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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old Alton man accused of killing several family members was denied bond on Monday afternoon. The judge said Guarav Chopra is a flight risk. Chopa is accuse
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A nonprofit blood service provider is calling on donors to consider giving blood due to a critical shortage of type O blood. Vitalant is reporting that the type O bl
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the UTRGV Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium in Edinburg after the Fourt
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After the Fourth of July, beaches are left dirty, covered in trash and plastic. Therefore, the Surfrider Foundation invites volunteers to participate in its "Dirties
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Five cities in the Rio Grande Valley ranked as the least educated in America via a WalletHub report. Out of 150 large metropolitan areas, Brownsville and Harlingen r
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a teen who has been missing since June 9. Police say Nathaly Cantu, 19, was last se
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple crashes slowed down traffic on both eastbound and westbound lanes of the expressway in Alamo on Thursday morning. According to the Alamo Fire Department, se
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville Commissioner for District 3 Gustavo De Leon on Tuesday echoed sentiments made by Brownsville Mayor John Cowen regarding the Midtown Entertainment Distric
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway after a man was found on a driveway in Rancho Viejo Monday morning, according to Rancho Viejo police Chief Arturo Huerta. At about
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen was recognized as an All-America City by the National Civic League on Sunday. The National Civic League, an organization whose goal is to advan
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man has been taken to the hospital after a marble slab fell on his head Friday morning, according to the Harlingen Police Department. Police said the man is 34 yea
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A juvenile driver has been taken into custody and will be charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Edinburg, the police department said in an update o
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With school out and summer underway, the city of Brownsville is reminding homeowners that renting out their private pools is prohibited. Renting out private resident
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Fourth of July is about a week away, so ValleyCentral has gathered a list of festivities happening across the Rio Grande Valley. Here are the Fourth of July even
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Willacy County Sheriff's Office on Thursday arrested a wanted fugitive with outstanding felony warrants. Jesus Maria Gomez, 41, was arrested on the following cha
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An affidavit obtained by ValleyCentral reveals why a now-former Edinburg High School coach is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Christi
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial Early College High School pianist recently performed at the Teatro Colón in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Francisco Rocafuerte
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Hidalgo County elected official who spent more than a decade on the run is now back in custody and expected to return to the Rio Grande Valley to face charge
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mexican soccer legend Ramón Ramírez is making a special appearance at McAllen's La Cancha Watch Party on Wednesday. The watch party, being held at Oval Park at the M
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A teen suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery investigation in McAllen was arrested on Monday, according to the McAllen Police Department. Francisco
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting Tuesday night, there will be lane closures in San Juan and McAllen. From 8 p.m. on Tuesday to 6 a.m. Friday, the Westbound I-2 Veterans Boulevard exit ramp
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Applications are now open for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups seeking thousands of dollars in grants to start a business in Harlingen. It's part of the 2026 R
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, in partnership with the University of Texas San Antonio, is launching a new Film Studies Academy that will allo
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect allegedly involved in an indecent assault on Tuesday morning. McAllen police s
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen on Monday morning celebrated the 24th Annual Texas Regional Bank Amateur Golf Championship. McAllen Parks & Recreation also recognized 20 youth g
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Daytime lane and ramp closures are planned between San Benito and Olmito starting Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The closures are plann
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Vaquero BBQ sauce officially launched during the grand reopening of the H-E-B on Freddy Gonzalez in Edinburg on Saturday.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — From Los Fresnos to the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony, a Valley native is reaching new heights as a professional dancer. Raul Passamentt Jr., who was born and
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — From using a closet as a soundproof room to getting national attention on a popular TV show, a Rio Grande Valley artist is on the rise and putting the 956 on the map
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
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home was charged with capital murder of multiple persons on T
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was ranked in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Global Universities list. UTRGV was ranked No. 1,153 in the Best Gl
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in an ongoing assault investigation. The assault was reported on April 29 on the
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With a heat spike sending temperatures into the triple digits on Thursday, the city of Mission has opened a cooling center to help residents find relief. Residents a
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After recent rainy days, mosquitoes are coming out. To help residents protect themselves from bites, the Cameron County Public Health is providing free bug spray whi
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Commissioners approved a tax break for Saronic Technologies, an Austin-based maritime defense technology company, during a Tuesday court meeting. The
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An overnight fire at Wellington Plaza in Brownsville is under investigation, according to the Brownsville Fire Department. On Monday at approximately 9:30 p.m., fire
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen announced Monday the launch of a new emergency notification system that will provide residents with real-time alerts via phone and email. The new
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A vehicle caught fire after being involved in a three-vehicle crash on Monday morning on the eastbound expressway, according to the La Feria Police Department. At ap
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Water Supply Corporation has issued a boil notice for about 48 customers. The notice comes after a water outage that was "presumably caused by contract
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As the Rio Grande Valley experiences heavy showers and thunderstorms, several cities across the Valley are helping residents prepare with sandbags. ValleyCentral put
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews from the Texas Department of Transportation are preparing for the possibility of heavy rains. According to TxDOT, crews have been working on mowing and edging
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Roma Independent School District's mariachi program had the opportunity to shine and represent the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday at Carnegie Hall in New York City
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cities across the Rio Grande Valley will be distributing sandbags to residents over the weekend in preparation for upcoming storm rain events. According to ValleySto
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — June is Men's Health Awareness Month, and local health specialists are offering prevention strategies and proactive steps for a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Benjamin Fan
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Alamo celebrated the completion of renovations at the Chief Rolando Espinoza Fire Station No. 2 and the arrival of a new fire engine on Tuesday. The city
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of San Benito named an interim city manager during a special commission meeting on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson from the city. Carlos Yerena was app
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Palm Valley Animal Society is seeking homes that can foster and help heal cats and kittens affected by ringworm. According to the foster team, the ringworm isola
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Department has kicked off summer with its "Water Wars 2, Kids vs. Cops," where kids compete with officers in a water battle. The free family-fri
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Harlingen announced Monday that its Vector Control team has temporarily paused mosquito spraying operations due to weather conditions. According to the c
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The sound of violins is filling the halls of the Brownsville George Ramirez Performing Arts Academy this summer as young students discover the joy of making music through the Revival of Cultural Arts (ROCA) Violin Camp Program.
The City of Brownsville is reminding residents about its scheduled Brush and Bulky Item Pickup services provided by Republic Services. These services are designed to help keep neighborhoods clean and clutter-free while promoting proper waste disposal.
Families are invited to kick off the new school year at the Brownsville Police Department's Back-to-School Fair, a free community event designed to help students head back to the classroom prepared for success.
The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works Traffic Division is advising motorists of temporary daytime lane closures on International Boulevard beginning Wednesday, July 15, as roadway improvement work gets underway.
SpaceX is preparing for a potential 13th Test Flight of Starship on Thursday, July 16th, between the hours of 5:45pm and 7:15pm CST
Brownsville residents are embracing curbside recycling, with participation exceeding expectations just six months after the City's residential recycling program launched in January.
Construction is moving forward on the highly anticipated Sprouts Farmers Market, which is scheduled to open in Brownsville next year.
Grab your swimsuit, bring your family, and get ready for a fun-filled summer evening at the pool! The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to its next Dive-In Movie on Thursday, July 24, at Gonzalez Pool.
As part of the Wild Rose Lane Reconstruction Improvements Project, the westbound approach of Wild Rose Lane at Central Boulevard will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, July 13, 2026, to allow crews to complete sanitary sewer improvements.
Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr. and the City Commission have selected Alan Guard, ICMA-CM, CGFO, to serve as Brownsville’s next City Manager. The decision was made during the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting on June 16, 2026.
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Brownsville, invites the community to Friday with the City on Friday, July 17, for the latest update on the Downtown Renaissance Master Plan.
The Brownsville City Commission's July 7 meeting featured recognitions for outstanding community and city achievements while advancing key initiatives focused on economic development, municipal operations, and updates to the City's governing charter.
The Department of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services invites young nature enthusiasts and their families to discover the fascinating world of insects at Bug Bash.
Looking for a fun and free family outing? The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to celebrate creativity, imagination, and the joy of reading at the 2026 Arts & Literacy Festival.
The library is partnering with Sea Turtle, Inc. to present a free, family-friendly program that takes attendees on an incredible journey with sea turtles, from nesting and hatching to their long ocean migrations.
The City of Brownsville and the Gladys Porter Zoo are bringing wildlife education to the community through Creature Feature, a BTV News video series that showcases the incredible animals that call the Gladys Porter Zoo home.
As many families head outdoors for Fourth of July celebrations, health officials are reminding residents to make heat safety part of their holiday plans.
Openings are available in Engineering and Public Works, Organizational Development and Human Resources, and other City divisions, offering opportunities for people with a wide range of skills and experience.
The next Second Friday celebration takes place on Friday, July 10, with this month's theme, "Passport to Downtown," inspired by the excitement of the FIFA World Cup.
As families prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, Brownsville officials are reminding residents to put safety first and remember that setting off fireworks within the city limits is against the law.
While many families look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, loud explosions, and bright flashes can be frightening for pets.
A full reconstruction is underway on Coffee Rd. to turn the roadway into a safer, more connected urban street with curb and gutter, a new center turn lane to help improve traffic flow, upgraded drainage, and ADA-compliant sidewalks.
The City of Brownsville was selected to receive a custom mural through the Star-Spangled Texas Mural Competition, a statewide initiative celebrating America250. Brownsville was the only South Texas community chosen for the honor.
Get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration as the City of Brownsville Parks and Rec Department hosts a night of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and one of the community's favorite summer traditions at Brownsville Sports Park.
The City of Brownsville will observe the Fourth of July holiday by closing all non-emergency municipal offices on Friday, July 3.
Federal, local, and private partners gathered at the port to celebrate the project, which deepened the Brownsville Ship Channel by an additional 10 feet. The entrance and jetty channels increased from 44 feet to 54 feet.
From road construction and new development to housing and future job opportunities, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. shared an ambitious look at the city’s future during his June Coffee with the Mayor presentation.
With summer here, the City of Brownsville Planning and Redevelopment Department is reminding residents that renting private residential pools for parties or events is prohibited under city ordinances.
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