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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. 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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":"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. 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Approximately 590 acres burned along Las Brisas Road, located northeast of Rio Grande City. 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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":"2026-09-20T02:24:27.437Z","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":"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. 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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. 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The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is bringing the community together for Lunada Homecoming: Team Spirit Night on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Linear Park.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3429","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-09-04T18:39:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T18:24:08.708Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18248","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"lunada-homecoming-brings-team-spirit-to-linear-park-september-19"},{"id":"9294ub","title":"Celebrating UTRGV’s 11th anniversary","excerpt":"","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/celebrating-utrgvs-11th-anniversary/","source":"UTRGV Rider","author":"Karla Michelle Hernandez","publishDate":"2026-09-08T13:05:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T16:24:35.448Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrgvrider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_5292-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"celebrating-utrgvs-11th-anniversary"},{"id":"duy5e1","title":"Frontera Fest 2026 officially canceled, tickets being refunded","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Officials of Frontera Fest have announced the festival has been cancelled. According to a news release, the Frontera Festival 2026 has been canceled due to what officials say are \"circumstances beyond the control of the promoters.\" ValleyCentral has spoken with ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/frontera-fest-2026-officially-canceled-tickets-being-refunded/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Mia Morales","publishDate":"2026-09-10T17:32:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T12:24:10.681Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Ffrontera-fest.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"frontera-fest-2026-officially-canceled-tickets-being-refunded"},{"id":"tdfhxz","title":"One arrested in pursuit that prompted BISD lockdowns","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police activity in the city prompted five Brownsville schools to be placed in lockdown, secure and on hold, according to the district. Brownsville police said a car reported stolen just before 5 a.m. prompted a search for the car in the alleyway between East 21s...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/police-activity-triggers-lockdowns-at-five-brownsville-schools/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-10T17:12:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T12:24:10.681Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"one-arrested-in-pursuit-that-prompted-bisd-lockdowns"},{"id":"7iym91","title":"We are at the peak of hurricane season","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - We have officially reached what, historically, is the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. While we tend to see most activity at this point, we do usually see quite a bit of activity well into the month of October. This season has been anything but \"usual.\" We...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/we-are-at-the-peak-of-hurricane-season/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-09-10T16:14:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T02:24:37.516Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2015%2F12%2FHurricane20Season20Graphic_1448927501266_5806361_ver1.0.jpg%3Fw%3D640","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"we-are-at-the-peak-of-hurricane-season"},{"id":"jwi1zn","title":"BBB RGV warns consumers over online roofing posts","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau Rio Grande Valley is advising consumers regarding a misleading Facebook post. According to the news release from the BBB Rio Grande Valley, the post is claiming that Habitat for Humanity is offering free roof installation, replacement,...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/bbb-rgv-warns-consumers-over-online-roofing-posts/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Mia Morales","publishDate":"2026-09-10T16:22:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T00:25:02.498Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F01%2FAP16347575629282-e1704311773255.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"bbb-rgv-warns-consumers-over-online-roofing-posts"},{"id":"3o8nag","title":"A few more rounds of sea breeze showers before the weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tropical moisture may sneak back in along the weaker edges of an upper‑level ridge, just enough to spark sea‑breeze thundershowers Thursday and Friday afternoon. These will be the last scattered showers before a noticeably drier trend settles in for the weekend....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/a-few-more-rounds-of-sea%e2%80%91breeze-showers-before-the-weekend-and-yes-saharan-dust-on-the-way/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Marcelo Rivera González","publishDate":"2026-09-10T01:50:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T00:25:02.498Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Flooking-ahead-9.9.26.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"a-few-more-rounds-of-sea-breeze-showers-before-the-weekend"},{"id":"nhiqti","title":"Free Narcan available in vending machines across Hidalgo County","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department has launched accessible Narcan vending machines to help reverse opioid overdoses. An event was held on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of five Narcan vending machines across Hidalgo County. The first machin...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/free-narcan-available-in-vending-machines-across-hidalgo-county/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-09-09T21:49:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T00:25:02.498Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2Fnarcan-vending-machine.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"free-narcan-available-in-vending-machines-across-hidalgo-county"},{"id":"dgctnp","title":"Causeway collapse remembered 25 years later","excerpt":"SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (Sept. 15) — Coast Guard Cutter Mallett crewmembers and Department of Public Safety personnel survey the damage done to the Isabella Causeway near South Padre Island, Texas, September 15, 2001. A tug pushing four barges allided with the causeway, causing 10 cars to fall ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/03/causeway-collapse-remembered-25-years-later/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-04T00:59:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T00:25:06.316Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FQueen_Isabella_Causeway_collapseWEB-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"causeway-collapse-remembered-25-years-later"},{"id":"q6sd8n","title":"SPI voters prepare for  October Special Election,  November General Election","excerpt":"By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com South Padre Island voters will head to the polls twice this fall, beginning with an Oct. 3 special election to fill the City Council Place 1 seat, followed one month later by the Nov. 3 general election. Early voting for the special election begin...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/03/spi-voters-prepare-for-october-special-election-november-general-election/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-04T00:53:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T00:25:06.316Z","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-voters-prepare-for-october-special-election-november-general-election"},{"id":"yuaqjz","title":"Tourism board recommends Spurs renewal","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Advisory Board voted Aug. 26 to recommend renewing Visit South Padre Island’s marketing partnership with the San Antonio Spurs, advancing a proposed three-year agreement beginning at $400,000 for the 2026-27 s...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/03/tourism-board-recommends-spurs-renewal/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-04T00:52:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T00:25:06.316Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FSpurs-Press-Conference-display-300x188-1-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"tourism-board-recommends-spurs-renewal"},{"id":"iiqc9r","title":"Tarpons defeat Lobos in season opener","excerpt":"By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. 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Scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m., the free monthly event gives residents and visitors an oppo...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/09/03/island-art-walk-welcomes-visitors/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-04T00:42:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T00:25:06.316Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fart-incubator-150x150.png","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"island-art-walk-welcomes-visitors"},{"id":"6i4552","title":"Key to successful treasure hunting","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/2026/09/03/key-to-successful-treasure-hunting/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-09-04T00:32:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-11T00:25:06.316Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Fconcession-stand-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"key-to-successful-treasure-hunting"},{"id":"4d091c","title":"Local videographer films in Harlingen with metal band, Walls of Jericho","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local photographer and videographer collaborates with the well-known metal band Walls of Jericho to film their latest music video in Harlingen. Mateo Torres has worked in the rock/metal music industry for nearly 20 years, including with bands such as Close You...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/local-videographer-films-in-harlingen-with-metal-band-walls-of-jericho/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Mia Morales","publishDate":"2026-09-09T20:25:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-10T22:25:02.977Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FCourtesy-of-Mateo-Torres-1.jpeg%3Fw%3D540","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"local-videographer-films-in-harlingen-with-metal-band-walls-of-jericho"},{"id":"kyc6h7","title":"Affidavit reveals new details in Edinburg pastor child grooming cases","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An affidavit reveals new details in the arrest of an Edinburg pastor accused of inappropriately touching minors at church. According to the affidavit, Jorge Gonzalez Martinez, 49, pastor at Iglesia Internacional Poder y Gloria, is accused of touching two girls i...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/afidavit-reveals-new-details-in-edinburg-pastor-child-grooming-cases/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-09-09T19:17:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-10T22:25:02.977Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG-2.png%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"affidavit-reveals-new-details-in-edinburg-pastor-child-grooming-cases"},{"id":"vblb0q","title":"Incredible Kidz Color Run Returns to Harlingen Sept. 26","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Families across the Rio Grande Valley are invited to get active while supporting a local cause during Sunny Glen Children's Home's 12th annual Incredible Kidz 5K, 1-Mile and Color Run later this month. Amanda Lucio, director of marketing for Sunny Glen Children'...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/incredible-kidz-color-run-returns-to-harlingen-sept-26/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Thom Denton","publishDate":"2026-09-09T21:38:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-10T20:25:03.366Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F09%2FKIDZ-COLOR-RUN.mp4.00_00_09_08.Still001.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"incredible-kidz-color-run-returns-to-harlingen-sept-26"},{"id":"dwzd05","title":"Brownsville man arrested following early Sunday fatal hit-and-run crash","excerpt":"T he Texas Department of Public Safety said a Brownsville man was arrested Sunday after he fatally hit a pedestrian with his car earlier in the morning. Eduardo Hernandez, 24, was arrested and transported to the Cameron County jail. 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The districts are smaller and more regionally located compared to th...","url":"https://myrgv.com/rgvsports/2026/09/06/donna-high-sweeps-brownsville-porter-in-final-tune-up-before-district/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Staff Report","publishDate":"2026-09-06T15:05:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-10T20:25:03.312Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F090526.DONNA_HIGH_VB_BROWNSVILLE_PORTER.jm_.001-Large.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"donna-high-sweeps-brownsville-porter-in-final-tune-up-before-district"},{"id":"1gprc4","title":"Photo Gallery: UTSA dominates UTRGV 45-16 at the Alamodome","excerpt":"UTRGV’s Garrett Rangel, left, pushes off UTSA defender Darion White, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football a game at Alamodome Saturday Sept. 05, 2026 in San Antonio. 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In a heated meeting packing City Hall, commissioners unanimously voted to let Fluidstack hold a town hal...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/09/03/harlingen-data-center-vote-could-hinge-on-town-hall-meeting/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Fernando Del Valle","publishDate":"2026-09-04T01:27:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-08T18:24:44.830Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2F20220107_Harlingen-Turnover_01-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-data-center-vote-could-hinge-on-town-hall-meeting"},{"id":"rmiab2","title":"Editorial: Could underground dams enable Valley to once again use groundwater as a source?","excerpt":"T he Rio Grande Valley currently gets most of its irrigation and drinking water from the Rio Grande. 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The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce will host the City Council Special Election Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Se...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/08/20/candidate-forum-set-for-sept-8/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-08-20T23:28:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-27T22:25:03.368Z","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":"candidate-forum-set-for-sept-8"},{"id":"694x47","title":"District weighs boat waste program","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District Board of Commissioners considered a proposed system for collecting contaminated water from boats to address a need raised by a tenant, renewed its windstorm insurance and received updates on dock repairs, main...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/08/20/district-weighs-boat-waste-program/","source":"Port Isabel Press","author":"Editor","publishDate":"2026-08-20T23:27:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-27T22:25:03.368Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portisabelsouthpadre.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Flogo-san-benito-navigation-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"district-weighs-boat-waste-program"},{"id":"fnneak","title":"Moments In Time: A dollar for a cause","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. 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Fiesta de Piñatas is a family-friendly event featuring Mexican cuisine, live music, and piñata-hitting at Gutierrez Park and W. Van Buren. The free event is expec...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/downtown-harlingen-invites-businesses-to-support-fiesta-with-pinatas-donations/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-08-25T23:45:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-27T02:25:01.490Z","category":"business","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-25-184509.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"downtown-harlingen-invites-businesses-to-support-fiesta-with-piatas-donations"},{"id":"vcf5u8","title":"Holding on to the heat","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our days in the triple-digit heat continue today. Under mostly sunny skies, most of the Valley will see highs reaching at least 100 degrees. When you factor in the humidity, it may feel more like 105-111 during the hottest part of the afternoon. Those mostly cle...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/holding-on-to-the-heat/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Craig Verley","publishDate":"2026-08-26T16:13:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-27T00:25:01.276Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2Fslot1_fc0d48.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"holding-on-to-the-heat"},{"id":"9es6ho","title":"ICE agent could be released this week as extradition fight heads to judge","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A federal judge in Brownsville is expected to issue a written order Wednesday on whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro will remain in custody in Texas or be extradited to Minnesota to face criminal assault charges. Castro was arres...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/ice-agent-could-be-released-this-week-as-extradition-fight-heads-to-judge/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Jorge Vela","publishDate":"2026-08-25T23:38:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-27T00:25:01.276Z","category":"border","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-25-183747.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"ice-agent-could-be-released-this-week-as-extradition-fight-heads-to-judge"},{"id":"j4fyit","title":"Valley Voices: \"El Jardin\" film production in Mercedes","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This summer, the Rio Grande Valley got a taste of Hollywood as the city of Mercedes played host to its first-ever movie production. \"El Jardin\" is set to premiere this fall starring actor and San Juan native David Barrera. 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SpaceX representatives have told the city of Br...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/spacex/spacex-plans-expansion-near-brownsville-port-through-444-acre-acquisition/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-08-25T23:34:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-26T22:25:01.361Z","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-plans-expansion-near-brownsville-port-through-444-acre-acquisition"},{"id":"dsmwk9","title":"Edinburg pastor facing child grooming charges, bail set at $100K","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg pastor who has been charged with indecency with a child is now facing child grooming charges, according to a spokesperson from the city of Edinburg. Jorge Gonzalez Martinez, 49, of Iglesia Internacional Poder y Gloria, appeared before a judge on Tues...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-pastor-facing-child-grooming-charges-bail-set-at-100k/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-08-25T21:36:12.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-26T22:25:01.361Z","category":"local","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"edinburg-pastor-facing-child-grooming-charges-bail-set-at-100k"},{"id":"a957vj","title":"Valley Storm Team: Emergency Management leader reminds everyone to stay alert","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As hurricane season reaches its peak in the Rio Grande Valley, Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale sits down with Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Hushen to discuss the importance of being prepared before a storm threatens. 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Mayor John Cowen Jr. led a lineup of speakers who gathered at The Mitte to announce that Brownsville would receiv...","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/08/21/brownsville-receives-8m-grant-to-reduce-childhood-risk-of-chronic-illness/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Nadia Tamez-Robledo","publishDate":"2026-08-21T19:18:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-26T20:24:25.688Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2F082026_Paul-Jung-BTX-Visit_02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"updatedAt":"2026-08-23T20:24:34.738Z","needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-receives-8m-grant-to-reduce-childhood-risk-of-chronic-illness"},{"id":"9ujj5w","title":"Progreso High School to hold BBQ fundraiser in memory of student","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Progreso community will hold a barbecue plate fundraiser to honor the life of a Progreso High School student. 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Absenteeism in the past was high, higher education offerings were inadequate, and public schools wer...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-brh/2026/08/18/editorial-latest-school-ratings-for-most-valley-districts-adequate-or-improving/","source":"MyRGV","author":"AIM Media Texas Editorial Board","publishDate":"2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-22T00:24:32.137Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2F081924.NEW_SCHOOL.jm_.002.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"editorial-latest-school-ratings-for-most-valley-districts-adequate-or-improving"},{"id":"hf4z21","title":"Catch the partial lunar eclipse in the Rio Grande Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Sky watchers across the Rio Grande Valley will have a good reason to look up next Thursday night, with a partial lunar eclipse. The eclipse begins at 8:23 p.m., with the partial phase starting around 9:33 p.m. Maximum eclipse happens at 11:12 p.m., when 96 perc...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/catch-the-partial-lunar-eclipse-in-the-rio-grande-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Bryan Hale","publishDate":"2026-08-21T02:49:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-21T22:24:32.175Z","category":"local","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2Fslot2_f0ffbc.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"catch-the-partial-lunar-eclipse-in-the-rio-grande-valley"},{"id":"gkztae","title":"Great Health for America launching in Brownsville","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of four Great Health for America pilot programs nationwide. 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Abbott held a conference on Tuesday with state leaders about his ongoing co...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/education/commitment-to-excellence-gov-abbott-praises-psja-isds-top-ratings/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-08-20T23:14:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-21T20:24:38.573Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2Fabbott_132737.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"commitment-to-excellence-gov-abbott-praises-psja-isds-top-ratings"},{"id":"i3fvc4","title":"LUNAR YOGA OFFERS FREE EVENING RELAXATION AT DEAN PORTER PARK","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department will host Lunar Yoga, a free evening yoga session on Saturday, at 7:30 PM Aug. 29, at the dock at Dean Porter Park, located at 501 E. 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The crash occurred at approximately 4:57 a.m. ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/dps-searches-for-driver-accused-in-fatal-hit-and-run-near-elsa/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-08-20T15:53:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-21T18:24:38.530Z","category":"safety","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dps-searches-for-driver-accused-in-fatal-hit-and-run-near-elsa"},{"id":"zfknw5","title":"Salary increase approved for PSJA ISD employees","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Employees of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District will receive a pay raise for the upcoming school year. The pay raise is part of the district's compensation plan, which was approved on Monday by the PSJA ISD Board of Trustees. 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Cameron County Fire Marshal Juan Martinez said that the house cannot be accessed at this time because it has been deemed unsafe ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/cause-of-fire-that-destroyed-la-feria-home-still-under-investigation/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-08-13T18:15:25.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T16:00:36.934Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FImage-7.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"cause-of-fire-that-destroyed-la-feria-home-still-under-investigation"},{"id":"jyhjzy","title":"Type O blood donors needed for South Texas blood drive","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Amid a national shortage of blood donations, the South Texas Blood & Tissue organization is urging people with Type O blood to donate in order to save lives. 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According to Harlingen Assistant Fire Chief Ruben Balboa, the structure fire is located near Bass Boulevard and Glenn Way and is 50% contained. 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Brownsvillle firefighters pushed in Fire Engine 3 and Fire Brush 3...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-fire-department-welcomes-new-fire-engine-brush-truck/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Claudia Torres","publishDate":"2026-08-12T19:08:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-13T18:00:13.500Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FScreenshot-2026-08-12-124804.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-fire-department-welcomes-new-fire-engine-brush-truck"},{"id":"7hg04z","title":"VBMC Harlingen forensic nurses serve crucial role for trauma survivors","excerpt":"Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, shown Monday, April 7, 2025, prepares to celebrate their 100th anniversary in Harlingen. 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Although no one observed the actual 5,400-mph (8,700-kph) colli...","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-vms/2026/08/05/scientists-are-certain-a-wayward-spacex-rocket-slammed-into-the-moon-as-predicted/","source":"MyRGV","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-08-05T19:08:27.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-11T16:01:04.185Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrgv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FAP26210624462926.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"scientists-are-certain-a-wayward-spacex-rocket-slammed-into-the-moon-as-predicted"},{"id":"i3fveq","title":"BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY MAKES BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUCCESS EASIER WITH FREE ONLINE TUTORING","excerpt":"As students across Brownsville head back to the classroom, the Brownsville Public Library is helping families start the school year with confidence by providing free, on-demand access to professional tutors through Tutor.com.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3345","source":"City of Brownsville","author":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-08-04T17:09:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-11T16:01:03.248Z","category":"schools","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownsvilletx.gov%2FImageRepository%2FDocument%3FdocumentID%3D18129","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"brownsville-public-library-makes-back-to-school-success-easier-with-free-online-tutoring"},{"id":"9j996a","title":"Collectors, fans gather at second annual All-Star Card Show in McAllen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The creators of the South Texas Comic Con held their second annual All-Star Card Show over the weekend at the McAllen Convention Center. 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Deion George James, 32, was charged with aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, and failu...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/voices-in-his-head-told-him-to-do-it-man-told-teller-he-had-a-gun-during-brownsville-bank-robbery/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Mia Morales","publishDate":"2026-08-07T19:24:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-10T20:00:47.240Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FMONITOR-1920x1080-BG-8.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"voices-in-his-head-told-him-to-do-it-man-told-teller-he-had-a-gun-during-brownsville-bank-robbery"},{"id":"dd9sn","title":"US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Brownsville reflects Trump priorities","excerpt":"B ROWNSVILLE — U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright delivered brief remarks and took questions from media at the Port of Brownsville administration building on Tuesday. 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According to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation registration filed Tuesday , the new store will be located at 1325 Ruben M. Torres. 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Police responded to the bomb threat call at approximately 8:10 p.m. A spokesperson with the Mission Police Department sai...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/bomb-threat-reported-at-mission-regional-hospital/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-08-07T02:30:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-08T00:00:27.696Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2FMedia-3.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"police-investigate-mission-regional-hospital-bomb-threat-hoax"},{"id":"te62c7","title":"Rio Hondo bridge reopens after temporary closure","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Hondo lift bridge has reopened after being closed for a few hours on Friday for maintenance. 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A draft of the proposed changes was first presented at a city meeting on J...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/harlingen-city-commission-revises-public-comment-proposal/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Roni Silva and Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-08-07T01:08:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-07T20:00:27.924Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2Fcity-of-harlingen-meeting-aug-6.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"harlingen-city-commission-revises-public-comment-proposal"},{"id":"l3h0iq","title":"Valley counties recruiting poll workers for Nov. 3 election","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Nov. 3 general election is a little less than three months away and local elections administrators are beginning to staff up with poll workers for both early voting and Election Day. 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The company run by Elon Musk posted a loss of $541 million, or 9 cents ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/green-living/top-story/ap-top-headlines/ap-musk-likely-to-face-tough-questions-during-spacexs-first-earnings-call-as-a-public-company/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"BERNARD CONDON, Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-08-04T22:35:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-05T00:00:45.636Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2F6a72693e8ada77.16198085.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"spacex-posts-loss-in-first-report-as-a-public-company-but-less-than-expected"},{"id":"9w4un1","title":"Thousands await transplants, DHR raises awareness","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — August marks National Minority Donor Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about organ donations in communities of color. 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His formal arraignment is pending. Polic...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/fbi-brownsville-police-investigating-bank-robbery-suspect-at-large/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-08-03T21:41:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-04T20:00:33.238Z","category":"space","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2Fimage.png%3Fw%3D794","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"fbi-brownsville-police-investigating-bank-robbery"},{"id":"cz5jd2","title":"DPS to temporarily close Alamo expressway for crash investigation","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety will close a portion of the westbound expressway for about an hour on Tuesday morning for a crash investigation, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Texas DPS investigators plan to close the expressway at ap...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/dps-to-temporarily-close-alamo-expressway-for-crash-investigation/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Shirley Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-08-03T18:12:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-04T20:00:33.238Z","category":"safety","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2026%2F08%2Falamo-roads.jpg%3Fw%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"dps-to-temporarily-close-alamo-expressway-for-crash-investigation"},{"id":"qj9zyk","title":"Brownsville to consider 90-day moratorium on data centers","excerpt":"B rownsville’s City Commission will consider imposing a 90-day moratorium on data center applications, as well as on other types of facilities, according to a public notice. 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The department is preparing to hire 900 Hidalgo County election poll workers. Applicants can choose to apply for one of the following poll worker posit...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/hidalgo-county-hiring-poll-workers-for-nov-3-election/","source":"ValleyCentral","author":"Gabriela Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-08-03T21:11:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-04T16:00:35.241Z","category":"government","image":"https://thebrownsville.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valleycentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F39%2F2024%2F08%2FAP20074055274762-e1724938944373.jpg%3Fw%3D800","needsImageFetch":false,"needsResolve":false,"slug":"hidalgo-county-hiring-poll-workers-for-nov-3-election"},{"id":"izo9r4","title":"Pharr expressway reopens after law enforcement activity","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. 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