{"articles":[{"id":"i3fwtf","title":"CITY OF BROWNSVILLE AND UTRGV TASK FORCE OF THE FUTURE COMPLETE INITIAL REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have completed the final report of the Task Force of the Future, a collaborative initiative created to strengthen UTRGV’s presence in Brownsville and Cameron County.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3179","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-15T17:25:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17755","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true},{"id":"hzccku","title":"Edinburg mother facing capital murder charges after 2 kids found dead inside burning vehicle in San Antonio: Police","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg woman is facing capital murder charges after her two children were found dead inside a burning vehicle in San Antonio early Friday morning, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Marlene Vidal, 34, of Edinburg, told officers she is the child...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-mother-facing-capital-murder-charges-after-2-kids-found-dead-inside-burning-vehicle-in-san-antonio-police/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-15T16:23:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2015/02/9315eb6e-56f4-4da4-a923-6c4624a86dd2-SA_Shooting_2-1.jpg?w=440","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"mcjd8e","title":"Brownsville police search for person of interest in stolen truck investigation","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a stolen truck investigation. Police shared a photo showing a woman wearing eyeglasses and a light blue shirt, who is a person of interest in the theft...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-police-search-for-person-of-interest-in-stolen-truck-investigation/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-15T16:11:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/bda.jpg?w=518","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"xfwupk","title":"Pharr man sentenced to life without parole in 2017 fatal shooting of teen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nearly a decade after a home invasion-turned-shooting claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy, a man has been found guilty of capital murder. Ambrosio Rodriguez, 33, of Pharr, was sentenced to life without parole on Monday in the 206th District Court. On May 6, a ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/jury-finds-pharr-man-guilty-of-capital-murder-in-2017-fatal-shooting-of-teen/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-15T16:04:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-47.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"uzvbvk","title":"Heat through the weekend, daily storm chances return early next week","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We made it to Friday! Highs today in the low to mid 90s (east) to the upper 90s (west) under a mix of sun and clouds all day, but one thing to point out, it'll be breezy. Southeast winds at 10 to 15 mph sustained with gusts between 30 to 35 [...]","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/heat-through-the-weekend-daily-storm-chances-return-early-next-week/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-15T15:44:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/439268ae-c0c0-49c1-b657-91d77aed5846.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"hffrgu","title":"Edinburg issues boil water notice after a line break","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Edinburg issued a boil water notice following a water line break between El Cibolo Rd and 0.5 miles North of El Rucio Rd, the city announced on Thursday evening. According to the city, a contractor working in the area struck a main water line and bro...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/edinburg-issues-boil-water-notice-after-a-line-break/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-15T15:37:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2025/02/GettyImages-1317094205.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"aqrhem","title":"Port Isabel may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing","excerpt":"PORT ISABEL, Texas (AP) — Until recently, young children ran in and out of their public housing homes in this Gulf Coast town, playing on sun-dappled lawns as mothers looked over their shoulders for the school bus to drop off their older kids. Suddenly, couches, dressers and refrigerators started...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/green-living/top-story/ap-top-headlines/ap-a-texas-town-may-offer-a-preview-of-a-trump-plan-to-force-noncitizens-from-public-housing/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-15T15:33:03.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/6a073d4f11a6a4.76914758.jpeg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"4ett29","title":"LabPadre gives the latest SpaceX update: May 14","excerpt":"STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting this week with our fabrication updates, two additional sections of Ship 41 were moved into Mega Bay 2 and stacked with the upper sections of this Flight 14 vehicle. Later in the week, both of the Starship's aft flaps were taken to the ship bay. SpaceX ha...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/spacex/labpadre-gives-the-latest-spacex-update-may-14/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-15T02:06:11.000Z","category":"space","localScore":90,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/labpadre-may-14.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true},{"id":"e53nqj","title":"Attorney General Paxton warns three Valley cities of illegal tax raises","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday accused three Rio Grande Valley cities of failing to comply with a new state law. Paxton sent a letter to more than 130 cities across Texas, including Roma, San Perlita, and Weslaco, as part of an ongoing effort to p...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/attorney-general-paxton-warns-three-valley-cities-of-illegal-tax-raises/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-15T00:07:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2025/12/693224715df8d2.78900947.jpeg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"9c2svj","title":"Community mourns Captain Murphy","excerpt":"Captain Patrick Murphy smiles and waves near his charter boat on South Padre Island. Murphy, a longtime charter captain and owner of Captain Murphy’s Fishing Charters, died April 25 at the age of 57, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the Laguna Madre fishing community. 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The gym offers personal training, yoga and mobility classes, along with summer specials for students and families. By JA...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/05/14/port-isabel-family-gym-expands/","source":"Port Isabel Press","publishDate":"2026-05-14T23:27:52.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":15,"priority":3,"image":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strong-dudes-in-pi-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"80qie4","title":"Council approves Key Island upgrades","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS South Padre Island City Council approved multiple infrastructure and budget items during a special meeting held May 12, including funding tied to coastal erosion planning, fuel costs, Convention Center upgrades and a city website migration. 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Dozens of student athletes who participated in Basketball, Soccer, tennis, baseball, softball, track and field, g...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/05/14/piechs-holds-spring-sports-awards/","source":"Port Isabel Press","publishDate":"2026-05-14T23:16:32.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":15,"priority":3,"image":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tennis-players-at-2026-awards-ceremony-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"lgmha3","title":"Tarpons beat ’Hounds by last second score","excerpt":"(Port Isabel’s 7on7 offense versus St. Joe. May 8, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, May 8 the Port Isabel Tarpons 7on7 team hosted the Brownsville St. Joseph Academy Bloodhounds in an exciting back and forth game. Unlike t...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/05/14/tarpons-beat-hounds-by-last-second-score/","source":"Port Isabel Press","publishDate":"2026-05-14T23:13:54.000Z","category":"business","localScore":45,"priority":3,"image":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/7on7-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"s9yeim","title":"Moments In Time: Harlingen eyes tower hotel","excerpt":"By Steve Hathcock 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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The coalition met to discuss storm preparedness ah...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/faith-based-coalition-meets-in-weslaco-for-hurricane-preparedness/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-14T23:05:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-14-165730.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"erjvxb","title":"Harlingen seeks resident input on federal fund use","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen is inviting residents to participate in a series of meetings to help shape how federal funds will be used over the next five years. 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Mental health affects millions of Americans each year, yet many people still struggle to get support.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3177","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-08T16:42:31.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17739","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"yb3bw","title":"Founder’s Day of Caring: 30 nonprofits in 30 days","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —This year at ValleyCentral, we’re celebrating Founder’s Day of Caring on June 12 with a special community spotlight: 30 nonprofits in 30 days. The response from our viewers was overwhelming, and because we received so many nominations, we’re highlighting a few ex...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/founders-day-of-caring-30-nonprofits-in-30-days/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-14T20:59:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/FDOC-PIC-POST.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"4ln0kk","title":"Airbnb's tech aims to prevent disruptive parties ahead of Memorial Day weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Airbnb announced that it's activating anti-party technology in the U.S., including Texas, ahead of Memorial Day weekend to prevent bookings that lead to disruptive parties. According to a news release, the company uses machine learning and reservation screening ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/airbnbs-tech-aims-to-prevent-disruptive-parties-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-14T18:23:27.000Z","category":"business","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/05/GettyImages-1174204836-e1710189730284.jpg?w=800","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"tdgyca","title":"Nurse gives back to fellow veterans at VA Health Care Center in Harlingen","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Jeremiah Conde's journey to becoming a nurse began when he initially was a pre-med student at Texas A&M University and wanted to work in surgery. That all quickly changed after the events of Sept. 11. He decided to enlist in the Air Force, seeking a medical posi...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/community/nurse-gives-back-to-fellow-veterans-at-va-health-care-center-in-harlingen/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-14T17:26:09.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-14-121105.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"gdj4jp","title":"2 arrested in Raymondville crack, meth seizure: Sheriff","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Willacy County authorities arrested two people and seized crack cocaine, meth, and marijuana after a traffic stop in Raymondville on Tuesday. The traffic stop happened at about 7:43 p.m. at the Murphy USA gas station located on the 14000 block of FM 490 after a ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/2-arrested-raymondville-crack-meth-seizure-sheriff/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-14T16:16:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-52-e1778775778250.jpg?w=436","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"q609qy","title":"Recent rainfall brings much-needed drought improvement","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The newest drought report is in, and the Valley is officially out of extreme and exceptional drought conditions. The Valley will have a few pockets of severe drought, but overall, the improvement has been impressive. As for what’s ahead, the weather department i...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/recent-rainfall-brings-much-needed-drought-improvement/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-15T01:52:27.000Z","category":"business","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/DROUGHT-REPORT.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"omweol","title":"Cameron County developing early warning system for flooding","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County is using a $1.2 million grant from the Texas Water Development Board to develop a Flood Early Warning System (FEWS). The county currently has 48 real-time hydrologic systems that collect flood data around the area, which will soon be upgraded to...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/cameron-county-developing-early-warning-system-for-flooding/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-14T14:32:07.000Z","category":"government","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-13-194125.png?w=794","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"4wybo7","title":"Hot & breezy days heading our way","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What does a typical mid-May Rio Grande Valley day look like? It looks a lot like what our afternoon will be providing: a little heat, a little breeze, and a whole lot of sunshine. Our highs will reach into the lower half of the 90's for most of the Valley today....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/hot-breezy-days-heading-our-way/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-14T14:35:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/slot0_22d736.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"wzianp","title":"Perfect spring weather for the Valley with heat, wind, and rain","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The next seven days in Harlingen bring a pretty classic late-spring South Texas mix—heat, humidity, a steady breeze, and at least a few shots at rain. Overall, expect plenty of warm, partly sunny days with highs generally in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. 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Bryan Alexis Cedillo, 28, of Mercedes, faces the following charges...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/murder-suspect-in-custody-to-be-arraigned-weslaco-police/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-13T16:06:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-51.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"uha3pt","title":"Police: Man found dead in Harlingen hotel, foul play not suspected","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was found dead at a Harlingen hotel on Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the Harlingen Police Department. Harlingen police say the man was found in his room at the Hampton Inn, located off Ed Carey Drive. No foul play is suspected at this time. An...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/police-man-found-dead-in-harlingen-hotel-foul-play-not-suspected/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-13T22:52:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-13-133812.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"gzz9dc","title":"Residents sue SpaceX over alleged home damage","excerpt":"(Space X launch of Starship rocket from a boat in the Laguna Madre on November 19, 2024, Courtesy photo/Dianté Marigny)   By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Dozens of Rio Grande Valley residents have filed a federal lawsuit against SpaceX, alleging that repeated Starship rocket lau...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/05/07/residents-sue-spacex-over-alleged-home-damage/","source":"Port Isabel Press","publishDate":"2026-05-07T23:49:52.000Z","category":"space","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/space-x-photo-150x150.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"tv6nfv","title":"Commissioners question costs, ordinance","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS City commissioners questioned equipment repair costs, reviewed parking improvements near a local baseball field, and discussed potential ordinance changes during a recent Port Isabel City Commission meeting held at the Port Isabel Event Cultural Center. A ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/05/07/commissioners-question-costs-ordinance/","source":"Port Isabel Press","publishDate":"2026-05-07T23:45:24.000Z","category":"government","localScore":15,"priority":3,"image":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Port-Isabel-150x150.png","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"qwqztj","title":"Laguna Vista joins Regional Economic Development Pact","excerpt":"Special to the PRESS The Town of Laguna Vista has joined a coalition of Cameron County cities in a new regional effort aimed at strengthening economic development and attracting large-scale investment. Mayor Michael Carter officially signed the Regional Benefit Agreement (RBA) on April 30 during ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/05/07/laguna-vista-joins-regional-economic-development-pact/","source":"Port Isabel Press","publishDate":"2026-05-07T23:43:32.000Z","category":"government","localScore":30,"priority":3,"image":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Laguna-Vista-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"hdx5dg","title":"SPI welcomes new director, advances funding","excerpt":"By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island’s Special Events Committee introduced its new tourism director and approved marketing funds for several upcoming events during its April 24 meeting at City Council Chambers. Kelly de Schaun, executive director of Visit South ...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/05/07/spi-welcomes-new-director-advances-funding/","source":"Port Isabel Press","publishDate":"2026-05-07T23:37:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":15,"priority":3,"image":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SPI-150x150.png","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"ho40ig","title":"Highway renamed to honor slain San Benito Lieutenant Milton Resendez","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Family and first responders gathered in San Benito on Tuesday for the unveiling of a highway renamed to honor a slain San Benito police lieutenant. A portion of Sam Houston Street was renamed to the Lieutenant Milton Resendez Memorial Highway. Resendez was kille...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/highway-renamed-to-honor-slain-san-benito-lieutenant-milton-resendez/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-13T22:50:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-13-112040.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"gqzcfb","title":"PI girls compete among region’s best at track meet","excerpt":"By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past weekend, May 1-2, a handful of select athletes from the Port Isabel Early College High School girls’ track team competed in UIL 4A Region IV Track & Field Meet. The meet was held at Kingsville A&M and featured hundreds male and female ath...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/05/07/pi-girls-compete-among-regions-best-at-track-meet/","source":"Port Isabel Press","publishDate":"2026-05-07T23:34:02.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":15,"priority":3,"image":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-regional-track-girl-participants-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"8ewwjp","title":"Sirens outmatched by Lady Pumas","excerpt":"By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, May 2 the Port Isabel Sirens hosted the RGV Lady Pumas in full-contact football game. Entering the matchup, the undefeated Lady Pumas were coming off a BYE week, but in the prior week they had a big 26-19 win over Brownsville St...","url":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2026/05/07/sirens-outmatched-by-lady-pumas/","source":"Port Isabel Press","publishDate":"2026-05-07T23:29:58.000Z","category":"business","localScore":75,"priority":3,"image":"https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sirens-vs-lady-pumas-reception-attempt-150x150.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"exp4vl","title":"DATA: Inflation pressures reappear as Valley gas prices remain high","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As broader inflation pressures begin showing signs of heating back up, people across the Rio Grande Valley continue seeing higher prices at the pump. New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday shows the Producer Price Index (PPI) jumped 6% in...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/reviews/br/education-br/money-investing-br/data-inflation-pressures-reappear-as-valley-gas-prices-remain-high/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-13T18:06:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/ppi-cpi-1-1.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"mxgkwq","title":"South Texas College, Weslaco announce new avionics program","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas College and the city of Weslaco on Tuesday announced a new avionics technician program. Avionics focuses on the development, installation, and maintenance of electronic systems used in aircraft, satellites, and spacecrafts, according to STC. 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The event is expected to begin at 7 p.m. and will be livestreamed on this article and on ValleyCentral+, our free streaming app avai...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/watch-live-rgv-palm-awards-2026/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-13T22:31:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Palm-Awards.jpg?w=851","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"5tuzhd","title":"'Only took 18 hours to form': Why Valley officials say to prepare for hurricane season now","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hurricane season is just weeks away, and local emergency officials are warning Rio Grande Valley residents that preparation cannot wait. Emergency management leaders gathered in Edinburg to discuss the threats this hurricane season could bring and the steps resid...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/only-took-18-hours-to-form-why-valley-officials-say-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season-now/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-13T14:25:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-13-091652.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"pd97dt","title":"SpaceX announces target date for 12th Starship launch","excerpt":"STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX announced on Tuesday that its twelfth Starship test flight is expected to launch as soon as next week. The anticipated launch window is scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, marking the first Starship launch test of 2026 out of Starbase. Accor...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/spacex/spacex-announces-target-date-for-12th-starship-launch/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-12T23:04:08.000Z","category":"space","localScore":90,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2025/03/IMG_1410.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true},{"id":"jwl5hb","title":"STEM Nation returns to students across the Valley","excerpt":"EDINBURG, TX (ValleyCentral) - Thousands of students from Rio Grande City to Brownsville gathered to explore the world of STEM as STEM Nation 2026 returned to the Valley for the second year in a row. For 7th-grade student Rolando Zapatero at Alamo Jr. High School, STEM has been a lifelong passion...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/stem-nation-returns-to-students-across-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-13T15:10:30.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-13-093110.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"isn4bo","title":"UTRGV women's 800 crew chasing conference title","excerpt":"EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's women’s 800-meter group has emerged as one of the top mid-distance units in the country this season. Ranked inside the top 25, the Vaqueros’ rise has caught the attention of competitors across the nation. “Everyone is h...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentral/vaqueros-nation/utrgv-womens-800-crew-chasing-conference-title/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-13T00:28:58.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":90,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/MAT1542.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"zbnlgv","title":"Valley teams ready for regional semis","excerpt":"Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer Rio Grande Valley high school baseball is well represented in the regional semifinal round of the state playoffs, with five teams set to take the field in Sweet 16 action this weekend across South Texas. The group of five includes three teams who are back in the Sweet 1...","url":"https://myrgv.com/rgvsports/2026/05/14/valley-teams-ready-for-regional-semis/","source":"MyRGV","publishDate":"2026-05-14T05:51:42.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/274268D8-B252-40E8-97EF-C684CB097C8F.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"u9jo66","title":"‘I will put one into your head’: Affidavit details arrest of firefighters in Edinburg","excerpt":"A video recording of the two firefighters recently arrested allegedly shows one of them threatening to shoot one of the victims in the head.\nThe post ‘I will put one into your head’: Affidavit details arrest of firefighters in Edinburg appeared first on MyRGV.com.","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/05/13/i-will-put-one-into-your-head-affidavit-details-arrest-of-firefighters-in-edinburg/","source":"MyRGV","publishDate":"2026-05-13T23:29:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mark-Quintanilla-and-Jessica-Quintanilla.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"idiy8t","title":"‘Very personal’: Ramblas Hospitality blood cancer fundraiser set for May 27","excerpt":"If Michael Limas is involved in it, it probably has to do with food or fundraising.\nThe post ‘Very personal’: Ramblas Hospitality blood cancer fundraiser set for May 27 appeared first on MyRGV.com.","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/05/13/very-personal-ramblas-hospitality-blood-cancer-fundraiser-set-for-may-27/","source":"MyRGV","publishDate":"2026-05-13T23:28:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/132980953_web1_132641842_web1_Las-Ramblas---Owners.jpg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"g3n0nw","title":"Just a few yards from the ocean, Captain’s Cove Oyster Bar inspires discovery","excerpt":"SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — When I think of appetizers, I think of small morsels of food to waken my appetite.\nThe post Just a few yards from the ocean, Captain’s Cove Oyster Bar inspires discovery appeared first on 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Located near San Benito, Green Valley Farms is one of the communities severely impacted by the heavy rain and powerful wind gusts that occurred on Mother'...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/storm-debris-pickup-for-green-valley-farms-residents/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-13T14:37:45.000Z","category":"government","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/storm-debris.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"t9y4cx","title":"Hot & muggy weather returns Thursday","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Highs this afternoon look to climb into the upper 80s to low 90s. Similar to Tuesday, with maybe a few more low 90s sprinkled in. North winds keep the humidity on the comfortable side. 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This week’s area round features two RGV vs. RGV matchups at the 5A level, along with several others with the potential to pic...","url":"https://myrgv.com/rgvsports/2026/05/07/area-preview-rgv-sends-12-teams-into-round-2/","source":"MyRGV","publishDate":"2026-05-07T18:34:12.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ALC_4791-Large.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"4mo79c","title":"Man electrocuted, killed while digging holes in rural Edinburg","excerpt":"A man died after he was electrocuted while working in rural Edinburg, and the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is working to determine what caused the accident.\nThe post Man electrocuted, killed while digging holes in rural Edinburg appeared first on MyRGV.com.","url":"https://myrgv.com/local-news/2026/05/07/man-electrocuted-killed-while-digging-holes-in-rural-edinburg/","source":"MyRGV","publishDate":"2026-05-07T15:59:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AdobeStock_64526902.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"azq9st","title":"Jury hands down guilty verdict against man accused of teen’s death in Pharr home invasion","excerpt":"EDINBURG — A jury has begun deliberating the fate of a man accused of the shooting and killing a teenager during a Pharr home invasion in 2017.\nThe post Jury hands down guilty verdict against man accused of teen’s death in Pharr home invasion appeared first on MyRGV.com.","url":"https://myrgv.com/alerts-mcm/2026/05/06/jury-hands-down-guilty-verdict-against-man-accused-of-teens-death-in-pharr-home-invasion/","source":"MyRGV","publishDate":"2026-05-06T22:05:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/processed-81F0A644-5836-4296-A97C-584BFDD0BF91.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"rwquu","title":"MX Consul General: $3M traded every minute in North America","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In a recent presentation, Mexico's Consul General in Brownsville, Judith Arrieta Mungia, broke down 2025 trade data from the U.S. Census Bureau. \"The news [is] amazing; they couldn't be better,\" Mungia said while describing the data. \"They show the reality in th...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mx-consul-general-3m-traded-every-minute-in-north-america/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-12T15:56:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/mexico-free-trade.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"oa8cxm","title":"Mass held in recognition of National Police Week","excerpt":"SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local law enforcement officers joined at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in San Benito on Monday for a holy mass in recognition of National Police Week. Father Genaro Garza III led the mass to honor and bless the police officers. Cameron County District Attorney...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mass-held-in-recognition-of-national-police-week/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-12T15:16:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/sb-leo-mass.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"237u0o","title":"Warmer days ahead in the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A fair amount of sunshine will be enjoyed the next couple of days, along with some warm to hot afternoon temperatures. However, with lower humidity, the heat will be easier to take. Highs today will be in the upper 80's to about 90 in Starr County. 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According to the National Weather Service, a wet microburst caused heavy ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/green-valley-farms-residents-recovering-from-severe-storm/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-12T14:36:43.000Z","category":"government","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-11-212339.png?w=798","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwub","title":"BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION TO HOST U.S. FLAG RETIREMENT COLLECTION DRIVE","excerpt":"The Brownsville Historical Association (BHA) is inviting residents to participate in a U.S. flag retirement collection effort aimed at ensuring worn and damaged flags are respectfully and properly disposed of.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3168","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-05T22:37:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17725","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwto","title":"BROWNSVILLE’S PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT UNVEILS 2026 SUMMER ESSENTIAL GUIDE","excerpt":"Summer is heating up in Brownsville, and the City’s Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is making sure residents are ready. The 2026 Summer Essentials Guide is officially live, offering a full lineup of activities and events.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3170","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-05T22:35:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17728","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"tb3ow3","title":"10 years of UTRGV","excerpt":"The tower stands atop the Main Building on the Brownsville campus.THE RIDER FILE PHOTO UTRGV marks its 10-year\nThe post 10 years of UTRGV appeared first on The Rider Newspaper.","url":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/online-special-edition-10-years-of-utrgv/","source":"UTRGV Rider","publishDate":"2026-05-05T22:16:50.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":90,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.utrgvrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Featured-Image-Column-of-the-Week-30.png","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"u3dzz6","title":"Harlingen VFW breaks ground on new $2.5M post","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new chapter is underway for VFW Post 2410 as veterans, elected leaders, and community partners gathered Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony at the longtime post on North Whalen Road. The project launches an approximately $2.5 million rebuild to replace a buil...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/harlingen-vfw-breaks-ground-on-new-2-5m-post/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-12T03:49:16.000Z","category":"space","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-11-173700.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"sa42bu","title":"Perfectly pleasant weather turns warm and humid again by the weekend","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Thunderstorms, rain, and severe weather are in the rear-view mirror for now. Now the Valley can focus on nice weather, including northerly breezes, a few puffy clouds, and seasonal temperatures. As the week goes by, winds will turn back to out of the southeast, ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/perfectly-pleasant-weather-turns-warm-and-humid-again-by-the-weekend/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-12T02:04:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/slot0_c77182.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"irhxc9","title":"Cameron County receives $1.2M grant for flood preparedness","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A $1.2 million grant from the Texas Water Development Board will be allocated to help communities in Cameron County better prepare for floods and improve public safety. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino announced on Monday that the Texas Water Development Board...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/cameron-county-receives-1-2m-grant-for-flood-preparedness/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-11T23:07:16.000Z","category":"government","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2025/03/Harlingen-Rain-2.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i0y2g0","title":"The latest at SpaceX with LabPadre: May 11","excerpt":"STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Here at Avid Space and Lab Padre, we're committed to bringing you great footage from Starbase, but it's a duty that's not without its perils. The sheer power of the latest static fire and the proximity of our Rover 3 camera combine for an impressive illustration ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/spacex/the-latest-at-spacex-with-labpadre-may-11/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-12T02:21:46.000Z","category":"space","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/lp-5.11.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwuc","title":"BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS FUN, HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES FOR KIDS","excerpt":"The Brownsville Public Library System is turning up the heat in the best way possible this May, as its Children’s Services division invites families to join a series of interactive and educational cooking classes designed just for kids.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3167","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-05T16:23:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17724","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"tueyc8","title":"Redemption Tour continues, PSJA celebrates Elite 8 appearance","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — PSJA softball punched its ticket to the program's first Elite 8. The Lady Bears swept the Class 6A DII Sweet 16 over Vista Ridge. \"I think mentally we were a lot stronger than we were last year. These girls fought so hard and to come in here and get to the Elite...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/redemption-tour-continues-psja-celebrates-elite-8-appearance/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-12T00:37:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-11-193447.png?w=643","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"kyyg16","title":"South Dakota-based trust company claims $78M winning ticket sold in Brownsville","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Just days before it was set to expire, a South Dakota-based trust company claimed the winning $78 million Lotto Texas Jackpot ticket sold at a Brownsville store. According to a Monday news release from the Texas Lotto, Jua-Ri Trust Agreement Trident Trust Comp...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/south-dakota-based-trust-company-claims-78m-winning-ticket-sold-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-11T18:57:11.000Z","category":"business","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2025/11/LOCATION-2.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwzh","title":"BROWNSVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST “LUNADA: A NIGHT IN HAVANA” AT LINEAR PARK","excerpt":"The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to experience an evening of art, music, and culture at Lunada: A Night in Havana, a one-night-only event set to transform Linear Park into a vibrant, immersive celebration.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3108","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-05T15:38:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17650","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwuj","title":"BROWNSVILLE LIBRARY LAUNCHES 2026 SUMMER READING PROGRAM WITH PRIZES AND ACTIVITIES","excerpt":"The Brownsville Public Library System is inviting readers of all ages to dive into a summer of imagination, learning, and fun with the launch of its 2026 Summer Reading Program this June.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3160","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-05T15:07:00.000Z","category":"space","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17716","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true},{"id":"jzpw26","title":"San Benito residents can schedule brush pickup following storm","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After a weekend storm injured two people, downed power lines, damaged cars, and left thousands without power across the Rio Grande Valley, cleanup efforts are underway in San Benito. San Benito residents with fallen brush and other storm-related debris are asked...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/san-benito-residents-can-schedule-brush-pickup-following-storm/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-11T18:14:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-11-125632.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"gsjxrc","title":"Traffic update: FM 511 in Brownsville now open following downed power lines","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — FM 511 in Brownsville has been reopened, the Texas Department of Transportation said in an update on Monday. TxDOT announced earlier Monday that a portion of the road, from State Highway 550 to Devon Street, was shut down due to downed power lines. After about...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/traffic-alert-downed-power-lines-close-portion-of-fm-511-in-brownsville/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-11T17:38:53.000Z","category":"business","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/traffic-alert.jpg?w=800","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"x7mmzv","title":"Senior Send Off photo submissions open now","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is celebrating the graduating class of 2026 with a Senior Sendoff photo gallery! We are proud of the local graduating seniors here in the Rio Grande Valley who have acquired their diplomas from high school, college, or university! Help us in congra...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/senior-send-off-photo-submissions-open-now/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-11T17:32:32.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2025/12/AP20281389054160-e1764010385706.jpg?w=800","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"nrtuy3","title":"SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB","excerpt":"The Starlink 17-29 mission was the 44th dedicated flight supporting the broadband internet constellation so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 8:59:19 p.m. PDT (11:59:19 p.m. EDT / 0359:19 UTC).","url":"https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/05/05/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg-sfb-7/","source":"Spaceflight Now","publishDate":"2026-05-05T13:15:50.000Z","category":"space","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260505_Starlink_17-29_liftoff.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"evv57j","title":"Airbnb host reports party, 7 minors cited for underage drinking: McAllen police","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Seven minors were cited for underage drinking after an Airbnb host reported a party to police, according to the McAllen Police Department. The minors, aged between 17 and 19, were issued a citation for possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor. On Sunday a...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/airbnb-host-reports-party-7-minors-cited-for-underage-drinking-mcallen-police/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-11T15:50:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2022/12/McAllen-Police.jpg?w=768","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"2kp72p","title":"After a stormy weekend, a beautiful stretch of weather arrives","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After a very active pattern that lasted through the weekend and early this Monday morning, the trends are strong, suggesting the remainder of the seven-day forecast will see no rain with afternoon temperatures slightly below average until Thursday. By the end of...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/weather2/after-a-stormy-weekend-a-beautiful-stretch-of-weather-arrives/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-11T14:21:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/585bba81-6cd5-4719-85ca-da2754ca7201.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"mzy9gz","title":"Over 100 customers remain without power across the Valley: Magic Valley, AEP","excerpt":"CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rio Grande Valley customers are experiencing power outages as severe thunderstorms begin early Monday morning. Monday, May 11 at 3:30 a.m. According to AEP Texas and Magic Valley Electric Co-op, nearly 3,000 customers in Hidalgo County are experiencing outa...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/nearly-3500-valley-customers-report-no-power-magic-valley-aep/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-11T08:52:58.000Z","category":"government","localScore":60,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/02/65c3b869133d14.91099625.jpeg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"sx4ux6","title":"TDEM advises Valley residents to report storm damage","excerpt":"RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) —  The Texas Division of Emergency Management is asking Valley residents to report any property damage that happened during Saturday's storm by submitting a damage assessment survey. According to TDEM, Texas residents can report damage to homes and busines...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/tdem-advises-texas-residents-to-report-storm-damage/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-10T18:13:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Lowes-damages.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"o4f6g0","title":"Severe weather possible: Marginal risk","excerpt":"RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — There is another chance for showers and thunderstorms later this evening and into tonight due to activity from the Sierra Madre and a frontal boundary that is going to move through overnight. The entire Valley is under a marginal risk for severe weather....","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/severe-weather-possible-marginal-risk/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-10T23:36:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/setup.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"xxw7ba","title":"Food Bank RGV seeks donations, volunteers after storms","excerpt":"RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank RGV is asking for donations and volunteers to help distribute supplies to those affected by the weekend storms that struck the Valley on Saturday. The severe storms caused significant damage in parts of Cameron County, destroying homes, bri...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/food-bank-rgv-seeks-donations-volunteers-after-storms/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-10T16:35:32.000Z","category":"government","localScore":90,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2022/08/FoodBankTruck.jpg?w=640","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"ylh0iq","title":"Brownsville PUB warns of power outages during storm repairs","excerpt":"BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is advising its customers on the west side of the city that they may experience short periods without electricity. BPUB says AEP Texas is working on repairing transmission lines that were damaged during Saturday’s severe ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/brownsville-pub-warns-of-power-outages-during-storm-repairs/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-10T23:06:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2015/10/BPUB_1434549748858_1555878_ver1.0-2.jpg?w=740","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"ssfgah","title":"Storm leaves 2 injured, overturned mobile homes in San Benito","excerpt":"SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Saturday morning storms left two people injured and downed power lines across the Valley. On Saturday afternoon, Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. held a news conference with details about the damages and injuries at the San Benito Police Department. \"...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/storm-leaves-2-injured-downed-power-lines-in-san-benito/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-09T18:15:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/San-Benito-storm-damage.jpg?w=868","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"du790x","title":"Inside Valley Politics: NRCC to spend big in Valley elections, Gina Hinojosa calls for suspension of state gas tax","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It was a tale of two school bonds in the May 2 election. McAllen ISD voters approved the district's $335 million bond proposition. While voters in Sharyland voted down the three bond proposals on the ballot by significant margins. The Republican and Democratic p...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/local-political-show/inside-valley-politics-nrcc-to-spend-big-in-valley-elections-gina-hinojosa-calls-for-suspension-of-state-gas-tax/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-10T20:50:54.000Z","category":"government","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/inside-valley-politics-mcallen-bond.png?w=513","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"i3fwzl","title":"BROWNSVILLE TO HOST ONE CITY PREPAREDNESS FAIR FOCUSED ON SAFETY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT","excerpt":"The City of Brownsville is inviting residents to come together for an evening focused on safety, preparedness, and community connection at the upcoming One City Information and All-Hazards Preparedness Fair.","url":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=3104","source":"City of Brownsville","publishDate":"2026-05-04T15:02:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=17644","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"aep3hf","title":"Magic Valley, AEP report 538 outages in Cameron County","excerpt":"CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Power outages are still being reported by electric companies following Saturday's storm, which left damaged poles and power lines. 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Documentation revealed that from March 30 to April 6, the jail was over their approved capacity by 47 inmates. In a statement on Friday, the Cameron...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/cameron-county-jail-given-non-compliance-notice-for-overcrowding/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-08T15:26:05.000Z","category":"government","localScore":45,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2020/06/sheriffslogo.jpg?w=576","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"w50bem","title":"'You need tomato on everything': Valley residents feel impact of shortage","excerpt":"MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tomatoes, a staple ingredient in many dishes, salsas and sauces, are becoming harder to find at some grocery stores across the Rio Grande Valley as a nationwide shortage continues to impact supply chains. Shoppers across the Valley say they have noticed fewer toma...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/you-need-tomato-on-everything-valley-residents-feel-impact-of-shortage/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-08T14:20:12.000Z","category":"business","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-08-091641.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"udtw59","title":"Valley trumpet player speaks on journey to Coachella stage","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this latest episode of Valley Voices, CBS 4's Marco Ramirez brings on NBC 23 Digital Anchor Alejandra Yanez to interview an old friend who is making a name for herself on the national stage. 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The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council provides low-fare public transportation through its Vall...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/as-gas-prices-rise-more-people-in-the-valley-are-turning-to-public-transportation/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-08T14:25:47.000Z","category":"business","localScore":30,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-07-173626.png?w=718","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"szm7g6","title":"Overnight Heavy Rain and Frequent Lightning Possible Across the Valley","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A weak cold front slipped through the Valley but just barely. Now it will hang out as a developing system where it will act as a trigger for showers, times of steady rain, and frequent lightning. This stalled boundary will transition into a rainmaker while it sl...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/overnight-heavy-rain-and-frequent-lightning-possible-across-the-valley/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-08T02:41:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/slot0_a952d5.jpg?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"wcrl36","title":"Harlingen mayor delivers state of the city address","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Harlingen is hosting its annual State of the City Address this evening to speak on key updates for the metropolitan area. The address will be delivered by Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda, who is anticipated to talk about the future of the city's grow...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/harlingen-mayor-delivers-state-of-the-city-address/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-07T22:48:03.000Z","category":"government","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-07-174309.png?w=900","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"1hfxsj","title":"Friday brings the heat, humidity, & more rain chances","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After receiving some mostly beneficial rains overnight and this morning, we are looking at a rather hot and humid afternoon with a scattered shower or thunderstorm still possible. Our highs will be close to 90 across most of the Valley this afternoon. 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Police said the juvenile is connected to thefts reported at King Estates, Largo St., and the surrounding areas. Police added that ...","url":"https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/juvenile-in-custody-in-connection-with-multiple-burglaries-weslaco-police/","source":"ValleyCentral","publishDate":"2026-05-07T22:02:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":15,"priority":2,"image":"https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2017/05/c287d88f-9499-4ba7-b61b-70b7173eff21-c287d88f94994ba7b61b70b7173eff211weslacopd-1.jpg?w=400","needsImageFetch":false},{"id":"r2nkup","title":"4Ever Family - Abraham","excerpt":"HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meet Abraham, a 14-year-old sweet, happy boy who loves socializing. 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