oqsm5m","title":"Man sentenced to 2 years in Gulf Cartel car theft case","excerpt":"McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who allegedly participated in a conspiracy to steal cars for the Gulf Cartel was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday. The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested Angel David Salas Herrera, 20, of Matamoros in May 2025, when troopers stopped a stolen ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-sentenced-to-2-years-in-gulf-cartel-car-theft-case/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Dave Hendricks","publishDate":"2026-10-13T18:53:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T16:24:45.143Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"man-sentenced-to-2-years-in-gulf-cartel-car-theft-case"},{"id":"dzimvs","title":"WATCH: US House Speaker Mike Johnson hosts GOP rally in McAllen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Republican Party members attended rally in McAllen on Tuesday evening. Mike Johnson, the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, hosted the rally at the Verta Hotel. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Republican candidates on the November election...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/us-house-speaker-mike-johnson-hosting-gop-rally-in-mcallen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-13T20:42:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T14:24:50.107Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-5.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"watch-us-house-speaker-mike-johnson-hosts-gop-rally-in-mcallen"},{"id":"i1yo4z","title":"The first cold front of the season is headed our way","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first cold front of the season is expected to arrive Friday morning, bringing a few noticeable changes to the Rio Grande Valley. Before the front arrives, expect rain-free conditions, plenty of humidity, and a mix of clouds and sunshine. Afternoon temperatur...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/the-first-cold-front-of-the-season-is-headed-our-way/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-14T01:43:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T12:24:49.481Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FCOLD-FRONT-REPLACEMENT.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-first-cold-front-of-the-season-is-headed-our-way"},{"id":"xznhft","title":"LIST: After heavy rain, Valley cities spraying for mosquitoes","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After heavy rain across the Rio Grande Valley, cities are spraying for mosquitoes. Many cities began spraying for mosquitoes last week and are continuing this week. See the list below for the time and dates: Cameron County The Cameron County Public Health Depart...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/list-after-heavy-rain-valley-cities-spraying-for-mosquitoes/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-12T22:09:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T02:25:00.920Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fmosquito-e1791556408923.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"list-after-heavy-rain-valley-cities-spraying-for-mosquitoes"},{"id":"x5v00a","title":"Pet of the Week: Chicago dressed to impress","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An adorable guest made a special appearance at the studio on Tuesday morning. Chicago showed up wearing a red-and-white striped tie, ready to sweep up viewers off their feet with her cuteness. The Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center adoption specialist Jor...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/pet-of-the-week/pet-of-the-week-chicago-dressed-to-impress/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-13T17:31:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T00:25:01.632Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-3-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"pet-of-the-week-chicago-dressed-to-impress"},{"id":"17599","title":"Veterans claims and resource summit to be held in Harlingen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Precinct 4 Commissioner Gus Ruiz is urging all Valley veterans to learn about the benefits they're entitled to at a resource event in Harlingen on Friday. The First Annual Claims and Resources Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Harli...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/veterans-claims-and-resource-summit-to-be-held-in-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-13T17:08:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T00:25:01.632Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F05%2Fvetsflags.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"veterans-claims-and-resource-summit-to-be-held-in-harlingen"},{"id":"321wz8","title":"UTRGV's TJ Neal named SLC Defensive Player of the Week","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — TJ Neal showed the conference, the world and his team that he is the real deal. The celebrations continue for the Vaqueros after their first win over a ranked opponent, a 13-3 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, as Neal earned Southland Conference Defensive Play...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgvs-tj-neal-named-slc-defensive-player-of-the-week/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-13T16:34:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T00:25:01.632Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-13-113216.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgvs-tj-neal-named-slc-defensive-player-of-the-week"},{"id":"gue7qm","title":"Brownsville residents mourn the loss of actor R.J. Mitte","excerpt":"EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valle...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-residents-mourn-the-loss-of-actor-r-j-mitte/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alexia Serrata","publishDate":"2026-10-13T14:30:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-14T00:25:01.632Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-residents-mourn-the-loss-of-actor-rj-mitte"},{"id":"4tqcs3","title":"City of Harlingen selected for Love Your Block program","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen was selected as one of 25 U.S. cities to join the Love Your Block initiative. Love Your Block is led by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University to help improve cities across the nation. As part of the initiative, the city...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/city-of-harlingen-selected-for-love-your-block-program/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-13T15:46:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T18:24:46.428Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F01%2FCity-of-Harlingen.jpg%3Fw%3D640","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-harlingen-selected-for-love-your-block-program"},{"id":"9vsfjk","title":"Crews from McAllen and Mission assist to battle fire in Pharr","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Pharr Fire Department and crews from surrounding cities are battling a fire that broke out on Monday night. The fire broke out at the 1100 block of Albrad Ave. in Pharr. Fire crews from the Mission Fire Department and the McAllen Fire Department are at the ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/crews-from-mcallen-and-mission-assist-to-battle-fire-in-pharr/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-13T04:02:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T18:24:46.428Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F03%2FPoliceLIghtsGettyImages-679724810-e1772045920740.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"crews-from-mcallen-and-mission-assist-to-battle-fire-in-pharr"},{"id":"uvxpkk","title":"Weekend cold front brings mild weather and a chance of rain","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A cold front is expected to move through the Rio Grande Valley on Friday, bringing a renewed chance for rain and a welcome break from the recent heat. As the front pushes south, cooler air will advance into the Valley, helping to spark scattered showers and per...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/weekend-cold-front-brings-chance-of-rain/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-13T01:51:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T18:24:46.428Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot4_300092.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"weekend-cold-front-brings-mild-weather-and-a-chance-of-rain"},{"id":"vw0iu2","title":"Defense, state rest in accused San Benito cop killer’s trial","excerpt":"Rogelio Martinez Jr., 21, attends his death penalty trial Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at the Cameron County Courthouse 404th state District Court in Brownsville. Martinez is charged with the killing of San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald) B ROWNSVILLE — State a...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/07/defense-state-rest-in-accused-san-benito-cop-killers-trial/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-07T23:28:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T18:24:45.765Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-08T22:24:27.292Z","slug":"defense-state-rest-in-accused-san-benito-cop-killers-trial"},{"id":"qztjuf","title":"Brownsville pushes forward data center moratorium process","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — The City Commission on Tuesday moved closer to voting on a 90-day data centers moratorium after holding the second of three public hearings. Commissioners will hold the final hearing on Wednesday, along with the first of two votes on the ordinance enacting the moratorium. Commissio...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/07/brownsville-pushes-forward-data-center-moratorium-process/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-07T23:27:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T18:24:45.765Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FBrownsville-City-Commission-Chambers.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-09T00:24:26.064Z","slug":"brownsville-pushes-forward-data-center-moratorium-process"},{"id":"refvmf","title":"Brownsville ISD’s Russell Elementary celebrates 110 years of existence","excerpt":"B rownsville ISD’s Russell Elementary School celebrated 110 years of existence last Thursday as current and former students, teachers, administrators and staff gathered for a morning school assembly to mark the occasion. Russell Elementary is one of BISD’s most beloved elementary schools, for one...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/07/brownsville-isds-russell-elementary-celebrates-110-years-of-existence/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gary Long","publishDate":"2026-10-07T18:24:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T18:24:45.765Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100126_BISD-Russell-Elementary_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-isds-russell-elementary-celebrates-110-years-of-existence"},{"id":"tkfzk5","title":"PHYSICIAN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS EXPAND ACROSS VALLEY THROUGH PRIME HEALTHCARE","excerpt":"76 young doctors helping to expand access to healthcare Valley-wide, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Harlingen Medical Center, and Mission Regional Medical Center WESLACO / HARLINGEN / MISSION, Oct. 2026 – A major expansion of physician residency programs is helping to increase access to heal...","url":"https://myrgv.com/ask-the-expert/2026/10/07/physician-residency-programs-expand-across-valley-through-prime-healthcare/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Guest Contributor","publishDate":"2026-10-07T15:36:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T18:24:45.765Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2F1-Knapp-Medical-Center-Aerial-CROP.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"physician-residency-programs-expand-across-valley-through-prime-healthcare"},{"id":"ikh7m6","title":"Mesquite Valley Smokehouse in Harlingen a haven of flavors and memories","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — When I see or hear the word mesquite, I think flavor. But for some reason, that thought has not registered the many times that I have driven past Mesquite Valley Smokehouse at 105 W. Tyler Ave. Perhaps it is the location that has caused Mesquite Valley to pass virtually undetected. I...","url":"https://myrgv.com/life/food/2026/10/06/mesquite-valley-smokehouse-in-harlingen-a-haven-of-flavors-and-memories/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Travis M. Whitehead","publishDate":"2026-10-07T04:59:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T18:24:45.765Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100326_STF-Mesquite-Valley-Smokehouse_01.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mesquite-valley-smokehouse-in-harlingen-a-haven-of-flavors-and-memories"},{"id":"zst6v","title":"San Benito EDC board mulls removing mayor’s position","excerpt":"San Benito Mayor Pedro “Pete” Galvan S AN BENITO — Mayor Pete Galvan’s seat on the city’s Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors might be teetering. After a five-hour closed-session meeting Monday, the EDC’s board members held off on considering amending the agency’s bylaws to elim...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/06/san-benito-edc-board-mulls-removing-mayors-position/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-07T00:10:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T18:24:45.765Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FPREVIEW-Pete-Galvan.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"san-benito-edc-board-mulls-removing-mayors-position"},{"id":"n5ecg3","title":"Summer heat hits Valley before a fall cooling trend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Summer is the season of Tuesday's forecast. Highs will climb 5 to 10 degrees above normal for mid-October normals. Look for the mid 90s east with upper 90s to low 100s out west. Southeast winds at 5 to 15mph. Anticipated wind gusts in the low 30s. Skies will sta...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/summer-heat-hits-valley-before-a-fall-cooling-trend/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-13T14:24:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T16:24:46.945Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"summer-heat-hits-valley-before-a-fall-cooling-trend"},{"id":"pedq83","title":"Valley Storm Team: A real cold front coming to the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale and Meteorologist Marcelo Gonzalez dig into the next weather maker for the Rio Grande Valley. A cold front is set to push south through the RGV, bringing cooler, drier air by the weekend. This cold front is expected to bring some r...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/a-real-cold-front-coming-to-the-valley-means-a-comfortable-weekend-ahead/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-12T22:39:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T16:24:46.945Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-03-103108.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-a-real-cold-front-coming-to-the-valley"},{"id":"hkaq6k","title":"Game of the Week: Harlingen at PSJA North","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Week eight of high school football is here! Our Valley Sports Team is highlighting the Harlingen at PSJA North matchup. We’ll have live coverage Friday at 7:30 p.m., bringing viewers highlights from the game at PSJA Stadium. High school football on ValleyCentral...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-game-of-the-week/game-of-the-week-harlingen-at-psja-north/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-12T21:51:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T16:24:46.945Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FHarlingen-at-PSJA-North.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"game-of-the-week-harlingen-at-psja-north"},{"id":"lobhea","title":"McAllen ISD addresses viral video involving students","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Independent School District released a statement Sunday night about a video that went viral on social media involving students. The statement says the \"district takes allegations of student misconduct seriously and is addressing the matter through th...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mcallen-isd-addresses-viral-video-involving-students/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-12T15:29:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T16:24:46.945Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F08%2FMcAllen-ISD-logo.jpg%3Fw%3D640","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mcallen-isd-addresses-viral-video-involving-students"},{"id":"qkit5a","title":"‘Stay with us, Lt.’: Jurors see body cam footage just prior to San Benito cop’s death","excerpt":"San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez B ROWNSVILLE — Jurors on Tuesday morning watched a heart-wrenching body cam video as San Benito police officers pulled one of their own out of his patrol unit, placed him into the bed of a Border Patrol truck and rushed the dying man to Valley Baptist Medical...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/06/stay-with-us-lt-jurors-see-body-cam-footage-just-prior-to-san-benito-cops-death/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-07T00:09:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T16:24:45.925Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100526_Rogelio-Martinez_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-08T00:24:54.364Z","slug":"stay-with-us-lt-jurors-see-body-cam-footage-just-prior-to-san-benito-cops-death"},{"id":"bw9ydg","title":"Driscoll Children’s Hospital forms first pediatric aerodigestive team","excerpt":"M cALLEN — For years the Rio Grande Valley has been medically underserved with many healthcare advances arriving in the area years after they’ve been introduced elsewhere. Now things are beginning to change for the better — a change that Dr. Roberto Solis and Dr. Pompeyo Quesada attribute to Dris...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/06/driscoll-childrens-hospital-forms-first-pediatric-aerodigestive-team/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Erika De Los Reyes","publishDate":"2026-10-07T00:06:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T16:24:45.925Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2F081724.DRISCOLL_RIBBON_CUTTING.jm_.011.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"driscoll-childrens-hospital-forms-first-pediatric-aerodigestive-team"},{"id":"8fjxkw","title":"The Social Reckoning is it's own worst enemy","excerpt":"Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin Starring Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Strong HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - “South Park” once devoted an episode to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg's alleged abuse of Indiana Jones, the beloved childhood hero they had supposedly dragged thro...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/movie-talk/the-social-reckoning-is-its-own-worst-enemy/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-12T23:56:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T14:24:46.874Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMT-53.00_14_34_06.Still001.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-social-reckoning-is-its-own-worst-enemy"},{"id":"k5ivgx","title":"RJ Mitte dead at 34, Brownsville police say","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday. The cause and manner of death remain under investigation. Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa declared Mitte dead at approximately 1:32 p.m. ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rj-mitte-dead-at-34-brownsville-police-say/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-12T20:55:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T14:24:46.874Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-17-151645.png%3Fw%3D687","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rj-mitte-dead-at-34-brownsville-police-say"},{"id":"g33qd8","title":"Valley Voices: Alex Vega, Trimerson","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On the latest edition of Valley Voices, Marco Ramirez sits down with local DJ Alex Vega, also known as Trimerson. Vega began his DJ career in McAllen and has strived to bring a unique sound to the Valley. Vega's mission is to blend reggaeton with house and elect...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/valley-voices/valley-voices-alex-vega-trimerson/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marco Ramirez","publishDate":"2026-10-12T19:35:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T14:24:46.874Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-12-143241.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-voices-alex-vega-trimerson"},{"id":"4jws75","title":"Texas appeals court upholds death sentence for man convicted in trooper's death","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Texas appeals court last week upheld a Hidalgo County jury's decision to sentence a man to death after he was convicted of killing a state trooper. Victor Godinez was found guilty in January 2024 of the death of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Moises...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/texas-appeals-court-upholds-death-sentence-for-man-convicted-in-troopers-death/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-12T19:25:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T14:24:46.874Z","category":"government","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"texas-appeals-court-upholds-death-sentence-for-man-convicted-in-troopers-death"},{"id":"che89h","title":"Bicyclist killed in Brownsville collision, police say","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A bicyclist died after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon in Brownsville, police said. Police identified the bicyclist as Jesse Nector Torres, 52. WEEKEND HEADLINES: McAllen ISD addresses viral video involving students At approximately 4:14 p.m., officer...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/bicyclist-killed-in-brownsville-collision-police-say/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-12T16:30:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T14:24:46.874Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-12-111614.png%3Fw%3D796","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bicyclist-killed-in-brownsville-collision-police-say"},{"id":"e0yce6","title":"Congressman Gonzalez again calls for investigation into sailor's death","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) is again asking for an independent investigation into the disappearance and death of Brownsville native sailor Angelina Resendiz. Gonzalez sent a follow-up letter on Oct. 2 to Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao requesting ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/congressman-gonzalez-again-calls-for-investigation-into-sailors-death/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-12T19:19:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T02:24:40.707Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F06%2Fsnapshot-2025-09-30T021518.401-e1786724110813.jpg%3Fw%3D687","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"congressman-gonzalez-again-calls-for-investigation-into-sailors-death"},{"id":"fr5dle","title":"Veteran resource luncheon to be held in Brownsville","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local home-care agency will host a luncheon event later this month to educate veterans about available resources. Amor Eterno Provider Services is based in Brownsville, but serves the entire Rio Grande Valley and assists with daily living tasks. Their clients ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/veteran-resource-luncheon-to-be-held-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-12T16:47:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T00:24:40.728Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F05%2Fvetsflags.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"veteran-resource-luncheon-to-be-held-in-brownsville"},{"id":"b6h3s5","title":"Golden Apple Award: Monica Escamilla, Mercedes High School","excerpt":"MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — CBS Rio Grande Valley is honoring teachers across the Valley who are committed to academic excellence with the Golden Apple Award. To kick off the series this school year, our Marco Ramirez visited Mercedes High School to surprise a teacher preparing her students...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/golden-apple/golden-apple-award-monica-escamilla-mercedes-high-school/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marco Ramirez","publishDate":"2026-10-12T15:36:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T00:24:40.728Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-12-102201.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"golden-apple-award-monica-escamilla-mercedes-high-school"},{"id":"2r17zf","title":"Dangerous heat and humidity return to Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After a bit of a break, the heat and humidity are roaring back into the Rio Grande Valley. The combination will push heat stress into dangerous categories over the next couple of days. Heat index values will be in the 105-110 range this afternoon. A surface high...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/dangerous-heat-and-humidity-return-to-rio-grande-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-12T14:04:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T22:24:40.755Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot.jpg%3Fw%3D512","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dangerous-heat-and-humidity-return-to-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"zff3yf","title":"Brownsville’s Art Hurtado finishes eighth in Nebraska’s Cowboy 200","excerpt":"In this undated photo, Brownsville ultra runner Art Hurtado shows the belt buckle for the Cowboy 200. (Courtesy: Art Hurtado) B rownsville ultra runner Art Hurtado finished eighth in the Cowboy 200 , running halfway across the state of Nebraska in 54:18.23 the weekend of Sept. 25-27. The race fol...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/06/brownsvilles-art-hurtado-finishes-eighth-in-nebraskas-cowboy-200/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gary Long","publishDate":"2026-10-07T00:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T22:24:40.666Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FPREVIEW-Courtesy_Art-Hurtado-Cowboy-200_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsvilles-art-hurtado-finishes-eighth-in-nebraskas-cowboy-200"},{"id":"yvzrg7","title":"UTRGV receives $5M federal manufacturing grant","excerpt":"E DINBURG — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded UTRGV a $5 million grant to strengthen manufacturing in the Rio Grande Valley through the university’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM). IAM will provide hands-on training and technical assistance to small manufacturers ac...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/06/utrgv-receives-5m-federal-manufacturing-grant/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-10-07T00:04:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T22:24:40.666Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100126_UTRGV-Manufacturing_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-receives-5m-federal-manufacturing-grant"},{"id":"d80n8y","title":"‘Data does not lie’: Valley counties account for high rate of partner homicides","excerpt":"I n the Rio Grande Valley, nine people were murdered by their abusive partner in 2025, according to the Honoring Texas Victims Report released last Thursday. There were five victims in Hidalgo County; three women, and two men. In Cameron County, there were three victims, all of whom were women. T...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/06/data-does-not-lie-valley-counties-account-for-high-rate-of-partner-homicides/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Alexandrea Bailey","publishDate":"2026-10-07T00:03:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T22:24:40.666Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2F101724.DOMESTIC_VIOLENCE_EVENT.jm_.004.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"data-does-not-lie-valley-counties-account-for-high-rate-of-partner-homicides"},{"id":"dtjcp3","title":"Week 7: Overtime","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's week seven of high school football and the Valley Sports Central team has your highlights on Overtime. Sports Director Megan Murray and Sports Reporters Brett Holmes and Noah Gulley are bringing you live coverage from PSJA at Harlingen and Los Fresnos at PS...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football/week-7-overtime/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-12T15:16:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T20:24:41.002Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-28-094422.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-7-overtime"},{"id":"gfegsc","title":"Mic'd Up: Mission High School Head Coach Jody Cantu","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic'd Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows Mission High School Head Coach Jody Cantu as the Eagles took on Donna North. The Eagles won the game 56-7.","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-micd-up/micd-up-mission-high-school-head-coach-jody-cantu/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-12T15:16:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T20:24:41.002Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-12-101534.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"micd-up-mission-high-school-head-coach-jody-cantu"},{"id":"ns6ixb","title":"Team of the Week: PSJA North, San Benito, and Sharyland","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Week 7 of High School Football, Valley Sports Central has nominated three teams for Team of the Week. The nominees are PSJA North, San Benito, and Sharyland Rattlers. This week PSJA North made a statement in its first district game since moving up from 5A to,...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/team-of-the-week-psja-north-san-benito-and-sharyland/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Noah Gulley","publishDate":"2026-10-12T02:51:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T20:24:41.002Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FTEAM-OF-THE-WEEK-Final-1.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"team-of-the-week-psja-north-san-benito-and-sharyland"},{"id":"goxlv8","title":"2 dead in 3-vehicle Brownsville crash","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two people have died as a result of a three-vehicle crash in Brownsville at the intersection of Paredes Line Road and Ruben M. Torres Boulevard. A spokesperson for the Brownsville Police Department said all three vehicles were traveling southbound on Paredes Lin...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/several-people-hospitalized-following-major-crash-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-10T18:34:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T20:24:41.002Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FImage-14.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"2-dead-in-3-vehicle-brownsville-crash"},{"id":"kvds5x","title":"Vaquero's make program history with home dub against Southeastern","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Vaqueros defended home turf Saturday night, beating Southeastern 13-3. Southeastern was the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's first ranked opponent at Vackar Stadium. The Vaqueros defended home turf and are one of the best teams in the country at doing ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/vaqueros-make-program-history-with-home-dub-against-southeastern/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alejandra Yañez","publishDate":"2026-10-11T04:40:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T18:24:40.826Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F0925A2E45E96D504BD4365A3A8CF7F3B.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"vaqueros-make-program-history-with-home-dub-against-southeastern"},{"id":"rkbr9t","title":"Argument turned violent: Victim stabbed multiple times in Donna, police say","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A man accused of stabbing someone during an argument at an apartment building in Donna is behind bars. Police were dispatched to the apartment building on the 2600 block of North Ave., shortly after 10 p.m. The suspect, Isaias Belmarez, is accused of stabbing t...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/one-person-in-custody-following-stabbing-in-donna/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-10T16:23:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T18:24:40.826Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FGettyImages-943697000-1-1-3-2-2-e1697928619486-1-e1698682964713-1_92da3b-e1743430271414_864bd0_33791a.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"argument-turned-violent-victim-stabbed-multiple-times-in-donna-police-say"},{"id":"ttv19e","title":"Road closures in Pharr as Avocado Festival festivities begin","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Road closures are in effect around downtown Pharr as the city prepares for its annual Avocado Festival. The closures began Thursday and have progressed as the Avocado Fest nears. Several major roads will be closed, including U.S. Business 83 and Cage Boulevard....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/road-closures-in-pharr-as-avocado-festival-festivities-begin/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-10T15:52:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T18:24:40.826Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FGettyImages-1372063239.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"road-closures-in-pharr-as-avocado-festival-festivities-begin"},{"id":"d3vcd9","title":"Cameron County beaches temporarily closed due to high tides","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Three Cameron County beaches will remain temporarily closed due to high tides and dangerous conditions in the Gulf indirectly caused by now-former Hurricane Isaias. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. announced the temporary closures Saturday morning in a pr...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/cameron-county-beaches-temporarily-closed-due-to-high-tides/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-10T14:41:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T18:24:40.826Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F2026.10.10-County-Beaches.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cameron-county-beaches-temporarily-closed-due-to-high-tides"},{"id":"inh65n","title":"Traffic rerouted after expressway crash in Harlingen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- First responders are at the scene of a crash on the eastbound expressway lanes in Harlingen. ValleyCentral was at the scene and observed several agencies, including the Harlingen Police Department, the Harlingen Fire Department, the Texas Department of Public S...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/expressway-crash-rerouting-traffic-in-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-10T02:45:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T16:24:40.899Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-09-214736.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"traffic-rerouted-after-expressway-crash-in-harlingen"},{"id":"acxl71","title":"‘Dangerous for any level of swimmer’: Rough surf hits South Padre Island","excerpt":"SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rough surf and dangerous rip currents are creating hazardous conditions along the South Texas coast this weekend as Hurricane Isaias stirs up the Gulf. All Cameron County beaches are under red flag warnings, signaling high surf and dangerous swimming co...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/dangerous-for-any-level-of-swimmer-rough-surf-hits-south-padre-island/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-09T23:27:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T16:24:40.899Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-09-175608.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dangerous-for-any-level-of-swimmer-rough-surf-hits-south-padre-island"},{"id":"u3kw5k","title":"Mission doctor who fraudulently diagnosed patients with chronic illnesses may pay just $25 per month in restitution","excerpt":"McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A doctor who collected more than $28 million by fraudulently diagnosing patients with chronic illnesses may pay just $25 per month in restitution. Dr. Jorge Zamora-Quezada, 70, of Mission — a rheumatologist who treated patients in the Rio Grande Valley and San Ant...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/doctor-who-fraudulently-diagnosed-patients-with-chronic-illnesses-may-pay-just-25-per-month-in-restitution/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Dave Hendricks","publishDate":"2026-10-09T23:24:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T16:24:40.899Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FJorge-Zamora-Quezada-1.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mission-doctor-who-fraudulently-diagnosed-patients-with-chronic-illnesses-may-pay-just-25-per-month-"},{"id":"9ccmyq","title":"Editorial: US, Mexico both sending more troops to RGV border; we should know about it","excerpt":"U. S. military and Mexican government officials have announced they are sending hundreds of troops to the border along the Rio Grande Valley. Cooperation between our two countries is a good thing, but they should provide more information to local officials, and to Valley residents as a whole, abo...","url":"https://myrgv.com/opinion/editorials/2026/10/06/editorial-us-mexico-both-sending-more-troops-to-rgv-border-we-should-know-about-it/","source":"MyRGV","author":"AIM Media Texas Editorial Board","publishDate":"2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T16:24:40.800Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FAP26264424353361.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"editorial-us-mexico-both-sending-more-troops-to-rgv-border-we-should-know-about-it"},{"id":"ng6wwf","title":"'Bandtober': Valley bands prep for Pre-UIL weekend competitions","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — \"Bandtober\" is in full effect. If you’re not familiar, October is peak marching band competition season. This month, marching band students, directors and band parents will eat, sleep and breathe all things marching band every weekend for the entire month. On Sa...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/bandtober-valley-bands-prep-for-pre-uil-weekend-competitions/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Roni Martinez","publishDate":"2026-10-09T22:45:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T14:24:41.599Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_2595.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bandtober-valley-bands-prep-for-pre-uil-weekend-competitions"},{"id":"57ns8t","title":"Rio Grande Valley Humane Society schedules pet clinics in Harlingen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society will hold two clinics in Harlingen this month to help all Valley pet owners protect their furry friends. The spay-and-neuter clinic will take place Oct. 17-19. The vaccine clinic will be held Oct. 31 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Both...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rio-grande-valley-humane-society-schedules-pet-clinics-in-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-09T22:30:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T14:24:41.599Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FGettyImages-528094634-1-e1727210782138.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rio-grande-valley-humane-society-schedules-pet-clinics-in-harlingen"},{"id":"h3i8d0","title":"City of Harlingen to continue mosquito spray operations","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Harlingen Health Department's vector control team will spray for mosquitoes Friday through Monday. From 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., residents are asked to bring pets indoors and close windows and doors. Individuals are also being asked to turn off A/C i...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/city-of-harlingen-to-continue-mosquito-spray-operations/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-09T21:06:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T14:24:41.599Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fmosquito-e1791556408923.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-harlingen-to-continue-mosquito-spray-operations"},{"id":"wr2swd","title":"Vaqueros tame the Lions","excerpt":"UTRGV Football maintained the home winning streak against Southeastern Louisiana University 13-3 on Saturday at the Robert & The post Vaqueros tame the Lions appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/vaqueros-tame-the-lions/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"The Rider","publishDate":"2026-10-11T05:48:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T12:24:42.638Z","category":"schools","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"vaqueros-tame-the-lions"},{"id":"6ltcrh","title":"ValleyCentral Weekend Report: John Allen Rubio, murder trial and data centers","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. Convicted child murderer John Allen Rubio was found to be competent to be...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weekend-report/valleycentral-weekend-report-murder-trials-data-centers-and-trumps-visit-to-south-texas/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-10T21:43:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T12:24:41.625Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FWeekend-Report-Image-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valleycentral-weekend-report-john-allen-rubio-murder-trial-and-data-centers"},{"id":"70te2s","title":"The rise of ICE in the RGV","excerpt":"Increased immigration enforcement has concerned the Rio Grande Valley community about how the presence of federal agents is The post The rise of ICE in the RGV appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/the-rise-of-ice-in-the-rgv/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Mariah Escobar","publishDate":"2026-10-05T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T12:24:42.638Z","category":"border","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-rise-of-ice-in-the-rgv"},{"id":"vpmbou","title":"UTRGV breaks enrollment record again","excerpt":"UTRGV broke its enrollment record for the seventh time, with an estimated 35,000 or more students enrolled in The post UTRGV breaks enrollment record again appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-breaks-enrollment-record-again/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Jorge Rios","publishDate":"2026-10-05T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T12:24:42.638Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FDJI_20261001130356_0007_D-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-breaks-enrollment-record-again/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-05T16:24:39.877Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-breaks-enrollment-record-again/","slug":"utrgv-breaks-enrollment-record-again"},{"id":"3ff4lx","title":"Vaqueros seek changes to keep up with the season","excerpt":"The UTRGV Vaqueros football have set up the stage at the Southland Conference with a record of 2-2. The post Vaqueros seek changes to keep up with the season appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/vaqueros-seek-changes-to-keep-up-with-the-season/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Timothy David","publishDate":"2026-10-05T13:07:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T12:24:42.638Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FDSC_3934-1-scaled-e1791218496862.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/vaqueros-seek-changes-to-keep-up-with-the-season/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-05T18:24:28.662Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/vaqueros-seek-changes-to-keep-up-with-the-season/","slug":"vaqueros-seek-changes-to-keep-up-with-the-season"},{"id":"dsumvt","title":"These are ‘High Times’: Fine Arts students debut psychedelic exhibition","excerpt":"UTRGV Master of Fine Arts students Emma Creps-Peña and Jacinto Zambrano debuted their thesis exhibition, “High Times,” Sept. The post These are ‘High Times’: Fine Arts students debut psychedelic exhibition appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/these-are-high-times-fine-arts-students-debut-psychedelic-exhibition/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Kayla Martinez","publishDate":"2026-10-05T13:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T12:24:42.638Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FDSC_2765-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/these-are-high-times-fine-arts-students-debut-psychedelic-exhibition/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-05T18:24:28.662Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/these-are-high-times-fine-arts-students-debut-psychedelic-exhibition/","slug":"these-are-high-times-fine-arts-students-debut-psychedelic-exhibition"},{"id":"algdwn","title":"SpaceX scrubs launch attempt for 21 data transport satellites for the Space Development Agency","excerpt":"SpaceX scrubbed its launch attempt of the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer A mission on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Image: SpaceX via livestream Update Oct. 7, 10 p.m. EDT (0200 UTC): SpaceX is targeting launch no earlier than Saturday, Oct. 10. Update Oct. 5, 8:48 p.m. EDT (0048 UT...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/04/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-21-data-transport-satellites-for-the-space-development-agency/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-10-04T20:33:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-11T20:24:51.777Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261005_T1TL-A_scrub.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-08T02:24:54.027Z","slug":"spacex-scrubs-launch-attempt-for-21-data-transport-satellites-for-the-space-development-agency"},{"id":"f563i9","title":"City of Brownsville agrees on three-year pay increase, benefits for police","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville signed a new three-year agreement with the Brownsville Police Officers' Association to strengthen law enforcement resources and the future of public safety. On Sept. 22, the Brownsville City Commission approved the Collective Bargaining A...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/city-of-brownsville-agrees-on-three-year-pay-increase-benefits-for-police/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-09T20:41:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-11T04:24:56.160Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-09-151518.png%3Fw%3D652","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-agrees-on-three-year-pay-increase-benefits-for-police"},{"id":"u0qq55","title":"Accused San Benito cop killer sees first day in death penalty trial","excerpt":"San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez B ROWNSVILLE — Opening arguments set a dramatic tone Monday morning in the death penalty trial of an accused cop killer, launching proceedings that detailed the events that led to a deadly encounter almost three years ago. Rogelio Martinez, 21, is accused of ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/05/accused-san-benito-cop-killer-sees-first-day-in-death-penalty-trial/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-05T22:33:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-11T04:24:56.086Z","category":"space","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-06T18:25:03.410Z","slug":"accused-san-benito-cop-killer-sees-first-day-in-death-penalty-trial"},{"id":"y04fg9","title":"Clint Thomas Jr. set to make home debut at UTRGV","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Clint Thomas Junior saw some action on the road last week, but the training camp standout is ready for a bigger workload in front of a home crowd. Now, the matchup is not easy at all. Southeastern Louisiana is ranked 25th in the AFC — that's UTRGV's first ranked ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/clint-thomas-jr-set-to-make-home-debut-at-utrgv/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brett Holmes","publishDate":"2026-10-09T20:36:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-10T18:24:07.687Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FCLINT-THOMAS-JR.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"clint-thomas-jr-set-to-make-home-debut-at-utrgv"},{"id":"akslve","title":"Boil water notice issued for Del Mar Heights customers","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Military Highway Water Supply Corporation issued a boil water notice for Del Mar Heights' customers who receive water from East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation on Friday afternoon. According MHWSC, the ERHWSC had an emergency waterline break on Thursday a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/boil-water-notice-issued-for-del-mar-heights-customers/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-09T19:06:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-10T16:24:08.148Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2022%2F08%2F1040x585-2021-0904-best-whistling-tea-kettle-cdc772.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"boil-water-notice-issued-for-del-mar-heights-customers"},{"id":"dv5b0n","title":"Isaias strengthens into first major hurricane of the Atlantic season","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hurricane Isaias reached Category 3 status on Friday morning with sustained winds of 120 mph, making it the first hurricane and major hurricane of the Atlantic season. The storm has since weakened slightly as it moved toward the Florida Panhandle. Impacts on the...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/isaias-strengthens-into-first-major-hurricane-of-the-atlantic-season/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-09T22:19:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-10T14:24:07.762Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FISAIAS-10.9.26.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"isaias-strengthens-into-first-major-hurricane-of-the-atlantic-season"},{"id":"6gdxxv","title":"Coalition seeks to prevent domestic violence in the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition held a press conference Friday morning to bring awareness about domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the coalition came together to educate the community about available resources f...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/coalition-seeks-to-prevent-domestic-violence-in-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-09T19:45:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-10T14:24:07.762Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-09-134847.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"coalition-seeks-to-prevent-domestic-violence-in-the-valley"},{"id":"y55ges","title":"Week 7: Stream Weslaco High at Edinburg Vela, PSJA High at Harlingen on ValleyCentral+","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to viewers with a click. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, We...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football-en/week-7-stream-weslaco-high-at-edinburg-vela-psja-high-at-harlingen-on-valleycentral/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-08T20:27:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-10T14:24:07.762Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FPSJA-High-at-Harlingen-High-at-730pm_00309.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-7-stream-weslaco-high-at-edinburg-vela-psja-high-at-harlingen-on-valleycentral"},{"id":"5les1n","title":"Flash flood update: Conditions for rain persist through week","excerpt":"I n a bulletin issued early Monday, the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office advised that a threat of flash floods continues near the Lower Valley and lower Texas coast. NWS predicted a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall Monday during the day and evening near the coast and...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/05/flash-flood-update-conditions-for-rain-persist-through-week/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-05T22:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-10T04:24:07.399Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2F061924.RAIN_.jm_.002.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"flash-flood-update-conditions-for-rain-persist-through-week"},{"id":"cvumrg","title":"SPI Economic Development Corporation admit to cyberattack","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A federal investigation is underway after the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation fell victim to a cyberattack that resulted in an unauthorized transfer of funds to a fake account. South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty announced the attack at ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/spi-economic-development-corporation-admit-to-cyberattack/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-09T18:37:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-10T02:24:07.447Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-09-115518.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spi-economic-development-corporation-admit-to-cyberattack"},{"id":"phx86d","title":"City of La Grulla lifts boil water notice","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of La Grulla announced Friday that it has lifted its boil water notice. The update comes almost a week after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the city's public water system to tell customers to boil water before drinking. According...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/city-of-la-grulla-lifts-boil-water-notice/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-09T18:19:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T22:24:07.571Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FGettyImages-2150231649-e1744726400915.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-la-grulla-lifts-boil-water-notice"},{"id":"t2d30g","title":"South Pole Illuminated Festival returns to McAllen with 'Wild Bright' event","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen officials gathered Thursday to unveil the \"Wild Bright\" event happening at the McAllen Convention Center next month. Opening Nov. 27, the event will bring millions of lights, hundreds of giant wildlife-themed lanterns, a food court, the Driscoll Electric...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/south-pole-illuminated-festival-returns-to-mcallen-with-wild-bright-event/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-09T16:17:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T22:24:07.571Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FSPIF-Press-Conference-XL.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"south-pole-illuminated-festival-returns-to-mcallen-with-wild-bright-event"},{"id":"7tr1il","title":"Covered basketball court opens at Harlingen's Dixieland Park","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen officials gathered at Dixieland Park on Thursday for the grand opening of the first city-owned covered basketball court. Located at 2501 Dixieland Road, the new court offers a covered space for year-round community use. \"So this project was brought by ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/covered-basketball-court-opens-at-harlingens-dixieland-park/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-09T16:17:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T22:24:07.571Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-09-110812.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"covered-basketball-court-opens-at-harlingens-dixieland-park"},{"id":"2ahkr6","title":"Hurricane Isaias heads north as the Valley enjoys a sunny weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The main weather story across the U.S. right now is Hurricane Isaias. The storm will strengthen as it moves north, aiming for the coastline of Alabama and Florida's Panhandle before making landfall in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Texas Gulf Coast sit...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/hurricane-isaias-heads-north-as-the-valley-enjoys-a-sunny-weekend/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-09T14:26:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T22:24:07.571Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F2d86008b-828c-4a54-ab86-93e3aba23244.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hurricane-isaias-heads-north-as-the-valley-enjoys-a-sunny-weekend"},{"id":"he1qur","title":"'It has been a long three years': First reactions to Rogelio Martinez capital murder verdict","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) – A Cameron County jury found Rogelio Martinez guilty of capital murder Thursday in the 2023 shooting death of San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez. The verdict came after nearly five hours of deliberation following almost a week of testimony. Resendez’s family...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/it-has-been-a-long-three-years-first-reactions-to-rogelio-martinez-capital-murder-verdict/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-08T23:40:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T22:24:07.571Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-08-183636.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"it-has-been-a-long-three-years-first-reactions-to-rogelio-martinez-capital-murder-verdict"},{"id":"5kvbo7","title":"Week 7: Thursday night high school football highlights","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Sports Central has your Thursday night highlights for week seven of high school football. Sports Director Megan Murray captured highlights from Richard Flores Stadium in Edinburg for the Weslaco vs. Vela game. From Tom Landry Stadium in Mission, Noah Gull...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football-en/week-7-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-09T03:49:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T20:24:48.971Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-08-224743.png%3Fw%3D700","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-7-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights"},{"id":"noqfm7","title":"Murder charge dismissed for Mercedes man previously arrested in brother's stabbing death","excerpt":"EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The murder charge against a Mercedes man arrested in his brother's stabbing death ear...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/murder-charge-dismissed-for-mercedes-man-previously-arrested-in-brothers-stabbing-death/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-09T02:34:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T20:24:48.971Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"murder-charge-dismissed-for-mercedes-man-previously-arrested-in-brothers-stabbing-death"},{"id":"kbfysk","title":"Man accused of improper student relationship in Starr County","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested a man accused of being involved in an improper relationship with a student. Francisco Contreras Jr. was booked into the county jail on Wednesday on a charge of improper relationship between educator and studen...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-accused-of-improper-student-relationship-in-starr-county/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-08T23:32:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T20:24:48.971Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"man-accused-of-improper-student-relationship-in-starr-county"},{"id":"xsv8wl","title":"Poetry groups to celebrate RGV land, people at state park","excerpt":"T wo local poetry groups are inviting the community to partake in an event at the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park that will celebrate the landscape and people of the region. RGV Women’s Poet Society and the Poets Against Walls collective are hosting a “Celebration of the Land and the People ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/05/poetry-groups-to-celebrate-rgv-land-people-at-state-park/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-10-05T22:27:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T20:24:48.437Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCourtesy_Poetry-Event_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-05T22:25:06.122Z","slug":"poetry-groups-to-celebrate-rgv-land-people-at-state-park"},{"id":"snuc4","title":"Hidalgo County detention officer fired after allegedly striking inmate in the face, sheriff says","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A month after he was accused of striking an inmate in the face, a now-former Hidalgo County detention officer has been charged. Luis Vega, 30, was charged with official oppression, a Class A misdemeanor, on Thursday. A judge set bond at $2,500, according to the ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hidalgo-county-detention-officer-fired-after-allegedly-striking-inmate-in-the-face-sheriff-says/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-08T22:00:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T18:24:49.127Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fofficer-terminated.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hidalgo-county-detention-officer-fired-after-allegedly-striking-inmate-in-the-face-sheriff-says"},{"id":"kxaevc","title":"Cannery Public Market opens as new wellness hub in Brownsville","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday welcomed the Cannery Public Market to Brownsville. The Cannery Public Market is the city's newest hub centered on health and wellness. A partnership with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will bring a food pantry to the...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/cannery-public-market-opens-as-new-wellness-hub-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-08T20:33:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T18:24:49.127Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-08-143957.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cannery-public-market-opens-as-new-wellness-hub-in-brownsville"},{"id":"i1t0oq","title":"Valley mother of slain Border Patrol agent speaks at  San Antonio Trump rally","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The mother of a slain Border Patrol agent who was killed during a failed robbery attempt in Willacy County 12 years ago took the podium at President Donald Trump's rally in San Antonio on Wednesday. Marie Vega, who said she's from La Feria, is the mother of U.S....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/valley-mother-of-slain-border-patrol-agent-speaks-at-san-antonio-trump-rally/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-08T18:48:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T16:24:50.996Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-08-123951.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-mother-of-slain-border-patrol-agent-speaks-at-san-antonio-trump-rally"},{"id":"sgrj5x","title":"Mother, daughter guilty of smuggling Mexican citizen under blanket at Falfurrias checkpoint","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Texas mother and daughter have been found guilty of attempting to smuggle a Mexican citizen under a blanket while crossing the Falfurrias checkpoint earlier this year. Charisma Vidal, 22, of Lubbock, was found guilty following a two-day trial. A jury took two ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mother-daughter-guilty-of-smuggling-mexican-citizen-under-blanket-at-falfurrias-checkpoint/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-08T18:31:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T16:24:50.996Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mother-daughter-guilty-of-smuggling-mexican-citizen-under-blanket-at-falfurrias-checkpoint"},{"id":"83tprv","title":"Jury finds Rogelio Martinez guilty of capital murder","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After deliberating for nearly five hours, a Cameron County jury on Thursday found Rogelio Martinez guilty of capital murder for the shooting death of San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez during a 2023 police chase. The jury began deliberating Thursday morning...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/jury-deliberating-in-capital-murder-trial-for-man-accused-of-killing-san-benito-police-lieutenant/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-08T16:35:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T14:24:50.090Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-08-163659.png%3Fw%3D690","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"jury-finds-rogelio-martinez-guilty-of-capital-murder"},{"id":"1tz24e","title":"Valley Storm Team: Drought conditions improve & our weekend outlook","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This episode of Valley Storm Team brings members of the team together to talk about the drought, the hurricane, and our weekend. Recent rains have made a dramatic improvement in our drought conditions across the Valley. We are still seeing some drought condition...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/valley-storm-team-drought-conditions-improve-our-weekend-outlook/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-08T16:01:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T14:24:50.090Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-03-103108.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-drought-conditions-improve-our-weekend-outlook"},{"id":"hk5y90","title":"Week 6 Team of the Week Winner: Brownsville Hanna","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 6 Team of the Week. Brownsville Hanna earned the top spot with 441 total votes, or 47% of the vote. Brownsville Pace came in second with 283 votes, or 29% of the vote, and Mercedes came in third with 234 votes, or 24%. ValleyCentral...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/week-6-team-of-the-week-winner-brownsville-hanna/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-08T04:06:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T02:24:24.016Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FTEAM-OF-THE-WEEK-Final.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-6-team-of-the-week-winner-brownsville-hanna"},{"id":"y319ip","title":"Family member breaks silence after judge rules Rubio competent for execution","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A family member of the children slain by their parents, John Allen Rubio and Angela Camacho, finally broke the silence during a court hearing on Wednesday. It was a sudden and intense moment in the courtroom. Just after State District Judge Noe Gonzalez told Ru...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/family-member-breaks-silence-after-judge-rules-rubio-competent-for-execution/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Daisy Martinez","publishDate":"2026-10-08T03:58:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T02:24:24.016Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-07-225751.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"family-member-breaks-silence-after-judge-rules-rubio-competent-for-execution"},{"id":"4r1l93","title":"Editorial: Deportations in Valley have taken a major toll; policy changes needed","excerpt":"T he recent crackdown on immigration has affected our entire country, but probably the areas most affected are those along the border such as the Rio Grande Valley, where immigrants comprise a larger percentage of the population. Local officials, advocates and observers note that the effects are ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-brh/2026/10/03/editorial-deportations-in-valley-have-taken-a-major-toll-policy-changes-needed/","source":"MyRGV","author":"AIM Media Texas Editorial Board","publishDate":"2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T02:24:23.520Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FAP26073038372184.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"editorial-deportations-in-valley-have-taken-a-major-toll-policy-changes-needed"},{"id":"839ps1","title":"Tarpons Snap Losing Skid, Beat Gators 47-14","excerpt":"(Port Isabel team captains Tristan Green, Alvaro Rocha, Bryan Ramirez, and Grayson Estes pregame coin toss, PI vs La Grulla. September 25, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By: Constancio Martinez Jr This past Friday, Sept. 25 the (1-3) Port Isabel Tarpons hosted the visiting (0-4) La Grul...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/01/tarpons-snap-losing-skid-beat-gators-47-14/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-02T02:20:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T00:24:25.785Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Ftarpons-win-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tarpons-snap-losing-skid-beat-gators-47-14"},{"id":"t72s4y","title":"$3 Billion Port Alpha Shipyard Breaks Ground","excerpt":"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Vice President JD Vance join Saronic Technologies executives and Port of Brownsville officials during Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard. The project is expected to create up to 10,000 direct jobs in the region. (Photo courtesy Sa...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/01/3-billion-port-alpha-shipyard-breaks-ground/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-02T01:53:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T00:24:25.785Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fgov-abbott-in-bv.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"3-billion-port-alpha-shipyard-breaks-ground"},{"id":"msgfov","title":"Causeway Days return to PI","excerpt":"The Queen Isabella statue in Port Isabel wears a jeweled crown ahead of the return of Queen Isabella Days, set for Oct. 3–10. The celebration is returning for the first time in 41 years as the city looks ahead to its centennial in 2028. (Courtesy photo/ City of Port Isabel) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY edit...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/01/causeway-days-return-to-pi/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-02T01:50:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T00:24:25.785Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fqueen-isabella-dayz.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"causeway-days-return-to-pi"},{"id":"iqbesi","title":"STARSHIP MAKES HISTORY: Flight 14 reaches orbit for first time as crowds gather across area to watch","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com For residents of the Laguna Madre, the sight of a towering Starship rising from the southern horizon has become increasingly familiar. But Monday morning was different. Crowds gathered along South Padre Island, in Port Isabel and at viewing spots...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/01/starship-makes-history-flight-14-reaches-orbit-for-first-time-as-crowds-gather-across-area-to-watch/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-02T01:33:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T00:24:25.785Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F03%2FSpaceX.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"starship-makes-history-flight-14-reaches-orbit-for-first-time-as-crowds-gather-across-area-to-watch"},{"id":"dwj0ju","title":"Port Isabel reviews key measures","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Port Isabel city commissioners considered budget and tax measures, cemetery regulations and a request for a temporary Highway 100 and causeway closure during their Sept. 22 regular meeting. The closure request, Resolution No. 09-08-2026-02, involves the X-...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/10/01/port-isabel-reviews-key-measures/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-10-02T01:29:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T00:24:25.785Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FPort-Isabel.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"port-isabel-reviews-key-measures"},{"id":"49fi5j","title":"Athletes of the Week: Francisco Gomez and William Taylor","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While many teams took some R&R with a bye last week, our Valley High School football players still delivered plenty of action and stellar performances. Two partners in crime from Sharyland stood out to earn our Athletes of the Week. A mystery is brewing at Richa...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/athletes-of-the-week-francisco-gomez-and-william-taylor/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-10-08T15:58:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T22:24:42.102Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-07-212139.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"athletes-of-the-week-francisco-gomez-and-william-taylor"},{"id":"m65z42","title":"Brownsville advances proposed 90-day moratorium on data centers","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville City Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to advance a second and final reading of a proposed 90-day moratorium on data centers. The final reading will take place on Nov. 4. The Nov. 4 reading will determine whether the city moves forward w...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-advances-proposed-90-day-moratorium-on-data-centers/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-08T03:29:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T22:24:42.102Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F03%2Fcity-of-brownsville-logo.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-advances-proposed-90-day-moratorium-on-data-centers"},{"id":"hozi74","title":"From the archives: Ronald Reagan visits Brownsville during reelection bid","excerpt":"F ormer President Ronald Reagan visited the Rio Grande Valley 42 years ago for the first time since winning his first presidential bid during the 1980 election. Seeking the reelection he’d end up getting in 1984, Reagan visited the Texas Southmost College in Brownsville where thousands of Valley ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/03/from-the-archives-ronald-reagan-visits-brownsville-during-reelection-bid/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Emily D'Gyves","publishDate":"2026-10-03T13:00:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T22:24:41.349Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FAP20270456266234.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"from-the-archives-ronald-reagan-visits-brownsville-during-reelection-bid"},{"id":"4q88h3","title":"McAllen Horror Nights Ticket Giveaway","excerpt":"window.jotformEmbedHandler(\"iframe[id='JotFormIFrame-262746589585175']\", \"https://form.jotform.com/\") The post McAllen Horror Nights Ticket Giveaway appeared first on MyRGV.com .","url":"https://myrgv.com/giveaway/2026/10/02/mcallen-horror-nights-ticket-giveaway/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Special to MyRGV.com","publishDate":"2026-10-02T21:26:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T22:24:41.349Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F10-2026-Horror-MHN-newlogo_edited.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mcallen-horror-nights-ticket-giveaway"},{"id":"74tgvu","title":"Falcon Heavy flies its first mission for U.S. spy satellite agency","excerpt":"SpaceX launches the NROL-97 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office on Oct. 1, 2026. This was the first NRO payload to fly onboard a Falcon Heavy rocket. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now Update Oct. 1, 12:21 a.m. EDT (0421 UTC): SpaceX landed its two side boosters. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/01/falcon-heavy-to-fly-its-first-mission-for-u-s-spy-satellite-agency/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Spaceflight Now","publishDate":"2026-10-01T22:37:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T22:24:44.089Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261001_NROL-97_launch_MC-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"falcon-heavy-flies-its-first-mission-for-us-spy-satellite-agency"},{"id":"4fakgl","title":"Jury deliberating in accused San Benito cop killer’s trial","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — Jurors who are deciding the case of a 21-year-old Brownsville man of fatally shooting a San Benito police officer following an hourslong pursuit three years ago began deliberating at 11:10 a.m. Thursday. The deliberations come on the fourth day of testimony in the trial of Rogelio ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/08/jury-deliberating-in-accused-san-benito-cop-killers-trial/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-10-08T17:22:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T20:24:22.539Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"jury-deliberating-in-accused-san-benito-cop-killers-trial"},{"id":"9uokev","title":"Rio Grande Valley expects drier weather as Isaias nears","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Hurricane Isaias will continue to get stronger out in the Gulf, and even though it will stay very far away from the Rio Grande Valley, we will still get some impacts from it. The current forecast brings the hurricane inland near the Alabama/Florida border Friday...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/rio-grande-valley-expects-drier-weather-as-isaias-nears/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-08T14:00:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T20:24:23.157Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-4.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rio-grande-valley-expects-drier-weather-as-isaias-nears"},{"id":"5qubg","title":"Feds confirm surge in military troops, Chinook helicopters on Rio Grande Valley border","excerpt":"Border Report on Wednesday confirmed that \"hundreds\" of military troops have been repositioned from other border posts to the Rio Grande Valley and are actively patrolling from McAllen, in Hidalgo County, and throughout Starr County. It comes after Coast Guard were shot at Sept. 26 from Mexico wh...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/feds-confirm-surge-in-military-troops-chinook-helicopters-on-rio-grande-valley-border/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Sandra Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-10-08T01:16:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T20:24:23.157Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FChinook-100726.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"feds-confirm-surge-in-military-troops-chinook-helicopters-on-rio-grande-valley-border"},{"id":"ucpuwi","title":"Cannery Public Market to open its doors in Brownsville","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A new facility focused on food, health, and wellness will open its doors in Brownsville this week. The Cannery Public Market is the city's newest approach to providing the community with wellness resources. The facility will serve as a food pantry, a space for ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/cannery-public-market-to-open-its-doors-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-07T23:37:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T20:24:23.157Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-07-155502.png%3Fw%3D708","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cannery-public-market-to-open-its-doors-in-brownsville"},{"id":"v0jx28","title":"'I wasn’t even aiming': Defendant says in confession video of trial over San Benito officer’s death","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Both the state and defense have rested in the capital murder trial of Rogelio Martinez, who is accused of killing San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez during a 2023 police chase. On the third day of trial, jurors heard directly from Martinez through a roughly...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/i-wasnt-even-aiming-defendant-says-in-confession-video-of-trial-over-san-benito-officers-death/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-07T23:15:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T20:24:23.157Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-07-181338.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"i-wasnt-even-aiming-defendant-says-in-confession-video-of-trial-over-san-benito-officers-death"},{"id":"36n5be","title":"Boil water notice lifted in Lyford","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The city of Lyford announced on Wednesday that it has lifted its boil water notice. Lyford residents are no longer advised to boil their water before use. The city of Lyford issued a precautionary boil water notice on Monday after a main water line break caused...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/boil-water-notice-lifted-in-lyford/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-07T22:36:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T20:24:23.157Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F12%2FGettyImages-1317094205.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"boil-water-notice-lifted-in-lyford"},{"id":"8m2m74","title":"Fresh crew takes off for six-month stay aboard space station","excerpt":"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to begin NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 on Oct. 1, 2026. Image: John Pisani/Spaceflight Now A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off on a flight to the International Space Station Thursday carrying two NASA astr...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/01/fresh-crew-takes-off-for-six-month-stay-aboard-space-station/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"William Harwood","publishDate":"2026-10-01T20:46:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T20:24:25.992Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261001_Crew-13_JP-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"fresh-crew-takes-off-for-six-month-stay-aboard-space-station"},{"id":"olzl4n","title":"Brownsville firefighters touring schools for Fire Prevention Week","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Brownsville Fire Department crew members are touring school campuses to keep students informed about fire safety. Fire crews visited Perez Elementary School on Wednesday to demonstrate how to respond during a fire emergency. \"We're here to teach them about the ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/brownsville-firefighters-touring-schools-for-fire-prevention-week/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-07T22:16:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T18:24:23.283Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-07-152652.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-firefighters-touring-schools-for-fire-prevention-week"},{"id":"5bp97c","title":"Texas A&M McAllen campus to host open house event","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Prospective students and families interested in exploring the Texas A&M University-Higher Education Center at McAllen are invited to an open house event this weekend. Aggieland Saturday is a biannual event where the community can explore undergraduate programs,...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/texas-am-mcallen-campus-to-host-open-house-event/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-07T22:15:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T18:24:23.283Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Faggieland-saturday.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"texas-am-mcallen-campus-to-host-open-house-event"},{"id":"8eh5p0","title":"Harlingen elementary school to present ‘Trolls The Musical Jr.’","excerpt":"Students from Harlingen’s Lee H. Means Elementary Fine Arts Academy who will be presenting “Trolls The Musical Jr.” pose for a photo on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (Courtesy: Sandra Luna) H ARLINGEN — The Trolls and the Bergens are on the move. They’ve all made peace but, alas, someone didn’t get t...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/02/harlingen-elementary-school-to-present-trolls-the-musical-jr/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Travis M. Whitehead","publishDate":"2026-10-02T17:02:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T18:24:22.575Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F137079165_web1_IMG_8150-preview.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-elementary-school-to-present-trolls-the-musical-jr"},{"id":"2jlcw","title":"Brownsville podcaster to take The Lorenzini Show on the road","excerpt":"B rownsville songwriter and podcaster Lorenzo Lopez is getting ready to take The Lorenzini Show on the road, saying he has 40 original songs ready to perform at clubs and venues around the Rio Grande Valley. The Lorenzini Show is a podcast that airs occasionally from Lopez’s recording studio near...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/02/brownsville-podcaster-to-take-the-lorenzini-show-on-the-road/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gary Long","publishDate":"2026-10-02T16:45:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T18:24:22.575Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F137069184_web1_Courtesy_Lorenzo-Lopez_01-preview.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-podcaster-to-take-the-lorenzini-show-on-the-road"},{"id":"qhxos8","title":"Brownsville ordinance that aims to curb illegal tire dumping takes effect","excerpt":"B rownsville is putting the breaks on illegal tire disposal that leads to health hazards like mosquito-borne illnesses and soil and water contamination. A new ordinance went into effect Thursday that brings tire businesses into alignment with storage standards that officials say are meant to thro...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/02/brownsville-ordinance-that-aims-to-curb-illegal-tire-dumping-takes-effect/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-10-02T16:35:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T18:24:22.575Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2F2022-06-20_DiscardedTires_2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-05T00:24:21.319Z","slug":"brownsville-ordinance-that-aims-to-curb-illegal-tire-dumping-takes-effect"},{"id":"2gj7yk","title":"Civic duty: AACT NOW rallies to boost RGV’s voter turnout","excerpt":"E DINBURG — With early voting right around the corner, the Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas, or AACT NOW is launching its “Rally the Vote” initiative in an effort to increase voter turnout in the Rio Grande Valley. Local leaders, organizations and community partners from Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/02/civic-duty-aact-now-rallies-to-boost-rgvs-voter-turnout/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Erika De Los Reyes","publishDate":"2026-10-02T16:32:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T18:24:22.575Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F100126.RALLY-THE-VOTE.-dl-002.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"civic-duty-aact-now-rallies-to-boost-rgvs-voter-turnout"},{"id":"8895e","title":"Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Cultural Influencers","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring culture and traditions in the Rio Grande Valley. The ValleyCentral team featured local businesses that have left an impression in the Rio Grande Valley in a 30-minute special. Gulf Aviation The sou...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hidden-history/hispanic-heritage-month/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-cultural-influencers/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Daisy Martinez","publishDate":"2026-10-07T20:45:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T16:24:22.885Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2023%2F09%2FHispanic-Heritage-Title-Card-LOGO-1.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"celebrating-hispanic-heritage-cultural-influencers"},{"id":"okzr5t","title":"Heavy rain heading to parts of Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"S trong thunderstorms tonight into Friday and flash flooding risk late today into early next week across parts of South Texas are in the forecast, according to an early morning bulletin from the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office. “A favorable weather pattern for multip...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/01/heavy-rain-heading-to-parts-of-rio-grande-valley/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-02T01:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T16:24:22.783Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2F032725.RAIN_.jm_.012.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"heavy-rain-heading-to-parts-of-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"suhs0c","title":"Launch preview: More than 100 spacecraft hitch a ride to orbit on SpaceX’s Transporter-18","excerpt":"A Falcon 9 rocket stands ready for launch from Vandenberg in this file photo. Image: SpaceX. An artificial intelligence prototype from Google, a methane-tracker, pharmaceutical manufacturing labs, and more are hitching a ride onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket flying from Vandenberg Space Force Bas...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/01/live-coverage-ai-datacenter-prototypes-energy-redirection-demonstrators-and-more-launching-on-spacexs-transporter-18/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-10-01T17:51:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T16:24:28.891Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F20261001-Vandenberg-File-Feature-Image.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"launch-preview-more-than-100-spacecraft-hitch-a-ride-to-orbit-on-spacexs-transporter-18"},{"id":"cl8iq3","title":"San Benito Police Department postpones National Night Out event","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The San Benito Police Department announced Wednesday that it will postpone its annual National Night Out celebration. Authorities announced on social media that the event was postponed due to weather. National Night Out is an annual celebration that connects law...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/san-benito-police-department-postpones-national-night-out-event/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-07T20:37:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T14:24:22.715Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-07-145738.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"san-benito-police-department-postpones-national-night-out-event"},{"id":"ar80i7","title":"Stretch of rain coming to an end, dangerous Gulf conditions","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The recent stretch of daily showers and steady rainfall is near its end across the Rio Grande Valley. Thursday will likely be our last meaningful chance for showers and a few rumbles of thunder before drier weather takes over. The best rain will be along the co...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/stretch-of-rain-coming-to-an-end-dangerous-gulf-conditions/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-08T01:41:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T12:24:52.148Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot4_54857e.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"stretch-of-rain-coming-to-an-end-dangerous-gulf-conditions"},{"id":"v1w26n","title":"Residents voice opposition to Brownsville data centers during public hearing","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — During a public hearing in Brownsville Tuesday night, residents spoke out against data centers and in favor of a moratorium the city is debating. Public comments were filled with warnings about the massive amounts of water it would take to power any data center ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/residents-voice-opposition-to-brownsville-data-centers-during-public-hearing/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-07T18:58:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T02:24:51.938Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-07-131154.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"residents-voice-opposition-to-brownsville-data-centers-during-public-hearing"},{"id":"jbh7n6","title":"UTRGV men's basketball culture shining bright","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — UTRGV Men's Basketball Coach Brandon Chambers is gearing up for his first tipoff as head coach. But if you look at the character of this locker room, you wouldn't even recognize that this group's been together for just a few months. On Monday, the team held open ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgv-mens-basketball-culture-shining-bright/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brett Holmes","publishDate":"2026-10-07T14:41:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T02:24:51.938Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-07-094013.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-mens-basketball-culture-shining-bright"},{"id":"z6v1nj","title":"Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Gulf and the Valley finally turns drier","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf! The track of the storm will turn northward, headed for the northern Gulf Coast. Strengthening is likely over the next few days, and residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle will see the biggest impacts. As f...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/tropical-storm-isaias-forms-in-the-gulf-and-the-valley-finally-turns-drier/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-07T14:25:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T02:24:51.938Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F8d542bed-20f8-4941-ac9c-970d3205be17.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tropical-storm-isaias-forms-in-the-gulf-and-the-valley-finally-turns-drier"},{"id":"o7gb96","title":"John Allen Rubio found competent to be executed","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Twenty-three years after beheading his three children in Brownsville, convicted killer John Allen Rubio was back in Cameron County court to make one last plea for his life to be spared. Emotions were running high as death row inmate Rubio, 46, appeared in court ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/john-allen-rubio-returns-to-court-for-hearing/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-07T14:18:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T02:24:51.938Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FImage.jpg%3Fw%3D540","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"john-allen-rubio-found-competent-to-be-executed"},{"id":"w9oate","title":"Launch preview: NASA, SpaceX launch next crewed mission to the International Space Station","excerpt":"SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, named Grace, sits atop a Falcon 9 rocket at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. It will launch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now Update: The Crew 13 mission lifted off on tim...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/01/live-coverage-nasa-spacex-to-launch-next-crewed-mission-to-the-international-space-station/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-10-01T02:03:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-08T00:24:54.289Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260930_Crew-13_Dragon_MC-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"launch-preview-nasa-spacex-launch-next-crewed-mission-to-the-international-space-station"},{"id":"py9koa","title":"UTRGV football to host first ranked SLC opponent of the season","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — UTRGV football had another tough outing on the road. Coach Travis Bush says there is no such thing as a layup in the Southland Conference. Every opponent will fight tooth and nail to come out on top, and the same applies to this week's matchup against Southeaster...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgv-football-to-host-first-ranked-slc-opponent-of-the-season/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brett Holmes","publishDate":"2026-10-07T02:42:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T22:24:38.852Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-06-214143.png%3Fw%3D561","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-football-to-host-first-ranked-slc-opponent-of-the-season"},{"id":"qzdhn2","title":"A hurricane in the Gulf by Thursday","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — All eyes are on a developing storm system in the southwestern Gulf, southeast of the Rio Grande Valley. Tropical Depression 9 is currently more than 150 miles southeast of the Valley and is forecast to move east, then northeast, toward the central Gulf of Mexico...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/a-hurricane-in-the-gulf-by-thursday/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-06T23:50:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T22:24:38.852Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot0_f7e8f0.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-hurricane-in-the-gulf-by-thursday"},{"id":"u0ergm","title":"San Benito PD, Texas Ranger, DPS testify in day 2 of Rogelio Martinez capital murder trial","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After a long day of opening statements and several witnesses' testimonies on Monday, day two of the Rogelio Martinez trial began Tuesday morning, after a 30-minute delay. DAY ONE: Capital murder trial begins for man accused of killing San Benito police lieuten...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/day-2-of-san-benito-police-lieutenants-murder-trial/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Taylor Gomez","publishDate":"2026-10-06T16:27:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T22:24:38.852Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-06-112551.png%3Fw%3D790","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"san-benito-pd-texas-ranger-dps-testify-in-day-2-of-rogelio-martinez-capital-murder-trial"},{"id":"z2alyg","title":"Texas Oncology opens new facility in McAllen; expanding cancer care in RGV","excerpt":"M cALLEN — Despite the humidity Tuesday evening, local officials, healthcare workers and community leaders gathered together to celebrate a milestone in cancer care in the region. With fans in hand swaying back and forth people stood side by side as Texas Oncology officially opened the doors to i...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/01/texas-oncology-opens-new-facility-in-mcallen-expanding-cancer-care-in-rgv/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Erika De Los Reyes","publishDate":"2026-10-02T00:59:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T22:24:38.100Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2F093026.TEXAS_ONCOLOGY.jm_.002.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"texas-oncology-opens-new-facility-in-mcallen-expanding-cancer-care-in-rgv"},{"id":"emthtk","title":"DHR's 'Bras for a cause' raises money for Renaissance Cancer Foundation","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DHR Health is raising money for cancer patients — and is inviting the community to participate. \"Bras for a Cause\" is an annual fundraiser and contest in which employees decorate bras to help raise money for the Renaissance Cancer Foundation. Now in its 15th yea...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/dhrs-bras-for-a-cause-raises-money-for-renaissance-cancer-foundation/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-06T23:43:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T20:24:38.877Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-06-151102.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dhrs-bras-for-a-cause-raises-money-for-renaissance-cancer-foundation"},{"id":"mnhykz","title":"Financial assistance, home repair grants available for eligible Cameron County veterans","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Veterans, dependents and surviving spouses in Cameron County are encouraged to apply to two grant programs available through funding from the Texas Veterans Commission. General Assistance Program The General Assistance Program provides emergency financial assist...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/financial-assistance-home-repair-grants-available-for-eligible-cameron-county-veterans/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-06T23:41:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T20:24:38.877Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F11%2FAP942230808968-e1762273835289.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"financial-assistance-home-repair-grants-available-for-eligible-cameron-county-veterans"},{"id":"93lbs8","title":"Food Bank RGV to give free produce in Los Fresnos","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will be providing free produce on Friday morning. Produce will be distributed while supplies last from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Los Fresnos EMS and Fire Station located at 100 Rodeo Dr. Each household may only attend one mo...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/food-bank-rgv-to-give-free-produce-in-los-fresnos/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-06T20:55:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T20:24:38.877Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F11%2FGettyImages-2154655864-e1731869150384.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"food-bank-rgv-to-give-free-produce-in-los-fresnos"},{"id":"ayp8ey","title":"Harlingen, San Benito scores climbing on state report cards","excerpt":"T he state is handing out its new report cards, showing the San Benito and Harlingen school districts are closing in on higher grades. While the Harlingen school district is climbing up the “B” scale, with eight campuses landing “A” marks, the San Benito school district’s notched up to the top of...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/01/harlingen-san-benito-scores-climbing-on-state-report-cards/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-02T00:58:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T20:24:38.112Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2F112223_SB-Harlingen-schools_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-san-benito-scores-climbing-on-state-report-cards"},{"id":"v9farx","title":"Having a bash: BPUB invites public to free event Friday","excerpt":"T he Brownsville Public Utilities Board is hosting a party and everybody is welcome. The Big Public Utilities Bash, a free family event, takes place Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at BPUB headquarters, 1425 Robinhood Dr., in recognition of Public Power Month. BPUB said it will give residents a cha...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/10/01/having-a-bash-bpub-invites-public-to-free-event-friday/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-02T00:56:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T20:24:38.112Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2FCourtesy_Big-Public-Utilities-Bash_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"having-a-bash-bpub-invites-public-to-free-event-friday"},{"id":"l9dukg","title":"Brownsville to hold data center moratorium public hearing","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Brownsville Commission is expected to hold the second public hearing for the proposed temporary moratorium on data centers during its regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Community members are invited to attend the City Commission meeting and public...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-to-hold-data-center-moratorium-public-hearing/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-06T19:52:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T18:24:38.920Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F04%2Fcity-of-brownsville-manager.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-to-hold-data-center-moratorium-public-hearing"},{"id":"wyuydd","title":"‘An American dream’: JD Vance attends Saronic shipyard groundbreaking","excerpt":"By Steve Clark and Nadia Tamez-Robledo | Staff Writers B ROWNSVILLE — Vice President JD Vance was the headliner at a midday ceremonial groundbreaking for Saronic Technologies’ Port Alpha “shipyard of the future” at the Port of Brownsville on Wednesday. The event, held inside a Quonset-style porta...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/30/an-american-dream-jd-vance-attends-saronic-shipyard-groundbreaking/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-10-01T00:15:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T16:24:38.166Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F093026_JD-Vance-Visit_06.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-10-01T00:24:35.150Z","slug":"an-american-dream-jd-vance-attends-saronic-shipyard-groundbreaking"},{"id":"jfkbq8","title":"Photo Gallery: Vice President JD Vance visits the Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"V ice President JD Vance arrived at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport Wednesday morning ahead of a groundbreaking and campaign rally. Vance was the headliner at a midday ceremonial groundbreaking for Saronic Technologies’ Port Alpha “shipyard of the future” at the Port of B...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-vms/2026/09/30/photo-gallery-vice-president-jd-vance-visits-the-rio-grande-valley/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Miguel Roberts","publishDate":"2026-10-01T00:14:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T16:24:38.166Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F093026_JD-Vance-Visit_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-vice-president-jd-vance-visits-the-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"8811n1","title":"Edinburg man sentenced to 60 years after trying to burn his pregnant girlfriend alive","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg man was sentenced to 60 years in prison after being found guilty of trying to burn his pregnant girlfriend alive and holding her against her will, according to Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio \"Terry\" Palacios. Jorge Luis Ramos, 45, of Edinbu...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-man-sentenced-to-60-years-after-trying-to-burn-his-pregnant-girlfriend-alive/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-06T17:41:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T14:24:39.257Z","category":"government","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburg-man-sentenced-to-60-years-after-trying-to-burn-his-pregnant-girlfriend-alive"},{"id":"x3vcvs","title":"Lyford issues boil water notice after water line break","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Lyford issued a boil water notice for residents Monday night. The boil water notice follows a main water line break that caused the City of Lyford's public water system to lose pressure. City Secretary Ana Martinez says the repairs have been made, bu...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/lyford-issues-boil-water-notice-after-water-line-break/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-06T03:32:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T02:24:48.090Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2013%2F10%2F9ccea2cf-fd32-4563-9a08-474f7bc69cc3-water20crisis201-1.jpg%3Fw%3D400","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"lyford-issues-boil-water-notice-after-water-line-break"},{"id":"wqkwcz","title":"Scattered storms to continue through Wednesday in the Valley","excerpt":"McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County and Willacy County residents may be getting a little tired of repeated rains after these last few days. As of early Tuesday morning, some areas along the coast into Brownsville had received another 2+ inches of rain. That is starting to become a pro...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/scattered-storms-to-continue-through-wednesday-in-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-06T16:36:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T22:24:48.579Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fsnapshot-3.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"scattered-storms-to-continue-through-wednesday-in-the-valley"},{"id":"khafss","title":"Body recovered from Rio Grande near Escobares: Starr County Sheriff's Office","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A body was recovered from the Rio Grande near Escobares on Monday morning, the Starr County Sheriff's Office said. READ ALSO: Man who smuggled meth for his mother sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison U.S. Border Patrol and the La Rosita Volunteer Fire Departmen...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/body-recovered-from-rio-grande-near-escobares-starr-county-sheriffs-office/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-06T03:00:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T22:24:48.579Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-05-215420.png%3Fw%3D792","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"body-recovered-from-rio-grande-near-escobares-starr-county-sheriffs-office"},{"id":"jyizpn","title":"South Texas Health System to host Mammo Mondays in October","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tom Castaneda of South Texas Health System stopped by the ValleyCentral studios on Monday morning to talk about STHS's Think Pink initiative. As part of the campaign, STHS is offering discounted mammograms ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/south-texas-health-system-to-host-mammo-mondays-in-october/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-06T02:22:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T22:24:48.579Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F976711EC25D58BA00603907A8D09B9FC.mp4.00_03_55_27.Still003.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"south-texas-health-system-to-host-mammo-mondays-in-october"},{"id":"xo91e","title":"Valley Storm Team: A closer look at the recent active weather pattern and the tropics","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – After an extended period of dry conditions and the return of severe drought across many parts of the Rio Grande Valley, the long-awaited rainfall finally arrived, delivering impressive totals across the region. A combination of the remnants of Hurricane Polo, a ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/valley-storm-team-a-closer-look-at-the-recent-active-weather-pattern-and-the-tropics/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-06T01:57:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T22:24:48.579Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot0rain-totals-last-3-days-10.5.26.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-a-closer-look-at-the-recent-active-weather-pattern-and-the-tropics"},{"id":"asc7sy","title":"San Benito seeks AG opinion after mayor requests EDC applications","excerpt":"San Benito Mayor Pedro “Pete” Galvan H ARLINGEN — It looks like it’s going to take a Texas Attorney General’s opinion to determine if Mayor Pete Galvan reviews a list of applicants for the city’s economic development director’s job. After Galvan requested a review of the Economic Development Corp...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/30/san-benito-seeks-ag-opinion-after-mayor-requests-edc-applications/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-10-01T00:12:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T22:24:48.159Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2FSan-Benito-EDC.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"san-benito-seeks-ag-opinion-after-mayor-requests-edc-applications"},{"id":"qehy3q","title":"SpaceX announces Starlink discount for Cameron County residents","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX on Monday announced that eligible Cameron County residents can get a 50 percent discount on Starlink Residential service plans. According to SpaceX, the discount is 50% off the standard monthly price. Prices vary depending on the speed of service. There i...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/spacex-announces-starlink-discount-for-cameron-county-residents/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-06T01:49:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T20:24:57.675Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2F65975cf1cfeb53.77416040-e1779214677523.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-announces-starlink-discount-for-cameron-county-residents"},{"id":"gcqrhc","title":"Harlingen school board approves $21.2M health plan","excerpt":"The Harlingen CISD Administration Building is seen in this undated photo. (Maricela Rodriguez/Valley Morning Star) H ARLINGEN — Health insurance costs are going to up for many of the school district’s employees. As part of a move to offset last year’s $5.3 million shortfall, the school board’s ne...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/29/harlingen-school-board-approves-21-2m-health-plan/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-29T22:35:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T20:24:56.823Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2FHCISD-Administration-Building.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-school-board-approves-212m-health-plan"},{"id":"kgl82j","title":"Soaking rains deliver nearly 8 inches in just 72 hours","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – After an extended period of dry conditions and severe drought across many parts of the Rio Grande Valley, the long-awaited rainfall finally arrived, delivering impressive totals across the region. A combination of the remnants of Hurricane Polo, a frontal bounda...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/soaking-rains-deliver-nearly-8-inches-in-just-72-hours/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-06T01:55:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T18:25:00.324Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot0rain-totals-last-3-days-10.5.26-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"soaking-rains-deliver-nearly-8-inches-in-just-72-hours"},{"id":"agyx4k","title":"Game of the Week: Weslaco at Vela","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s time for another week of high school football! Our Valley Sports Team is highlighting the Weslaco at Vela matchup. We'll have live coverage on Friday, bringing our viewers highlights from the game. Our live Game of the Week coverage will begin at 6 p.m. Fri...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-game-of-the-week/game-of-the-week-weslaco-at-vela/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-06T00:20:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T18:25:00.324Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FWeslaco-Vela.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"game-of-the-week-weslaco-at-vela"},{"id":"1gmgr8","title":"Capital murder trial begins for man accused of killing San Benito police lieutenant","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Cameron County jury returned to a courtroom Tuesday morning for the second day of the capital murder trial of the man accused of gunning down a San Benito police officer. On Monday, seven witnesses testified in the trial of Rogelio Martinez Jr., who is charg...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/capital-murder-trial-begins-for-man-accused-of-killing-san-benito-police-lieutenant/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Taylor Gomez","publishDate":"2026-10-05T22:31:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T18:25:00.324Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"capital-murder-trial-begins-for-man-accused-of-killing-san-benito-police-lieutenant"},{"id":"ijb44r","title":"Police: 4 arrested in connection with parking lot San Juan stabbing","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Four men were arrested in connection with a stabbing that killed a 44-year-old man early Saturday morning in San Juan, police said. The four men were charged with murder, a first-degree felony, on Monday. A judge set bond at $2 million for all of the men's murde...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/police-4-arrested-in-connection-with-parking-lot-san-juan-stabbing/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-05T17:27:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T18:25:00.324Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"police-4-arrested-in-connection-with-parking-lot-san-juan-stabbing"},{"id":"3uamus","title":"Honduran man called 911 on himself after fatally shooting San Benito family","excerpt":"A 25-year-old Honduran native living with a San Benito family called 911 after shooting and killing four family members, including one he referred to as “mom,” before escorting two children and a two-month-old outside their residence to wait for police. Christian Joel Maldonado Pacheco was charge...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/29/honduran-man-called-911-on-himself-after-fatally-shooting-san-benito-family/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Xavier Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-09-29T22:34:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T18:24:59.689Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091426_Christian-Joel-Maldonado-Pacheco_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"honduran-man-called-911-on-himself-after-fatally-shooting-san-benito-family"},{"id":"6gnecs","title":"PossAble Dream Adult High School opening doors for learners in Brownsville","excerpt":"T he PossAble Dream Adult High School is opening doors for adult learners who earn high school diplomas and industry certificates years after dropping out of high school. The school has seven campuses in the Rio Grande Valley, with offices in Pharr and Brownsville, where it occupies a wing of the...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/29/possable-dream-adult-high-school-opening-doors-for-learners-in-brownsville/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gary Long","publishDate":"2026-09-29T22:31:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T18:24:59.689Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F2026-09-23_PossAble-Dream_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"possable-dream-adult-high-school-opening-doors-for-learners-in-brownsville"},{"id":"9f7395","title":"Edinburg’s The Caffeine Library offers good coffee, books and vibes","excerpt":"E DINBURG — Coffee and book lovers rejoice. Edinburg’s The Caffeine Library is a one-stop shop for both. While driving all over the Rio Grande Valley to cover stories, I sometimes see business in locations that are just the worst possible places to be. Caffeine Library is probably in the best spo...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/29/edinburgs-the-caffeine-library-offers-good-coffee-books-and-vibes/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-09-29T22:30:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T18:24:59.689Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F092126_STF-The-Caffeine-Library_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburgs-the-caffeine-library-offers-good-coffee-books-and-vibes"},{"id":"atkbfk","title":"UTRGV tennis complex construction underway","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The new home of the UTRGV men's and women's tennis programs is set to be completed in early 2027. The UTRGV Tennis Complex is part of nearly $200 million in construction, renovations, and enhancements impacting all 18 UTRGV sports programs. This will mark project...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgv-tennis-complex-construction-underway/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brett Holmes","publishDate":"2026-10-05T20:23:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T16:25:00.701Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-05-152256.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-tennis-complex-construction-underway"},{"id":"4kejgx","title":"Brownsville tech chief leaves a more-connected city as departure nears","excerpt":"City of Brownsville Chief Information Officer Jorge Cardenas stands next to new 5G network antennas on the roof of City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald) B rownsville’s chief information officer will depart from his post at the end of the week, but said he’s ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/29/brownsville-tech-chief-leaves-a-more-connected-city-as-departure-nears/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-09-29T22:29:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T16:24:59.550Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FPREVIEW-Jorge-Cardenas.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-tech-chief-leaves-a-more-connected-city-as-departure-nears"},{"id":"eavci4","title":"City of La Grulla issues boil water notice due to leak","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The City of La Grulla says a water leak triggered low water pressure so they have issued a boil water notice. City Administrator Robert Salinas says the city's public water system was ordered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to notify residents t...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/city-of-la-grulla-issues-boil-water-notice-due-to-leak/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-05T18:04:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T02:25:18.460Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F10%2Fwater-faucet.png%3Fw%3D636","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-la-grulla-issues-boil-water-notice-due-to-leak"},{"id":"amcgga","title":"Starr County distributes water amid outages","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Amid the much-needed rainfall across the Rio Grande Valley this week, some areas have been left without power and water. In Starr County, commissioners are coordinating a water distribution to help residents in need. Commissioner for Precinct 3 in Starr County, ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/starr-county-distributes-water-amid-outages/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alejandra Yañez","publishDate":"2026-10-04T19:01:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T02:25:18.460Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F833219108_1058421060525797_7201783254907851664_n.jpg%3Fw%3D556","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"starr-county-distributes-water-amid-outages"},{"id":"fnclrh","title":"A stalled boundary in the Gulf keeps the rain coming in the days ahead","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – There has been a rainy pattern across the Rio Grande Valley where rain totals have been plentiful over the last five days. Radar is estimating around eight inches, give or take, for several locations. This pattern stays locked in as a boundary remains stationary...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/a-stalled-boundary-in-the-gulf-keeps-the-rain-coming-in-the-days-ahead/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-05T15:53:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T00:25:23.640Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F333fd569-468d-462b-968a-18556f135422.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-stalled-boundary-in-the-gulf-keeps-the-rain-coming-in-the-days-ahead"},{"id":"6sdw9i","title":"Team of the Week: Mercedes, Brownsville Hanna and Brownsville Pace","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In week 6 of High School Football, Valley Sports Central has nominated three teams for the Team of the Week. The nominees are Mercedes, Brownsville Hanna and Brownsville Pace. Mercedes Mercedes opened district play with a 24-10 win over a Donna team that came in...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/team-of-the-week-mercedes-brownsville-hanna-and-brownsville-pace/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alejandra Yañez","publishDate":"2026-10-04T21:08:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T00:25:23.640Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FTEAM-OF-THE-WEEK-Final.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"team-of-the-week-mercedes-brownsville-hanna-and-brownsville-pace"},{"id":"dno6nl","title":"Parking lot stabbing in San Juan leaves man dead","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - San Juan police are trying to find out who fatally stabbed a man in shopping center parking lot. Police say they received a 911 call just after 2 a.m. Saturday about a man stabbed on the 1600 block of North Veterans Boulevard. Investigators say 44-year-old Eric ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/parking-lot-stabbing-leaves-san-juan-man-dead/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-10-04T17:06:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T00:25:23.640Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2016%2F07%2F9256116a-f5ae-4937-9954-5d2ce8a59df8-sanjuan-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"parking-lot-stabbing-in-san-juan-leaves-man-dead"},{"id":"q4z2b2","title":"The rain isn't done yet, several more inches of rain still on the way","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Rainfall over the last 5 days range anywhere from 3 to 8 inches and it is still raining across the Rio Grande Valley. Additional rainfall will add up to 2 to 4 inches with lower amounts west and highest amounts east. On the high end some areas could receive 4 to...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/the-rain-isnt-done-yet-several-more-inches-of-rain-still-on-the-way/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-04T16:41:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T22:25:02.833Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F341572f0-1a1a-4255-b101-70464e91c0fb.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-rain-isnt-done-yet-several-more-inches-of-rain-still-on-the-way"},{"id":"n5b6q9","title":"Edinburg CISD 'aware' of $3M bullying, hazing lawsuit from former student","excerpt":"Editor's note: The video attached originally aired on Thursday, Oct. 1. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The mother of a former student at a high school in Edinburg is suing the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District for $3 million over bullying and hazing allegations that resulted i...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-cisd-aware-of-3m-bullying-hazing-lawsuit-from-former-student/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-03T21:55:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T22:25:02.833Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-03-133310.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburg-cisd-aware-of-3m-bullying-hazing-lawsuit-from-former-student"},{"id":"u1h77t","title":"John Allen Rubio booked in Cameron County jail ahead of competency hearing","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Convicted killer John Allen Rubio was booked into the Cameron County jail on Friday ahead of a motion hearing scheduled next week, jail records show. RELATED: John Allen Rubio's attorney argues that he is not competent for death sentence Rubio, 46, is scheduled ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/john-allen-rubio-booked-in-cameron-county-jail-ahead-of-competency-hearing/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-03T03:02:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T22:25:02.833Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-02-214439.png%3Fw%3D875","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"john-allen-rubio-booked-in-cameron-county-jail-ahead-of-competency-hearing"},{"id":"al692p","title":"Starship returns to Earth; rocket splashes down north of Hawaii after three-hour flight","excerpt":"SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy rocket lifts off from Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, to begin the Starship Flight 14 mission. Image: SpaceX With thirteen suborbital test flights behind them, SpaceX engineers launched the company’s Super Heavy-Starship on its first flight to orbit Monday, a major step to...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/28/starship-returns-to-earth-rocket-splashes-down-north-of-hawaii-after-three-hour-flight/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"William Harwood","publishDate":"2026-09-28T20:40:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T20:24:27.855Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260928_Starship_Flight-14.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"starship-returns-to-earth-rocket-splashes-down-north-of-hawaii-after-three-hour-flight"},{"id":"tqw84z","title":"DPS: 2 men dead after driver runs red light","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Two Mission men are dead after one of them is accused of running a red light on Sunday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS said the crash happened around 5 p.m. at the intersection of FM 1924 and Minnesota Road north of Palmview in...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/dps-2-men-dead-after-driver-runs-red-light/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-05T14:48:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T18:24:24.700Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FTexas-DPS-car-door-1_42f50a.jpg%3Fw%3D876","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dps-2-men-dead-after-driver-runs-red-light"},{"id":"6s8dbc","title":"Man arrested, marijuana seized in Brownsville drug raid","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested a man and seized marijuana and other THC products during a raid in Brownsville on Friday. Anthony Julian Hernandez, 21, was arrested on charges of manufacturing or delivery of a substance and possession of m...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-marijuana-seized-in-brownsville-drug-raid/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-03T21:11:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T18:24:24.700Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"man-arrested-marijuana-seized-in-brownsville-drug-raid"},{"id":"6qbteu","title":"ValleyCentral Weekend Report: Vance in the Valley, Fluidstack project in Cameron County","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. Vice President JD Vance was in the Rio Grande Valley this week. Vance mad...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weekend-report/valley-central-weekend-report-vance-in-the-valley-fluidstack-project-in-cameron-county/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-03T18:15:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T18:24:24.700Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FWeekend-Report-Image.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valleycentral-weekend-report-vance-in-the-valley-fluidstack-project-in-cameron-county"},{"id":"t7ywrk","title":"Week 6: Overtime","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s week six of high school football and the Valley Sports Central team has your highlights on Overtime. Sports Director Megan Murray and Sports Reporters Brett Holmes and Noah Gulley are bringing you live coverage from Donna at Mercedes and Mission Veterans at...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/week-6-overtime/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-03T16:07:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T18:24:24.700Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-28-094422.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-6-overtime"},{"id":"4ro3lr","title":"Rain on the way: Change in Valley weather on horizon","excerpt":"F or a while there, it seemed like South Texas’ weather setting had somehow gotten permanently stuck on hotter/drier-than-normal. It’s unstuck now and change is coming — soggier, cooler change. That’s according to the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office, which released i...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/28/rain-on-the-way-change-in-valley-weather-on-horizon/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-28T23:59:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T18:24:23.891Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2F090324.RAIN_.jm_.004.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-29T22:24:19.294Z","slug":"rain-on-the-way-change-in-valley-weather-on-horizon"},{"id":"ok2pf2","title":"SpaceX sends Starship into orbit from Boca Chica Beach in historic first","excerpt":"S paceX launched Starship Flight 14 from Boca Chica at 7:49 a.m. Monday for an attempt at its first orbital test flight, initially expected to last nearly 10 hours before a planned splashdown in the South Pacific far off the coast of Chile. Attempting orbit nearly didn’t happen at all, and the gr...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-brh/2026/09/28/spacex-sends-starship-into-orbit-from-boca-chica-beach-in-historic-first/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-28T23:58:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T18:24:23.891Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FAP26271478979709.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-28T18:24:40.513Z","inBriefing":true,"slug":"spacex-sends-starship-into-orbit-from-boca-chica-beach-in-historic-first"},{"id":"83vqu7","title":"National Coffee Day on Brownsville campus","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/national-coffee-day-on-brownsville-campus/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Valeria Tokun Haga","publishDate":"2026-10-05T13:02:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T16:24:39.179Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F10%2Fcoffee1logo-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/national-coffee-day-on-brownsville-campus/","imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/national-coffee-day-on-brownsville-campus/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-05T16:24:39.877Z","slug":"national-coffee-day-on-brownsville-campus"},{"id":"xrvp88","title":"South Padre Island distributing sandbags","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island is distributing sandbags to residents and businesses on Saturday. Sandbags will be available until 4 p.m. at the Public Works Workshop located at the corner of West Venus and Laguna Boulevard. RELATED: Scattered showers continue through the we...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/south-padre-island-distributing-sandbags/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-03T17:25:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T16:24:38.384Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-03-122141.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"south-padre-island-distributing-sandbags"},{"id":"19eyuc","title":"500 troops deployed to Rio Grande Valley after Coast Guard shooting","excerpt":"From August to September, the military used a high-energy laser in the Rio Grande Valley to take down at least 11 cartel drones.","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/500-troops-deployed-to-texas-rio-grande-valley-after-coast-guard-shooting/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Ali Bradley","publishDate":"2026-10-03T16:54:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T16:24:38.384Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FNATL-U.S.-COAST-GUARD-e1790985931564.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"500-troops-deployed-to-rio-grande-valley-after-coast-guard-shooting"},{"id":"mdwq7b","title":"Dear Trump, leave student journalism out of your tantrums","excerpt":"The Trump administration’s hostility toward journalism has made its way to the Rio Grande Valley after several journalists, The post Dear Trump, leave student journalism out of your tantrums appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/dear-trump-leave-student-journalism-out-of-your-tantrums/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"The Rider","publishDate":"2026-10-02T20:51:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T16:24:39.179Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F08%2Fcropped-The-Rider-Logo-Complete-2018.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/dear-trump-leave-student-journalism-out-of-your-tantrums/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-02T22:25:13.883Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/dear-trump-leave-student-journalism-out-of-your-tantrums/","slug":"dear-trump-leave-student-journalism-out-of-your-tantrums"},{"id":"82mku1","title":"Scattered showers continue through the weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rain chances will be increasing once again as we head through our Saturday. A combination of deep tropical moisture and a weak frontal boundary will combine with the heating of the day to squeeze out some more scattered showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain is e...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/scattered-showers-continue-through-the-weekend/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-03T14:30:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T14:24:38.022Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot3_c31b66.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"scattered-showers-continue-through-the-weekend"},{"id":"qxqbk0","title":"Forever Family: Ray","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS Rio Grande Valley works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our Forever Family partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. RELATED: Visit our Forever Family page here. This week, mee...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/cbs4-cares/4ever-family/forever-family-ray/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-03T03:59:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T14:24:38.022Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FRey-Multi-page.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"forever-family-ray"},{"id":"i3fu0w","title":"WHAT’S AHEAD AT THE OCT. 7 BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Brownsville City Hall, 1001 East Elizabeth Street.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3501","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-03T00:33:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18345","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"whats-ahead-at-the-oct-7-brownsville-city-commission-special-meeting"},{"id":"i3fu0x","title":"WHAT’S AHEAD AT THE OCT. 6 BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION MEETING","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission will meet Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Brownsville City Hall – Old Federal Building, 1001 East Elizabeth Street.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3500","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-03T00:10:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18329","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"whats-ahead-at-the-oct-6-brownsville-city-commission-meeting"},{"id":"i3fujm","title":"BROWNSVILLE CONSIDERS NEW STORMWATER UTILITY FEE TO SUPPORT DRAINAGE, FLOOD REDUCTION","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is considering a new Stormwater Utility Fee that would provide dedicated funding for drainage maintenance, flood reduction, resaca care, and stormwater infrastructure across the city.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3499","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-02T22:53:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18345","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-considers-new-stormwater-utility-fee-to-support-drainage-flood-reduction"},{"id":"i3fujn","title":"BROWNSVILLE DRIVERS URGED TO STAY ALERT AS RAIN REMAINS POSSIBLE","excerpt":"Brownsville drivers are encouraged to stay alert and be prepared for changing road conditions as rain remains possible across the area.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3498","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-02T14:39:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18344","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-drivers-urged-to-stay-alert-as-rain-remains-possible"},{"id":"i3fujo","title":"CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 6 AND 7","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville invites the community to attend two upcoming City Commission meetings at Brownsville City Hall.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3497","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-01T22:55:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18343","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-commission-meetings-scheduled-for-october-6-and-7"},{"id":"i3fujp","title":"WET WEATHER ON THE WAY: BROWNSVILLE BRACES FOR SEVERAL DAYS OF RAIN","excerpt":"Brownsville is heading into a stretch of wet weather, with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through the weekend and into early next week.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3496","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-01T20:10:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18342","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"wet-weather-on-the-way-brownsville-braces-for-several-days-of-rain"},{"id":"i3fujq","title":"BROWNSVILLE VOTERS INVITED TO LEARN ABOUT PROPOSITIONS A-O AHEAD OF NOVEMBER ELECTION","excerpt":"Brownsville voters will have an opportunity to learn more about the proposed City Charter amendments appearing on the November ballot during two upcoming voter information events at the Brownsville Events Center.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3495","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-01T18:20:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18341","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-voters-invited-to-learn-about-propositions-a-o-ahead-of-november-election"},{"id":"i3fukp","title":"BROWNSVILLE VOTERS REMINDED OF OCTOBER 5 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE","excerpt":"The Office of the City Secretary is reminding residents that Monday, October 5, 2026, is the last day to register to vote ahead of the upcoming November 3, 2026, General and Special Elections.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3481","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-01T18:03:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18321","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-voters-reminded-of-october-5-voter-registration-deadline"},{"id":"i3fujr","title":"BROWNSVILLE’S GROWTH AND COMMUNITY PRIORITIES HIGHLIGHTED AT COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR","excerpt":"Mayor John Cowen Jr. highlighted Brownsville’s continued growth, major investments and community priorities during the City’s Quarterly Coffee with the Mayor on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Brownsville Golf Center.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3494","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-01T15:16:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18338","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsvilles-growth-and-community-priorities-highlighted-at-coffee-with-the-mayor"},{"id":"i3fujs","title":"REPUBLIC SERVICES COMMERCIAL TRASH BILLING CHANGES TAKE EFFECT NOV. 1","excerpt":"Beginning Nov. 1, 2026, commercial trash service charges will no longer appear on monthly Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) utility bills. Instead, Republic Services will bill commercial customers directly.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3493","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-01T14:37:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18337","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"republic-services-commercial-trash-billing-changes-take-effect-nov-1"},{"id":"i3fvib","title":"BRUSH AND BULKY ITEM PICKUP SERVICES HELP RESIDENTS MANAGE WASTE RESPONSIBLY","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is reminding residents about its scheduled Brush and Bulky Item Pickup services provided by Republic Services. These services are designed to help keep neighborhoods clean and clutter-free while promoting proper waste disposal.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3300","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-01T14:34:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D17955","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brush-and-bulky-item-pickup-services-help-residents-manage-waste-responsibly"},{"id":"i3fujt","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE WELCOMES SARONIC TECHNOLOGIES TO BROWNSVILLE","excerpt":"Saronic Technologies broke ground on Port Alpha, a major development expected to create 10,000 jobs in Brownsville. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance joined local, state, and federal leaders for the milestone event.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3492","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-30T21:45:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18336","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-welcomes-saronic-technologies-to-brownsville"},{"id":"i3fuju","title":"COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR HIGHLIGHTS BROWNSVILLE’S GROWTH, INVESTMENTS, AND COMMUNITY PRIORITIES","excerpt":"Mayor John Cowen Jr. provided residents with an update on major investments, economic development, infrastructure, housing, and quality-of-life initiatives during Coffee with the Mayor, held Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Brownsville Golf Center.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3491","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-30T21:21:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18334","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"coffee-with-the-mayor-highlights-brownsvilles-growth-investments-and-community-priorities"},{"id":"i3fujv","title":"CITY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MAGNETEK DRIVE ON INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works Traffic Division is advising motorists of a temporary street closure at Magnetek Drive and State Highway 4 (International Boulevard).","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3490","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-30T17:06:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18332","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-announces-temporary-closure-of-magnetek-drive-on-international-boulevard"},{"id":"i3fukh","title":"BROWNSVILLE’S MITTE  CULTURAL DISTRICT EARNS PRESTIGIOUS TEXAS CULTURAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION","excerpt":"Brownsville’s rich blend of art, history and border culture has earned statewide recognition, opening the door to new opportunities for local artists and cultural organizations.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3489","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-29T20:46:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18331","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsvilles-mitte-cultural-district-earns-prestigious-texas-cultural-district-designation"},{"id":"i3fukk","title":"BROWNSVILLE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO CONDUCT FULL-SCALE EMERGENCY EXERCISE","excerpt":"Emergency vehicles and first responders will be visible at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport on Friday, October 14, 2026, during a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3486","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-29T14:18:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18326","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-south-padre-island-international-airport-to-conduct-full-scale-emergency-exercise"},{"id":"i3fukj","title":"BROWNSVILLE MOVES FORWARD WITH HOUSING MASTER PLAN TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE GROWTH","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is continuing to move forward with the development of its Housing Master Plan, a long-term planning effort aimed at understanding the community’s current housing conditions and preparing for the housing needs of a growing city.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3487","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-28T19:50:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18329","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-moves-forward-with-housing-master-plan-to-prepare-for-future-growth"},{"id":"i3fukm","title":"BROWNSVILLE ADVANCES UPDATED HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS TO PRESERVE COMMUNITY CHARACTER","excerpt":"Preserving Brownsville’s historic character while creating clearer pathways for investment and redevelopment is at the heart of an effort to update the City’s Historic Design Standards and Guidelines.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3484","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-28T15:53:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18324","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-advances-updated-historic-design-standards-to-preserve-community-character"},{"id":"i3fukl","title":"STARSHIP REACHES EARTH ORBIT IN HISTORIC LAUNCH FROM STARBASE","excerpt":"SpaceX’s Starship lifted off from Starbase at 7:48 a.m. Monday, reaching Earth orbit for the first time and marking a significant milestone for the Starship program.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3485","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-28T15:48:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:37.629Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18325","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"starship-reaches-earth-orbit-in-historic-launch-from-starbase"},{"id":"70l43o","title":"UTRGV Medical Libraries expand resources","excerpt":"UTRGV Medical Libraries are expanding services and research resources for graduate health science students while making electronic resources The post UTRGV Medical Libraries expand resources appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-medical-libraries-expand-resources/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Mariah Escobar","publishDate":"2026-09-28T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:39.430Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_4131-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-medical-libraries-expand-resources/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-01T08:24:25.109Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-medical-libraries-expand-resources/","slug":"utrgv-medical-libraries-expand-resources"},{"id":"1f029q","title":"Experts talk about Valley’s water future","excerpt":"The Rio Grande Valley has made various innovations to maintain water resources given the region’s heavy reliance on The post Experts talk about Valley’s water future appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/experts-talk-about-valleys-water-future/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Jorge Rios","publishDate":"2026-09-28T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:39.430Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FDSC_2475-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/experts-talk-about-valleys-water-future/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-01T08:24:25.109Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/experts-talk-about-valleys-water-future/","slug":"experts-talk-about-valleys-water-future"},{"id":"umsd3x","title":"City Commission approves first qualifying project to use funds from SpaceX, Brownsville MOU","excerpt":"The city commission unanimously approved two infrastructure projects Tuesday that could add up to 18 million gallons of The post City Commission approves first qualifying project to use funds from SpaceX, Brownsville MOU appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/city-commission-approves-first-qualifying-project-to-use-funds-from-spacex-brownsville-mou/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-09-28T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:39.430Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Flandcutlogo2-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/city-commission-approves-first-qualifying-project-to-use-funds-from-spacex-brownsville-mou/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-01T08:24:25.109Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/city-commission-approves-first-qualifying-project-to-use-funds-from-spacex-brownsville-mou/","slug":"city-commission-approves-first-qualifying-project-to-use-funds-from-spacex-brownsville-mou"},{"id":"4ctrc7","title":"Comisión de la ciudad aprueba el primer proyecto que califica para el uso de fondos de SpaceX, Brownsville MOU","excerpt":"La comisión de la ciudad aprobó por unanimidad dos proyectos de infraestructura el martes que podrán añadir hasta The post Comisión de la ciudad aprueba el primer proyecto que califica para el uso de fondos de SpaceX, Brownsville MOU appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/comision-de-la-ciudad-aprueba-el-primer-proyecto-que-califica-para-el-uso-de-fondos-de-spacex-brownsville-mou/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-09-28T13:08:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:39.430Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Flandcutlogo2-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/comision-de-la-ciudad-aprueba-el-primer-proyecto-que-califica-para-el-uso-de-fondos-de-spacex-brownsville-mou/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-01T08:24:25.109Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/comision-de-la-ciudad-aprueba-el-primer-proyecto-que-califica-para-el-uso-de-fondos-de-spacex-brownsville-mou/","slug":"comisin-de-la-ciudad-aprueba-el-primer-proyecto-que-califica-para-el-uso-de-fondos-de-spacex-brownsv"},{"id":"1rxz76","title":"Men’s soccer prepping for home advantage","excerpt":"The UTRGV Men’s Soccer Team prepares to adapt for the start of the Ohio Valley Conference with an The post Men’s soccer prepping for home advantage appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/mens-soccer-prepping-for-home-advantage/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Timothy David","publishDate":"2026-09-28T13:07:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:24:39.430Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FDSC_2645-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/mens-soccer-prepping-for-home-advantage/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-01T08:24:25.109Z","sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/mens-soccer-prepping-for-home-advantage/","slug":"mens-soccer-prepping-for-home-advantage"},{"id":"gqzwmz","title":"Launch preview: SpaceX to launch first Starlink V3 satellites to orbit on Starship","excerpt":"SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy rocket stands at Pad 2 at Starbase prior to the Starship Flight 14 mission. Image: SpaceX SpaceX is poised to send its Starship-Super Heavy rocket to orbit for the first time in program history on Monday, Sept. 28. The orbital launch attempt of the 124-meter-tall (40...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/28/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-first-starlink-v3-satellites-to-orbit-on-starship/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-09-28T00:21:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-04T22:24:21.547Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260927_Starship_Flight-14_sunrise.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"launch-preview-spacex-to-launch-first-starlink-v3-satellites-to-orbit-on-starship"},{"id":"w0zvmt","title":"Rio Grande City opens shelter due to weather","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rio Grande City will open its Public Safety Building for residents seeking shelter from the weather over the weekend. The Public Safety Building, located at 650 North FM 755, will open at midnight and will stay open through Monday at 8 a.m. RELATED: Rain chances...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rio-grande-city-opens-shelter-due-to-weather/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-03T03:54:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-04T18:24:21.230Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2020%2F03%2Faddaff0b-4b2f-4e30-80b3-467f9c70965e-RioGrandeCityLOGO.jpg%3Fw%3D485","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rio-grande-city-opens-shelter-due-to-weather"},{"id":"i3fu0v","title":"FLOOD ADVISORY ISSUED FOR BROWNSVILLE HAS HEAVY RAIN CONTINUES","excerpt":"Brownsville residents are being urged to use caution this morning as heavy rainfall moves through the area, prompting a Flood Advisory from the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3502","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-10-04T16:12:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-04T16:24:17.953Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18348","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"flood-advisory-issued-for-brownsville-has-heavy-rain-continues"},{"id":"ho9drz","title":"Rio Grande City road closed to repair potholes caused by rain: TxDOT","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of northbound US 83 in Rio Grande City will remain closed through Monday while crews fix potholes caused by recent rain. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, heavy rain formed potholes after it passed through the area. Radar estimates s...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rio-grande-city-road-closed-to-repair-potholes-caused-by-rain-txdot/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-03T03:51:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-04T16:24:20.539Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FRGC-Potholes-Photo.jpg%3Fw%3D576","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rio-grande-city-road-closed-to-repair-potholes-caused-by-rain-txdot"},{"id":"484wtl","title":"Week 6: High School Football Scoreboard","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Week six of high school football is underway in the Rio Grande Valley. MORE ON VALLEYCENTRAL+: Watch Weslaco East at CC Veterans Memorial at 7 p.m. Here are your scores for tonight’s games: And don’t forget, ValleyCentral+ is your home for live high school footb...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/week-6-high-school-football-scoreboard/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-01T23:35:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T22:25:05.350Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2023%2F08%2FScoreboard2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-6-high-school-football-scoreboard"},{"id":"ok1xj8","title":"Rain chances thrive in the Valley this weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The chance for rain remains high across the Rio Grande Valley through the weekend and into early next week. A deep supply of Gulf moisture, a passing cold front, and an active coastal trough will work together to keep wet weather in the forecast. A cold front mo...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/rain-chances-thrive-in-the-valley-this-weekend/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-02T23:48:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T20:25:06.212Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot0_c8f7ac.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rain-chances-thrive-in-the-valley-this-weekend"},{"id":"6dh101","title":"LIST: Events canceled due to weather","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The thunderstorms moving across the Rio Grande Valley have forced the cancelation or postponement of a number of events. The Breast Cancer Awareness Walk scheduled for Saturday morning at the football stadium in La Joya has been cancelled. The La Joya school dis...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/list-events-canceled-due-to-weather/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-10-02T19:41:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T20:25:06.212Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F12%2FGettyImages-498458321.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"list-events-canceled-due-to-weather"},{"id":"n2iqsq","title":"Next crew bound for the space station arrive in Florida","excerpt":"The four members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission arrived onboard T-38 jets at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Left to right: Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk, Roscomos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov, NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, and NASA astronaut Luke Delan...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/26/next-crew-bound-for-the-space-station-arrive-in-florida/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-09-26T19:36:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T18:25:10.594Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260926_NASA_crew-13_JP-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"next-crew-bound-for-the-space-station-arrive-in-florida"},{"id":"xs0su1","title":"Storms causing power outages across the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Hundreds of AEP Texas and Magic Valley Electric Coop customers are without power Friday afternoon. The outages are caused by the constant storms moving throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The AEP Texas outage map shows nearly 550 customers in Hidalgo County have n...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/storms-causing-power-outages-across-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-10-02T21:33:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T16:25:07.407Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F07%2FPower-Infrastructure-Energy-Grid-e1785428032138.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"storms-causing-power-outages-across-the-valley"},{"id":"30ywzi","title":"McAllen man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 murder","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A McAllen man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 41-year-old San Antonio man in 2017. More than nine years after the fatal shooting, a Hidalgo County jury found Armando Adrian Arebalo, 37, of McAllen, guilty of the murder of Nicholas Anthon...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mcallen-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2017-murder/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-10-02T21:22:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T16:25:07.407Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mcallen-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2017-murder"},{"id":"72n6u9","title":"Starr County deputy in stable condition after rollover crash","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Starr County Sheriff's Office deputy is in stable condition after he was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash while responding to a domestic disturbance early Friday morning. The crash happened shortly after 3 a.m. Friday on U.S. Highway 83 near Conquis...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/starr-county-deputy-in-stable-condition-after-rollover-crash/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-02T20:55:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T16:25:07.407Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-02-150633.png%3Fw%3D796","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"starr-county-deputy-in-stable-condition-after-rollover-crash"},{"id":"1smx8c","title":"Teen charged with murder in connection with fatal Pharr shooting","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A teen has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 26-year-old man in Pharr. Rafael Corpus Garcia Jr., 18, was charged with murder, a first-degree felony, and possession of marijuana on Friday. RELATED: 1 dead, 1 in custody after shoo...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/teen-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-fatal-pharr-shooting/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-02T19:29:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T16:25:07.407Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"teen-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-fatal-pharr-shooting"},{"id":"kyym5y","title":"Backstage Spotlight: Josh Jackson living for music","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Born and raised in the heart of the Valley, San Benito native Josh Jackson is a musical tour de force. A multi-instrumentalist who can write, perform, and produce, Jackson has been making his way as a full-time musician for five years now. ON VALLEYCENTRAL+: Wat...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/backstage-spotlight/backstage-spotlight-josh-jackson-living-for-music/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-10-02T22:20:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T14:25:15.000Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FEP-3-EDIT.00_19_29_00.Still002.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"backstage-spotlight-josh-jackson-living-for-music"},{"id":"o1gfyn","title":"Brownsville teen accused of hiding runaway boyfriend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - A young Brownsville woman is accused of hiding her underaged boyfriend at her house. Mikayla Renee Medina, who is 17 years old, is charged with harboring a runaway child - a class A misdemeanor. Brownsville police say she hid her 16-year-old boyfriend at her hom...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-teen-accused-of-hiding-runaway-boyfriend/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-10-02T16:54:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T02:25:09.294Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-teen-accused-of-hiding-runaway-boyfriend"},{"id":"ym1vc3","title":"Lyford game location changed due to weather","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Tonight's Lyford High School football game location has been changed. The varsity football game between the Lyford Bulldogs and the Bishop Badgers has been relocated to Odem High School's Owl Stadium. The game will still start at 7 p.m. and fans who bought ticke...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/lyford-game-location-changed-due-to-weather/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-10-02T16:16:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T02:25:09.294Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2022%2F08%2FLyfordPic.jpg%3Fw%3D840","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"lyford-game-location-changed-due-to-weather"},{"id":"u5naaz","title":"Threat of heavy rains and flooding linger","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The combination of a slow-moving, weak frontal boundary and lots of tropical moisture are combining to keep rain chances high for the Rio Grande Valley. Most of the Valley has received at least a little rain over the past 24 hours, with some areas of southeast S...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/threat-of-heavy-rains-and-flooding-linger/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-02T15:07:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T02:25:09.294Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2Fslot4.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"threat-of-heavy-rains-and-flooding-linger"},{"id":"1mrv40","title":"H-E-B announces dates for annual Feast of Sharing","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The H-E-B Feast of Sharing is returning to the Rio Grande Valley. The annual event brings families, friends, and neighbors across Texas for a holiday feast. This year, H-E-B is hosting 27 feasts in Texas and Mexico, including the Rio Grande Valley. November H-E...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/h-e-b-releases-official-dates-for-annual-feast-of-sharing/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-02T03:13:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T02:25:09.294Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F11%2FHEB-feast-of-sharing-2024.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"h-e-b-announces-dates-for-annual-feast-of-sharing"},{"id":"mlbp50","title":"Week 6: Live high school football games on ValleyCentral+","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to our viewers at the click of a button. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen,...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/week-6-live-high-school-football-games-on-valleycentral/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-01T22:55:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T02:25:09.294Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FWeslaco-East-at-CC-Veterans-Memorial-at-7pm_00041.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-6-live-high-school-football-games-on-valleycentral"},{"id":"i3fuki","title":"FIRST FRIDAY RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE WITH A MUCHA LUCHA CELEBRATION","excerpt":"On Friday, October 2, beginning at 7:00 PM, Market Square and the surrounding downtown district will come alive for Mucha Lucha, a colorful First Friday celebration.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3488","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-28T21:25:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-03T00:25:03.763Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18330","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"first-friday-returns-to-downtown-brownsville-with-a-mucha-lucha-celebration"},{"id":"p0cfh6","title":"Hundreds of AEP Texas customers without power during flood advisory","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Hundreds of AEP Texas customers in Starr and Hidalgo counties are without power. Starr County 9:32 p.m. Approximately 339 customers in Starr County are without power. AEP Texas is reporting that power will be restored in Starr County at 2 a.m. Thursday. The pow...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/200-aep-texas-customers-without-power-during-flood-advisory/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-02T00:29:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T22:25:09.658Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2018%2F07%2F549ceabf-d7c7-4039-b029-585f98f926d3-aeptexas-1.jpg%3Fw%3D400","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hundreds-of-aep-texas-customers-without-power-during-flood-advisory"},{"id":"8ng8ig","title":"Week 6: Thursday night high school football highlights","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s week six of high school football and Valley Sports Central has your Thursday night highlights. Sports Director Megan Murray and Sport Reporters Brett Holmes and Noah Gulley are bringing you highlights for Hidalgo at La Villa and Gregory Portland at Porter. ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/week-6-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-02T03:53:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T20:25:06.367Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-28-104917.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-6-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights"},{"id":"7tsbs0","title":"'We cannot afford that': Port Isabel homeowner seeks damages from SpaceX over cracks, plumbing issues","excerpt":"PORT ISABEL, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Port Isabel homeowner says recent SpaceX launches have left his home shaking, with cracks appearing in the structure and plumbing problems driving up his water bill. Baldemar Alaniz, who has lived in his home since 1971, says the vibrations have become stron...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/we-cannot-afford-that-port-isabel-homeowner-seeks-damages-from-spacex-over-cracks-plumbing-issues/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-10-01T23:25:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T20:25:06.367Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-01-181249.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"we-cannot-afford-that-port-isabel-homeowner-seeks-damages-from-spacex-over-cracks-plumbing-issues"},{"id":"79iuoh","title":"Child death under investigation in San Benito area","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A child death investigation is underway in the San Benito area. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday that a child died and that an investigation is still active. Sheriff Manuel Trevino called it \"a very sensitive investigation.\" Officials did n...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/child-death-under-investigation-in-san-benito-area/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-01T19:37:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T20:25:06.367Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F07%2FGettyImages-943697000-1-1-3-2-2-e1697928619486-1-e1698682964713-1_92da3b-e1743430271414_864bd0_33791a.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"child-death-under-investigation-in-san-benito-area"},{"id":"ai6eax","title":"'Random and unprovoked': Weslaco man  arrested after H-E-B stabbing","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Weslaco man is being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing a man in the neck inside an H-E-B on Wednesday night, Weslaco police said. Reymen Armenta, 32, was taken into custody without incident after officers located him...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/1-hospitalized-after-stabbing-at-h-e-b-weslaco-police-say/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-01T14:29:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T20:25:06.367Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"random-and-unprovoked-weslaco-man-arrested-after-h-e-b-stabbing"},{"id":"i3fukn","title":"CITY, BISD PARTNER TO ADD BROWNSVILLE METRO BUS SHELTER ON PRICE ROAD","excerpt":"Brownsville Metro riders will benefit from a new transit shelter planned for Price Road following approval of an agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Independent School District.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3483","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-25T21:51:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T20:25:03.659Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18323","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-bisd-partner-to-add-brownsville-metro-bus-shelter-on-price-road"},{"id":"i3fuko","title":"UTRGV TENNIS TEAMS TO HOST FREE YOUTH CLINIC IN BROWNSVILLE","excerpt":"The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) men’s and women’s tennis teams will host a free youth tennis clinic Saturday, October 3, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Brownsville Tennis Center.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3482","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-25T21:28:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T20:25:03.659Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18322","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"utrgv-tennis-teams-to-host-free-youth-clinic-in-brownsville"},{"id":"hqg001","title":"Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory showing ‘Dear Evan Hansen’","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — A bright light illuminates the solitary boy sitting on his bed surrounded by darkness. The boy talks to himself and he writes to himself, and he begins each writing with the simple and telling words, “Dear Evan Hansen.” Evan Hansen, played by Charlie Strohmeyer in the upcoming produc...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/25/harlingen-performing-arts-conservatory-showing-dear-evan-hansen/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Travis M. Whitehead","publishDate":"2026-09-25T20:39:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T20:25:05.683Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F137047962_web1_IMG_1810.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-25T22:24:38.187Z","slug":"harlingen-performing-arts-conservatory-showing-dear-evan-hansen"},{"id":"g5c1zp","title":"SpaceX Falcon 9 launches classified mission for U.S. Space Force from West Coast","excerpt":"SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket soars away from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, during the sunrise launch of the USSF-385 mission. Image: SpaceX A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off at dawn on Saturday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on a mission to continue deployment of...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/25/spacex-falcon-9-to-launch-classified-mission-for-u-s-space-force-from-west-coast/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Steven Young","publishDate":"2026-09-25T20:26:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T20:25:10.071Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260926_USSF_385_San_Miguelito_Cyn.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-falcon-9-launches-classified-mission-for-us-space-force-from-west-coast"},{"id":"641c7q","title":"Vice President JD Vance rallies in Harlingen for Republican Congressional candidate Eric Flores","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Following a groundbreaking ceremony at the Port of Brownsville Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance headlined a rally at the Harlingen Convention Center. The event was billed as a midterm rally, building off the theme of the first-of-its-kind midterm Dallas conven...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/vice-president-jd-vance-rallies-in-harlingen-for-republican-congressional-candidate-eric-flores/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-10-01T22:14:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T18:25:11.185Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-01-142834.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"vice-president-jd-vance-rallies-in-harlingen-for-republican-congressional-candidate-eric-flores"},{"id":"4gtpd2","title":"1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting in Pharr","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is dead and a teen is in custody following a shooting in Pharr Thursday morning. At about 10:15 a.m., Pharr police say they responded to a family-related disturbance on the 1200 block of East Serenidad Drive. When police arrived, they say they found a 26-y...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/1-dead-1-in-custody-after-shooting-in-pharr/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-01T21:58:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T18:25:11.185Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-01-164927.png%3Fw%3D799","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"1-dead-1-in-custody-after-shooting-in-pharr"},{"id":"mk63q6","title":"Brownsville Sports Commission accepting applications through September","excerpt":"The Brownsville Sports Park is seen on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (Steve Clark | The Brownsville Herald) B rownsville is looking for residents who want to step up to the plate and help the city attract more sports tourism. Athletics aficionados can throw their hat in the ring by the end of September ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/25/brownsville-sports-commission-accepting-applications-through-september/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-09-25T19:19:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T18:25:11.048Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F137047919_web1_Sports-Park.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-sports-commission-accepting-applications-through-september"},{"id":"jir4s5","title":"Man reported lost near Willacy County ranch found dead","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway after the body of a man was found near a Willacy County ranch during a search on Thursday morning. A spokesperson with Willacy County Emergency Management said they received a call at approximately 8:30 a.m. about a man and a wo...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-reported-lost-near-willacy-county-ranch-found-dead/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-01T21:31:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T16:25:08.617Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2Fpolice-lights-002-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"man-reported-lost-near-willacy-county-ranch-found-dead"},{"id":"mn2mty","title":"Despite Trump’s 2024 success, midterm elections may yield different results in Valley","excerpt":"Y ears before President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, there had already been talk about a so-called “red wave” washing over the historically Democratic Rio Grande Valley. Trump’s success in all Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr counties appeared to validate those predictions. How...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/25/despite-trumps-2024-success-midterm-elections-may-yield-different-results-in-valley/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Francisco E. Jimenez","publishDate":"2026-09-25T16:37:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T16:25:07.869Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F071526.TALARICO.jm_.002.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"despite-trumps-2024-success-midterm-elections-may-yield-different-results-in-valley"},{"id":"e6opp2","title":"Growers wrestle with labor as RGV farmworkers struggle to find jobs","excerpt":"A South Texas agricultural employer is in its fourth year of hiring foreign workers for its farming and packing operations under the H-2A visa program. This year, they’re planning to expand their H-2A workforce by over 40%. “We don’t have enough local workers to do the work on the farm that we ne...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/25/growers-wrestle-with-labor-as-rgv-farmworkers-struggle-to-find-jobs/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Alexandrea Bailey","publishDate":"2026-09-25T16:31:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T16:25:07.869Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F137046474_web1_8_H2AVisaWorkers.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"growers-wrestle-with-labor-as-rgv-farmworkers-struggle-to-find-jobs"},{"id":"oz7hwh","title":"Rain event delayed, thunderstorms still expected","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A flash flood event is in effect for Starr and Hidalgo counties. Starr County A flash flood advisory has been upgraded to a flash flood warning in Starr County. The warning will be in effect until 12:30 a.m. Friday. Hidalgo County A flash flood advisory is in ef...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/rain-event-delayed-thunderstorms-still-expected/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-10-01T21:57:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T14:25:09.830Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F829999137_28637402165916081_7079006072628336250_n.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rain-event-delayed-thunderstorms-still-expected"},{"id":"d3qqa5","title":"High school football games rescheduled due to weather","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two high school football games have been rescheduled due to anticipated heavy rainfall. Raymondville vs. San Gertrudis was initially moved to Thursday, but officials say the game will still take place on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Javelina Stadium in Kingsville. Th...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/high-school-football-games-rescheduled-due-to-weather/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-01T20:10:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T14:25:09.830Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FGettyImages-936299580-e1788125082166.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"high-school-football-games-rescheduled-due-to-weather"},{"id":"eavv7p","title":"Alamo appoints new city manager","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Alamo announced Thursday that it has appointed Michael Leo as its new city manager. Leo's appointment comes months after city commissioners voted unanimously to terminate then-city manager Bobby Salinas in April. Alamo police Chief Saul Salinas was a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/alamo-appoints-new-city-manager/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-01T18:55:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T02:25:09.598Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F66b11cbc-30fc-4381-a151-73990346af56.png%3Fw%3D732","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"alamo-appoints-new-city-manager"},{"id":"ysydbg","title":"Driver who refused to stop for ICE faces evading arrest charges: Mercedes police","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver who allegedly refused to stop for Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel is facing charges after leading officers on a chase Thursday morning, according to the Mercedes Police Department. The driver, who was not identified by police, is being cha...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/driver-who-refused-to-stop-for-ice-faces-evading-arrest-charges-mercedes-police/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-10-01T16:38:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T00:25:09.791Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"driver-who-refused-to-stop-for-ice-faces-evading-arrest-charges-mercedes-police"},{"id":"eax5h9","title":"Tarpons lose district opener to Pirates, 32-13","excerpt":"By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Sept. 18 the (1-2) Port Isabel Tarpons kicked off their district schedule with a road trip to Corpus Christi to take on the (2-1) CC London Pirates. The matchup marked the first meeting between the two teams. Entering the matchup,...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/24/tarpons-lose-district-opener-to-pirates-32-13/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-25T00:39:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T00:25:13.638Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FPIISD.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tarpons-lose-district-opener-to-pirates-32-13"},{"id":"hvcz8e","title":"P&Z recommends no zone changes","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Planning and Zoning Commission voted Sept. 17 to recommend that City Council leave Zoning District C regulations unchanged, retracting a previous recommendation concerning changes to the district. The vote followed a public hearing a...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/24/136931/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-25T00:29:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T00:25:13.638Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FSPI.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"pz-recommends-no-zone-changes"},{"id":"pyiqp3","title":"A multi-day rain event targets the Valley starting Thursday","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Heat is a concern Thursday afternoon but conditions start to cool off starting Friday. A multi-day rain event is the bigger story for the Valley, with rain activity beginning Thursday afternoon and evening. The rain activity is due to the sea breeze with a line ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/a-multi-day-rain-event-targets-the-valley-starting-thursday/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-01T14:55:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T22:24:42.754Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F10%2F590dadce-4115-414e-b449-e8bc1f6ba399.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-multi-day-rain-event-targets-the-valley-starting-thursday"},{"id":"upeban","title":"Week 5 Team of the Week Winner: Sharyland Pioneer","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 5 Team of the Week. Sharyland Pioneer earned the top spot with 47% of the vote. Rio Hondo came in second with 42% of the vote, and Edcouch-Elsa came in third with 11% of the vote. ValleyCentral thanks all 1,082 viewers who voted for...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/week-5-team-of-the-week-winner-sharyland-pioneer/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-10-01T03:35:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T22:24:42.754Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-30-223517.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-5-team-of-the-week-winner-sharyland-pioneer"},{"id":"bvcz7r","title":"LIST: Valley cities distributing sandbags ahead of expected rainfall","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley cities are distributing sandbags as rain is expected to target the Rio Grande Valley this week. According to the Valley Storm Team, Valley rain totals are expected to be in the 2-4″ range, with locally higher amounts likely. The heaviest rain for the regi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mercedes-distributing-sandbags-ahead-of-expected-rainfall/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-29T22:13:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T22:24:42.754Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2019%2F09%2F846f1dfd-686f-4758-ae26-3d15ddcfdb93-sandbags-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"list-valley-cities-distributing-sandbags-ahead-of-expected-rainfall"},{"id":"oksjs5","title":"Jury Seated in Trial Over Officer’s 2023 Killing","excerpt":"San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez was fatally shot in October 2023 during a pursuit that began on South Padre Island. A jury has been selected in the capital murder trial of Rogelio Martinez Jr., who is accused in Resendez’s death. (C ourtesy photo/San Benito Police Department By DIANTÉ MARIG...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/24/jury-seated-in-trial-over-officers-2023-killing/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-25T00:22:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T22:24:46.180Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FLt.-Milton-Resendez.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"jury-seated-in-trial-over-officers-2023-killing"},{"id":"yxjifh","title":"Church bazaar returns this weekend","excerpt":"Guests gather under a tent during last year’s Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Bazaar in Port Isabel. The annual fundraiser returns Sept. 26–27 with food, live music, games and raffles. (courtesy photo/Victor Baldovinos ) Special to the PRESS Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church will ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/24/church-bazaar-returns-this-weekend/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-25T00:11:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T22:24:46.180Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Funnamed-6.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"church-bazaar-returns-this-weekend"},{"id":"294dfa","title":"Valley Storm Team: A wet weekend ahead","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The return of rain to the Rio Grande Valley is the main topic in this episode of Valley Storm Team. Meteorologist Lexie Walker and Forecaster Craig Verley dive into the details of concerns about the expected rains. A big shift in the weather pattern, combined wi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/valley-storm-team-a-wet-weekend-ahead/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-10-01T16:58:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T20:24:43.050Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-03-103108.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-a-wet-weekend-ahead"},{"id":"a6zesr","title":"It Takes A Village: Avoiding the back-to-school burn out","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It Takes a Village is a weekly ValleyCentral+ series that covers all things parenting: From real, honest conversations about daily routines and challenges to funny moments, lessons learned, and balancing work and family life. RELATED: More episodes of It Takes a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/it-takes-a-village/it-takes-a-village-avoiding-the-back-to-school-burn-out/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-10-01T16:52:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T20:24:43.050Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F04%2FC4139A6BE53A36BBB814556D59AB033B_8.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"it-takes-a-village-avoiding-the-back-to-school-burn-out"},{"id":"m6nc9t","title":"State activates emergency resources ahead of  severe weather","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- State officials are preparing for heavy rainfall and potential flash flood threats as tropical moisture from the now-dissipated Hurricane Polo moves across Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott held a conference on Monday, directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/state-activates-emergency-resources-ahead-of-severe-weather/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-10-01T02:58:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T20:24:43.050Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FIMG_1883_5869fc.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"state-activates-emergency-resources-ahead-of-severe-weather"},{"id":"culqdg","title":"A lot of rain over many days is forecast to soak the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Heading into Thursday, rain chances will increase across the Rio Grande Valley and remain elevated through the weekend and into next week. Each day will bring around an 80% chance of showers, periods of steady rain, pockets of heavy rainfall, and embedded thund...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/a-lot-of-rain-over-many-days-is-forecast-to-soak-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-10-01T01:08:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T20:24:43.050Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fslot0_29bbec.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-lot-of-rain-over-many-days-is-forecast-to-soak-the-valley"},{"id":"ss3147","title":"'Build the future of warfare': $3.2B shipyard breaks ground in Brownsville","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Vice President JD Vance joined Texas leaders Wednesday for the groundbreaking of a massive new shipyard at the Port of Brownsville, a $3.2 billion project expected to create 10,000 permanent jobs in the Rio Grande Valley. Saronic Technologies is developing Por...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/build-the-future-of-warfare-3-2b-shipyard-breaks-ground-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-09-30T23:16:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T20:24:43.050Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-30-181321.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"build-the-future-of-warfare-32b-shipyard-breaks-ground-in-brownsville"},{"id":"l5udhu","title":"Mapping history: Brownsville map helps ID tax-credit-eligible properties","excerpt":"T he Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation now offers online tools to help property owners know whether their buildings have existing historical designations and, if so, how to potentially take advantage of federal and/or state historic tax credits before beginning rehabilitation work. Sp...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/24/mapping-history-brownsville-map-helps-id-tax-credit-eligible-properties/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-24T23:57:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T20:24:42.323Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F092426_Historic-Downtown-BTX-Building_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mapping-history-brownsville-map-helps-id-tax-credit-eligible-properties"},{"id":"irt8wb","title":"Vannie Cook Children's Clinic celebrates 25 year anniversary","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Vannie Cook Children's Clinic celebrated its 25th anniversary with a luncheon at the Embassy Suites in McAllen on Wednesday. Clinic employees and volunteers were honored at the luncheon. People who have fought and beat cancer also spoke at the event in emoti...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/vannie-cook-childrens-clinic-celebrates-25-year-anniversary/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-30T22:53:34.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T18:24:44.467Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-30-164833.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"vannie-cook-childrens-clinic-celebrates-25-year-anniversary"},{"id":"hmx454","title":"Monte Alto school nurse charged with indecency with a child: HCSO","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 46-year-old school nurse has been charged with indecency with a child following a months-long investigation, the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday. Ruben Del Toro, 46, was charged with two counts of indecency with a child, a second-degree ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/monte-alto-isd-suspends-school-nurse-over-misconduct-allegations/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-30T21:30:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T18:24:44.467Z","category":"government","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"monte-alto-school-nurse-charged-with-indecency-with-a-child-hcso"},{"id":"nz5b10","title":"Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) — Eric Flores, a former federal prosecutor and Army National Guard infantry captain, was one of the Republican Party's prized recruits in this year's midterm elections. With help from a redrawn congressional map in Texas, he seemed primed to dislodge longtime Democratic Rep....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-republican-redistricting-in-texas-and-florida-may-not-turn-out-as-trump-had-hoped/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"JESSE BEDAYN and BILL BARROW, Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-09-30T19:21:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T18:24:44.467Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2F6abd618175c3c9.80759061.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"republican-redistricting-in-texas-and-florida-may-not-turn-out-as-trump-had-hoped"},{"id":"ikk06p","title":"Brownsville progresses on data center task force, SpaceX agreement","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — City commissioners on Tuesday filled most of the positions on the Environmental and Conversation Task Force that will develop policies on data centers. This follows a Sept. 1 vote to move forward with the process of creating a temporary moratorium on data centers within city limits...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/24/brownsville-progresses-on-data-center-task-force-spacex-agreement/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-09-24T23:56:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T18:24:43.639Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FBrownsville-City-Commission-Chambers.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-progresses-on-data-center-task-force-spacex-agreement"},{"id":"7lokwv","title":"Los Fresnos woman arrested for smuggling drugs to prison inmate","excerpt":"Maria Guadalupe Nelson A Los Fresnos woman was arrested Wednesday after authorities discovered she was allegedly involved in delivering narcotics to an inmate at a Texas state jail. Maria Guadalupe Nelson, 68, was booked at the Cameron County Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center and charged with ma...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/24/los-fresnos-woman-arrested-for-smuggling-drugs-to-prison-inmate/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Xavier Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-09-24T23:54:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T18:24:43.639Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"los-fresnos-woman-arrested-for-smuggling-drugs-to-prison-inmate"},{"id":"i3fukq","title":"BROWNSVILLE CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW $22 MILLION AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING COMMUNITY","excerpt":"Brownsville’s newest affordable housing community has officially opened its doors, providing a new housing option designed specifically for residents ages 55 and older.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3480","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-24T19:36:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T18:24:41.105Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18319","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-celebrates-opening-of-new-22-million-affordable-senior-housing-community"},{"id":"hwlhmj","title":"Athlete of the Week: Braxton Speights and Oscar Jasso","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two running backs who combined for 588 yards and 11 touchdowns are getting the spotlight for this week's Athlete of the Week segment. McAllen Memorial's Braxton Speights and Oscar Jasso share a friendly rivalry that paid off double time on the gridiron against ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/athlete-of-the-week-braxton-speights-and-oscar-jasso/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-10-01T03:31:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T16:24:55.697Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FAOTW-BRAX-AND-JASSO.png%3Fw%3D469","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"athlete-of-the-week-braxton-speights-and-oscar-jasso"},{"id":"wol14y","title":"James Talarico speaks with US Hispanic Business Council via video at Edinburg event","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — James Talarico spoke with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council via video conference on Wednesday. The Democratic Senate nominee was scheduled to be in Edinburg at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for a sit-down conversation, but his staff says he's ill an...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/james-talarico-to-speak-with-us-hispanic-business-council-via-video-at-edinburg-event/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-30T16:40:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T16:24:55.697Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FAP26061731532144_63d7f2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"james-talarico-speaks-with-us-hispanic-business-council-via-video-at-edinburg-event"},{"id":"ez6i5u","title":"Vice President JD Vance, Gov. Abbott attend Saronic's Port Alpha groundbreaking","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Vice President JD Vance, Gov. Greg Abbott and Saronic Technologies' CEO Dino Mavrookas spoke at Port Alpha's groundbreaking at the Port of Brownsville on Wednesday morning. The groundbreaking comes after Austin-based Saronic Technologies was awarded its first Na...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/vice-president-jd-vance-gov-abbott-attend-saronics-port-alpha-groundbreaking/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-30T15:43:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T14:24:30.774Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-30-121858.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-30T18:24:35.823Z","slug":"vice-president-jd-vance-gov-abbott-attend-saronics-port-alpha-groundbreaking"},{"id":"2vu85l","title":"'Our hands are tied': County judge explains why county approved Fluidstack project","excerpt":"RIO HONDO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Work is underway on Fluidstack’s proposed data center project in Cameron County, as county officials address concerns surrounding water, power, drainage and the project’s impact on local resources. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. said the county had limit...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/our-hands-are-tied-county-judge-explains-why-county-approved-fluidstack-project/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-09-29T23:28:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T14:24:30.774Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-29-181849.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"our-hands-are-tied-county-judge-explains-why-county-approved-fluidstack-project"},{"id":"i3fulc","title":"BROWNSVILLE REACTIVATES ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE TO REVIEW DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is taking a proactive approach to future data center development by reactivating its Environmental and Conservation Task Force.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3479","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-24T14:43:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T14:24:28.152Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18318","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-reactivates-environmental-task-force-to-review-data-center-development"},{"id":"i3fuld","title":"CITY COMMISSION APPROVES ANNUAL CPI ADJUSTMENTS FOR RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE SERVICES","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission has approved annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate adjustments involving contractors that provide recycling and solid waste-related services to the City.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3478","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-24T14:23:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T12:24:28.150Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18317","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-commission-approves-annual-cpi-adjustments-for-recycling-and-solid-waste-services"},{"id":"iizygk","title":"Hot & humid with rains on the way","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our last day of September will be summer-like with partly cloudy skies, and hot and breezy this afternoon. Highs will reach the triple digits. The humidity will make it feel like 108-111 in many areas. We can't rule out a stray shower. Computer models hint at so...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/hot-humid-with-rains-on-the-way/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-09-30T14:10:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T02:24:31.458Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fslot0_17be56.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hot-humid-with-rains-on-the-way"},{"id":"z7rocv","title":"RGV Red Crowns prepare for U.S. Open Cup","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley Red Crowns are ready to play with the pros this Saturday. The Red Crowns are in their second season, and their chance to face the pros is within reach. The club is beginning its first U.S. Open Cup qualifying run with the roster built almo...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/rgv-red-crowns-prepare-for-u-s-open-cup/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-09-30T02:54:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T02:24:31.458Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fsoccer-ball.png%3Fw%3D707","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rgv-red-crowns-prepare-for-us-open-cup"},{"id":"8iy7bi","title":"'A dream come true': Mitte Cultural District earns official designation","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville was formally introduced to the community as a Texas Cultural District during a ceremony on Tuesday. The Texas Commission on the Arts officially designated the Mitte Cultural District a Texas Cultural District, marking a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/a-dream-come-true-mitte-cultural-district-earns-official-designation/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-29T23:14:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T02:24:31.458Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fmitte-cultural-designation2.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-dream-come-true-mitte-cultural-district-earns-official-designation"},{"id":"i3fule","title":"SOUTHMOST LIBRARY EVENT PROMOTES CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY","excerpt":"Brownsville families received an important lesson in child passenger safety when they stopped by the Southmost Library on Wednesday for a hands-on event focused on keeping young passengers safe on the road.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3477","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-24T02:45:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T02:24:28.140Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18316","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"southmost-library-event-promotes-child-passenger-safety"},{"id":"9fahis","title":"Vaqueros football team coming back strong after bye week","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Vaqueros football team is in high spirits after its bye week. But now it's time to get back to work. UTRGV sets its sights on capturing that elusive first road win of the season this Saturday night at East Texas A&M. The message from the Vaqueros has been t...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/vaqueros-football-team-coming-back-strong-after-bye-week/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-09-30T02:23:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T00:24:31.304Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Futrgv-bye-week-return.png%3Fw%3D696","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"vaqueros-football-team-coming-back-strong-after-bye-week"},{"id":"fu85hw","title":"Sharyland ISD takes new approach to managing fuel consumption","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Independent School District Transportation Department is taking a new approach to manage fuel costs and efficiency. Sharyland ISD introduced major changes that went into effect at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. RELATED: ‘Something has to c...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/education/sharyland-isd-takes-new-approach-to-managing-fuel-consumption/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-29T21:47:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-01T00:24:31.304Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fsharyland-isd-school-bus.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"sharyland-isd-takes-new-approach-to-managing-fuel-consumption"},{"id":"rdl08m","title":"McAllen railroad crossing closure scheduled for Sunday","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A railroad crossing closure is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4 at the intersection of 10th Street and US Business Highway 83 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The crossing will be closed for safety upgrades. Drivers going northbound on 10th Street are advised to use the crossi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mcallen-railroad-crossing-closure-scheduled-for-sunday/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-09-29T20:48:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:31.370Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2F10th-Business-83-Photo.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mcallen-railroad-crossing-closure-scheduled-for-sunday"},{"id":"6p1qim","title":"Bipartisan Hispanic coalition calls for work permits, legal protections for immigrants","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A bipartisan Hispanic campaign is calling on President Donald Trump and Congress to provide work permits and legal protections for long-term undocumented migrants. In a virtual press conference held Tuesday, Comité de 100, a bipartisan coalition of Hispanic lead...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/bipartisian-hispanic-coalition-calls-for-work-permits-legal-protections-for-immigrants/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-29T19:19:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:31.370Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F04%2FGettyImages-2237527593-e1762196504689.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bipartisan-hispanic-coalition-calls-for-work-permits-legal-protections-for-immigrants"},{"id":"w2t4g3","title":"SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM THINK PINK CAMPAIGN AIMS TO HELP RIO GRANDE VALLEY WOMEN DETECT BREAST CANCER EARLY","excerpt":"Throughout October, STHS will offer discounted mammograms and special community events focused on early detection and breast cancer awareness. Every year, thousands of women receive a breast cancer diagnosis. As breast cancer rates continue to climb across the United States, health experts are ur...","url":"https://myrgv.com/ask-the-expert/2026/09/24/south-texas-health-system-think-pink-campaign-aims-to-help-rio-grande-valley-women-detect-breast-cancer-early/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Guest Contributor","publishDate":"2026-09-24T21:28:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:30.536Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FAdobeStock_130083691.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"south-texas-health-system-think-pink-campaign-aims-to-help-rio-grande-valley-women-detect-breast-can"},{"id":"15olir","title":"The Monitor Readers’ Choice 2026 Winners","excerpt":"The post The Monitor Readers’ Choice 2026 Winners appeared first on MyRGV.com .","url":"https://myrgv.com/special-sections/ss-the-monitor/2026/09/24/the-monitor-readers-choice-2026-winners/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gramirez","publishDate":"2026-09-24T19:10:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:30.536Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fwinners.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-monitor-readers-choice-2026-winners"},{"id":"434js1","title":"Harlingen City Hall shake up sparking management changes","excerpt":"Gabriel Gonzalez (Courtesy: City of Harlingen ) H ARLINGEN — City Hall is shaking up, leading City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez to cut a key management position as he develops a succession plan. After about a year on the job, Deputy City Manager Oscar Garcia has returned to his former post as assista...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/23/harlingen-city-hall-shake-up-sparking-management-changes/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:30.536Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F10%2FHarlingen-City-Hall.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-city-hall-shake-up-sparking-management-changes"},{"id":"i3fulf","title":"BUILDING DREAMS: BROWNSVILLE PARKS CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION","excerpt":"Across Brownsville, young athletes are taking to soccer fields, trails, courts and other recreational spaces to stay active, build confidence and pursue the sports they love—all in the parks they call home.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3476","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-23T22:56:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:28.068Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18315","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"building-dreams-brownsville-parks-create-opportunities-for-the-next-generation"},{"id":"i3fulg","title":"DISTRICT 4 NEWS","excerpt":"FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DISTRICT 4","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3475","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-23T22:52:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:28.068Z","category":"local","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"district-4-news"},{"id":"i3fuli","title":"DISTRICT 2 NEWS","excerpt":"FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DISTRICT 2","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3473","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-23T22:51:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:28.068Z","category":"local","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"district-2-news"},{"id":"i3fulh","title":"DISTRICT 3 NEWS","excerpt":"FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DISTRICT 2","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3474","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-23T22:50:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:28.068Z","category":"local","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"district-3-news"},{"id":"i3fulj","title":"DISTRICT 1 NEWS","excerpt":"FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DISTRICT 1","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3472","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-23T22:49:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:28.068Z","category":"local","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"district-1-news"},{"id":"i3fum7","title":"BROWNSVILLE APPROVES MAJOR WATER PROJECTS TO ADD 18M GALLONS DAILY","excerpt":"During its Tuesday, Sept. 22 meeting, the Commission approved Resolution Number 2026-127, identifying projects benefiting the Brownsville Public Utilities Board and Southmost Regional Water Authority.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3469","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-23T22:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T22:24:28.068Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18310","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-approves-major-water-projects-to-add-18m-gallons-daily"},{"id":"uzmnrs","title":"DHR Health to offer mammogram screening special for $99 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DHR Health is offering a special rate for mammogram screenings through October to help raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, through the end of the month, women 40 and older with no symptoms can get a mammogram screening f...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/dhr-health-to-offer-mammogram-screening-special-for-99-during-breast-cancer-awareness-month/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-09-29T17:47:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T20:24:31.127Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FPhoto-1-DHR-Health-Imagining-Group-.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dhr-health-to-offer-mammogram-screening-special-for-99-during-breast-cancer-awareness-month"},{"id":"9kvorr","title":"Pet of the Week: Oogie Boogie and fall felines","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Just in time to kick off the fall season, Brownsville Adoption Regulation and Care Center adoption specialist Jordan Wally stopped by our studio on Tuesday with a sweet and spooky black kitten named Oogie Boogie. \"He came to us very, very sick,\" Wally explained....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/pet-of-the-week/pet-of-the-week-oogie-boogie-and-fall-felines/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-09-29T17:00:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T20:24:31.127Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FPET-OF-THE-WEEK-9-29.mp4.00_00_24_01.Still001.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"pet-of-the-week-oogie-boogie-and-fall-felines"},{"id":"3yfjl0","title":"Charge dropped against former San Benito drainage district secretary","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — A judge has dismissed a charge against a former San Benito Drainage District No. 3 board member after he paid restitution fees, records show. On Aug. 17, in Cameron County’s 107th state District Court, Judge Arturo Nelson dismissed a charge against former drainage district board Se...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/23/charge-dropped-against-former-san-benito-drainage-district-secretary/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-23T23:59:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T20:24:30.556Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FAdobeStock_531609000.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"charge-dropped-against-former-san-benito-drainage-district-secretary"},{"id":"z1p8wf","title":"SpaceX stack Starship and Super Heavy for first orbital flight","excerpt":"SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy rocket stacked at Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, ahead of the Starship Flight 14 mission. Image: SpaceX via video SpaceX assembled a Starship-Super Heavy rocket on the launch pad at Starbase in south Texas early Wednesday as it awaited approval for the vehicle’s first orb...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/23/spacex-stack-starship-and-super-heavy-for-first-orbital-flight/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-09-23T21:47:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T20:24:34.476Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260923_Starship_Flight-14_stacked.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-stack-starship-and-super-heavy-for-first-orbital-flight"},{"id":"i3fulk","title":"HISTORIC NEALE HOUSE SUCCESSFULLY RELOCATED TO LINEAR PARK","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville successfully relocated the historic Neale House to Linear Park on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of the community landmark.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3471","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-23T21:36:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T20:24:28.102Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18314","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"historic-neale-house-successfully-relocated-to-linear-park"},{"id":"omvybs","title":"Space Fest lands in Brownsville from Thursday through Saturday","excerpt":"D owntown Brownsville is going to totally space out Thursday through Saturday as Space Fest descends on the city’s historic heart for the third consecutive year. The first two Space Fests were one-day events. This year it’s three days. Nathan Burkhart, director of the Brownsville Convention and V...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/23/space-fest-lands-in-brownsville-from-thursday-through-saturday/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-23T23:57:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T18:24:30.699Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FSpace-Fest-2025.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"space-fest-lands-in-brownsville-from-thursday-through-saturday"},{"id":"i3full","title":"BROWNSVILLE APPROVES NEW POLICE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission on Tuesday approved a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Police Officers’ Association.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3470","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-23T18:28:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T18:24:28.132Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18312","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-approves-new-police-collective-bargaining-agreement"},{"id":"3k8dqi","title":"Movie Talk: Primetime and the duality of ethics","excerpt":"Directed by Lance Oppenheim Staring Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo ★★★★☆ HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — There was a time in American history, before streaming fractured the television audience into a thousand competing screens, when millions of people gathered around their te...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/movie-talk/movie-talk-primetime-and-the-duality-of-ethics/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-09-29T20:57:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T16:24:31.236Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FMOVIE-TALK-EP-51-PT-1.mp4.00_00_14_29.Still004.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"movie-talk-primetime-and-the-duality-of-ethics"},{"id":"3j2w1c","title":"Shed and three-car garage lost in Brownsville fire, officials say","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Fire Department is investigating a fire that destroyed a shed and a three-car garage on Tuesday morning. At approximately 8:20 a.m., firefighters received a report of a possible structure fire near the intersection of Cavazos Road and Camino de l...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/shed-and-three-car-garage-lost-in-brownsville-fire-officials-say/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-29T14:54:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T16:24:31.236Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FImage-e1790692788752.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"shed-and-three-car-garage-lost-in-brownsville-fire-officials-say"},{"id":"i3fum8","title":"CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, CITY COMMISSION MEETING","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission took action on several initiatives involving housing, development, public safety, water infrastructure and community planning during a Tuesday's September 22, Special City Meeting.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3468","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-23T16:40:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T16:24:27.825Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18309","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-commission-highlights-for-september-22-2026-city-commission-meeting"},{"id":"dxowpo","title":"Harlingen school board approves $1.2M health plan","excerpt":"The Harlingen CISD Administration Building is seen in this undated photo. (Maricela Rodriguez/Valley Morning Star) H ARLINGEN — Health insurance costs are going to up for many of the school district’s employees. As part of a move to offset last year’s $5.3 million shortfall, the school board’s ne...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/29/harlingen-school-board-approves-1-2m-health-plan/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-29T22:35:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T14:24:30.698Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2FHCISD-Administration-Building.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-school-board-approves-12m-health-plan"},{"id":"c1ve5v","title":"Substantial rain is expected to visit the Valley later this week","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The hot, humid, and mostly dry weather in the Rio Grande Valley is about to change in a big way by the end of this week. A surge of Pacific moisture moving into Texas, combined with the usual Gulf moisture, will load the atmosphere with plenty of humidity. At t...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/substantial-rain-is-expected-to-visit-the-valley-later-this-week/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-09-29T02:17:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T14:24:31.283Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fslot1_371638.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"substantial-rain-is-expected-to-visit-the-valley-later-this-week"},{"id":"qa5mj5","title":"Three sentenced for Laredo fentanyl, heroin trafficking","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Three people have been sentenced to prison for their role in a drug trafficking scheme in Laredo, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Texas. On Sept. 16, Freddy Serano, 42, was sentenced to a year and a half in federal prison, followed b...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/crime/three-sentenced-for-laredo-fentanyl-heroin-trafficking/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-29T19:21:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-30T02:24:27.891Z","category":"local","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"three-sentenced-for-laredo-fentanyl-heroin-trafficking"},{"id":"nkfvyu","title":"Texas Democratic Party hosts 'Meet the Candidates'","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Democratic Party hosted an event in Brownsville on Saturday to introduce nominees to Brownsville voters. Voters gathered at Despecha 2 to learn more about each Democratic nominee. Lieutenant Governor nominee Vicki Goodwin was one of the guest speakers....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/texas-democratic-party-hosts-meet-the-candidates/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-29T01:21:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T22:24:04.996Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-28-144312.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"texas-democratic-party-hosts-meet-the-candidates"},{"id":"8dmp68","title":"LUPE gathers community in San Juan to fight ICE and flock cameras","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Unión del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) hosted an event to connect and organize against immigration raids and Flock cameras around the Rio Grande Valley. On Saturday, LUPE staff, members, and partner organizations gathered in San Juan to talk about taking action and e...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local/lupe-gathers-community-in-san-juan-to-fight-ice-and-flock-cameras/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-29T01:16:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T22:24:04.996Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-28-135524.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"lupe-gathers-community-in-san-juan-to-fight-ice-and-flock-cameras"},{"id":"rruom5","title":"Heavy rain targets the Valley, also bringing a much-needed cool down","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hot weather with isolated sea breeze-influenced showers is in the forecast again today, with highs climbing into the upper 90s and low 100s. Southeast winds are at 5 to 15 mph and feels-like temperatures are warming as high as 110°. The bigger weather story, how...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/heavy-rain-targets-the-valley-also-bringing-a-much-needed-cool-down/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-09-29T14:39:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T20:24:05.226Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fea746502-e08a-4092-b5fd-92f47b218365.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"heavy-rain-targets-the-valley-also-bringing-a-much-needed-cool-down"},{"id":"dg28p5","title":"Evacuation routes: Remember them now before it is too late","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale spoke with the Texas Department of Transportation about evacuation routes if a hurricane should threaten the region. Ray Pedraza is the Public Information Officer for TxDOT Pharr District, which covers the Rio Grande Valley. The P...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/evacuation-routes-remember-them-now-before-it-is-too-late/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-09-29T02:09:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T20:24:05.226Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Ftxdot-valley-storm-team-.png%3Fw%3D707","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"evacuation-routes-remember-them-now-before-it-is-too-late"},{"id":"1mo77l","title":"IDEA Public Schools offering free meals starting October","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- All IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley will be offering free meals to all students in the community starting in October. IDEA says the meal offering is part of their commitment to providing children with access to nutritious food through the federal C...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/idea-public-schools-offering-free-meals-starting-october/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-28T21:50:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T20:24:05.226Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fidea-schools-cafeteria.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"idea-public-schools-offering-free-meals-starting-october"},{"id":"tt5wjg","title":"DHR Health hosting breast cancer awareness event","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- DHR Health is inviting the community to join the fight against breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off on Thursday, a month dedicated to breast cancer prevention and detection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast c...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/health/dhr-health-hosting-breast-cancer-awareness-event/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-28T21:48:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T20:24:05.226Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fwalk-and-talk-with-a-doc.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dhr-health-hosting-breast-cancer-awareness-event"},{"id":"6h44so","title":"Jury selected in death penalty trial of man accused of killing San Benito cop","excerpt":"A jury has been selected in the death penalty trial of a 20-year-old Brownsville man accused of shooting and killing a San Benito police officer after an hourslong chase across Cameron County, District Attorney Luis V. Saenz confirmed. Rogeilo Martinez is accused of killing San Benito Police Depa...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/22/jury-selected-in-death-penalty-trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-san-benito-cop/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-09-23T00:24:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T20:24:04.179Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"jury-selected-in-death-penalty-trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-san-benito-cop"},{"id":"9d9pie","title":"Starbase annexes 7,000 acres; intends to take portion of SH4","excerpt":"S TARBASE — City commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve the annexation of about 7,133 acres of land and voted to approve the voluntary annexation of 444 acres of land recently disannexed by Brownsville. Commissioners also approved a resolution of intent to annex State Highway 4, the lo...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/22/starbase-annexes-7000-acres-intends-to-take-portion-of-sh4/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-09-22T21:52:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T20:24:04.179Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F092126_Starbase-Commission_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"starbase-annexes-7000-acres-intends-to-take-portion-of-sh4"},{"id":"ld4qw5","title":"Report shows 13,000 deported from RGV since 2022, leaders urge humanity","excerpt":"BY ALEXANDREA BAILEY and ERIKA DE LOS REYES | STAFF WRITERS I mmigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Rio Grande Valley communities have dominated headlines since 2025, and with a shortage of reliable data, researchers have employed the Freedom of Information Act to show the public how man...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/22/report-shows-13000-deported-from-rgv-since-2022-leaders-urge-humanity/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-09-22T21:33:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T20:24:04.179Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FAP26073038372184.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"report-shows-13000-deported-from-rgv-since-2022-leaders-urge-humanity"},{"id":"he63mg","title":"Team of the Week: Edcouch-Elsa, Rio Hondo and Sharyland Pioneer","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Week 5 of High School Football, Valley Sports Central has nominated three teams for Team of the Week. The nominees are Edcouch-Elsa, Rio Hondo, and Sharyland Pioneer. The three teams all defeated previously undefeated teams. Edcouch-Elsa The football team got...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/team-of-the-week-edcouch-elsa-rio-hondo-and-sharyland-pioneer/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-28T21:50:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T18:24:05.273Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FTEAM-OF-THE-WEEK-Final.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"team-of-the-week-edcouch-elsa-rio-hondo-and-sharyland-pioneer"},{"id":"slhbpv","title":"Brownsville man sentenced to 15 years for having 2.5K images of child porn","excerpt":"A 33-year-old Brownsville man was sentenced to prison for possession of child sexual abuse material after attempting to enter the United States while traveling with a child he claimed was his sister. Jose Jaime Baeza Jr. was sentenced to 15 years in prison after U.S. Customs and Border Protection...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/22/brownsville-man-sentenced-to-15-years-for-having-2-5k-images-of-child-porn/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Xavier Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-09-22T20:47:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T18:24:04.539Z","category":"border","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-man-sentenced-to-15-years-for-having-25k-images-of-child-porn"},{"id":"aqeb0p","title":"Saronic wins Navy contract for ‘first build’ at Port Alpha in Brownsville","excerpt":"S aronic Technologies, the Austin-based firm that in July announced the Port of Brownsville as the future site of its $3.2 billion “Port Alpha” next-generation shipyard , has been awarded a Navy contract to build Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels. The company announced the contract on Sept. 17,...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/22/saronic-wins-navy-contract-for-first-build-at-port-alpha-in-brownsville/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-22T20:40:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T18:24:04.539Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FCourtesy_Port-Alpha-Rendering_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"saronic-wins-navy-contract-for-first-build-at-port-alpha-in-brownsville"},{"id":"dlh8r7","title":"San Benito woman sentenced to 15 years for injury to child","excerpt":"Belinda Perez A 32-year-old San Benito woman accused of causing injuring an infant in 2024 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Belinda Perez pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury on Sept. 14, court records show. She had been charged with attemp...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/22/san-benito-woman-sentenced-to-15-years-for-injury-to-child/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-09-22T19:25:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T18:24:04.539Z","category":"local","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"san-benito-woman-sentenced-to-15-years-for-injury-to-child"},{"id":"xbxf4i","title":"Game of the Week: Mission Veterans vs. PSJA Southwest","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- It's time for another week of high school football! The Valley Sports Team is highlighting the Mission Veterans and PSJA Southwest matchup. We will go live from PSJA Stadium on Friday to bring our viewers highlights from the game. Our live Game of the Week cove...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-game-of-the-week/game-of-the-week-mission-veterans-vs-psja-southwest/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-28T22:25:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T16:24:05.310Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FMISSION-VETERANS-AT-PSJA-SOUTHWEST_00146.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"game-of-the-week-mission-veterans-vs-psja-southwest"},{"id":"tkwzd1","title":"WATCH: SpaceX launches 14th Starship flight test","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX officially launched its fourteenth flight test from Starbase on Monday morning. On Sept. 15, SpaceX announced the flight aimed to be the first to send Starship into orbit around Earth and deploy the Starlink VS 3 satellite into the constellation. The Star...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/watch-spacex-to-send-14th-starship-flight-test-into-orbit/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-28T12:42:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T16:24:05.310Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F04%2Fimage_184ff0.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"watch-spacex-launches-14th-starship-flight-test"},{"id":"tr8m2t","title":"Stretching out: Brownsville’s Art Hurtado to run in 200-mile ultra marathon","excerpt":"B rownsville ultra runner Art Hurtado will stretch out this weekend to a distance most people would regard as unthinkable: 200 miles across half the state of Nebraska. Hurtado has been running ultra marathons, defined in the running community as any foot race longer than the traditional marathon ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/22/stretching-out-brownsvilles-art-hurtado-to-run-in-200-mile-ultra-marathon/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Gary Long","publishDate":"2026-09-22T16:44:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T16:24:04.692Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FCourtesy_Art-Hurtado_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"stretching-out-brownsvilles-art-hurtado-to-run-in-200-mile-ultra-marathon"},{"id":"soeg33","title":"IVP: Voter registration applications delayed, new research looks into conservative Latino voters","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week's edition of Inside Valley Politics, we take a look at the top political headlines in our community. County elections officials were swamped by delayed voter registration applications from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Both Cameron and Hida...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-political-show/ivp-voter-registration-applications-delayed-new-research-looks-into-conservative-latino-voters/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-09-29T02:23:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T14:24:18.263Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fvoter-registration-delays.png%3Fw%3D518","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"ivp-voter-registration-applications-delayed-new-research-looks-into-conservative-latino-voters"},{"id":"bbj2lc","title":"Vice President JD Vance to visit the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Vice President JD Vance will be visiting the Rio Grande Valley this week. He is expected to attend a Midterm Rally at the Harlingen Convention Center on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Doors to the event open at 10 a.m. with the program beginning at noon. The vice presiden...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/vice-president-jd-vance-to-visit-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-09-28T00:28:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T14:24:18.263Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FAP26254055826068-e1789093051465.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"vice-president-jd-vance-to-visit-the-valley"},{"id":"i3ge0s","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE WARNS AGAINST CELEBRATORY GUNFIRE AND FIREWORKS AHEAD OF NEW YEAR’S EVE","excerpt":"As the New Year approaches, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents that celebratory gunfire is dangerous, illegal, and can have deadly consequences. Discharging a firearm for any reason other than self-defense is prohibited within city limits.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2911","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-22T16:01:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T14:24:17.055Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D17234","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-warns-against-celebratory-gunfire-and-fireworks-ahead-of-new-years-eve"},{"id":"i3gelf","title":"CITY COMMISSION DECLARES “HELEN RAMIREZ DAY” IN HONOR OF BROWNSVILLE’S FIRST FEMALE CITY MANAGER","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, issued a proclamation declaring the day as “Helen Ramirez Day,” recognizing City Manager Helen Ramirez for her transformative leadership and lasting contributions to the City of Brownsville.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2882","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-22T15:36:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T14:24:17.055Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D17161","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-commission-declares-helen-ramirez-day-in-honor-of-brownsvilles-first-female-city-manager"},{"id":"i3fum9","title":"BROWNSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPENS REGISTRATION FOR ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC EXAM","excerpt":"The Brownsville Fire Department has officially opened registration for its upcoming entry-level firefighter/paramedic exam, inviting dedicated and service-minded individuals to apply. The exam is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 9:00 AM.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3467","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-22T15:16:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T14:24:17.055Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18308","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-fire-department-opens-registration-for-entry-level-firefighterparamedic-exam"},{"id":"i3fuma","title":"BISSELL’S EMPTY THE SHELTER CAMPAIGN MAKES DOG ADOPTIONS  AFFORDABLE AT BARCC","excerpt":"With assistance from Bissell’s Pet Foundation National Fall Empty the Shelters™ Reduced-Fee Adoption Event, the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center is making pet adoptions more affordable than ever for two weeks; all pet adoptions are $25.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3466","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-22T14:57:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T14:24:17.055Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18305","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bissells-empty-the-shelter-campaign-makes-dog-adoptions-affordable-at-barcc"},{"id":"3vse7i","title":"SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends early","excerpt":"SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlink satellites yet, but cut the flight short to ensure safety. The spacecraft reentered over the Pacific and splashed down north of Hawaii three hours after blasting off fr...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/ap-us-news/ap-spacexs-supersized-starship-launches-toward-orbit-for-the-first-time/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"MARCIA DUNN, Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-09-28T20:52:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T00:24:29.739Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2F6abad39c6d4327.03875383.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacexs-supersized-starship-launches-into-orbit-for-the-first-time-but-flight-ends-early"},{"id":"infwzi","title":"Santa Rosa ISD hosts Ready, Set, Respond safety event","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Santa Rosa Independent School District partnered with American Cross first responders and the district police department to host an emergency preparedness event, \"Ready, Set, Respond,\" on Saturday to educate and provide resources to help students, families a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/santa-rosa-isd-hosts-ready-set-respond-safety-event/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-27T20:51:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T00:24:29.739Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-26-130628.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"santa-rosa-isd-hosts-ready-set-respond-safety-event"},{"id":"c3cpo8","title":"Hidalgo County adopts $439M budget with lower tax rate","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hidalgo County Commissioners adopted a budget of more than $400 million for the 2027 fiscal year, including a lower tax rate than the previous fiscal year. On Sept. 22, during a regular meeting, the Commissioners Court adopted the general fund budget, totaling u...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/hidalgo-county-adopts-439m-budget-with-lower-tax-rate/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-27T20:49:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T00:24:29.739Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fhidalgo-county.jpg%3Fw%3D576","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hidalgo-county-adopts-439m-budget-with-lower-tax-rate"},{"id":"t6w604","title":"Attorney: Mom loses baby in crash with Border Patrol","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A McAllen attorney is demanding the footage of a La Grulla crash involving U.S. Border Patrol that hospitalized a family of five be released to the public. The attorney said a young mother who was hospitalized with injuries to her abdomen and uterus after the cr...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/attorney-mom-loses-baby-in-crash-with-border-patrol/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-26T19:57:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T00:24:29.739Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-26-135511.png%3Fw%3D724","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"attorney-mom-loses-baby-in-crash-with-border-patrol"},{"id":"nngt2g","title":"Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office adding AEDs to patrol units to respond to cardiac arrests","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office added a new medical tool, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), to patrol vehicles that will help deputies provide immediate care to people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. According to the department, the money from th...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hidalgo-county-sheriffs-office-adding-aeds-to-patrol-units-to-respond-to-cardiac-arrests/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-26T17:28:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-29T00:24:29.739Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hidalgo-county-sheriffs-office-adding-aeds-to-patrol-units-to-respond-to-cardiac-arrests"},{"id":"i3fumb","title":"BCIC LAUNCHES HISTORIC TAX CREDIT MAP AND REHABILITATION GUIDE FOR BROWNSVILLE PROPERTY OWNERS","excerpt":"The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) has launched a public interactive map and a one-page Historic Rehab Tax Credit Cheat Sheet to help property owners identify buildings with existing historic designations.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3465","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-21T23:02:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T22:24:28.471Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18304","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bcic-launches-historic-tax-credit-map-and-rehabilitation-guide-for-brownsville-property-owners"},{"id":"2853t1","title":"Week 5: Overtime","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's week five of high school football and the Valley Sports Central team has your highlights on Overtime. Sports Director Megan Murray and Sports Reporters Brett Holmes and Noah Gulley are bringing you coverage from Rio Hondo at Lyford, Vela at Los Fresnos and ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football/week-5-overtime/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-26T05:30:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T20:24:35.458Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-28-094422.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-5-overtime"},{"id":"nzqrba","title":"Monster Jam coming to Bert Ogden Arena","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Monster Jam is coming to the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg on Oct. 10 and 11. Featured competitors are Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Jurassic Attack, Terminal Velocity, Uproar and Vendetta, however, the trucks and drivers are subject to change. All fans age 2 and o...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/monster-jam-coming-to-bert-ogden-arena/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-09-26T03:51:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T20:24:35.458Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2023%2F03%2Fmonster-truck.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"monster-jam-coming-to-bert-ogden-arena"},{"id":"rmlivq","title":"Mercedes temporarily shuts off water for part of city","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Mercedes said some residents may experience low to no water pressure for a few hours Friday night due to a scheduled shut-off. The city said the shut-off started at 7 p.m. and will last four hours. Residents from Dawson Road to Mile 1 1/2 East, start...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mercedes-temporarily-shuts-off-water-for-part-of-city/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-26T01:04:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T20:24:35.458Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2Fwater-faucet.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mercedes-temporarily-shuts-off-water-for-part-of-city"},{"id":"bez2rq","title":"Week 5: High School Football Scoreboard","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Week five of high school football is underway in the Rio Grande Valley. MORE ON VALLEYCENTRAL+: Watch Rio Grande City at McAllen Memorial, McAllen High vs. Nikki Rowe on ValleyCentral+ Here are your scores for tonight's games: And don't forget, ValleyCentral+ is...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local/week-5-high-school-football-scoreboard/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-24T23:12:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T20:24:35.458Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2023%2F08%2FScoreboard2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-5-high-school-football-scoreboard"},{"id":"i3fumc","title":"VOLUNTEERS JOIN B.R.I.G.H.T COMMUNITY CLEANUP IN DISTRICT 3","excerpt":"Community volunteers rolled up their sleeves to make a difference during a B.R.I.G.H.T. Community Cleanup held on September 18 in Brownsville’s District 3.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3464","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-21T22:14:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T20:24:32.427Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18303","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"volunteers-join-bright-community-cleanup-in-district-3"},{"id":"i3fupp","title":"BROWNSVILLE ENHANCES 546-HELP, MAKING IT EASIER TO REPORT AND TRACK CITY SERVICES REQUESTS","excerpt":"Today, the City of Brownsville is launching a new Service Management System to improve our Call Center and 546-HELP services.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3427","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-21T21:48:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T20:24:32.427Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18246","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-enhances-546-help-making-it-easier-to-report-and-track-city-services-requests"},{"id":"i3fups","title":"BROWNSVILLE APPROVES FY2027 BUDGET FOCUSED ON GROWTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission approved the FY2027 budget, prioritizing public safety, essential services, infrastructure, economic development and quality of life.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3424","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-21T21:47:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T20:24:32.427Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18243","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-approves-fy2027-budget-focused-on-growth-and-quality-of-life"},{"id":"i3fxpe","title":"BROWNSVILLE FIRE & EMS MAINTAIN RAPID RESPONSE TO SERVE GROWING COMMUNITY","excerpt":"As Brownsville continues to grow, the City’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) departments remain committed to delivering fast, reliable emergency response to nearly 200,000 residents.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3015","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-21T21:07:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T20:24:32.427Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D17483","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-fire-ems-maintain-rapid-response-to-serve-growing-community"},{"id":"vpk4ne","title":"'Something has to change': Higher fuel costs add to school district budget strain","excerpt":"MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rising fuel prices are adding another financial challenge for school districts across the Rio Grande Valley, with transportation costs putting pressure on budgets already dealing with declining enrollment. Point Isabel Independent School District Superintendent Te...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/education/something-has-to-change-higher-fuel-costs-add-to-school-district-budget-strain/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-09-26T00:22:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T18:24:35.806Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-25-191046.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"something-has-to-change-higher-fuel-costs-add-to-school-district-budget-strain"},{"id":"ktp8gs","title":"SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster arrives at pad ahead of first orbital Starship launch","excerpt":"SpaceX rolled its Super Heavy booster, tail number B21, out to Pad 2 late Sunday night, Sept. 20, in preparation for the launch of Starship Flight 14 no earlier than Sept. 28. Image: SpaceX SpaceX placed a Super Heavy booster on the launch pad at Starbase in Texas Monday, as it continues testing ...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/21/spacexs-super-heavy-booster-arrives-at-pad-ahead-of-first-orbital-starship-launch/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-09-21T17:25:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T16:24:50.609Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260921_B21_rollout-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacexs-super-heavy-booster-arrives-at-pad-ahead-of-first-orbital-starship-launch"},{"id":"aiseob","title":"Mercedes mobile home fire ruled accidental after hair straightener left next to paper products, fire marshal says","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Mercedes mobile home that caught fire early Friday morning was ruled accidental after a hair straightener was left next to a pile of paper products, Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Homero Garza said. At about 6:43 a.m, the Weslaco Fire Department responded to a st...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mercedes-mobile-home-fire-ruled-accidental-after-hair-straightener-left-next-to-paper-products-fire-marshal-says/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-25T22:08:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T14:24:30.677Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-25-160225.png%3Fw%3D791","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mercedes-mobile-home-fire-ruled-accidental-after-hair-straightener-left-next-to-paper-products-fire-"},{"id":"i3fuo5","title":"MAYOR JOHN COWEN JR. INVITES BROWNSVILLE RESIDENTS TO “COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR”","excerpt":"Brownsville residents are invited to start their morning with coffee, conversation, and an opportunity to connect directly with Mayor John Cowen Jr. during the upcoming “Coffee with the Mayor” event.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3441","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-21T14:37:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T14:24:28.766Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18269","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mayor-john-cowen-jr-invites-brownsville-residents-to-coffee-with-the-mayor"},{"id":"c86nq","title":"Mic'd Up: Juarez-Lincoln Head Football Coach Daniel Cortez","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic'd Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows Juarez-Lincoln Head Football Coach Daniel Cortez as the Huskies took on Sharyland Pioneer. The Huskies entered district play in uncharted territory: 4-0 for the first time in school history, see...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-micd-up/micd-up-juarez-lincoln-head-football-coach-daniel-cortez/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-26T00:48:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T12:24:30.532Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-25-171420.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"micd-up-juarez-lincoln-head-football-coach-daniel-cortez"},{"id":"6i1e9h","title":"Body of Brazilian man found in Rio Grande, Escobares Police says","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Escobares Police Department is investigating a body found floating in the Rio Grande on Thursday. U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered the dead man floating in the river while conducting a boat patrol operation. Interim Police Chief Jesse Alvarez says the di...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/body-of-brazilian-man-found-in-rio-grande-escobares-police-says/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-25T16:27:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T12:24:30.532Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F05%2FAP25044644884230.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"body-of-brazilian-man-found-in-rio-grande-escobares-police-says"},{"id":"xxvifd","title":"Plot against us","excerpt":"On Friday UTRGV experienced a power outage. As of press time Friday, there has not been word of The post Plot against us appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/plot-against-us/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Adrian Hernandez","publishDate":"2026-09-22T19:38:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T12:24:31.752Z","category":"schools","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"plot-against-us"},{"id":"xz3994","title":"UTRGV defeated at the Alamodome","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-defeated-at-the-alamodome/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Daniela Chapa-Reyes","publishDate":"2026-09-22T14:28:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T12:24:31.752Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fvaquero-down.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-defeated-at-the-alamodome/","imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/utrgv-defeated-at-the-alamodome/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-01T16:24:35.281Z","slug":"utrgv-defeated-at-the-alamodome"},{"id":"1vvyrp","title":"‘You’re not alone’: UTRGV Counseling offers a variety of services for Vaqueros","excerpt":"One UTRGV student says National Suicide Prevention Month means awareness, taking action, looking after friends who are struggling The post ‘You’re not alone’: UTRGV Counseling offers a variety of services for Vaqueros appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/youre-not-alone-utrgv-counseling-offers-a-variety-of-services-for-vaqueros/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-09-21T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T12:24:31.752Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fprevention0921-1-e1790178900748.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/youre-not-alone-utrgv-counseling-offers-a-variety-of-services-for-vaqueros/","imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/youre-not-alone-utrgv-counseling-offers-a-variety-of-services-for-vaqueros/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-09-30T14:24:36.087Z","slug":"youre-not-alone-utrgv-counseling-offers-a-variety-of-services-for-vaqueros"},{"id":"nafnti","title":"Federal judge rejects attempt to stop SpaceX land swap","excerpt":"A request by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) for an emergency injunction to halt a land swap between SpaceX and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was rejected on Monday by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The land in question is part of the Lower Rio Grande V...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/21/federal-judge-rejects-attempt-to-stop-spacex-land-swap/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-21T23:54:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T10:24:29.588Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2F030626_SpaceX_04.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"federal-judge-rejects-attempt-to-stop-spacex-land-swap"},{"id":"74jegv","title":"Heat holds steady through the weekend, with only a stray shower or two trying to sneak in","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weekend Heat: Still No Real Fall Feel. The Valley stays locked in a summer pattern. Upper 90s dominate the mid and lower Valley on Saturday and through the weekend, while the upper Valley pushes into the low 100s, all of it above average for late September. Fall...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/heat-holds-steady-through-the-weekend-with-only-a-stray-shower-or-two-trying-to-sneak-in/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-09-26T02:01:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T00:24:30.319Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FTEMP-SETUP-WEEKEND.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"heat-holds-steady-through-the-weekend-with-only-a-stray-shower-or-two-trying-to-sneak-in"},{"id":"fc8k1p","title":"Week 5: Thursday night high school football highlights","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's week five of high school football and Valley Sports Central has your Thursday night highlights. ON VALLEYCENTRAL+: Watch live high school football games on ValleyCentral+ Sports Director Megan Murray and Sport Reporters Brett Holmes and Noah Gulley are brin...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football/week-5-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-25T03:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-28T00:24:30.319Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-28-104917.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-5-thursday-night-high-school-football-highlights"},{"id":"xi2j86","title":"Hurricane increasing the chance for rain for the Valley next week","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The current weather pattern will continue through Friday and into the weekend, bringing above-normal temperatures, a persistent east wind, and the occasional light shower. Rain chances will gradually decrease over the weekend, with fewer showers expected on Sat...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/hurricane-increasing-the-chance-for-rain-for-the-valley-next-week/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-09-25T02:09:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-27T20:24:16.253Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fslot2_727eb2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hurricane-increasing-the-chance-for-rain-for-the-valley-next-week"},{"id":"6aie18","title":"'They deserve the best': Boys and Girls Club of San Benito celebrate new upgrades","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Boys and Girls Club of San Benito now has a new space where current and future students can create new memories. The Center of Hope is a new space at the Boys and Girls Club of San Benito created in partnership with Panda Cares, a Panda Express Foundation pr...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/they-deserve-the-best-boys-and-girls-club-of-san-benito-celebrate-new-upgrades/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-24T23:22:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-26T18:24:27.341Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fcenter-of-hope-boys-and-girls-club.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"they-deserve-the-best-boys-and-girls-club-of-san-benito-celebrate-new-upgrades"},{"id":"s7r4go","title":"SpaceX launches 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg","excerpt":"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sept. 19, 2026, carrying 27 satellites into orbit on the Starlink 15-27 mission. Image: SpaceX. An early-evening Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base Saturday added another 27 satellites to SpaceX’s S...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/19/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-27-starlink-v2-mini-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-09-19T20:06:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-26T18:24:30.791Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260920-Starlink-15-27-launch.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-20T16:24:57.428Z","slug":"spacex-launches-27-starlink-v2-mini-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg"},{"id":"rsei3o","title":"Valley Voices: Interview with 'Borderline' actors","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On the latest edition of Valley Voices, Marco Ramirez sits down with the starring actors of the newly released film, \"Borderline\", which was mostly shot in Brownsville. Israel Zallar and Brenda Patricia Garza are from the Rio Grande Valley and are now very activ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/valley-voices/valley-voices-interview-with-borderline-actors/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marco Ramirez","publishDate":"2026-09-25T20:03:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-26T16:24:28.155Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-25-145105.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-voices-interview-with-borderline-actors"},{"id":"u55jll","title":"Man pleads guilty to causing crash that killed 77-year-old San Benito woman","excerpt":"A 77-year-old San Benito woman died in a fatal Harlingen crash on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (Courtesy: DPS) A 30-year-old man has pleaded guilty to causing a fatal two-vehicle crash in Harlingen that killed a 77-year-old San Benito woman in 2024. Jose De La Cruz pleaded guilty on Sept. 15 to intoxic...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/21/man-pleads-guilty-to-causing-crash-that-killed-77-year-old-san-benito-woman/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Mark Reagan","publishDate":"2026-09-21T23:51:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-26T12:24:27.960Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"man-pleads-guilty-to-causing-crash-that-killed-77-year-old-san-benito-woman"},{"id":"6tw19p","title":"Arrest made in Alton graffiti case","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Alton Police Department arrested a person of interest on Wednesday in connection with a graffiti incident at a public park. The graffiti was reported on Sept. 17 along the walking trails at Josefa Garcia Park. Alton PD posted photos of the graffiti on social...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/arrest-made-in-alton-graffiti-case/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-24T21:38:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-26T02:24:31.102Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"arrest-made-in-alton-graffiti-case"},{"id":"w1ddmj","title":"Watch McAllen High vs. Nikki Rowe on  ValleyCentral+","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Watching live high school football games is easier than ever with our free ValleyCentral+ app. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, and McAllen school districts. Throughout th...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/watch-brownsville-rivera-vs-weslaco-east-mcallen-high-vs-nikki-rowe-on-valleycentral/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-23T16:41:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-26T02:24:31.102Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FVC-Streaming-McAllen-vs-Nikki-Rowe-Friday_01016.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"watch-mcallen-high-vs-nikki-rowe-on-valleycentral"},{"id":"r0napw","title":"The Valley sees isolated showers and highs in upper 90s","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Valley on Friday morning saw isolated shower activity. Coverage continues all day at 20%, with lower chances over the weekend. It won't be a washout, so don't cancel those Friday night/ weekend plans! Activity also won't be severe but the moisture and sea br...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/the-valley-sees-isolated-showers-and-highs-in-upper-90s/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-09-25T15:30:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-26T00:24:34.414Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fc2c8948b-6444-4730-b28d-92b3f5125118.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-valley-sees-isolated-showers-and-highs-in-upper-90s"},{"id":"ncye5e","title":"Alton man pleads not guilty in killing of parents, grandmother","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man accused of killing his parents and grandmother inside their Alton home in June has pleaded not guilty to charges. Gaurav Chopra, 19, pleaded not guilty to capital murder of multiple persons, a capital felony; attempt to commit capital murder of multiple pe...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/alton-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-killing-of-parents-grandmother/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-24T19:30:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-26T00:24:34.414Z","category":"local","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"alton-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-killing-of-parents-grandmother"},{"id":"jq3ljn","title":"Organizations react after Melissa Lucio's innocence denied by Texas appeals court","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Advocacy organizations are responding after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Thursday rejected a lower court's finding that Harlingen mother Melissa Lucio is innocent in the 2007 death of her 2-year-old daughter. The Death Penalty Action Organization, whic...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/organizations-react-after-melissa-lucios-innocence-denied-by-texas-appeals-court/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-24T18:24:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T22:24:34.063Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F04%2F661ed4748a0351.85052252.jpeg%3Fw%3D497","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"organizations-react-after-melissa-lucios-innocence-denied-by-texas-appeals-court"},{"id":"ubkn7d","title":"Edinburg woman arrested in connection with fatal overdose investigation","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police arrested an Edinburg woman accused of delivering drugs to a 39-year-old man who died of an overdose, the department announced Thursday. Vanessa Denise Rico, 48, with a last known address in Edinburg, was charged with manufacture or delivery of a c...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-fatal-overdose-investigation/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-24T17:12:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T20:24:33.976Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburg-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-fatal-overdose-investigation"},{"id":"qebbir","title":"CBP detains Rio Grande Valley woman accused of improperly registering to vote","excerpt":"McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security detained a Mexican citizen in August after she was accused of improperly registering to vote in Cameron County. Officers detained Arantza Maria Chapa, 29, of Brownsville on Aug. 9 as part of a federal voter fraud investigat...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/cbp-detains-rio-grande-valley-woman-accused-of-improperly-registering-to-vote/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Dave Hendricks","publishDate":"2026-09-24T14:30:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T16:24:33.602Z","category":"border","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cbp-detains-rio-grande-valley-woman-accused-of-improperly-registering-to-vote"},{"id":"ixcpfu","title":"Letters to the Editor | Week of Sept. 21-26, 2026","excerpt":"Supervised work training T he Rio Grande Valley is expanding workforce development through programs that connect education to real jobs. South Texas College’s current catalog highlights workforce partnerships and registered apprenticeship, while regional healthcare training is designed around emp...","url":"https://myrgv.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/09/21/letters-to-the-editor-week-of-sept-21-26-2026/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Letters to the Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-21T11:00:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T16:24:33.356Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2FLetters-to-the-Editor-GFX2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-24T20:24:38.296Z","slug":"letters-to-the-editor-week-of-sept-21-26-2026"},{"id":"64elpa","title":"BearKats take down Tarpons, 39-0","excerpt":"The Port Isabel Tarpons Varsity Football Team was shut out, 39-0, as they battled the Raymondville BearKats at home Friday night. (Port Isabel-South Padre Press/Ray Quiroga) By: Constancio Martinez Jr After suffering a disappointing loss to 3A Rio Hondo (26-21) the previous week, the 4A Port Isab...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/18/bearkats-take-down-tarpons-39-0/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-18T16:56:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T16:24:45.864Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_2501-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-18T18:24:34.818Z","slug":"bearkats-take-down-tarpons-39-0"},{"id":"i3fume","title":"BCIC ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW EBRIDGE BUSINESS ACADEMY COHORTS THROUGH 2027","excerpt":"The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) has opened applications for four upcoming eBridge Business Academy cohorts beginning Oct.7.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3462","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-18T16:15:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T14:24:31.549Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18296","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bcic-announces-four-new-ebridge-business-academy-cohorts-through-2027"},{"id":"r1leu","title":"Spider monkeys seized at Sarita checkpoint","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - A strange discovery for U.S. Border Patrol agents who were questioning a driver at the Sarita checkpoint. One of the agencies drug dogs detected four spider monkeys stuffed inside a duffel bag. According to a social media post from Border Patrol Chief Rosario \"P...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/spider-monkeys-seized-at-sarita-checkpoint/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-09-24T14:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T02:24:31.994Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FSpider-Monkeys-USBP.jpg%3Fw%3D540","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spider-monkeys-seized-at-sarita-checkpoint"},{"id":"o2z6io","title":"Inmate death at Cameron County jail prompts Rangers probe","excerpt":"A n inmate at the Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center died Sunday following what Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Treviño referred to as a medical emergency, triggering a Texas Rangers investigation. The detention center is located at 7100 Old Alice Road in Olmito. The sheriff said in a news release ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/20/inmate-death-at-cameron-county-jail-prompts-rangers-probe/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-09-20T21:27:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T02:24:31.634Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FAP26239472212812.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"inmate-death-at-cameron-county-jail-prompts-rangers-probe"},{"id":"em85sk","title":"Weekend plans are mostly safe!","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — There's a chance of isolated to widely scattered showers and non-severe thunderstorms today and tomorrow with coverage a little lower into the weekend. This won't be a washout, so don't cancel any weekend plans! Activity also won't be severe, but the moisture an...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/weekend-plans-are-mostly-safe/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-09-24T16:11:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T00:24:34.299Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2F2716d843-d4b3-4bc1-9eb1-9bc907d78c28.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"weekend-plans-are-mostly-safe"},{"id":"dgvxye","title":"'I don’t see it getting any better': Why Valley public school enrollment continues to decline","excerpt":"Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from IDEA Public Schools. PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Declining enrollment is becoming an ongoing challenge for public schools across Texas, including several major school districts in the Rio Grande Valley. Fewer students can mean le...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/i-dont-see-it-getting-any-better-why-valley-public-school-enrollment-continues-to-decline/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-09-23T23:39:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T00:24:34.299Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-23-183341.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"i-dont-see-it-getting-any-better-why-valley-public-school-enrollment-continues-to-decline"},{"id":"x9l2cb","title":"Queen Isabella Days Returns After 41 Years","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com A celebration born alongside the opening of the Queen Isabella Causeway more than half a century ago is returning to Port Isabel after a 41-year absence. The City of Port Isabel will revive Queen Isabella Days Oct. 3–10, bringing eight days of co...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/17/136910/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-18T01:32:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T00:24:37.569Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fqueen-isabella-dayz.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"queen-isabella-days-returns-after-41-years"},{"id":"x9l30f","title":"Community marks 25 years since Causeway collapse","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com Port Isabel Fire Chief Jim Pigg joins fellow first responders during Monday’s ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Queen Isabella Causeway collapse. The annual observance honors the eight people who died, three survivors and all tho...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/17/136903/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-18T01:16:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T00:24:37.569Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fcourtesy-city-of-south-padre-island.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"community-marks-25-years-since-causeway-collapse"},{"id":"qs119o","title":"Port Isabel finalizes Long Island designation","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel City Commission moved forward with final action Sept. 10 designating 765.695 acres of Long Island as an industrial district, despite another round of opposition from Long Island Village residents who urged commissioners to stop the process....","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/17/port-isabel-finalizes-long-island-designation/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-18T01:12:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T00:24:37.569Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FPort-Isabel.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"port-isabel-finalizes-long-island-designation"},{"id":"ywvc4d","title":"Civil War-type cannonball found at Boca Chica","excerpt":"Steve Hathcock is a local historian, treasure hunter, and columnist for the Port Isabel South Padre Press, where he authors “Moments in Time,” a historical collection of recovered Rio Grande Valley newspaper briefs. A member of the Cameron County Historical Commission since 2010, he served two te...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/17/civil-war-type-cannonball-found-at-boca-chica/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-18T01:09:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T00:24:37.569Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fcannonball-with-fuse.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"civil-war-type-cannonball-found-at-boca-chica"},{"id":"za0g7d","title":"Men’s Softball League Week 3 Update","excerpt":"By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Park men’s softball ball league wrapped up its third week of action this past Wednesday, Sept. 9 with plenty of movement in the standings as teams jockeyed for position and tournament seeding. After three weeks of play, Cantu’s (6-...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/17/mens-softball-league-week-3-update/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-18T01:02:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-25T00:24:37.569Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F2026-mens-sb-season-2-wk-3-jonathan-garza-at-bat.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mens-softball-league-week-3-update"},{"id":"7lu57x","title":"It Takes a Village: Child Passenger Safety Week & Love Your Car seat","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It Takes a Village is a weekly ValleyCentral+ series that covers all things parenting, from real, honest conversations about daily routines and challenges to funny moments, lessons learned, and balancing work and family life. How confident are you that your chil...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/it-takes-a-village/it-takes-a-village-child-passenger-safety-week-love-your-car-seat/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-09-24T15:07:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T22:24:34.596Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-24-095618.png%3Fw%3D706","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"it-takes-a-village-child-passenger-safety-week-love-your-car-seat"},{"id":"54kvvo","title":"Woman accused in Texas jail smuggling scheme arrested in Los Fresnos","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman accused of coordinating the delivery of narcotics into a Texas jail was arrested on Wednesday in Los Fresnos. Maria Guadalupe Nelson, 68, was arrested in a joint investigation by the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Board of Criminal Justice...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/woman-accused-in-texas-jail-smuggling-scheme-arrested-in-los-fresnos/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-23T23:05:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T22:24:34.596Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"woman-accused-in-texas-jail-smuggling-scheme-arrested-in-los-fresnos"},{"id":"tqdamg","title":"The shower lottery for the Valley continues into the weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Good news comes with a persistent easterly breeze across the Rio Grande Valley. That east wind helps form a boundary between the hot air over land and the cooler air flowing in from the Gulf. This boundary then acts as a trigger for showers, periods of steady ra...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/the-shower-lottery-for-the-valley-continues-into-the-weekend/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-09-23T22:53:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T22:24:34.596Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fslot0_1031cd.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-shower-lottery-for-the-valley-continues-into-the-weekend"},{"id":"4pasjd","title":"Judge issues temporary restraining order in Progreso city council election","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge has issued a temporary restraining order for the upcoming Progreso municipal election. Candidates Raul Martinez, Ruben Arturo Abundiz and Santiago Galvan IV want to remove their opponents from the upcoming ballot because they failed to pay the $500 filin...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/judge-issues-temporary-restraining-order-in-progreso-city-commission-election/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-09-23T22:39:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T22:24:34.596Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-23-173442.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"judge-issues-temporary-restraining-order-in-progreso-city-council-election"},{"id":"igz52e","title":"Rio Hondo dynamic duo earns Athlete of the Week title","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- This week's edition of Athlete of the Week highlights the power of brotherhood on the football field. Rio Hondo senior quarterback Matthew Lopez and senior running back Mario Lopez are a dynamic duo who bring swagger and heart each game. \"We play with some swag...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/rio-hondo-dynamic-duo-earns-athlete-of-the-week-title/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-09-24T02:55:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T20:24:34.080Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-23-203543.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rio-hondo-dynamic-duo-earns-athlete-of-the-week-title"},{"id":"3pyez4","title":"Edinburg elementary school placed on lockdown after weapon seen near campus","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An elementary school in Edinburg was placed on lockdown Wednesday after a person was reportedly seen with a weapon near the campus. The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District confirmed in a statement that Cayetano Cavazos Elementary School was placed ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-elementary-school-placed-on-lockdown-after-weapon-seen-near-campus/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-23T22:10:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T20:24:34.080Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F11%2Fedinburg-cisd-logo.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburg-elementary-school-placed-on-lockdown-after-weapon-seen-near-campus"},{"id":"85n8cd","title":"Brownsville native, social media star chef reveals details on upcoming Seattle restaurant","excerpt":"By Bethany Jean Clement | The Seattle Times (TNS) F irst things first: Yes, Matt Broussard is completely charming in person — maybe even more so than he is online, if such a thing is possible. Broussard went from six years in the kitchens of Tom Douglas’ Seattle restaurants to @ acooknamedmatt , ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/wire/nation/2026/09/20/brownsville-native-social-media-star-chef-reveals-details-on-upcoming-seattle-restaurant/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Tribune News Service","publishDate":"2026-09-20T20:02:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T20:24:33.327Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F081126_Matt-Broussard_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-native-social-media-star-chef-reveals-details-on-upcoming-seattle-restaurant"},{"id":"n5igkf","title":"Week 4 Team of the Week winner: McAllen High Bulldogs","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 4 Team of the Week. The McAllen High Bulldogs earned the top spot with 499 total votes, or 43% of the vote. PSJA North came in second with 382 votes, or 32% of the vote, and Mission Veterans came in third with 307 votes, [...]","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/week-4-team-of-the-week-winner-mcallen-high-bulldogs/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-24T03:32:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T18:24:34.059Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fmchi-team-of-the-week.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-4-team-of-the-week-winner-mcallen-high-bulldogs"},{"id":"wk3jye","title":"Trailer hauling paint rolls over north of Sarita checkpoint","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews are clearing the scene after a trailer hauling paint rolled over on southbound US 77 just north of the Sarita checkpoint. Workers with the Texas Department of Transportation and fire crews are clearing debris and water-based paint from the road. The rollov...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/trailer-hauling-paint-rolls-over-north-of-sarita-checkpoint/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-23T18:52:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T18:24:34.059Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-23-135504.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"trailer-hauling-paint-rolls-over-north-of-sarita-checkpoint"},{"id":"a6ykd","title":"Prosecutors seeking death penalty for 2 men in Peñitas capital murder case","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — State prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for two of the four men accused in a Peñitas capital murder case. Court records indicate Hidalgo County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for 24-year-old Pedro Ismael Garcia and 38-year-old Ricardo Gonzalez...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/prosecutors-seeking-death-penalty-for-2-men-in-penitas-capital-murder-case/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-23T18:16:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T18:24:34.059Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F02%2Fpenitas-arrests.png%3Fw%3D839","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"prosecutors-seeking-death-penalty-for-2-men-in-peitas-capital-murder-case"},{"id":"niu8vj","title":"Editorial: Increased participation in civic organizations a welcome development","excerpt":"L a Unión del Pueblo Entero reports that membership, and participation are up in the Rio Grande Valley, especially among younger residents. Leaders of the community activist group say more people attended LUPE’s membership summit in August, forcing it to move the event from is San Juan headquarte...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-brh/2026/09/19/editorial-increased-participation-in-civic-organizations-a-welcome-development/","source":"MyRGV","author":"AIM Media Texas Editorial Board","publishDate":"2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T18:24:33.319Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2F121625.LUPE_CAMPAIGN.jm_.001.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"editorial-increased-participation-in-civic-organizations-a-welcome-development"},{"id":"9m9j3i","title":"From the archives: The first woman elected judge in Hidalgo County","excerpt":"L eticia Hinojosa made history 40 years ago. When she was 31 years old, Hinojosa was sworn in as the Hidalgo County Court-at-Law #4 Judge on Sept. 18, 1989 — marking the first time a woman was elected judge in the Rio Grande Valley. During that year, only eight of 98 appellate judges were women; ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-mcm/2026/09/19/from-the-archives-the-first-woman-elected-judge-in-hidalgo-county/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Emily D'Gyves","publishDate":"2026-09-19T13:00:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T18:24:33.319Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091989_The-Monitor-Hinojosa_03.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"from-the-archives-the-first-woman-elected-judge-in-hidalgo-county"},{"id":"t4irn8","title":"UTRGV Volleyball gets set for SLC opener","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While UTRGV basketball squads start warming up, volleyball is already in full swing. The Vaqueros get set for Southland play this week with two SLC matchups on slate. Head Coach Todd Lowery put his team through the gauntlet in non-conference play to get them read...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgv-volleyball-gets-set-for-slc-opener/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-09-23T16:17:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T14:24:34.439Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-23-111620.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-volleyball-gets-set-for-slc-opener"},{"id":"a2t2ze","title":"UTRGV cancels classes and operations for the day in Edinburg","excerpt":"U TRGV announced that all operations and classes on the Edinburg campus are canceled for the remainder of the day due to an AEP power line serving the campus going down in the morning. The restoration efforts continue and the cancellation applies only to the Edinburg campus. No other details have...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-mcm/2026/09/18/utrgv-cancels-classes-and-operations-for-the-day-in-edinburg/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-09-18T17:10:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T14:24:33.425Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2F082626.-UTRGV-First-Day-.-dl-002.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-cancels-classes-and-operations-for-the-day-in-edinburg"},{"id":"xyeqce","title":"Basketball practice tips off at UTRGV","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Basketball season is officially back at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The swishing of hoops at the UTRGV Fieldhouse means the Vaqueros are back on the court for their first practice of the 2026-27 season. UTRGV Women's Basketball Head Coach Lane Lord...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/basketball-practice-tips-off-at-utrgv/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-09-23T16:13:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T12:24:35.560Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-23-110817.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"basketball-practice-tips-off-at-utrgv"},{"id":"29jkip","title":"'It’s not about yourself versus my city': Valley leaders push regional water plan","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Water remains one of the biggest challenges facing the Rio Grande Valley as aging infrastructure, population growth and new development put additional pressure on the region’s water systems. Local leaders from across the Valley met in Brownsville to discuss wa...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/its-not-about-yourself-versus-my-city-valley-leaders-push-regional-water-plan/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-09-22T23:38:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-24T02:24:06.174Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-22-183331.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"its-not-about-yourself-versus-my-city-valley-leaders-push-regional-water-plan"},{"id":"otxqf9","title":"Hot weather and daily storms expected in the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 7-day forecast has two main messages: heat and a daily chance of showers and thunderstorms. Starting with precipitation, rain coverage stays the same day to day, with isolated to widely scattered activity possible through the late morning to early evening ti...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/hot-weather-and-daily-storms-expected-in-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-09-23T14:27:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T22:24:08.146Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fc17898b7-a14a-4c3d-b49c-4edf76843c8c.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hot-weather-and-daily-storms-expected-in-the-valley"},{"id":"en1m32","title":"Showers set to sprinkle the Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A fairly good chance for showers will continue across the Rio Grande Valley each day this week. The combination of afternoon sea breeze and clockwise flow around a high-pressure system centered over East Texas will help support scattered showers through Friday....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/showers-set-to-sprinkle-the-rio-grande-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-09-23T03:00:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T22:24:08.146Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fslot3_af3056.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"showers-set-to-sprinkle-the-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"uohmbx","title":"Dia de los Muertos exhibit now open at Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum opened its Dia de los Muertos exhibit, featuring community-made altars to honor the dead. The museum exhibit features traditional elements of marigolds, sugar skulls, candles, photos of loved ones and personal items. \"It's ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/dia-de-los-muertos-exhibit-now-open-at-harlingen-arts-and-heritage-museum/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-22T23:48:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T22:24:08.146Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fdia-de-los-muertos-harlingen-display.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dia-de-los-muertos-exhibit-now-open-at-harlingen-arts-and-heritage-museum"},{"id":"cegxxd","title":"Backstage Spotlight welcomes Armadillo for a conversation and in-studio performance","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alex Cedillo, known to fans as Armadillo, joins \"Backstage Spotlight\" this week to talk about his album \"Misaligned\", reflect on the history behind his musical project, and share what's ahead as he continues to evolve as an artist. Don't miss this in-depth conve...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/backstage-spotlight/backstage-spotlight-welcomes-armadillo-for-a-conversation-and-in-studio-performance/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-09-22T23:25:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T22:24:08.146Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FBACKSTAGE-SPOTLIGHT-EP-1.00_02_03_04.Still002.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"backstage-spotlight-welcomes-armadillo-for-a-conversation-and-in-studio-performance"},{"id":"g98h7y","title":"Rep. Cuellar addresses immigration operations, data centers in the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar visited the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday morning to address recent immigration operations and the development of data centers in Texas. Cuellar's visit to the region comes after an Edinburg mother and her teenage son were arrested by immi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rep-cuellar-addresses-immigration-operations-data-centers-in-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-22T22:51:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T20:24:57.286Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fhenry-cuellar-9.22-presser.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rep-cuellar-addresses-immigration-operations-data-centers-in-the-valley"},{"id":"v1ani2","title":"San Benito woman sentenced to 15 years for death of baby","excerpt":"Belinda Perez A 32-year-old San Benito woman accused of causing the death of an infant in 2024 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Belinda Perez pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury on Sept. 14, court records show. She had been charged with ca...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/22/san-benito-woman-sentenced-to-15-years-for-death-of-baby/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-09-22T19:25:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T20:24:56.523Z","category":"local","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"san-benito-woman-sentenced-to-15-years-for-death-of-baby"},{"id":"e2cdyw","title":"Unable to shop due to ICE fears, colonia residents benefit from strangers’ kindness","excerpt":"R URAL HIDALGO COUNTY — On a particularly humid Thursday morning, Ana Carolina “Caly” Fernandez drove a U-Haul truck full of provisions down the street of a colonia, where she would be delivering food to one of the most impoverished areas in the Rio Grande Valley. With the current immigration enf...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/18/unable-to-shop-due-to-ice-fears-colonia-residents-benefit-from-strangers-kindness/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Erika De Los Reyes","publishDate":"2026-09-18T15:42:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T20:24:56.523Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091026_Colonias-Food-Distribution_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-22T02:24:16.112Z","slug":"unable-to-shop-due-to-ice-fears-colonia-residents-benefit-from-strangers-kindness"},{"id":"bl7yqc","title":"Photo Gallery: Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots hold off Los Fresnos Falcons, 35-31","excerpt":"Mission Veterans Memorial’s Roman Reyna, left, drags Los Fresnos Aaron Saldana, right, as he lunges for a score during a game at Tom Landry Stadium Thursday Sept.17, 2026 in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) Mission Veterans Memorial’s Fabian Ruiz, right, with a catch run in front o...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/2026/09/17/photo-gallery-mission-veterans-memorial-patriots-hold-off-los-fresnos-falcons-35-31/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Delcia Lopez","publishDate":"2026-09-18T03:55:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T20:24:56.523Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091726.MISSION-VETS_LOS-FRESNOS.-dl-002.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-mission-veterans-memorial-patriots-hold-off-los-fresnos-falcons-35-31"},{"id":"ur5m2t","title":"Authorities seize about 92 pounds of cocaine at Harlingen airport","excerpt":"T wo people were arrested Wednesday morning after attempting to smuggle nearly 92 pounds of cocaine through the Valley International Airport in Harlingen. Tamya Jones and Shmair Williams were attempting to board a flight from Harlingen to Houston when the baggage inspection revealed anomalies in ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/17/authorities-seize-about-92-pounds-of-cocaine-at-harlingen-airport/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Erika De Los Reyes","publishDate":"2026-09-17T23:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T20:24:56.523Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2F080824_Valley-International-Airport_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"authorities-seize-about-92-pounds-of-cocaine-at-harlingen-airport"},{"id":"i3fumf","title":"TxDOT OFFERS FREE CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS DURING CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK","excerpt":"In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 20–26), TxDOT is conducting car seat events across the state, including in cities with low rates of correct car seat use.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3461","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-16T20:54:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T20:24:54.004Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18294","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"txdot-offers-free-car-seat-safety-checks-during-child-passenger-safety-week"},{"id":"gcg7d7","title":"Jury selected for Rogelio Martinez case, trial to begin Oct. 5","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A jury has been selected for the capital murder trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a San Benito police lieutenant during a 2023 vehicle pursuit. Twelve jurors and three alternates have been selected for the capital murder trial for Rogelio Martinez Jr., ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/jury-selected-for-rogelio-martinez-case-trial-to-begin-oct-5/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-22T22:23:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T18:24:46.950Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F04%2FRogelio-Martinez.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"jury-selected-for-rogelio-martinez-case-trial-to-begin-oct-5"},{"id":"960hd1","title":"Spice of Life: Leo’s Grill brings exotic flavor to Brownsville","excerpt":"I ndian cuisine has officially arrived in Brownsville. Thank Leo and Latha Titus, who opened Leo’s Grill in Port Isabel less than two years ago to rave reviews and just recently launched a takeout location next to 7th & Park coffee/bike shop at 1554 E. Seventh St. in Brownsville, right across the...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/17/spice-of-life-leos-grill-brings-exotic-flavor-to-brownsville/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-17T23:29:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T18:24:46.267Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091426_Leos-Grill-food-trailer_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spice-of-life-leos-grill-brings-exotic-flavor-to-brownsville"},{"id":"j588gc","title":"Harlingen votes down proposed half-cent tax hike; passes $72M general fund budget","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — The city’s property tax rate won’t be going up this year. Amid some residents’ opposition to a proposed half-cent tax hike , commissioners voted 4-1 to keep the tax rate at 0.5260 per $100 valuation, two weeks after the board proposed the first tax rate increase in seven years. Durin...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/17/harlingen-votes-down-proposed-half-cent-tax-hike-passes-72m-general-fund-budget/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-17T23:28:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T18:24:46.267Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091626_Harlingen-Meeting_01.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-votes-down-proposed-half-cent-tax-hike-passes-72m-general-fund-budget"},{"id":"60ymay","title":"Saronic awarded first contract for Brownsville shipyard","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The new shipyard that will be built at the Port of Brownsville was awarded its first Naval contract. Saronic Technologies, which is based in Austin, is one of three new shipyards contracted to build seven Landing Craft Utility vessels for the Navy. This will be ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/saronic-awarded-first-contract-for-brownsville-shipyard/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Diana Eva Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-09-22T21:29:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T16:25:01.049Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-16-113842.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"saronic-awarded-first-contract-for-brownsville-shipyard"},{"id":"w69cuv","title":"New trial date set for man accused in Harlingen tow truck driver's death","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new trial date has been set for a man accused in the death of a tow truck driver in Harlingen. Cristobal Stephan Garzez, 29, is set to go to trial on Oct. 5, Cameron County court records show. Announcements are scheduled for Oct. 1. According to court records,...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/new-trial-date-set-for-man-accused-in-harlingen-tow-truck-drivers-death/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-22T18:31:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T16:25:01.049Z","category":"government","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"new-trial-date-set-for-man-accused-in-harlingen-tow-truck-drivers-death"},{"id":"i3fun2","title":"BROWNSVILLE DELEGATION TAKES LOCAL PRIORITIES TO WASHINGTON, D.C.","excerpt":"City of Brownsville representatives are in Washington, D.C., as part of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. Fly-In, meeting with federal agencies, members of Congress and other national leaders.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3459","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-16T17:41:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T16:25:00.375Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18292","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-delegation-takes-local-priorities-to-washington-dc"},{"id":"ekyt3o","title":"UTRGV's Jakobsohn, Haygood earn SLC Players of the Week","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Vaqueros are celebrating their 9th straight home win with a 27-10 victory over McNeese. Now, the Vaqueros are cashing in the rewards with a clean sweep of the Southland Conference weekly honors. Quarterback Aidan Jakobsohn and linebacker Jaiden Haygood earne...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgvs-jakobsohn-haygood-earn-slc-players-of-the-week/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-09-22T17:45:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T14:25:01.253Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-22-124206.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgvs-jakobsohn-haygood-earn-slc-players-of-the-week"},{"id":"wna5qj","title":"City of Brownsville: Traffic expected during Neale House relocation","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Drivers are being advised about temporary traffic as the city of Brownsville relocates the historic Neale House on Tuesday at noon. According to the city of Brownsville, the historic Neale House is being moved from its current location at 230 Neale Drive to its ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/city-of-brownsville-traffic-expected-during-neale-house-relocation/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-22T16:47:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T14:25:01.253Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F07%2FCity-of-Brownsville-ValleyCentral.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-traffic-expected-during-neale-house-relocation"},{"id":"vnk3ub","title":"DPS: Driver in custody after chase ends in Harlingen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver is in custody after allegedly leading the Texas Department of Public Safety on a high-speed chase Tuesday morning, according to a DPS spokesperson. DPS said a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle, but for unknown reasons, the driver did not stop, resulti...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-news/dps-driver-in-custody-after-chase-ends-in-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-22T13:03:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-23T02:24:30.639Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FImage-15.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dps-driver-in-custody-after-chase-ends-in-harlingen"},{"id":"g6ftgn","title":"Valley Storm Team: The long range forecast looks wetter for the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale and Meteorologist Marcelo Gonzalez take apart the latest long range look at the fall and winter weather forecasts for Deep South Texas. El Niño is expected to play a big role in bringing higher rainfall numbers through December. Th...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/valley-storm-team-the-long-range-forecast-looks-wetter-for-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-09-22T14:59:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T22:24:11.444Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-03-103108.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-the-long-range-forecast-looks-wetter-for-the-valley"},{"id":"5xl0zn","title":"City of McAllen announces new details about annual holiday parade","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- City leaders gathered at the McAllen Convention Center on Monday to announce new details on its annual holiday parade. The McAllen Holiday Parade is an annual event known for its displays of giant floats, lights and festive cheer. The theme of the 2026 McAllen ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/city-of-mcallen-announces-new-details-about-annual-holiday-parade/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-22T02:39:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T22:24:11.444Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FMHP-SPI-PressConference-28.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-mcallen-announces-new-details-about-annual-holiday-parade"},{"id":"ix4hpi","title":"Harlingen city leaders invites community to town hall","excerpt":"Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the town hall's date and time. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — City leaders in Harlingen are inviting the community to its upcoming town hall. The town hall will serve to keep residents informed and engaged about city developments in Harlin...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/harlingen-city-commission-invites-community-to-town-hall-event/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-22T01:34:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T22:24:11.444Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F01%2FCity-of-Harlingen.jpg%3Fw%3D640","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-city-leaders-invites-community-to-town-hall"},{"id":"avu5h9","title":"Continued hot with a side of rain","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The large, upper-level area of high pressure that has brought us such a hot and relatively dry summer will continue to bring heat as fall officially begins later today. However, it will also start to get a little better chance of rain. It has positioned itself i...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/continued-hot-with-a-side-of-rain/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-09-22T14:33:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T20:24:51.754Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fslot3_9fac1d.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"continued-hot-with-a-side-of-rain"},{"id":"lo3jmy","title":"'The punishment fits the crime': Life in prison for gunman in deadly McAllen Masonic Lodge shooting","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Alamo man was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for the deadly shooting of a McAllen Masonic Lodge member. Julio Diaz, 38, appeared in the 139th District Court on Monday, where Judge J.R. \"Bobby\" Flores sentenced him to life in prison for the killing of R...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/the-punishment-fits-the-crime-life-in-prison-for-gunman-in-deadly-mcallen-masonic-lodge-shooting/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-21T23:14:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T20:24:51.754Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2023%2F07%2FJulioDiaz-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"the-punishment-fits-the-crime-life-in-prison-for-gunman-in-deadly-mcallen-masonic-lodge-shooting"},{"id":"urnbpe","title":"New initiative aims to connect Valley students to construction industry opportunities","excerpt":"T here will be acronyms. Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development (RGV LEAD) are teaming up with the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association (RGVBA) with a memorandum of agreement to establish the RGV LEAD Architecture and Construction Workforce Pipeline Initiative, connecting s...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/17/new-initiative-aims-to-connect-valley-students-to-construction-industry-opportunities/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-09-17T23:25:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T20:24:51.134Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FRGV-LEAD-RGVBA-Photo.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"new-initiative-aims-to-connect-valley-students-to-construction-industry-opportunities"},{"id":"kkxqiu","title":"More young people are getting involved with South Texas civil rights group amid Trump’s immigration crackdown","excerpt":"By Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune P HARR — Kimberly Trujillo became a card-carrying member of La Unión del Pueblo Entero only two months ago. But already, she’s stepped into a leadership position for one of the organization’s most important events. The 24-year-old Brownsville native served a...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/17/more-young-people-are-getting-involved-with-south-texas-civil-rights-group-amid-trumps-immigration-crackdown/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Texas Tribune","publishDate":"2026-09-17T17:33:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T20:24:51.134Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260829-LUPE-Cumbre-GVC-18.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"more-young-people-are-getting-involved-with-south-texas-civil-rights-group-amid-trumps-immigration-c"},{"id":"k3bd7n","title":"Mayor says $27M question looming as data center takes Harlingen offer to Cameron County","excerpt":"Norma Sepulveda H ARLINGEN — A $27 million question’s hanging over the area as a developer launches construction of a 1,100-acre data center project between Harlingen and Rio Hondo. Days after offering Harlingen $20 million along with $7 million to fund a drainage project, Fluidstack took its pro...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/16/mayor-says-27m-question-looming-as-data-center-takes-harlingen-offer-to-cameron-county/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-16T23:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T20:24:51.134Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FPREVIEW-Norma-Sepulveda.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mayor-says-27m-question-looming-as-data-center-takes-harlingen-offer-to-cameron-county"},{"id":"mv3mw5","title":"SpaceX launches national security payload for U.S. Space Force from Vandenberg","excerpt":"A Falcon 9 stands on Space Launch Complex 4E ahead of the USSF-259 mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Image: SpaceX. Update Sept. 16, 9:40 p.m. EDT (0140 UTC): SpaceX landed the booster on the droneship. Update Sept. 15, 9:05 p.m. EDT (0105 UTC): SpaceX scrubbed the launch attemp...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/15/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-national-security-payload-for-the-u-s-space-force-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-09-15T21:29:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T20:24:55.959Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260915-USSF-259-on-Pad.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-launches-national-security-payload-for-us-space-force-from-vandenberg"},{"id":"i3fun4","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Environmental Task Force, an advisory board intended to support the City Commission.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3457","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-15T20:46:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T20:24:48.784Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18290","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-accepting-applications-for-environmental-task-force"},{"id":"i3fun5","title":"CAREERS & COFFEE CONNECTS JOB SEEKERS WITH MORE THAN 10,000 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES","excerpt":"Job seekers across Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley are invited to Careers & Coffee, a free job fair connecting prospective employees with more than 10,000 job opportunities and providing valuable resources designed to help candidates stand out.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3456","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-15T20:32:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T20:24:48.784Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18287","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"careers-coffee-connects-job-seekers-with-more-than-10000-career-opportunities"},{"id":"i3fumd","title":"HISTORIC NEALE HOUSE MOVE SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is preparing to relocate the historic Neale House on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as the structure is moved to a new location at Linear Park.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3463","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-22T03:41:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T18:24:48.746Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18302","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"historic-neale-house-move-scheduled-for-tuesday"},{"id":"v4tjmt","title":"Federal judge rejects attempt to block SpaceX land swap with wildlife refuge","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A federal judge on Monday denied conservation groups' attempt to pause a land swap between the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge and SpaceX. In a 27-page order, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled that the Center for Biological Divers...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/federal-judge-rejects-attempt-to-block-spacex-land-swap-with-wildlife-refuge/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-21T22:44:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T18:24:52.087Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F08%2FAP24287460624420-e1737061791590_91d6b2.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"federal-judge-rejects-attempt-to-block-spacex-land-swap-with-wildlife-refuge"},{"id":"n1028s","title":"Five hospitalized in La Grulla crash involving Border Patrol unit: DPS","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two adults and three kids were hospitalized following a crash involving a U.S. Border Patrol unit in La Grulla Monday afternoon. The crash happened at about 2:46 p.m. on US 83 west of FM 2360 by Border Patrol lane, according to the Texas Department of Public Saf...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/five-hospitalized-in-la-grulla-crash-involving-border-patrol-unit-dps/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-21T21:21:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T18:24:52.087Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-21-163720.png%3Fw%3D796","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"five-hospitalized-in-la-grulla-crash-involving-border-patrol-unit-dps"},{"id":"ff8ekn","title":"SpaceX prepping for first Starship orbital mission","excerpt":"S paceX is aiming to launch its first orbital Starship mission from Boca Chica/Starbase as soon as Sept. 28, with a 75-minute launch window opening at 7:15 a.m. The company says the upcoming launch of Flight 14 will be the first time Starship has orbited around Earth. “Flight tests until this poi...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/16/spacex-prepping-for-first-starship-orbital-mission/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-16T23:28:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T18:24:51.148Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FAP26204788503527.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-17T22:24:25.417Z","slug":"spacex-prepping-for-first-starship-orbital-mission"},{"id":"66hea7","title":"Father, son killed in two-vehicle crash north of McAllen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A father and son were killed in a two-vehicle crash north of McAllen Sunday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash happened around 11:38 a.m. on Ware Road north of McAllen, south of 6 Mile Line. According to DPS, a black 2026 Cadi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mcallen-men-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-north-of-mcallen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-21T15:34:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T16:24:51.666Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-21-101908.png%3Fw%3D788","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"father-son-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-north-of-mcallen"},{"id":"g0bc6n","title":"Time to respond: UTRGV hosts McNeese in SLC home opener","excerpt":"E DINBURG — UTRGV head coach Travis Bush and the Vaqueros’ coaching staff break down the 12-game college football regular season into four quarters, with three games making up each quarter. In Year 1, the Vaqueros won all four quarters of their inaugural season, going 3-0 in the first quarter, an...","url":"https://myrgv.com/rgvsports/2026/09/16/time-to-respond-utrgv-hosts-mcneese-in-slc-home-opener/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Bryan Ramos","publishDate":"2026-09-16T19:22:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T16:24:51.038Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2F082926.UTRGV_FB_UT-PERMIAN_BASIN.jm_.016.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"time-to-respond-utrgv-hosts-mcneese-in-slc-home-opener"},{"id":"i3fun6","title":"WILDROSE LANE RECONSTRUCTION MOVES FORWARD AS CREWS BEGIN NEXT PHASE","excerpt":"The transformation of Wild Rose Lane is taking shape as the City of Brownsville continues work on a major $3 million infrastructure project.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3455","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-15T17:21:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T16:24:48.711Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18285","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"wildrose-lane-reconstruction-moves-forward-as-crews-begin-next-phase"},{"id":"ll0tiy","title":"First week of fall: Heat stays on and spotty rain returns","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — September 22nd marks the arrival of the Fall Equinox, the moment the sun crosses directly over the equator, bringing nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness around the world. In the Rio Grande Valley, the equinox will occur Tuesday at 7:04 p.m. While this ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/first-week-of-fall-heat-stays-on-and-spotty-rain-returns/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-09-22T02:44:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T14:24:49.945Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FASTRONOMICAL-FALL-.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"first-week-of-fall-heat-stays-on-and-spotty-rain-returns"},{"id":"b22nyu","title":"Game of the Week: Edinburg Vela at Los Fresnos","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our ValleyCentral Game of the Week is Edinburg Vela at Los Fresnos! We are hitting the road on Friday to bring you live coverage and full highlights starting at our 6 p.m. newscast. And don't forget to submit your vote for our Team of the Week! The nominees are ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-game-of-the-week/game-of-the-week-edinburg-vela-at-los-fresnos/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-22T00:48:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T14:24:49.945Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-21-160309.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"game-of-the-week-edinburg-vela-at-los-fresnos"},{"id":"mkjr5h","title":"Inmate dies while in custody at Carrizales Detention Center","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Cameron County jail inmate was pronounced dead Sunday morning while in custody. Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino said in a statement that the inmate was suffering from a medical emergency Sunday morning while in custody at the Carrizales Detention Center....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/inmate-dies-while-in-custody-at-carrizales-detention-center/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Alejandra Yañez","publishDate":"2026-09-20T19:10:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T12:24:17.180Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F09%2FScreenshot-2025-09-17-221427.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"inmate-dies-while-in-custody-at-carrizales-detention-center"},{"id":"qhn6q","title":"'Out of the Darkness' Walk raises suicide prevention awareness in Harlingen","excerpt":"EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The community gathered...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/out-of-the-darkness-walk-raises-suicide-prevention-awareness-in-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-20T04:20:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T02:24:13.928Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-19-174719.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"out-of-the-darkness-walk-raises-suicide-prevention-awareness-in-harlingen"},{"id":"y97nni","title":"UTRGV beats McNeese State 27-10 in Southland Conference home opener","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros beat the McNeese State Cowboys 27-10 in their Southland Conference home opener at the Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium in Edinburg Saturday night. Starting quarterback No. 13 Garret Rangel left the game with an i...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgv-beats-mcneese-state-27-10-in-southland-conference-home-opener/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-20T03:28:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T00:24:33.510Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-19-214602.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-beats-mcneese-state-27-10-in-southland-conference-home-opener"},{"id":"t133vp","title":"2 arrested, marijuana and cocaine seized in San Benito raid","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Authorities arrested two men and seized drugs during a raid at a San Benito home on Friday. Members of the San Benito Police Department SWAT team, Special Investigations Unit and Cameron County Sheriff's Office SWAT team executed a narcotics search warrant aroun...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/2-arrested-marijuana-and-cocaine-seized-in-san-benito-raid/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-19T23:38:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-22T00:24:33.510Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"2-arrested-marijuana-and-cocaine-seized-in-san-benito-raid"},{"id":"4ypz4u","title":"Team of the Week: Mission Veterans, McHi Bulldogs and PSJA North","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Sports Central has nominated three high school football teams for Team of the Week. The nominees are Mission Veterans, McAllen High and PSJA North. Here are some recent highlights of our nominees. Mission Veterans Starting with Mission Vets, there is no t...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/team-of-the-week-mission-veterans-mchi-bulldogs-and-psja-north/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-21T16:56:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T22:24:33.450Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-09-01-124316.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"team-of-the-week-mission-veterans-mchi-bulldogs-and-psja-north"},{"id":"d2aff1","title":"Fall on the calendar tomorrow but summer temperatures stick around","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hot temperatures continue across the 7-day forecast, but thankfully, no extreme conditions are anticipated. The calendar may say tomorrow is the first official day of Astronomical Fall, however, Mother Nature says otherwise. We'll stay in the mid-to-upper 90s fo...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/fall-on-the-calendar-tomorrow-but-summer-temperatures-stick-around/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-09-21T14:32:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T22:24:33.450Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fa897f3f6-1dae-4b86-a126-3ff6c35606a2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"fall-on-the-calendar-tomorrow-but-summer-temperatures-stick-around"},{"id":"hhvvnb","title":"IVP: Gov., Lt. Gov. visit Valley; Hinojosa talks affordability, rainy day refunds","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Several statewide candidates visited the Rio Grande Valley this past week looking to rally support ahead of the November election. Gov. Greg Abbott made an appearance at the Harlingen Convention Center representing the Texas Veterans Commission to present nearly...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-political-show/ivp-gov-lt-gov-visit-valley-hinojosa-talks-affordability-rainy-day-refunds/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Brian R Svendsen","publishDate":"2026-09-20T11:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T22:24:33.450Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fabbott-hinojosa-visit.png%3Fw%3D519","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"ivp-gov-lt-gov-visit-valley-hinojosa-talks-affordability-rainy-day-refunds"},{"id":"5r1lr4","title":"Valley Central Weekend Report: All the top stories this week across the Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week, starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. A suspect accused of killing four people near San Benito is in custody. T...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/valley-central-weekend-report-all-the-top-stories-this-week-across-the-rio-grande-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-09-19T22:23:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T22:24:33.450Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FWeekend-Report-Image-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-central-weekend-report-all-the-top-stories-this-week-across-the-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"tl61u7","title":"Community micro-pantries unveiled in Brownsville","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The City of Brownsville celebrated the unveiling of its two new micro-pantries. Micro-pantries are a new initiative by the city's Parks and Recreation Department to provide the community with access to food and supplies, no questions asked. The initiative follo...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/community-micro-pantries-unveiled-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-19T00:13:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T22:24:33.450Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fmicro-cabinet-brownsville.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"community-micro-pantries-unveiled-in-brownsville"},{"id":"13206j","title":"UTRGV professor on yearlong suspension without resolution","excerpt":"F or more than a year, UTRGV political science professor Clyde Barrow has been on suspension with pay with no resolution. The professor, however, is claiming his criticism over certain choices is the root cause. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) published Barrow’s case on...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/15/utrgv-professor-on-yearlong-suspension-without-resolution/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T22:24:32.607Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2F082624.UTRGV-1ST-DAY-.-dl-002.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-professor-on-yearlong-suspension-without-resolution"},{"id":"omb99l","title":"Free course aims to teach parents how to protect children online","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new free online course aims to help parents and caregivers protect children against online grooming, sextortion and AI-enabled exploitation. Ricardo A. Barrera, a Harlingen attorney and the developer of ProtectTexasChildren.org's Digital Safeguard Training for...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/free-course-aims-to-teach-parents-how-to-protect-children-online/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-18T21:57:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T20:24:33.396Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F04%2FGettyImages-1439678791-e1745599212866.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"free-course-aims-to-teach-parents-how-to-protect-children-online"},{"id":"xzattk","title":"Harlingen EDC may ask for $5,000 back over canceled Frontera Fest","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — The city’s Economic Development Corporation is considering requesting a promoter reimburse $5,000 it offered in its sponsorship of a three-day music festival which suddenly canceled . On Monday, organizers were expected to begin refunding vendors’ fees and fans’ tickets, whose prices...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/15/harlingen-edc-may-ask-for-5000-back-over-canceled-frontera-fest/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-15T23:59:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T20:24:32.599Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FCourtesy_Frontera-Fest_001.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-edc-may-ask-for-5000-back-over-canceled-frontera-fest"},{"id":"slp018","title":"Feds call for dismissal of lawsuit by Donna family raided by ICE","excerpt":"This screenshot taken from a lawsuit shows a Donna family’s home in the moments ICE agents entered their property without a warrant on Jan. 9, 2026 and arrested a man’s parents. The family sued on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (MyRGV.com screenshot) T he federal government is seeking the dismissal of...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/15/feds-call-for-dismissal-of-lawsuit-by-donna-family-raided-by-ice/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Francisco E. Jimenez","publishDate":"2026-09-15T23:58:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T20:24:32.599Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2F136082434_web1_ICE3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"feds-call-for-dismissal-of-lawsuit-by-donna-family-raided-by-ice"},{"id":"fm8ybl","title":"Hinojosa swings through RGV: Candidate speaks to electricity costs, data centers","excerpt":"T exas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa brought her campaign against Gov. Greg Abbott back to the Rio Grande Valley this week, with a rally in McAllen, a meeting with South Texas Homebuilders Association members in Harlingen, a stop at a LUPE Votes phone bank and a rally in Browns...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/15/hinojosa-swings-through-rgv-candidate-speaks-to-electricity-costs-data-centers/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-15T23:57:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T20:24:32.599Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091526_Gina-Hinojosa-Visit_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hinojosa-swings-through-rgv-candidate-speaks-to-electricity-costs-data-centers"},{"id":"anjtvv","title":"Harlingen proposing half-cent tax hike; public hearing set for Wednesday","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — For the first time in seven years, the city’s property tax rate might be bumping up, this time to help fund a $2.7 million police union contract, parks upgrades and a growing payroll. Meanwhile, commissioners are also trying to fund the second year of the Harlingen Professional Firef...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/15/harlingen-proposing-half-cent-tax-hike-public-hearing-set-for-wednesday/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-15T23:56:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T20:24:32.599Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F10%2FHarlingen-City-Hall.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-proposing-half-cent-tax-hike-public-hearing-set-for-wednesday"},{"id":"32stkk","title":"Best of both worlds at Donna’s La Original Pupusas Y Gorditas","excerpt":"D ONNA — There’s no debate that the Rio Grande Valley is king in Texas and probably the United States when it comes to Mexican food. It’s great for us, but being around so many good taquerias and in an area with mostly Mexicans, I hardly ever get to eat or try different Latino cuisines. The times...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-vms/2026/09/15/best-of-both-worlds-at-donnas-la-original-pupusas-y-gorditas/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-09-15T23:54:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T18:24:32.618Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091026_STF-La-Original-Pupusas-Y-Gorditas_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"best-of-both-worlds-at-donnas-la-original-pupusas-y-gorditas"},{"id":"tn3qid","title":"SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM LIMB SALVAGE & AMPUTATION PREVENTION PROGRAM TO HOST ‘STEP OUT PAD’ WALKATHON TO RAISE AWARENESS OF PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY","excerpt":"Held in recognition of PAD Awareness Month, the community walk aims to educate residents about the risks, warning signs and prevention of peripheral artery disease, a serious but often undiagnosed condition affecting millions of Americans. If you experience leg pain, cramping or heaviness while w...","url":"https://myrgv.com/ask-the-expert/2026/09/15/south-texas-health-system-limb-salvage-amputation-prevention-program-to-host-step-out-pad-walkathon-to-raise-awareness-of-peripheral-artery-disease-in-the-rio-grande-valley/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Guest Contributor","publishDate":"2026-09-15T21:12:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T18:24:32.618Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FSTHS-Edinburg-New-Tower.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"south-texas-health-system-limb-salvage-amputation-prevention-program-to-host-step-out-pad-walkathon-"},{"id":"qfogsk","title":"Starr County brush fire fully contained, 590 acres burned","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A brush fire that ignited in Starr County has been fully contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Approximately 590 acres burned along Las Brisas Road, located northeast of Rio Grande City. The Starr County Precinct 4 San Isidro Fire Department resp...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/starr-county-brush-fire-fully-contained-590-acres-burned/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-18T21:48:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T16:24:32.873Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2F813614007_3616735935155518_8877454706449128983_n.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"starr-county-brush-fire-fully-contained-590-acres-burned"},{"id":"b2k7pk","title":"NEW PAIN RELIEF CENTER OPENS IN HARLINGEN","excerpt":"Pain medicine specialist, Dr. Justin Faye, offers advanced treatments to relieve pain HARLINGEN – A new Center for Pain Relief, directed by a physician who specializes in pain medicine, Dr. Justin Faye, opened in Harlingen on September 14. The new pain management clinic is located at 1713 Treasur...","url":"https://myrgv.com/ask-the-expert/2026/09/15/new-pain-relief-center-opens-in-harlingen/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Guest Contributor","publishDate":"2026-09-15T17:57:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T16:24:32.642Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FDr-Justin-Faye-CROP-MORE-2500.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"new-pain-relief-center-opens-in-harlingen"},{"id":"j6b1q","title":"‘A cold, cold killer’: No bond for man accused of murdering four near San Benito","excerpt":"O LMITO — A man accused of killing four people over the weekend was given no bond during an arraignment Monday afternoon. Christian Joel Maldonado Pacheco, 25, stood before state District Court Judge Janet Leal at the Cameron County Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center and received no bond for the ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/14/a-cold-cold-killer-no-bond-for-man-accused-of-murdering-four-near-san-benito/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Francisco E. Jimenez","publishDate":"2026-09-14T23:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T16:24:32.642Z","category":"government","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-cold-cold-killer-no-bond-for-man-accused-of-murdering-four-near-san-benito"},{"id":"p2cn1p","title":"Cameron County breaks ground on expansion of Old Alice Road","excerpt":"L OS FRESNOS — Cameron County broke ground Monday on a $31 million expansion of Old Alice Road that will span from the Brownsville Sports Park to State Highway 100. The project will take the 4.9-mile stretch of road from two to four lanes with an additional left-turn lane in the center. It will a...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/14/cameron-county-breaks-ground-on-expansion-of-old-alice-road/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-09-14T23:29:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T16:24:32.642Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091426_Old-Alice-Groundbreaking_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-15T16:24:48.309Z","slug":"cameron-county-breaks-ground-on-expansion-of-old-alice-road"},{"id":"9pktcg","title":"Overtime: Week 4","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —Sports Director Megan Murray, Brett Homes and Noah Gulley bring you Overtime, a new 30-minute show that dives into extended highlights and exclusive interviews with players and coaches. RELATED: Watch live high school football games on ValleyCentral+ In the fourt...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football/overtime-week-4/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-20T04:02:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T14:24:33.588Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2021%2F08%2Fsnapshot-18.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"overtime-week-4"},{"id":"x21bh4","title":"Local nonprofit accepting donations for tech device drive","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Compudopt, a nonprofit organization that addresses the digital divide —the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not —is hosting a device drive in the Rio Grande Valley. Compudopt Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Alfredo Salcedo...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/local-nonprofit-accepting-donations-for-tech-device-drive/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-18T21:27:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T14:24:33.588Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-18-140600.png%3Fw%3D554","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"local-nonprofit-accepting-donations-for-tech-device-drive"},{"id":"2ta7ls","title":"Low sea breeze rain chances remain in the forecast","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After Friday’s limited showers, the weekend brings only a slight chance for a stray shower or two. Nothing significant is expected, but a few areas could still see a brief sprinkle. Otherwise, conditions will remain mostly dry across the Valley. As for temperatu...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/low-sea-breeze-rain-chances-remain-in-the-forecast/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-09-19T03:01:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T12:24:35.636Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2F7-DAY-FORECAST-9.18.26.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"low-sea-breeze-rain-chances-remain-in-the-forecast"},{"id":"74aa2x","title":"Student org empowers women in engineering","excerpt":"The underrepresented faction of the engineering program has banded together to create a space to support all UTRGV The post Student org empowers women in engineering appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/student-org-empowers-women-in-engineering/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Danna Avalos Avila","publishDate":"2026-09-14T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T12:24:49.819Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FUntitled-4-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/student-org-empowers-women-in-engineering/","imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/student-org-empowers-women-in-engineering/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-01T18:24:48.341Z","slug":"student-org-empowers-women-in-engineering"},{"id":"946fi1","title":"VOLT wait times concern students","excerpt":"UTRGV students have experienced longer drop-off times and wait times throughout the beginning of the fall semester as The post VOLT wait times concern students appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/volt-wait-times-concern-students/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Mariah Escobar","publishDate":"2026-09-14T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T12:24:49.819Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FDSC_0206-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/volt-wait-times-concern-students/","imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/volt-wait-times-concern-students/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-01T18:24:48.341Z","slug":"volt-wait-times-concern-students"},{"id":"idvy91","title":"Clubs take over Brownsville","excerpt":"The Vaqueros Clubs: Campus Takeover, an event part of Welcome Week, took place on Sept. 2 on the The post Clubs take over Brownsville appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/clubs-take-over-brownsville/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Gael Espinoza","publishDate":"2026-09-14T13:09:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T12:24:49.819Z","category":"schools","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"clubs-take-over-brownsville"},{"id":"uwhapx","title":"Los tiempos de espera de VOLT preocupan a los estudiantes","excerpt":"Los estudiantes de UTRGV han experimentado largos tiempos de espera y de recoger en el transcurso del semestre The post Los tiempos de espera de VOLT preocupan a los estudiantes appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/los-tiempos-de-espera-de-volt-preocupan-a-los-estudiantes/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Mariah Escobar","publishDate":"2026-09-14T13:08:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T12:24:49.819Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FDSC_0206-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/los-tiempos-de-espera-de-volt-preocupan-a-los-estudiantes/","imageSourceUrl":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/los-tiempos-de-espera-de-volt-preocupan-a-los-estudiantes/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-10-02T16:25:21.694Z","slug":"los-tiempos-de-espera-de-volt-preocupan-a-los-estudiantes"},{"id":"751ulj","title":"Tennis serves into new season","excerpt":"The UTRGV Men’s Tennis team is starting up their fall season this year with their first match of The post Tennis serves into new season appeared first on The Rider Newspaper .","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/tennis-serves-into-new-season/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Timothy David","publishDate":"2026-09-14T13:07:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-21T12:24:49.819Z","category":"schools","image":null,"needsImageFetch":true,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tennis-serves-into-new-season"},{"id":"fizl02","title":"North Main Drain Project in Cameron County nearing final phase","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The North Main Drain Project in Cameron County is nearing its final phase. Crews are regrading the North Main Drain Channel, a 17-mile-long channel that starts in Primera and flows to the Arroyo in Rio Hondo. The project launched in 2025. Phase two of the major ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/north-main-drain-project-in-cameron-county-nearing-final-phase/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-18T21:14:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-20T18:24:36.050Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-18-151538.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"north-main-drain-project-in-cameron-county-nearing-final-phase"},{"id":"ihr6q7","title":"Photo Gallery: UTRGV Women’s soccer rolls past Concordia, 5-1","excerpt":"UTRGV’s Natalie Singleton, left, with a header against Concordia’s Sari Hernandez, right, during the 1st half of an NCAA women’s soccer game at UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex Sunday Sept. 13, 2026 in Edinburg. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) UTRGV’s Isabella Burtini, right, battles...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/2026/09/13/photo-gallery-utrgv-womens-soccer-rolls-past-concordia-5-1/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Delcia Lopez","publishDate":"2026-09-14T00:53:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-20T18:24:35.480Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091326.UTRGV_CONCORDIA.-dl-004.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-utrgv-womens-soccer-rolls-past-concordia-5-1"},{"id":"njlcom","title":"SpaceX launches 700th Falcon rocket, carries final 3 O3b mPOWER satellites to orbit for SES","excerpt":"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars past the American flag during the launch of the O3b mPOWER mission for SES. Image: John Pisani/Spaceflight Now SpaceX launched a trio of satellites for its oldest commercial customer, SES, on a Falcon 9 rocket flying Sunday afternoon from Florida. This was SpaceX’s ...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/13/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-final-3-o3b-mpower-satellites-for-ses/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-09-13T16:45:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-20T16:24:56.810Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260913_O3b_mPOWER-F_liftoff_JP-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-launches-700th-falcon-rocket-carries-final-3-o3b-mpower-satellites-to-orbit-for-ses"},{"id":"aaq4un","title":"Game Changers: PSJA North vs. Weslaco High","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Valley Sports Team has chosen to highlight the PSJA North Raiders and the Weslaco High School Panthers for the Week 4 segment of Game Changers. Game Changers features our Valley Sports Team where they select two players that they think will have the biggest...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-game-changers/game-changers-psja-north-vs-weslaco-high/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-19T02:08:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-20T02:24:27.496Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-changers-psja-north-weslaco-high.png%3Fw%3D699","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"game-changers-psja-north-vs-weslaco-high"},{"id":"rzf8br","title":"Mic'd Up: Rio Hondo High School Coach Rocky James","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic'd Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows Rio Hondo Head Football Coach Rocky James as the Bobcats take on St. Joseph's Academy in their homecoming game at their newly renovated stadium. The Bobcats started off with two quick touchdowns...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-micd-up/micd-up-rio-hondo-high-school-coach-rocky-james/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-18T23:44:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-20T02:24:27.496Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-18-174256.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"micd-up-rio-hondo-high-school-coach-rocky-james"},{"id":"k82zlr","title":"Registered sex offender sent to prison after child porn found on phone at Brownsville bridge","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A registered sex offender was sentenced to prison after officers discovered child pornography on his phone during an inspection at the Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Tex...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/registered-sex-offender-sent-to-prison-after-child-porn-found-on-phone-at-brownsville-bridge/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-18T21:10:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-20T02:24:27.496Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F07%2FGettyImages-949187118-2_f466e8-e1752193746863.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"registered-sex-offender-sent-to-prison-after-child-porn-found-on-phone-at-brownsville-bridge"},{"id":"8sg2dg","title":"Watch live high school football games on ValleyCentral+","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to our viewers at the click of a button. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen,...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/high-school-football/watch-live-high-school-football-games-on-valleycentral/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-17T21:51:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-20T02:24:27.496Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FHSF-VCplus_00236.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"watch-live-high-school-football-games-on-valleycentral"},{"id":"8a60ac","title":"Suspect arrested in quadruple homicide near San Benito","excerpt":"A suspect is in custody Sunday as the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office investigates a quadruple homicide in the outskirts of San Benito. Sheriff Manuel Treviño confirmed Joel Christian Pacheco Maldonado as the suspect, with jail records reflecting he’s been charged with capital murder of multiple ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/13/suspect-arrested-in-quadruple-homicide-near-san-benito/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-09-13T23:11:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-20T00:24:27.447Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-14T22:24:43.341Z","slug":"suspect-arrested-in-quadruple-homicide-near-san-benito"},{"id":"aduq06","title":"Rio Grande City High School student in custody after claiming gun in backpack was a dream: Police","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande City High School student is in custody Friday morning after he allegedly told a teacher he had a gun in his backpack, according to Hugo Garcia, chief of police at Rio Grande City Grulla ISD. Officials found no weapon when they searched the student's...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rio-grande-city-high-school-student-in-custody-after-claiming-gun-in-backpack-was-a-dream-police/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-18T16:36:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T22:24:29.267Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-18-113057.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rio-grande-city-high-school-student-in-custody-after-claiming-gun-in-backpack-was-a-dream-police"},{"id":"i3fun8","title":"PORT OF BROWNSVILLE APPROVES PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3453","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-14T19:28:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T22:24:27.613Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18283","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"port-of-brownsville-approves-property-tax-relief-for-eligible-homeowners"},{"id":"i3fun9","title":"UTRGV EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR BROWNSVILLE STUDENTS CLOSE TO HOME","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3452","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-14T19:26:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T22:24:27.613Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18282","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"utrgv-expands-opportunities-for-brownsville-students-close-to-home"},{"id":"i3funa","title":"THERAPY DOGS BRING COMFORT AND SMILES TO VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3451","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-14T19:24:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T22:24:27.613Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18281","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"therapy-dogs-bring-comfort-and-smiles-to-valley-regional-medical-center"},{"id":"i3funb","title":"PORT OF BROWNSVILLE DRIVES BILLIONS IN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3450","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-14T19:22:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T22:24:27.613Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18280","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"port-of-brownsville-drives-billions-in-economic-growth-and-new-opportunities"},{"id":"i3funx","title":"YOUTHBUILD BROWNSVILLE OPENS NEW PATH TO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND CAREER TRAINING","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3449","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-14T19:19:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T22:24:27.613Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18279","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"youthbuild-brownsville-opens-new-path-to-high-school-diploma-and-career-training"},{"id":"i3funy","title":"BROWNSVILLE’S NEW CANNERY PUBLIC MARKET NEARS OPENING DAY","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3448","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-14T19:17:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T22:24:27.613Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18278","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsvilles-new-cannery-public-market-nears-opening-day"},{"id":"i3funz","title":"BROWNSVILLE TAKES MAJOR STEP TOWARD LONG-TERM WATER SECURITY","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3447","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-14T19:14:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T22:24:27.613Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18277","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-takes-major-step-toward-long-term-water-security"},{"id":"i3fuo0","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE APPROVES $246 MILLION FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3446","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-14T19:12:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T22:24:27.613Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18276","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-approves-246-million-fiscal-year-2027-budget"},{"id":"i3fuo1","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION MEETING RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 22","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville has rescheduled its Tuesday, September 15, 2026, City Commission meeting to Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The meeting will be held at the regularly scheduled time of 5:00PM and location City Commission Chambers.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3445","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-14T16:52:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T22:24:27.613Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18275","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-of-brownsville-city-commission-meeting-rescheduled-to-sept-22"},{"id":"z5d39g","title":"UTRGV cancels Edinburg classes due to power outage","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced Friday that it canceled all Edinburg campus operations, including classes, due to a power outage. According to Melissa Vasquez, the UTRGV Director of External Communications and Media Relations, a primary AEP p...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/utrgv-cancels-edinburg-classes-due-to-power-outage/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-18T14:49:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T20:24:48.513Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F05%2FScreenshot-2026-05-14-at-8.29.33-PM.png%3Fw%3D522","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-cancels-edinburg-classes-due-to-power-outage"},{"id":"l73t4k","title":"Photo Gallery: La Joya Juarez-Lincoln moves passed Brownsville Porter in a one point victory 14-13","excerpt":"La Joya Juarez-Lincoln running back Santiago Lopez (3) carries the ball against Brownsville Porter in a game at La Joya ISD Stadium on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in La Joya. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) La Joya Juarez-Lincoln running back Hector Lopez (23) carries the ball against Brow...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/photo/2026/09/12/photo-gallery-la-joya-juarez-lincoln-moves-passed-brownsville-porter-in-a-one-point-victory-14-13/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Joel Martinez","publishDate":"2026-09-12T05:35:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-19T02:24:22.732Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091126.LJJL_FB_PORTER.jm_.001.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-la-joya-juarez-lincoln-moves-passed-brownsville-porter-in-a-one-point-victory-14-13"},{"id":"fapvai","title":"Friday Night Football and weekend forecast stays toasty","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As we wrap up another work/school week, many of us will be focused on tonight's high school football games. Our Game of the Week is in Weslaco between the Panthers and the PSJA North Raiders. We are expecting partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 89 degrees a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/friday-night-football-and-weekend-forecast-stays-toasty/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-09-18T15:32:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T22:24:23.276Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fslot3_10c22e.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"friday-night-football-and-weekend-forecast-stays-toasty"},{"id":"3m2y27","title":"'History is being made': RJ Mitte talks new state designation for Brownsville's Mitte Cultural District","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — New opportunities for artists and creatives could come as a new state designation brings more funding and resources to Brownsville. The Texas Commission on the Arts officially designated the Mitte Cultural District a Texas Cultural District. The district include...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/history-is-being-made-rj-mitte-talks-new-state-designation-for-brownsvilles-mitte-cultural-district/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-17T22:40:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T22:24:23.276Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-17-151645.png%3Fw%3D687","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"history-is-being-made-rj-mitte-talks-new-state-designation-for-brownsvilles-mitte-cultural-district"},{"id":"iw2goh","title":"Forever Family: Jesse, Mayette, Raphael and April","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS Rio Grande Valley works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our Forever Family partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meet a remarkable group of four talented and deeply bonded ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/cbs4-cares/4ever-family/forever-family-jesse-mayette-raphael-and-april/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-18T16:59:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T20:24:23.742Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-18-114956.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"forever-family-jesse-mayette-raphael-and-april"},{"id":"8mdjrv","title":"Traffic redirected in Harlingen after tractor-trailer flips over: Police","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A tractor-trailer flipped on the southbound expressway in Harlingen, causing traffic delays and detours, police said Thursday afternoon. The curved southbound expressway near Valle Vista Mall is closed as crews work to clear the scene. Harlingen police said that...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/traffic-redirected-in-harlingen-after-tractor-trailer-flips-over-police/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-17T22:29:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T20:24:23.742Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fharlingen-txdot-cam.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"traffic-redirected-in-harlingen-after-tractor-trailer-flips-over-police"},{"id":"q3pkke","title":"Rio Hondo community celebrates renovated Bobcat Stadium","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Hondo community gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate the newly renovated Bobcat Stadium. The Rio Hondo Independent School District broke ground on the $6 million sports complex renovation in June. \"It's truly a blessing just to see the whole community...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rio-hondo-community-celebrates-renovated-bobcat-stadium/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-17T21:32:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T20:24:23.742Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-17-124953.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rio-hondo-community-celebrates-renovated-bobcat-stadium"},{"id":"9iwf3","title":"Harlingen seeks input for improvements at soccer complex","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Parks and Recreation Department is applying for a grant to improve the city's soccer complex — and it needs input from area residents. Harlingen Parks Director Juan Mendiola is asking the community to complete the survey with suggestions before the...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/harlingen-seeks-input-for-improvements-at-soccer-complex/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-17T21:30:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T20:24:23.742Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-17-132517.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-seeks-input-for-improvements-at-soccer-complex"},{"id":"i3fumg","title":"RAIN CHANCES INCREASE ACROSS BROWNSVILLE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY","excerpt":"Brownsville residents should keep an umbrella handy as showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through the area Thursday and Friday.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3460","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-16T20:36:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T20:24:20.754Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18293","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rain-chances-increase-across-brownsville-thursday-and-friday"},{"id":"8jd942","title":"Photo Gallery: Los Fresnos Falcons fly past McAllen Memorial, 54-20","excerpt":"Los Fresnos’ Evan Mcchesney, right, carries the ball against McAllen Memorial’s defenders Rene Solis, left, during a game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) Los Fresnos’ Tyler Stachowiak, left, breaks free for a touchdow...","url":"https://myrgv.com/media/2026/09/11/photo-gallery-los-fresnos-falcons-fly-past-mcallen-memorial-54-20/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Delcia Lopez","publishDate":"2026-09-12T04:59:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T20:24:22.831Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091126.LOS-FRESNOS_MCALLEN-MEMORIAL.dl-011.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-los-fresnos-falcons-fly-past-mcallen-memorial-54-20"},{"id":"bui1a2","title":"Increased participationin civic organizationsa welcome development","excerpt":"La Unión del Pueblo Entero reports that membership, and participation are up in the Rio Grande Valley, especially among younger residents. Leaders of the community activist group say more people attended LUPE’s membership summit in August, forcing it to move the event from is San Juan headq...","url":"https://myrgv.com/uncategorized/2026/09/18/increased-participationin-civic-organizationsa-welcome-development/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-09-18T05:41:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T18:24:22.153Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FSocial_1200x675.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"sourceUrl":"https://myrgv.com/uncategorized/2026/09/18/increased-participationin-civic-organizationsa-welcome-development/","imageSourceUrl":"https://myrgv.com/uncategorized/2026/09/18/increased-participationin-civic-organizationsa-welcome-development/","imageRecoveredAt":"2026-09-18T18:24:34.835Z","slug":"increased-participationin-civic-organizationsa-welcome-development"},{"id":"jlw90a","title":"Letters to the Editor | Week of Sept. 14-19, 2026","excerpt":"New businesses draw opposition T his is a rebuttal to Justin Katusak’s recent commentary on the glossy photos and billion‑dollar headlines surrounding SpaceX, Rio Grande LNG and Port Alpha (July 28). The advertising spin hides what the Rio Grande Valley cannot afford to ignore: These projects car...","url":"https://myrgv.com/opinion/2026/09/14/letters-to-the-editor-week-of-sept-14-19-2026/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Letters to the Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-14T11:00:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T18:24:22.153Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2FAdobeStock_58439349.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-17T18:24:11.993Z","slug":"letters-to-the-editor-week-of-sept-14-19-2026"},{"id":"4ik20x","title":"SpaceX pushes back target date for Starship 14 test flight","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX pushed back the target date for its next launch by several days and is now eyeing Monday, Sept. 28, for its Starship 14 test flight. The flight is still pending regulatory approval. SpaceX previously announced that it expected to launch its fourteenth fli...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/spacex/spacex-pushes-back-target-date-for-starship-14-test-flight/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-17T17:31:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T16:24:23.721Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2025%2F08%2FAP24287460624420-e1737061791590_91d6b2.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-pushes-back-target-date-for-starship-14-test-flight"},{"id":"tzh7bf","title":"Missing the towers fall by mere minutes, 9/11 survivor recalls terror attacks in NYC","excerpt":"Mansur Plumber of New York City recalls the tragedy of 9/11 during a city of Harlingen community tribute on the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The event was held on the tarmac of Valley International Airport on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Harlingen. (Miguel Roberts/The Brown...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/11/missing-the-towers-fall-by-mere-minutes-9-11-survivor-recalls-terror-attacks-in-nyc/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Alexandrea Bailey","publishDate":"2026-09-11T19:50:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T16:24:22.733Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091126_HRL-9-11-Tribute_04.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"missing-the-towers-fall-by-mere-minutes-911-survivor-recalls-terror-attacks-in-nyc"},{"id":"ot5ysk","title":"Photo Gallery: Harlingen commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremony","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — The city held a ceremony here Friday morning to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The event was held on the tarmac of Valley International Airport to honor and remember the lives lost that day 25 years ago as well as to recognize the courage and sacrific...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/11/photo-gallery-harlingen-commemorates-25th-anniversary-of-9-11-with-ceremony/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Miguel Roberts","publishDate":"2026-09-11T19:49:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T16:24:22.733Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F091126_HRL-9-11-Tribute_09.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-harlingen-commemorates-25th-anniversary-of-911-with-ceremony"},{"id":"i3fuo2","title":"CITY MANAGER ALAN GUARD HIGHLIGHTS FY 2027 PRIORITIES AT FRIDAY WITH THE CITY","excerpt":"City Manager Alan Guard provided an update on Brownsville’s priorities, investments and major projects during Friday with the City, highlighting how community feedback is helping shape the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget and plans for the future.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3444","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-11T16:41:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T16:24:20.612Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18274","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"city-manager-alan-guard-highlights-fy-2027-priorities-at-friday-with-the-city"},{"id":"izuf2x","title":"Rain chances unlikely to bring meaningful relief as drought worsens","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The showers in the Thursday forecast stayed mostly offshore, as the atmosphere across the Valley remained relatively dry due to lingering Saharan dust and pockets of dry air. A similar setup is expected on Friday, with rain chances remaining at just 20%. Any sh...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/rain-chances-unlikely-to-bring-meaningful-relief-as-drought-worsens/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-09-18T02:05:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T14:24:22.482Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FEXCEPTIONAL-DROUGHT.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rain-chances-unlikely-to-bring-meaningful-relief-as-drought-worsens"},{"id":"gk49jy","title":"Statewide beach cleanup campaign seeks South Padre Island volunteers","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Volunteers are needed for a statewide beach cleanup campaign taking place in the Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. The Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup will take place at 25 locations statewide, including three in the Rio Grande Valley. According to the Texas G...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/statewide-beach-cleanup-campaign-seeks-south-padre-island-volunteers/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-17T16:53:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T14:24:22.482Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2023%2F06%2FSouth-Padre-Island.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"statewide-beach-cleanup-campaign-seeks-south-padre-island-volunteers"},{"id":"owt1a","title":"BBB Rio Grande Valley warns of fake job offers","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau Rio Grande Valley on Thursday urged job seekers to watch out for unexpected job offers. According to the BBB, people are using fake employment opportunities to steal money and personal information from job seekers. The BBB says fake jo...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/bbb-rio-grande-valley-warns-of-fake-job-offers/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-17T16:52:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T12:24:46.733Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F07%2Fscam-1-e1697648124384.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bbb-rio-grande-valley-warns-of-fake-job-offers"},{"id":"95h32w","title":"Valley ICE officer arrested in Minnesota amid shooting investigation","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A federal immigration officer from the Rio Grande Valley who was charged with lying about shooting of an immigrant during a major immigration operation in Minneapolis was arrested on Wednesday. Christian J. Castro, 52, of McAllen reportedly lied about the shoot...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mcallen-ice-agent-arrested-in-minnesota-amid-shooting-investigation/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-17T01:26:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T12:24:46.733Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-ice-officer-arrested-in-minnesota-amid-shooting-investigation"},{"id":"i3fun7","title":"BROWNSVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION TO UNVEIL COMMUNITY MICRO CABINETS AT TRES ANGELES PARK","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is bringing a new community-driven resource to local neighborhoods with the launch of Community Micro Cabinets, providing residents with convenient access to non-perishable food and essential goods.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3454","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-15T14:57:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T12:24:45.386Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18284","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-parks-and-recreation-to-unveil-community-micro-cabinets-at-tres-angeles-park"},{"id":"pqgifb","title":"Missing kayaker found dead","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The body of a Midland man who disappeared while kayaking off South Padre Island over Labor Day weekend has been recovered following a multi-day search. Cameron County Park Rangers and Texas Game Wardens recovered the body of 59-year-old William Ra...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/10/missing-kayaker-found-dead/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-11T02:18:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T00:24:24.230Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fbeach-accesss-6-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"missing-kayaker-found-dead"},{"id":"nlgrfy","title":"Man charged with murder in wife’s death","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com BAYVIEW—A Bayview man is facing a murder charge following the death of his wife at their home Sunday. Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies and investigators responded to the 29000 block of Siesta Lane after receiving a 911 call. Upon arrival, authori...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/10/man-charged-with-murder-in-wifes-death/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-11T02:17:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T00:24:24.230Z","category":"government","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"man-charged-with-murder-in-wifes-death"},{"id":"fqrg3j","title":"Long Island Village proposal draws opposition","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS A packed Port Isabel City Commission chambers, at one point standing room only, heard strong opposition Wednesday from Long Island Village residents over a proposal to designate portions of Long Island within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction as an ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/10/long-island-village-proposal-draws-opposition/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-11T02:15:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T00:24:24.230Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Flong-island-village-150x150.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"long-island-village-proposal-draws-opposition"},{"id":"39dd5f","title":"SPI expands tourism marketing efforts","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Convention and Visitor Advisory Board voted Wednesday to advance two changes to Visit South Padre Island’s marketing operations, including negotiations with a new agency focused on Mexico and a renegotiated agreement with its current...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/10/spi-expands-tourism-marketing-efforts/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-11T02:02:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T00:24:24.230Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FSPI-150x150.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spi-expands-tourism-marketing-efforts"},{"id":"2477be","title":"Bobcats claw their way past Tarpons","excerpt":"By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, September 4, the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons hosted their longtime rival, the 3A Rio Hondo Bobcats, in a Week 2 matchup. The teams have traded wins throughout the years, with Port Isabel holding a 39-33-1 overall lifetime record agains...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/10/bobcats-claw-their-way-past-tarpons/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-11T01:59:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T00:24:24.230Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_2095c-1-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bobcats-claw-their-way-past-tarpons"},{"id":"by09k4","title":"Men’s softball concludes Week 2 games","excerpt":"By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Week two of the Laguna Madre Park’s men’s softball season has come to a close, featuring some close games, blowouts, and plenty of movement in the team standings. Cantu’s and the Hitmen both sit atop the standings with perfect 4-0 records after two...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/10/mens-softball-concludes-week-2-games/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-11T01:56:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T00:24:24.230Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F2026-sept-2-jason-segars-at-bat-150x150.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"mens-softball-concludes-week-2-games"},{"id":"p2s8ao","title":"Moments In Time: News from 1866","excerpt":"Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South Padre Press. He ha...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/10/moments-in-time-news-from-1866/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-11T01:52:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T00:24:24.230Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FPhoto-edited-using-AI-150x150.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"moments-in-time-news-from-1866"},{"id":"7eyl1s","title":"Causeway Run returns, traffic delays expected","excerpt":"Special to the PRESS Runners and walkers will take over a portion of the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge Saturday morning as the 11th Annual Summer Causeway Run & Fitness Walk returns to the Laguna Madre area. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 6:30 a.m., with participants...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/10/causeway-run-returns-traffic-delays-expected/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-11T01:42:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T00:24:24.230Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FCausewayRun-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"causeway-run-returns-traffic-delays-expected"},{"id":"4bm2tn","title":"Coastal backlash defeats proposed TWIA coverage change","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A proposal that could have eliminated Texas Windstorm Insurance Association coverage for certain secondary homes along the Texas coast has been rejected following overwhelming opposition from coastal communities, including South Padre Island. The ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/10/coastal-backlash-defeats-proposed-twia-coverage-change/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-11T01:39:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T00:24:24.230Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FCameron-County-150x150.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"coastal-backlash-defeats-proposed-twia-coverage-change"},{"id":"i3fuo3","title":"25 YEARS LATER, BROWNSVILLE FIREFIGHTERS REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11","excerpt":"For Brownsville firefighters, memories of September 11, 2001, remain vivid 25 years later, from watching the attacks unfold to beginning careers shaped by the courage and sacrifice of fellow first responders.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3443","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-11T00:28:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-18T00:24:20.562Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18273","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"25-years-later-brownsville-firefighters-remember-september-11"},{"id":"y09g4t","title":"Rain is in the forecast but don't expect a washout","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A surge of moisture from the Gulf as high pressure weakens could bring daily showers and non-severe thunderstorms. The ample surface moisture could mean a lot of rain in a short time, so localized, minor flooding can't be ruled out. This threat won't be widespre...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/rain-is-in-the-forecast-but-dont-expect-a-washout/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-09-17T14:55:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T22:24:23.154Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2F6eb52a21-64fd-475a-b15f-f8520cc6f221.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"rain-is-in-the-forecast-but-dont-expect-a-washout"},{"id":"i5jj31","title":"Former Laredo DPS trooper sent to prison in online child sex investigation: Feds","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former state trooper from Laredo was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after attempting to entice someone he believed to be a minor for sex, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas. Laredo resident Christian Estrada, 40, was ar...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/former-laredo-dps-trooper-sent-to-prison-in-online-child-sex-investigation-feds/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-17T00:30:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T22:24:23.154Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F06%2FTexas-DPS-car-door-1.jpg%3Fw%3D876","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"former-laredo-dps-trooper-sent-to-prison-in-online-child-sex-investigation-feds"},{"id":"k3cmwa","title":"A bit of hope for showers and cooler conditions","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- After a long stretch of hot weather across the Rio Grande Valley, the forecast is finally offering a little hope of increased cloud cover, scattered showers, and slightly cooler conditions. A surge of tropical moisture is moving into the region, providing the f...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/a-bit-of-hope-for-showers-and-cooler-conditions/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-09-17T00:01:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T22:24:23.154Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fslot0_02efd5.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-bit-of-hope-for-showers-and-cooler-conditions"},{"id":"fuubfd","title":"Week 3 Team of the Week Winner: Edinburg Vela","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The votes are in for the Valley Sports Central Team of the Week. Our Valley Sports team nominated three local football teams to claim the title of Team of the Week. Nearly 1,500 viewers cast votes for their Team of the Week pick. Here are the results. Edinburg ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/hsf-team-of-the-week/week-3-team-of-the-week-winner-edinburg-vela/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-17T13:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T20:24:08.412Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fvela-hs-decoration.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"week-3-team-of-the-week-winner-edinburg-vela"},{"id":"pe5pjw","title":"Athlete of the Week: Edinburg Vela's Caidyn Hoover","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Week three of the high school football season featured some of the Rio Grande Valley's biggest upsets and showstopping performances. The performance from the Edinburg Vela senior quarterback and safety Caidyn Hoover landed him the honors of the Valley Sports Ce...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/athlete-of-the-week-edinburg-velas-caidyn-hoover/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Megan Murray","publishDate":"2026-09-17T02:53:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T20:24:08.412Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fcaidyn-hoover.png%3Fw%3D704","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"athlete-of-the-week-edinburg-velas-caidyn-hoover"},{"id":"8l2hn9","title":"Hernandez vs. Hood: What’s at stake in South Padre Island’s special election","excerpt":"SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island voters are heading to the polls weeks before the November election as the city holds a special election for a vacant City Council seat. The special election is for Place 1, a seat previously held by longtime councilman Ken Medders Jr....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/hernandez-vs-hood-whats-at-stake-in-south-padre-islands-special-election/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-09-16T23:35:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T20:24:08.412Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fvote-signs.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hernandez-vs-hood-whats-at-stake-in-south-padre-islands-special-election"},{"id":"td1330","title":"TxDOT offering free child car seat safety resources","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a statewide campaign to raise awareness about child car seat safety. According to TxDOT, 46% of child car seats nationwide are misused or are the wrong seat for a child’s size. Common child car seat mistakes in...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/txdot-offering-child-car-seat-safety-resources/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-16T22:38:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T20:24:08.412Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fcar-seat-safety-txdot.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"txdot-offering-free-child-car-seat-safety-resources"},{"id":"qdu3c1","title":"PSJA ISD to hold annual dropout recovery walk","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District is continuing its efforts to connect with students who have not returned to school. The district will hold its 19th Annual Countdown to Zero Dropout Recovery Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19. The annual initiative b...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/education/psja-isd-to-hold-annual-dropout-recovery-walk/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-16T20:50:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T20:24:08.412Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-16-154535.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"psja-isd-to-hold-annual-dropout-recovery-walk"},{"id":"vmdxia","title":"Day for remembrance: Causeway collapse commemoration set for Sept. 15","excerpt":"T wenty-five years ago on Sept. 15, with the country still in shock from the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the communities of Port Isabel and South Padre Island were blindsided by a massive catastrophe of their own, one that reverberated beyond South Texas even as the attacks dominated the headlines. ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/11/day-for-remembrance-causeway-collapse-commemoration-set-for-sept-15/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-11T13:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T20:24:07.679Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F09%2Fhar105-01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-13T20:24:41.137Z","slug":"day-for-remembrance-causeway-collapse-commemoration-set-for-sept-15"},{"id":"a0x413","title":"From the archives: How 9/11 affected the Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"I n the Rio Grande Valley, the events on Sept. 11, 2001 affected the region in much the same way it did throughout the nation and world — setting off military, political and social change, all of which still felt today, and instilling a collective shock in millions of Americans in the days that f...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/11/from-the-archives-how-9-11-affected-the-rio-grande-valley/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Emily D'Gyves","publishDate":"2026-09-11T13:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T18:24:07.256Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FAP26250189502197.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-11T20:24:40.220Z","slug":"from-the-archives-how-911-affected-the-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"i3fuo4","title":"BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY INVITES COMMUNITY TO HELP SHAPE ITS FUTURE","excerpt":"What would you like to see next at your Brownsville Public Library System? New programs? Expanded services? More opportunities for learning, technology, creativity, or community connection?","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3442","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-10T19:04:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T18:24:05.786Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18270","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-public-library-invites-community-to-help-shape-its-future"},{"id":"iznysf","title":"Valley Storm Team talks drought, rain and autumn","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Some areas of the Rio Grande Valley have officially earned an \"exceptional\" title — and not in a good way. Due to the very dry conditions that have persisted, the recently released drought data indicates some areas of the Valley have entered the highest drought ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/valley-storm-team-talks-drought-rain-and-autumn/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-09-17T15:16:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T16:24:08.505Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-03-103108.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-talks-drought-rain-and-autumn"},{"id":"7p64kx","title":"Saharan dust sticks around a bit longer, keeping rain chances low","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hazy skies and reduced air quality today were driven by that Saharan dust, and those conditions will linger through the end of the week. A slight improvement is expected before the weekend, but the dust won’t fully clear just yet and will keep air quality on Wed...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/saharan-dust-sticks-around-a-bit-longer-keeping-rain-chances-low/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-09-16T02:55:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T16:24:08.505Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FSAHARAN-DUST-FORECAST-9.15.26.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"saharan-dust-sticks-around-a-bit-longer-keeping-rain-chances-low"},{"id":"2cxh9a","title":"Backstage Spotlight: Tiger's Blood and the ever-expanding Valley music scene","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On any given warm summer night, you're likely to find a sweaty room somewhere in the Rio Grande Valley packed with entranced people, cocktails in hand, moving to the music pouring off a stage. It's the kind of communal experience that has kept the Valley's live-...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/backstage-spotlight/backstage-spotlight-tigers-blood-and-the-ever-expanding-valley-music-scene/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-09-16T18:12:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T14:24:08.758Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FBACKSTAGE-SPOTLIGHT-EP-1.00_01_44_02.Still001.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"backstage-spotlight-tigers-blood-and-the-ever-expanding-valley-music-scene"},{"id":"sdqk6z","title":"A little more haze, then some rain","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The latest plume of Saharan dust will be hanging around just one more day. That means a bit of haze for our skies today. But by tomorrow, most of the dust should be gone and should stay away for several days. Our Wednesday will include a few more clouds than yes...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/a-little-more-haze-then-some-rain/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-09-16T15:39:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T12:24:35.864Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fslot2_6d0ca4.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-little-more-haze-then-some-rain"},{"id":"jstlr7","title":"Alamo teen dies in rollover crash near Corpus Christi","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- An Alamo teen was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash near Corpus Christi. State troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety Corpus Christi Division responded to the crash before 7 a.m. on Saturday. The crash occurred along FM 70 and County Road 1...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/alamo-teen-dies-in-rollover-crash-near-corpus-christi/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-16T02:29:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T02:24:56.521Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F06%2FTexas-DPS-car-door-1.jpg%3Fw%3D876","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"alamo-teen-dies-in-rollover-crash-near-corpus-christi"},{"id":"1nactq","title":"'People remember in November': Abbott, Hinojosa campaign in the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas governor’s race came to the Rio Grande Valley Tuesday, with Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott making separate stops in Harlingen. Hinojosa focused her visit on the construction industry and a labor shortage that local i...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-local-elections-hq/people-remember-in-november-abbott-hinojosa-campaign-in-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-09-15T23:27:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-17T00:24:58.074Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG-11.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"people-remember-in-november-abbott-hinojosa-campaign-in-the-valley"},{"id":"paq4de","title":"AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers recognized for community impact","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Volunteers with AmeriCorps Seniors were recognized in Edinburg on Tuesday for their contributions to the Rio Grande Valley community. AmeriCorps Seniors is a federally funded national program in which individuals over the age of 55 volunteer in their communities...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/americorps-seniors-volunteers-recognized-for-community-impact/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-15T22:02:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T22:24:59.900Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Famericorps-seniors-event.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"americorps-seniors-volunteers-recognized-for-community-impact"},{"id":"ycuicd","title":"Feds asks judge to dismiss Donna family's lawsuit over immigration raid","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The federal government has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Donna family over an immigration raid that happened in their home in January, according to court records. The motion to dismiss was filed in the Southern District of Texas on Sept. 3 and as...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/feds-asks-judge-to-dismiss-donna-familys-lawsuit-over-immigration-raid/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-15T20:45:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T22:24:59.900Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F02%2FScreenshot-2026-02-20-223852.png%3Fw%3D464","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"feds-asks-judge-to-dismiss-donna-familys-lawsuit-over-immigration-raid"},{"id":"8urnxt","title":"Workforce Solutions Cameron hosting largest job fair expo in Harlingen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The largest job fair expo in Harlingen is returning to the Harlingen Convention Center. Workforce Solutions Cameron will present the expo, giving job seekers the chance to explore opportunities, connect with others and build their future. Workforce Solutions enc...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/workforce-solutions-cameron-hosting-largest-job-fair-expo-in-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-15T20:17:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T22:24:59.900Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2F68bbb269c48679.88412796-e1786050456123.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"workforce-solutions-cameron-hosting-largest-job-fair-expo-in-harlingen"},{"id":"tvzwgx","title":"SpaceX sets tentative launch date for Starship 14 flight","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX is eyeing Tuesday, Sept. 22, for Starship's fourteenth flight from Starbase. The company said the flight is still pending regulatory approval, and that target dates may change. The 75-minute launch window will open at 7:15 a.m. on Sept. 22. According to S...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/spacex-sets-tentative-launch-date-for-starship-14-flight/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-15T17:54:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T22:24:59.900Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2F6a0f49692e6998.88469087.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-sets-tentative-launch-date-for-starship-14-flight"},{"id":"ls40y1","title":"Company launches data center’s $4B first phase near Harlingen","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — A developer is launching the $4 billion first phase of a project aimed at building a 1,100-acre data center east of Valley International Airport between Harlingen and Rio Hondo. Earlier this month, Fluidstack offered the city $20 million if commissioners grant its request to discharg...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/10/company-launches-data-centers-4b-first-phase-near-harlingen/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-10T22:31:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T22:24:59.824Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F10%2F20210906_Ambulance_03.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-11T20:24:40.220Z","slug":"company-launches-data-centers-4b-first-phase-near-harlingen"},{"id":"5ye3mf","title":"SpaceX launches classified payload for the U.S. Space Force","excerpt":"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base to begin the USSF-153 mission for the U.S. Space Force on Sept. 10, 2026. Image: SpaceX Update Sept. 10, 12:23 p.m. EDT (1623 UTC): SpaceX landed its first stage booster. SpaceX flew its latest nati...","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/09/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-classified-payload-for-the-u-s-space-force/","source":"Spaceflight Now","author":"Will Robinson-Smith","publishDate":"2026-09-09T22:32:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T22:25:02.151Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=http%3A%2F%2Fspaceflightnow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F20260910_USSF_153_South_Hill_Horiz-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-11T20:24:40.220Z","slug":"spacex-launches-classified-payload-for-the-us-space-force"},{"id":"cvfdpg","title":"Multiple agencies respond to grass, structure fire: WCSO","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Firefighters from multiple agencies are responding to a large grass and structure fire, the Willacy County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday afternoon. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire has burned through 7.7 acres and is 50% contained as of 5:30 p...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/multiple-agencies-respond-to-grass-structure-fire-wcso/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-09-15T19:11:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T20:24:32.485Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-15-134433.png%3Fw%3D791","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"multiple-agencies-respond-to-grass-structure-fire-wcso"},{"id":"r11gkx","title":"Harlingen taxes going up as school board passes 3-cent hike","excerpt":"The Harlingen CISD Administration Building is seen in this undated photo. (Maricela Rodriguez/Valley Morning Star) H ARLINGEN — Taxes are going up in Harlingen. For the first time in years, the school district’s property tax rate’s climbing. Meanwhile, at City Hall city commissioners are proposin...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/10/harlingen-taxes-going-up-as-school-board-passes-3-cent-hike/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-10T20:06:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T20:24:32.442Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2FHCISD-Administration-Building.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-11T20:24:40.220Z","slug":"harlingen-taxes-going-up-as-school-board-passes-3-cent-hike"},{"id":"fm40a0","title":"Netflix film ‘Say a Little Prayer’ premieres with RGV giveaway","excerpt":"I n celebration of the Netflix premiere of “Say a Little Prayer,” a romantic comedy featuring Rio Grande Valley artists, J&S Construction Management is sponsoring a giveaway. Three winners will receive a $650 staycation package including a two-night stay at a McAllen hotel courtesy of Visit McAll...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/10/netflix-film-say-a-little-prayer-premieres-with-rgv-giveaway/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Omar Zapata","publishDate":"2026-09-10T14:33:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T20:24:32.442Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F136971707_web1_SALP-JS-3-preview.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-11T20:24:40.220Z","slug":"netflix-film-say-a-little-prayer-premieres-with-rgv-giveaway"},{"id":"3yo3tx","title":"The Blueprint: Peace making plays in UTRGV secondary","excerpt":"Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer EDINBURG — Before there was a football team on campus, before seven sellout games in 2025, and before delivering the winningest inaugural season by a first-year FCS program, there was Nicholas Peace. The junior cornerback, Texas City native, and former Dickinson Gator w...","url":"https://myrgv.com/rgvsports/2026/09/09/the-blueprint-peace-making-plays-in-utrgv-secondary/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-09-09T23:43:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T18:24:32.426Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F031026.UTRGV_FOOTBALL.jm_.005-Large.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-11T16:24:37.739Z","slug":"the-blueprint-peace-making-plays-in-utrgv-secondary"},{"id":"jshbrt","title":"RGVSports.com Pigskin Pick ‘Em (Week 3)","excerpt":"STAFF REPORT Our weekly Pigsking Pick ‘Em continues with a loaded slate of Week 3 games. Check out who our staff picked during each of this week’s RGV football matchups. valleysports@themonitor.com X: @rgvsports The post RGVSports.com Pigskin Pick ‘Em (Week 3) appeared first on MyRGV.com .","url":"https://myrgv.com/rgvsports/2026/09/09/rgvsports-com-pigskin-pick-em-week-3/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-09-09T23:30:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T18:24:32.426Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FFan-Support-1.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-11T16:24:37.739Z","slug":"rgvsportscom-pigskin-pick-em-week-3"},{"id":"5wkwe1","title":"Port Isabel holds memorial ceremony on 25th anniversary of Queen Isabella Causeway collapse","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Port Isabel is holding a memorial ceremony on Tuesday, the 25th anniversary of the collapse of the Queen Isabella Causeway. The community is invited to join at the Port Isabel Event Center, 317 E. Railroad Ave., at 11 a.m. to memorialize the eight li...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/port-isabel-holds-memorial-ceremony-on-25th-anniversary-of-queen-isabella-causeway-collapse/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-15T15:45:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T16:24:33.467Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FScreenshot-2026-09-15-102700.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"port-isabel-holds-memorial-ceremony-on-25th-anniversary-of-queen-isabella-causeway-collapse"},{"id":"uinyeb","title":"Children's Bereavement Center hosting Mariposa Gala in Weslaco","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Representatives of the Children’s Bereavement Center stopped by our studios on Tuesday morning to invite the Rio Grande Valley to the Mariposa Gala 2026. The Children’s Bereavement Center supports families throughout the Valley by helping children who have lost ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/childrens-bereavement-center-hosting-mariposa-gala-in-weslaco/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-09-15T16:47:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T14:24:18.365Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2F2026-Gala-Social-Graphics.png%3Fw%3D556","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"childrens-bereavement-center-hosting-mariposa-gala-in-weslaco"},{"id":"i3fuot","title":"SPACE FEST CALLS FOR MAKERS FOR INAUGURAL MAKER FAIRE","excerpt":"Makers, inventors, and innovators from across the region are invited to showcase their creativity during the inaugural Brownsville Maker Faire, coming to Space Fest 2026.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3438","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-09T14:57:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T14:24:17.784Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18265","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"space-fest-calls-for-makers-for-inaugural-maker-faire"},{"id":"i3fuov","title":"SPACE FEST 2026 RETURNS BIGGER THAN EVER","excerpt":"SpaceFest 2026 is returning September 24–26 with three days of programming, new STEM-focused attractions, and an expanded footprint across downtown Brownsville.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3436","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-09T14:42:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T14:24:17.784Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18257","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"space-fest-2026-returns-bigger-than-ever"},{"id":"i3fuou","title":"SPACE FEST CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS","excerpt":"Volunteer applications are now open for the three-day festival, taking place September 24 through 26 in Downtown Brownsville. Volunteers will play an important role in welcoming visitors and supporting the activities.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3437","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-09T14:40:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T14:24:17.784Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18264","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"space-fest-calls-for-volunteers"},{"id":"7c7pvw","title":"WATCH: Gina Hinojosa campaigns in the Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Rio Grande Valley native Gina Hinojosa kicked off a homecoming campaign Tuesday morning to connect with communities about the economy, border security and public schools. Hinojosa's first stop was a construction site, where...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/watch-gina-hinojosa-visits-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-15T13:19:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T02:24:09.266Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FMedia-3.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"watch-gina-hinojosa-campaigns-in-the-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"eozwz7","title":"Beto O'Rourke visits South Texas College ahead of midterm election","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Former US Representative Beto O'Rouke visited South Texas College on Monday as part of Every Campus Counts tour. South Texas College is one of many stops across Texas in the voter registration campaign presented by Powered by People, an initiative started by O'...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/beto-orourke-visits-south-texas-college-ahead-of-midterm-election/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-15T02:42:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-16T02:24:09.266Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2F810778164_1087745990812524_6647396268888694631_n.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"beto-orourke-visits-south-texas-college-ahead-of-midterm-election"},{"id":"p8vciz","title":"Slight cool down with increased rain chances and wind shift","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – A slight cool down and a better shot at rain are finally on the way for the Rio Grande Valley. An upper‑level low this week will enhance sea breeze showers and bump up our rain chances from Wednesday through Friday. Right now, Friday looks like the day with the ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/increased-rain-chances-bring-a-slight-cool-down/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-09-15T02:00:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T22:26:33.429Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Ffuturecast-wed-thursday-friday-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"slight-cool-down-with-increased-rain-chances-and-wind-shift"},{"id":"9eyh9p","title":"Harlingen’s biggest battery storage plant plugs into electric grid","excerpt":"H ARLINGEN — The city’s biggest battery storage plant is ready to power up the grid. After about three years of planning, East Point Energy, a Charlottesville, Virginia-based company, is operating the plant made up of rows of long tanks storing lithium-ion batteries across a six-acre site off Gri...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/09/harlingens-biggest-battery-storage-plant-plugs-into-electric-grid/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-09T21:41:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T22:26:33.325Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FCourtesy_East-Point-Energy_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-11T08:24:28.077Z","slug":"harlingens-biggest-battery-storage-plant-plugs-into-electric-grid"},{"id":"ie6i2n","title":"'We're finally here': Old Alice Road expansion project now underway in Cameron County","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, Jr. hosted a ceremony on Monday for the Old Alice Road expansion project. The $30 million project will involve reconstructing the intersection of Papaya Drive and Old Alice Road in Los Fresnos to improve the connection betwee...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/were-finally-here-old-alice-road-expansion-project-now-underway-in-cameron-county/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-15T01:52:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T20:24:43.185Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fold-alice-road-groundbreaking.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"were-finally-here-old-alice-road-expansion-project-now-underway-in-cameron-county"},{"id":"ecr2b7","title":"Valley Storm Team: Will seawater help relieve Valley water woes?","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Roy Rodriguez, the interim head of the Harlingen Water Works, visited the Valley Storm Team show to discuss the future of desalination in the Rio Grande Valley. Chief meteorologist Bryan Hale joined in on the conversation with Rodriguez about the desalination p...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/valley-storm-team/valley-storm-team-will-seawater-help-relieve-valley-water-woes/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-09-14T23:59:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T20:24:43.185Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fdesalination-valley-storm-team.png%3Fw%3D701","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"valley-storm-team-will-seawater-help-relieve-valley-water-woes"},{"id":"56in0z","title":"Honduran man denied bond in 4-person shooting case near San Benito","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge denied bond for a Honduran man accused of shooting and killing a family of four near San Benito early Sunday morning. Joel Christian Pacheco Maldonado is facing charges of capital murder of multiple persons and three counts of abandoning or endangering a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/bond-denied-for-honduran-man-acused-of-fatally-shooting-relatives-near-san-benito/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-14T20:22:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T20:24:43.185Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FMedia-1-e1789417409916.jpg%3Fw%3D695","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"honduran-man-denied-bond-in-4-person-shooting-case-near-san-benito"},{"id":"7pfpzy","title":"Familicide in the Valley: What can drive someone to kill their own family?","excerpt":"OLMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two deadly family shootings in the Rio Grande Valley this year have raised questions about a rare but devastating form of violence: familicide. Familicide, sometimes referred to as family annihilation, occurs when a person kills multiple members of their own family...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/familicide-in-the-valley-what-can-drive-someone-to-kill-their-own-family/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-09-14T23:18:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T18:24:43.156Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Ffamilicide.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"familicide-in-the-valley-what-can-drive-someone-to-kill-their-own-family"},{"id":"jf927v","title":"Choosin’ Brownsville: Mitte Cultural District tapped for state designation","excerpt":"B rownsville’s Mitte Cultural District has been officially designated a “Texas Cultural District” by the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA), which translates into a new source for funding for nonprofit arts organizations with the district. It was among four new cultural districts recently announc...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/08/choosin-brownsville-mitte-cultural-district-tapped-for-state-designation/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Steve Clark","publishDate":"2026-09-09T04:59:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T18:24:42.922Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F090826_Mitte-Cultural-District_01.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-11T02:24:41.611Z","slug":"choosin-brownsville-mitte-cultural-district-tapped-for-state-designation"},{"id":"ndgyhw","title":"McAllen literary celebration rebrands as South Texas International Book Festival","excerpt":"A literary festival in the Rio Grande Valley is crossing borders to share the love of reading. In 2026, the deeply rooted South Texas Book Festival, an annual award-winning community event hosted by the McAllen Public Library, is honoring its bilingual and borderland literature programing with a ...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/08/mcallen-literary-celebration-rebrands-as-south-texas-international-book-festival/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Alexandrea Bailey","publishDate":"2026-09-09T04:58:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T18:24:42.922Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F043012.KidsBooksDay.gh_.001.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"updatedAt":"2026-09-11T02:24:41.611Z","slug":"mcallen-literary-celebration-rebrands-as-south-texas-international-book-festival"},{"id":"eusq2i","title":"UTRGV Volleyball sweeps Texas Southern in home opener","excerpt":"Special to RGVSports.com The UTRGV Vaqueros volleyball team opened their home slate Tuesday with a strong 3-0 (25-18, 28-26, 25-18) victory in front of a 1,208 fans at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. The Vaqueros (2-3) leaned on right side Ema Petkovic who delivered with her first-career double-double with...","url":"https://myrgv.com/rgvsports/2026/09/08/utrgv-volleyball-sweeps-texas-southern-in-home-opener/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-09-09T03:26:41.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T18:24:42.922Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F090826.UTRGV_FB_TEXAS_SOUTHERN.jm_.006-Large.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"utrgv-volleyball-sweeps-texas-southern-in-home-opener"},{"id":"mcmyta","title":"Temperatures will cool to upper 90s with more rain coming","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Near record-breaking heat continues once again across the Valley Tuesday. We'll see sunshine, breezy southeast winds, temperatures above normal for mid September standards and in combination with the mugginess look for feels like temperatures up to 111°. The pat...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/temperatures-will-cool-to-upper-90s-with-more-rain-coming/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Lexie Walker","publishDate":"2026-09-15T14:38:02.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T16:24:43.620Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Ff012e3c1-88bb-43c8-9082-4cbe0240f683.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"temperatures-will-cool-to-upper-90s-with-more-rain-coming"},{"id":"gphd0h","title":"Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala announces retirement","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala is set to retire next month, ending more than five years of service as chief with the Edinburg Police Department. The city of Edinburg on Monday announced Ayala's intention to retire, citing that Ayala will return to North Texa...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-police-chief-jaime-ayala-announces-retirement/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-14T20:32:23.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-15T16:24:43.620Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fedinburg-police-chief-jaime-ayala.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburg-police-chief-jaime-ayala-announces-retirement"}],"events":{"items":[{"title":"Bouncing Babies (Main)","date":"2026-11-04","startDate":"2026-11-04","time":"10:00 AM","location":"Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5849","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Stories and Snacks Main","date":"2026-11-04","startDate":"2026-11-04","time":"12:00 AM","location":"Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5766","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Stories and Snacks Southmost","date":"2026-11-04","startDate":"2026-11-04","time":"05:00 PM","location":"Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5711","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Retired & Active Bunco","date":"2026-11-10","startDate":"2026-11-10","time":"11:00 AM","location":"519 E. Madison St.Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=6007","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Retired & Active Tai Chi & Drumming","date":"2026-11-10","startDate":"2026-11-10","time":"08:30 AM","location":"519 E. Madison St.Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=6002","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Bouncing Babies (Main)","date":"2026-11-11","startDate":"2026-11-11","time":"10:00 AM","location":"Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5850","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Stories and Snacks Main","date":"2026-11-11","startDate":"2026-11-11","time":"12:00 AM","location":"Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5767","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Stories and Snacks Southmost","date":"2026-11-11","startDate":"2026-11-11","time":"05:00 PM","location":"Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5712","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Retired & Active Tai Chi & Drumming","date":"2026-11-17","startDate":"2026-11-17","time":"08:30 AM","location":"519 E. Madison St.Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=6003","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Bouncing Babies (Main)","date":"2026-11-18","startDate":"2026-11-18","time":"10:00 AM","location":"Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5851","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Stories and Snacks Main","date":"2026-11-18","startDate":"2026-11-18","time":"12:00 AM","location":"Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5768","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"},{"title":"Stories and Snacks Southmost","date":"2026-11-18","startDate":"2026-11-18","time":"05:00 PM","location":"Brownsville, TX 78520","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5713","source":"brownsvilletx.gov"}],"count":12,"selectionOnly":true,"selectionStatus":"available"},"generated":"2026-11-04T06:24:56.024Z","version":1793773496024,"briefing":{"stories":[{"id":"i3ftwm","title":"BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION APPROVES UP TO $25 MILLION IN BONDS FOR TROPICAL GARDENS AT BOCA CHICA","excerpt":"The Brownsville City Commission approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $25 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds to help finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica.","source":"City of Brownsville","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18445","slug":"brownsville-city-commission-approves-up-to-25-million-in-bonds-for-tropical-gardens-at-boca-chica"},{"id":"i3fukl","title":"STARSHIP REACHES EARTH ORBIT IN HISTORIC LAUNCH FROM STARBASE","excerpt":"SpaceX’s Starship lifted off from Starbase at 7:48 a.m. Monday, reaching Earth orbit for the first time and marking a significant milestone for the Starship program.","source":"City of Brownsville","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18325","slug":"starship-reaches-earth-orbit-in-historic-launch-from-starbase"},{"id":"ok2pf2","title":"SpaceX sends Starship into orbit from Boca Chica Beach in historic first","excerpt":"S paceX launched Starship Flight 14 from Boca Chica at 7:49 a.m. Monday for an attempt at its first orbital test flight, initially expected to last nearly 10 hours before a planned splashdown in the South Pacific far off the coast of Chile. Attempting orbit nearly didn’t happen at all, and the gr...","source":"MyRGV","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FAP26271478979709.jpg","slug":"spacex-sends-starship-into-orbit-from-boca-chica-beach-in-historic-first"}],"featuredEvent":{"id":"phyvpo","title":"Out of Valley Discount Days","date":"2026-11-06","time":null,"location":"Gladys Porter Zoo","url":"/event/out-of-valley-discount-days/"},"generated":"2026-11-04T06:24:56.088Z"},"weather":{"status":"available","location":{"lat":25.9018,"lon":-97.4975,"label":"Brownsville, Texas","timeZone":"America/Chicago"},"current":{"kind":"observation","temperature":81,"temperatureUnit":"F","shortForecast":"Mostly Cloudy","detailedForecast":null,"windSpeed":"3 mph","windDirection":"SSW","isDaytime":null,"observedAt":"2026-11-04T06:50:00.000Z","station":{"id":"KBRO","name":"Brownsville, Brownsville / South Padre Island International Airport"},"relativeHumidity":84},"forecast":{"updatedAt":"2026-11-04T07:00:14.000Z","periods":[{"name":"Overnight","startTime":"2026-11-04T07:00:00.000Z","endTime":"2026-11-04T12:00:00.000Z","temperature":71,"temperatureUnit":"F","shortForecast":"Chance Rain Showers","detailedForecast":"A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.","windSpeed":"6 to 10 mph","windDirection":"NW","isDaytime":false,"probabilityOfPrecipitation":30},{"name":"Wednesday","startTime":"2026-11-04T12:00:00.000Z","endTime":"2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z","temperature":82,"temperatureUnit":"F","shortForecast":"Mostly Sunny","detailedForecast":"Mostly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 8 to 12 mph.","windSpeed":"8 to 12 mph","windDirection":"NNE","isDaytime":true,"probabilityOfPrecipitation":12},{"name":"Wednesday Night","startTime":"2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z","endTime":"2026-11-05T12:00:00.000Z","temperature":70,"temperatureUnit":"F","shortForecast":"Mostly Clear","detailedForecast":"Mostly clear. Low around 70, with temperatures rising to around 74 overnight. East wind 2 to 7 mph.","windSpeed":"2 to 7 mph","windDirection":"E","isDaytime":false,"probabilityOfPrecipitation":2},{"name":"Thursday","startTime":"2026-11-05T12:00:00.000Z","endTime":"2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z","temperature":88,"temperatureUnit":"F","shortForecast":"Sunny","detailedForecast":"Sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 10 mph.","windSpeed":"3 to 10 mph","windDirection":"SE","isDaytime":true,"probabilityOfPrecipitation":6},{"name":"Thursday Night","startTime":"2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z","endTime":"2026-11-06T12:00:00.000Z","temperature":73,"temperatureUnit":"F","shortForecast":"Partly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely","detailedForecast":"Showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.","windSpeed":"2 to 7 mph","windDirection":"SSW","isDaytime":false,"probabilityOfPrecipitation":56},{"name":"Friday","startTime":"2026-11-06T12:00:00.000Z","endTime":"2026-11-07T00:00:00.000Z","temperature":82,"temperatureUnit":"F","shortForecast":"Showers And Thunderstorms Likely","detailedForecast":"Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.","windSpeed":"5 to 14 mph","windDirection":"N","isDaytime":true,"probabilityOfPrecipitation":62},{"name":"Friday Night","startTime":"2026-11-07T00:00:00.000Z","endTime":"2026-11-07T12:00:00.000Z","temperature":68,"temperatureUnit":"F","shortForecast":"Mostly Cloudy","detailedForecast":"Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind 5 to 9 mph.","windSpeed":"5 to 9 mph","windDirection":"N","isDaytime":false,"probabilityOfPrecipitation":12},{"name":"Saturday","startTime":"2026-11-07T12:00:00.000Z","endTime":"2026-11-08T00:00:00.000Z","temperature":80,"temperatureUnit":"F","shortForecast":"Chance Rain Showers","detailedForecast":"A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North northeast wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.","windSpeed":"8 to 12 mph","windDirection":"NNE","isDaytime":true,"probabilityOfPrecipitation":29}]},"alerts":[],"fetchedAt":"2026-11-04T07:17:21.006Z","source":{"name":"National Weather Service","point":"https://api.weather.gov/points/25.9018,-97.4975","forecast":"https://api.weather.gov/gridpoints/BRO/78,5/forecast","grid":"BRO","timeZone":"America/Chicago"}},"diasporaAlerts":[],"region":"Brownsville, TX"}