HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Just like on Tuesday, rain activity will stay isolated to widely scattered. The severe weather threat is low but not zero; damaging winds and large hail can't be ruled out completely, but, to reiterate, the threat is wicked low. Those who do see...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — At the Cameron County Commissioners Court meeting held Tuesday, a long and often heated public hearing about possible tax breaks for a maritime defense technology company ended with no decision made. ValleyCentral first reported in February th...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weather is settling into a pretty classic early-June South Texas groove — hot, humid, and just unstable enough to keep things interesting. Things off Wednesday with a mix of sun and clouds and a noticeable uptick in moisture. By the afterno...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- For the past five years, a local coffee shop has done more than serve coffee. It has faithfully served the 956 community. 956 Coffee Co., owned by Valley natives Eddie and Lori Muniz, first opened its doors in 2021. From the beginning, the co...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars away from Vandenberg Space Force Base during the Starlink 17-47 mission on June 3, 2026. Image: SpaceX Update June 3, 11:50 a.m. EDT (1550 UTC): SpaceX confirmed deployment of the 24 Starlink satellites. SpaceX is set to launch a batch of its Starli...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the Starlink 10-43 mission on June 4, 2026. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now Update June 4, 6:54 a.m. EDT (1054 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the drone ship. Update ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank RGV is distributing free produce in Los Indios on Wednesday morning. The “pop-up” one-day-only offering will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or until supplies last, at the Diamantina Ortega-Bennett Community Center at 309 E Heywood St....
OLMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino on Tuesday provided an update regarding overcapacity at the county jail. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards found the Cameron County jail out of compliance after inspectors determined the facility was over ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Qualifying homeowners, renters, and businesses that were affected by severe weather in late April and early May can apply for federal assistance, Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday. Abbott said the U.S. Small Business Administration approved ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas, an energy drink distributor accused in the death of a Weslaco cheerleader, has filed a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed against it. The motion to dismiss was filed in the 370th District Cour...
The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to stay active, healthy, and connected this June with a full lineup of free fitness classes, social activities, and outdoor programs....
Keep Texas Beautiful has named the City of Brownsville a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Community Achievement Award (GCAA), one of Texas’ highest environmental honors. The award was announced during the 2026 Keep Texas Beautiful Conference....
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is sharing the full story behind its work in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 through a special edition report highlighting major investments, business support, job growth, and community impact across the city....
The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) joined the Texas delegation at SelectUSA, one of the nation’s premier investment promotion events, to connect with industry leaders and showcase Brownsville’s economic opportunities....
The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) is bringing together business leaders, educators, and workforce partners for a presentation and roundtable discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies....
Workforce development leaders, industry partners, and federal representatives recently came together in Brownsville to discuss the future of work and how communities can prepare for the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce....
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....
Motorists traveling through Robinhood Drive can expect to see City of Brownsville Engineering & Public Works crews conducting scheduled roadway maintenance throughout the month of June....
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Station on the Starlink 17-41 mission on May 30, 2026. Image: SpaceX Update May 30, 1:30 p.m. EDT (1730 UTC): SpaceX confirms deployment of the 24 Starlink satellites. SpaceX launched it...
With hurricane season here, pet owners should take time now to make sure they have a plan in place for their pets in case of an emergency or evacuation....
The City of Brownsville is encouraging residents to prepare now for hurricane season by making sure they have the supplies and plans needed to stay safe during severe weather....
Visit Brownsville has announced the return of Space Fest 2026, set to take place September 24 through 26 in Downtown Brownsville. The three-day celebration will bring together space enthusiasts, families, innovators, artists, and visitors....
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the Starlink 10-53 mission on May 29, 2026. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now SpaceX launched its penultimate planned flight in May, sending its Falcon 9 rocket flying from ...
The Department of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services is canvassing the community to identify areas with standing water. Crews are applying larvicide where needed to help stop mosquitoes before they become a larger problem....
Unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary runoff show Esteban “Steve” Guerra defeating incumbent Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. for the Democratic nomination for Cameron County judge. (photo courtesy/Port Of Brownsville ) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthp...
Street flooding covers portions of Padre Boulevard near a bus stop and Isla Balli restaurant on South Padre Island on May 27 after heavy rain moved through the area, causing water to pool along the roadway. (photo courtesy/Michael Sularz) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabels...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Animal Advisory Board discussed shelter operations, euthanasia policies, volunteer programs, flea and tick concerns and the city’s growing feral cat population during its May 21 meeting at the Port Isabel Event & Cultural C...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Students attending Port Isabel Junior High School are getting a hands on introduction to engineering and problem solving thanks to a traveling STEM education lab funded through the Texas Education Agency. The mobile learning lab, operated ...
(Port Isabel’s Joseph Martinez selected to First Team All-District Pitcher. Picture by PIECHS) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Early College High School All-District selections in baseball are as follows. Earning 1st Team All-District was sop...
Port Isabel’s QB, Grayson Estes leading his 7on7 team versus San Benito. May 26, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Tuesday, May 26 the Port Isabel 7on7 team traveled to San Benito to compete in a 4-team 7on7 showdown. ...
The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) is asking for the community’s help after recently receiving multiple batches of puppies and kittens in urgent need of care....
During its May 26 City Commission Meeting, the Brownsville City Commission recognized local achievements, approved operational improvements, and honored community service members through several major agenda items....
A closeup shot of SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster, tail number Booster 19, during the initial moments of ascent on the Starship Flight 12 mission on May 22, 2026. Image: SpaceX FAA requires SpaceX-led mishap investigation before resumption of Starship launches The Federal Aviation A...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen International Airport has added nonstop daily flights to Phoenix. McAllen International Airport Director of Aviation Jeremy Santascoy said American Airlines has the majority market share of the airport, with seven daily departures to...
By Daisy Yuhas This story is part of a series by Public Health Watch and MyRGV.com. McALLEN — When neuroscientist Kelsey Baker hears the low buzz of planes over her home in the Rio Grande Valley, she grabs her dog and hurries indoors. The drone means the crop-dusters are back, sp...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer MISSION — Sharyland High is set to take the biggest stage in Texas high school baseball as the Rattlers prepare to play seven innings with a state championship on the line. Sharyland is just the fifth team in Rio Grande Valley high school baseball hist...
Orlando Campos In one of the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation’s biggest projects in years, the agency’s planning to sell $9 million in bonds as part of a proposed $97 million project aimed at developing a 51-acre site to build homes, office suites, retail shops, restaur...
BROWNSVILLE — The Cameron County Commissioners Court on Tuesday tabled a tax break for an Austin-based defense technology company that is interested in building a $3.2 billion, next-generation shipyard called “Port Alpha” at the Port of Brownsville. Commissioners were considering...
At the West Brownsville Little League Park, baseball practice for Challenger Division players starts on Sunday evenings when the air starts to cool. The team runs the bases on turf fields safe for wheelchairs and walkers, League President Dino Chavez said. Since 2021, the League ...
Justice Clarissa Silva Justice Clarissa Silva announced that she will be seeking another term in office to the Place 6 seat in the 13th Court of Appeals. Silva, a Harlingen native, has served on the 13th Court of Appeals since 2021. The 13th Court of Appeals serves the Corpus Chr...
McALLEN — With the Rio Grande Valley often feeling like an isolated bubble at times, it’s easy to fall into the habit of doing the same things, especially with food. We have all our favorite spots and go-to taquerías, and stepping out of your food comfort zone can be a bit diffic...
SpaceX has landed Super Heavy boosters back at the launch site on three occasions, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico, following launch and stage separation from Starship minutes into the flight. Super Heavy B19, the first Version 3 (V3) of the booster, did not manage a Gulf splash...
The city of South Padre Island announced a new amenity to its Island Metro on Tuesday. According to a news release, the city will be adding 16 new universal electric vehicle superchargers at the Island Metro Multi-Modal Park and Ride facility, which is located at 321 Padre Boulev...
Minimally-invasive procedure saves patients from undergoing open-heart surgery; improves quality or life, in many cases HARLINGEN, May, 2026 – Harlingen Medical Center has performed Harlingen’s first “Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)” – a minimally-invasive procedure...
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According to the latest three-month outlook from the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office, the “unsettled weather” that helped close out May in dramatic fashion probably will be followed by hot and dry conditions starting mid- to late June into August. Ju...
Dr. Michael Seawell, cardiologist at DHR Health, says DHR Health is offering a new treatment called renal denervation in Edinburg and Brownsville for patients with resistant high blood pressure. (Courtesy: DHR Health) DHR Health is now offering a new treatment option designed to ...
South Padre Island officials are calling on support to protect federal Coastal Zone Management grants that have long helped the city fund dune protection and beach access ramp projects, the city announced in a statement on Facebook on May 26. In the post, the city shared an onlin...
Ramses Mares, left, is pictured next to Rebecca Lawler, a NASA astronaut candidate, Ariel Mata and Mercedes Espinoza in this undated photo. (Courtesy photo) HARLINGEN — Even in the peace and the serenity and the glory of the stars, space travelers can still get headaches. Now, th...
Knapp is the only hospital in South Texas to achieve 5 stars; rating reflects high level of healthcare provided by Knapp physicians and employees for Rio Grande Valley patients WESLACO, May 2026 – Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is th...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration officer wanted in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s Minnesota crackdown was arrested Friday in Texas, authorities said. Christian Castro, of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, was taken into cu...
Details Event by: Gladys Porter Zoo Address: 500 Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX, United States, Texas 78520 Your favorite back-to-school event is here! H-E-B presents Kids Appreciation Day at Gladys Porter Zoo! During Kids Appreciation Day, the first 1,000 children at the passpo...
Details Event by: Gladys Porter Zoo Address: 500 Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX, United States, Texas 78520 What is World Giraffe Day? It is a world-wide day of recognition for the longest necked animal on the planet. Take part in World Giraffe Day, established by the Giraffe Con...
Details Event by: Gladys Porter Zoo Address: 500 Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX, United States, Texas 78520 Join us for the Ridley Rush 5k/1 Mile, Presented by Chick-fil-A! Your participation supports the Bi-National Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Project that the Gladys Porter Zoo admi...
Details Event by: Gladys Porter Zoo Address: 500 Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX, United States, Texas 78520 Enroll your child for the wildest summer camp in the RGV- Summer Safari at the Gladys Porter Zoo! These camps and classes begin June 1st and run through August. This excitin...
SAN JUAN — U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California was in the Rio Grande Valley Thursday to meet with local representatives from advocacy groups and community members who have been directly affected by President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies since taking office last...
Israel Solis A 36-year-old man on Thursday pleaded guilty for a fatal shooting in Brownsville in 2023. Israel Solis, who had originally been charged with murder for the killing of 33-year-old Omar Garcia, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter, court records show. The ...
In 2021, working from her mother’s kitchen in McAllen, 23-year-old Gaby Cueva began baking cookies with no formal business plan, no external funding, no prior business experience, and no corporate backing or institutional support. What started as a small, home-based effort has si...
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER BROWNSVILLE — Longtime Brownsville Rivera boys soccer head coach Salvador Garcia hung up his whistle at the end of the school year, leaving big shoes to fill at the perennial soccer powerhouse. Enter former state championship head coach Zeke Morales. ...
UPDATE (Friday 10:04 a.m.): The Brownsville Police Department identified the man as German Navarro Lopez, 39, and the victim as Shelsy Solis Sosa, 38, and said the two were in a relationship. In its latest update on Facebook, police said evidence indicated Navarro shot Solis befo...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer MISSION — Sharyland High has long been one of the Rio Grande Valley’s most storied baseball programs with a rich tradition of winning district titles, putting together playoff runs, and producing players who have gone on to excel at the highest levels o...
HARLINGEN — The city’s record construction boom is slowing its pace amid a federal immigration crackdown slashing the labor force while driving up building prices in a region that’s turning into a destination. Last year, the city’s construction values climbed to a record $201.8 m...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A flood advisory is in effect for Cameron County until 6 p.m. on Tuesday. According to the advisory, minor flooding may occur in low-lying and poor drainage areas. A radar created by our Valley Storm Team shows a cluster of thunderstorms affecti...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After reporting Monday that home prices across the Rio Grande Valley have more than doubled since 2015, many of you asked us a very simple question on social media: Are paychecks keeping up? The data says, no. While household incomes across the ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of South Padre Island on Tuesday announced 16 new universal electric-vehicle superchargers will be installed at the Island Metro Multi-Modal Park and Ride facility. The purpose of the new superchargers is to expand access to electric ve...
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of San Benito is honoring hometown icon Freddy Fender with improvements to a memorial site where the late singer is laid to rest. Fender, born Baldemar Garza Huerta, was laid to rest in 2006. Since his passing, the San Benito community...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Look for just a few spotty showers again on Tuesday. They will most likely occur in the afternoon, with the sea breeze triggering isolated showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Most will be small and short-lived. Highs this afternoon will reach t...
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- In the wake of Blue Origin's New Glenn mishap, the ball is in SpaceX's court to deliver a human landing system for Artemis 3 in 2027. Construction of the next round of ships and boosters is well underway, with Booster 21's methane landing tank, ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Over the next week, the Rio Grande Valley will experience isolated showers and thunderstorms driven by the sea breeze effect. This phenomenon occurs when cooler, moist Gulf air meets the warmer air over land, sparking daily rounds of showers an...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In its first response since being accused of contributing to the death of a Weslaco cheerleader who, according to attorneys, died from an enlarged heart due to excessive caffeine consumption, an energy drink distributor is denying "each and ever...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A South Padre Island mother who took her child on a months-long international trip during a custody battle pleaded guilty to her charge on Monday. Lillian Maria Crouch is charged with interference with child custody, a state jail felony. She was...
Harlingen, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To celebrate dads and father figures across the Rio Grande Valley, ValleyCentral is accepting photo submissions. Upload a photo of you and pops to show him just how much you love and appreciate his sacrifices. Here at ValleyCentral we know how m...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Several people were taken to a hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Edinburg on Monday afternoon. The crash happened at about 4 p.m. at the Monte Cristo and Closner intersection. A white semi traveling southbound on Closner entered the inters...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of South Padre Island shared hurricane season preparation tips on Monday. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. HURRICANE SPECIAL: Watch Preparing for Tomorrow, our Valley Storm Team's 2026 hurricane special here. "Planning...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Hondo Independent School District held a groundbreaking ceremony at Bobcat Stadium on Monday for its $6 million sports complex renovation. The renovation includes new turf at the football, softball, and baseball fields, LED lighting and ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new report places Brownsville and McAllen on the list of the top 10 cities in America with the most overpriced homes on the market. The report from MoneyLion ranks Brownsville and McAllen fourth and eighth, respectively, on its list of housing...
Editor's note: The video above, provided by DPS, is from the May 26 traffic stop. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — More than a dozen people believed to be in the country illegally were found inside a truck tractor during a traffic stop near Laredo last week, according to the Te...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hurricane season has arrived, and the Valley Storm Team has put together its annual 30-minute special to be sure all Valley residents are prepared for what could come tomorrow. The Atlantic Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Novembe...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base on the Starlink 17-37 mission on May 26, 2026. Image: SpaceX Update May 26, 12:21 p.m. EDT (1621 UTC) SpaceX confirms deployment of its 24 Starlink satellites. SpaceX followed up a ...
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The matchups are set for the November general election. On May 26, Valley voters went to the polls to settle the runoff contests after the March primaries. In the race for Cameron County Judge, Steve Guerra defeated longtime incumbent Ed...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Monday, June 1, marks the first day of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season but also the start of meteorological summer. Throughout the week, moisture content in the atmosphere will increase, combining with the sea breeze to bring the Valley daily...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Having a place to call home is a dream for many here in the Valley. It’s a spot to create memories, raise a family, or even just a place to get away from the stress of a long workday. Protecting your safe space comes with proper insurance. “We’v...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced that water service has been restored at Brownsville campus buildings. Campus operations will return to normal operations on Monday. On Saturday, UTRGV reported that a water leak under the Texas...
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Well, the rain we saw last week has definitely done us some good. Monthly rainfall totals are looking fabulous, with cities like Brownsville, Harlingen, and McAllen all above normal averages for this month. The drought monitor shows the ...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is reporting a water leak in the Brownsville campus under the Texas Southmost College cooling plant. According to a social media post, the water leak is affecting the chilled water supply to portions o...
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 7,770-pound metal beam that was improperly secured collapsed and contributed to the death of a SpaceX contract worker, according to a Cameron County Sheriff's Office case report obtained by ValleyCentral. The report states that the death of Jos...
Editor's note: The video above is from a Weslaco Police Department press conference held after Cedillo's bond hearing. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An affidavit obtained by ValleyCentral reveals new details in the arrest of a Mercedes man accused of delivering drugs to a ma...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Grab your bottle of water and that big, floppy hat before heading outdoors this weekend. Daytime high temperatures will push to the mid 90s across the mid and upper Valley areas Saturday and Sunday. The real concern comes with elevated humidity...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who allegedly shot a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested in Harlingen on Friday. Christian J. Castro, 52, was booked into the Cameron County jail, according to the sheriff's office. Accor...
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a man following a chase near Roma on charges of smuggling 500 pounds of marijuana. (myRGV.com screenshot) Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a man Wednesday morning after they discovered he was transporting abou...
By MARCIA DUNN | AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week’s test flight. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that the hourlong spaceflight resulted in a mishap based on the per...
Researchers at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine have identified a new biomarker that may improve early detection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a neurodegenerative disease. ALS remains among the most difficult neurological conditions to unde...
The city’s planning to transform family recreation in Harlingen. After about three years on the drawing board, officials are gearing up to launch construction of a $6 million indoor recreation center at Pendleton Park, landing grant money to fund $4 million of the project. Across...
HARLINGEN — A man with a heavy moustache holds a plate of meat steaming and enticing. The man with the moustache and the bold colors – green neckerchief and yellow vest and red cuffs – comes alive as he makes a grand entrance from the orange wall at Lenos y Brasas. It is Saturday...
Three men were arrested off the coast of South Padre Island last Friday after it was found that they had illegally caught 1,275 pounds of red snapper to sell in Mexico. Heriberto Cruz Villanueva, Pablo Irving Fernandez Mendo and David Fernandez Beatriz were charged with transport...
The excitement, the electrifying excitement of increasing victories, could be felt even in a text message saying Anirudh Roy had advanced to quarterfinals in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. That was Tuesday night. By Wednesday noon, he had advanced to th...
By Xavier Alvarez and Erika De Los Reyes | Staff Writers Two men were arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety in Hidalgo County on Sunday under the state’s controversial immigration law, Senate Bill 4, or SB4. Yeison Misael De Leon Perez, 27, and Josue Walter Torres Oje...
A trio of primary runoff races in the Upper Rio Grande Valley delivered surprising results Tuesday night, upending expectations in the battles for Texas House Districts 40 and 41. The District 41 Democratic runoff turned heads Tuesday night when political newcomer Julio Salinas’ ...
Cameron County has a new Democratic nominee for county judge after the incumbent was soundly defeated Tuesday night. Democratic voters chose Esteban “Steve” Guerra, who is chairman of the Port of Brownsville board, as their candidate for Cameron County judge over three-term incum...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer McALLEN — Hockey might not be the first, second or third sport that comes to mind when thinking of the Rio Grande Valley, but the NHL’s Dallas Stars saw something special helping grow the game at the tip of Texas and decided to support the cause. The S...
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This page will be updated throughout the course of primary night with unofficial results from contested races. Results are not official until canvassed. Voters cast their ballots at the Harlingen Cultural Arts Center on election day Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Miguel Roberts/The Bro...
The Rio Grande Valley, the original U.S. home to the Africanized bee, is reaching peak season. In early June, as the citrus fields are coming into bloom, experts say local bee populations will be coming out of a semi-starved state and will begin growing rapidly. As the rainfall b...
After a repeat third-place finish May 16 in the Greenpower USA national finals at the Talladega Superspeedway outside Birmingham, Alabama, Brownsville ISD has high hopes for next year. Last year’s finish among the leaders surprised a few people. This year, other teams had their e...
SAN BENITO — Auditors gave San Benito officials a clean opinion on the city’s annual comprehensive financial report covering the last fiscal year, showing an $11.5 million unassigned fund balance during a year in which the Economic Development Corporation outspent its budget by n...
HARLINGEN — “Let’s go Wolverines!” And off they went to dazzle the judges with their dance moves at the Lone Star Spirit Collective Nationals in McAllen. And the dance team from Lee H. Means Elementary Fine Arts Academy so dazzled the judges at the event May 2 it won grand champi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department on Friday identified the man and woman who were found dead at a Brownsville hotel on Thursday afternoon. The man was identified as German Navarro Lopez, 39, and the woman was identified as Shelsy Solis Sosa, 38....
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during the Starlink 10-47 mission on May 25, 2026. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now Update May 25, 8:53 a.m. EDT (1253 UTC): SpaceX confirms deployment of the 29 Starlink sate...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As high pressure settles in, this will bring us a sunny, quiet, dry but hot weather pattern through the weekend. This Friday afternoon will see highs in the low to mid-90s under lots of sunshine. Factor in mugginess, and the feels-like temps wil...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After weeks of dry, dusty conditions, the recent stretch of rain across the Rio Grande Valley has been a pretty big deal. Thunderstorms have rolled through with some decent soaking rains, dropping a few inches in many spots and even more in isol...
A former Harlingen retail center is officially getting a make-over now that the University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved the design development plans and a $42.3 million funding package to establish its new state-of-the-art academic facility. The board approved th...
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Major improvements are coming to South Padre Island’s power grid as AEP Texas works to reduce outages and strengthen the island’s electrical infrastructure. City leaders say power interruptions have long been a challenge due to the isla...
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 Juoqin and Loyalty, a pair of 7-year-old brothers who ...
SpaceX’s first Starship Version 3 rocket takes off from Pad 2 at Starbase during the Flight 12 mission on May 22, 2026. Image: SpaceX SpaceX launched a revamped Super Heavy-Starship rocket Friday on an “epic” flight to test more powerful engines, enhanced control systems and a ho...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo held its annual scholarship awards banquet on Tuesday. Approximately $1.95 million in scholarships were awarded to students. The RGVLS honored grand champion winners whose commitment earned them rec...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On May 28, 2016, a 17-year-old Western Lowland Gorilla named Harambe was shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo after a child fell into his enclosure. But before tragedy struck, Harambe lived at Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, for 15 yea...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday it has launched a campaign to warn the traveling public in South Texas about the threat posed by the New World screwworm. The agency aims to protect the livestock industry, economy, and food ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man and a woman were found dead with gunshot wounds to their head inside a Brownsville hotel on Thursday afternoon, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Police said that at approximately 12:34 p.m., officers responded to the 600 blo...
BROWNSVILLE — On Monday morning, army veteran Joe Guillen, 68, waved at his friends marching a mile down Boca Chica Boulevard toward Veterans Park for Memorial Day ceremonies. Veterans in army camo caps, Scouts of America troops, city officials and families waving small U.S. flag...
BROWNSVILLE — Veterans in army camo caps, Scouts of America troops, city officials and families waving small U.S. flags came together Monday for the 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March. Read the full story here. Many attend the 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March Monday, May ...
Staff Report RIO GRANDE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE STATE SEMIFINALS Class 5A DII Sharyland High vs. Kingwood Park Best-of-Three Series Game 1: Friday, 6 p.m. at North East Sports Park in San Antonio Game 2: Saturday, 1 p.m. at North East Sports Park in San Antonio Game ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Social Fest Experience, a two-day social media conference based in the Rio Grande Valley, has announced Keith Lee as a 2026 keynote speaker. Social Fest Experience is hosted by Brand Geniuz, a Mission-based content marketing agency. The conferen...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Inflation rose again this month, and many across the Rio Grande Valley are feeling it, especially at the pump. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index for April on Thursday. The data shows ...
Downtown Brownsville is about to get even more colorful as First Friday: Paint the Town returns with an evening full of creativity, live entertainment, local flavor, and community energy....
For Brownsville resident Ralia Karavasilis, one of the biggest takeaways from the City of Brownsville’s One City Information and All-Hazards Preparedness Fair was learning about the City’s 546-HELP hotline....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A New Jersey-based corporation with manufacturing locations in the U.S. and Mexico is planning to expand to Brownsville. Kearfott Corporation's motion systems facility in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, has been operating for decades. The Mexico facility...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized dozens of students, educators, and community members during its regular school board meeting held May 19 at Port Isabel Early College High School. The meeti...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY & JACQI LEYVA-HILL editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Incumbent Mayor Michael “Mike” Carter’s reelection victory in Laguna Vista was officially upheld following a formal recount conducted May 14 at the Cameron County Historic Courthouse exhibit room in Brownsville....
Jose Bautista, 25, of Donna, died following a workplace accident at SpaceX’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica, according to Cameron County officials. By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A 25-year-old Donna man died after a workplace accident at SpaceX’s Starbase...
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent rainfall across the Rio Grande Valley is giving local farmers much-needed relief after months of dry conditions, helping crops, livestock, and soil recover. But, while the rain is welcome, farmers say too much of it can quickly create new cha...
(Port Isabel boys soccer coach and players at East vs West All-Star game. May 19, 2026. Picture by PIECHS) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS As the 2025-2026 school season comes to a conclusion, we wrap up the season’s All-District awards with boys’ soccer and golf...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The latest drought data was released Thursday morning and it shows some solid improvements for the Rio Grande Valley, with no drought indicated in a few areas along the river in the Upper Valley, dry conditions for much of Starr and Hidalgo coun...
LOS FRESNOS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Anirudh Roy, a sixth-grade student from Resaca Middle School in Los Fresnos, has placed 30th in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Roy is one of 247 students from across the country and around the world who have been selected for Scripps,...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rainy weather conditions played a part in a recent alligator sighting in the Rio Grande Valley, according to a local wildlife biologist. On May 20, an alligator was spotted by Military Road and Grulla Elementary School in Starr County, a game wa...
Visit Brownsville and the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department are inviting the community to gather for an exciting 2026 FIFA World Cup Watch Party as Team USA takes on Paraguay in an unforgettable night of soccer and entertainment....
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week’s test flight. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that the hourlong spaceflight resulted in a mishap based on the performance of the mega rocket's first-s...
(Port Isabel’s Jesus Ramos scores during PI vs San Benito 7on7 game. May 14, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS As the 2025-2026 school season comes to a conclusion, we wrap up the season’s All-District awards with boys’ socc...
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 P...
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The storm that pushed across the entire Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday morning caused street flooding on Padre Boulevard on South Padre Island. The Texas Department of Transportation posted a video of the aftermath on the island, showin...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our Wednesday morning started off on the stormy side, as linear thunderstorms moved across the Valley, with some of those storms becoming severe. These storms brought some pretty impressive rainfall totals for most of the Valley. Futurecast indi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Funeral services for a 17-year-old Progreso Independent School District student who drowned in a Mercedes canal while fishing have been announced. The body of Samuel Hernandez was recovered from a canal located at Mile 1 and Mile 10 in rural nor...
The mission will see the debut of several upgrades to the launch vehicle, including redesigned engines. Liftoff from Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, is scheduled during a window that opens at 5:30 p.m. CDT (6:30 p.m. EDT / 2230 UTC)....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg resident is feeling like a million bucks after winning the $1 million top prize from a scratch lottery ticket, the Texas Lottery announced Wednesday. The scratch ticket, Premier Play, was purchased in TXB 82, a convenience store, loc...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting Wednesday, a bridge replacement located on Minnesota Avenue in Brownsville will cause road closures until July 31, the Texas Department of Transportation announced. According to TXDOT, the road closures will affect traffic on Minnesota ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A severe weather alert has caused power outages affecting thousands of customers, according to AEP Texas and Magic Valley Co-Op outage maps. 11:56 a.m. Nearly 2,000 customers in Cameron County have a power outage, the outage maps report. In Hida...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Esteban "Steve" Guerra has won the Democratic nomination in the May runoff election for Cameron County Judge, according to unofficial election results. According to unofficial results with 100% of precincts reporting, Guerra won with 55% or 10,...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Joseph L. Lucio won the Democratic nomination for the Cameron County Commissioner Precinct 2 race, according to unofficial election results. Lucio received 3,469 votes, or 50.30% of the vote, while incumbent Joey Lopez received 3,427 votes, or ...
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District has begun construction on a $24 million state-of-the-art performing arts center funded through the 2018 bond election. While the facility is located on the grounds of Veterans Memorial Aca...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Julio Salinas is the Democratic nominee who will be on the ballot in the Texas House District 41 midterm race in November. Unofficial results show that Salinas carried a majority of votes, totaling 3,349, with 84% of precincts reporting. Haddad ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gary Groves will head to the midterm election in November after garnering the majority of votes in the Texas House District 41 Republican primary runoff race, according to unofficial election results. Unofficial results show that Groves is leadi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A line of thunderstorms developing across northern Mexico will push east through lunchtime Wednesday, posing a risk for gusty winds and or damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, lightning and thunder. While the chance for redevelopment through the...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County will be under a severe thunderstorm watch until 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Additionally, Starr County and the western portions of the Rio Grande Valley are under a slight risk for severe weather on Tuesday night going into Wednesday morni...
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that candidate Joey Lopez was arrested on a charge of DWI and not Joseph L. Lucio. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Unofficial early voting results indicate challenger Joseph L. Lucio is ahead of incumbent Joey Lopez in the Cam...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Oziel “Ozzie” Ochoa Jr. has secured the Democratic nomination in the District 37 race, unofficial results show. With 82% of precincts reporting, Ochoa garnered 3,195 votes, while Cantu-Castle got 1,931 votes, according to unofficial results. Och...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Polls are now closed for the 2026 Primary Runoff Elections. Below is a list of results for the May 26 runoffs:
The Starlink 10-31 mission was the 58th Falcon 9 launch so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 6:04 a.m. EDT (1004 UTC)....
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville, alongside the Warriors United in Arms and Cameron County Veterans office, held an unveiling for a Vietnam Veteran Plaque on Monday. The ceremony was held on Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Park to honor Vietnam V...
The City of Brownsville and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have completed the initial report of the Task Force of the Future, a collaborative initiative created to strengthen UTRGV’s presence in Brownsville and Cameron County....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Musicians from across the nation participate in a nationwide performance of taps at 3 p.m. every Memorial Day. Harlingen trumpet player Richard Brotzam performed at the Iwo Jima Monument at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen on Monday afte...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Unofficial voting results indicate challenger Esteban "Steve" Guerra is ahead of incumbent Eddie Trevino Jr. for the democratic nomination for Cameron County Judge. Here's what to know about Cameron County judge Democratic candidates, incumbent ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two Democratic candidates are facing off in the primary runoff race in hopes of making their mark on the November midterm election. Julio Salinas and Victor 'Seby' Haddad are facing off again to determine who will represent the Democratic party ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As Election Day takes place on Tuesday, two Democratic candidates, Esmeralda Cantu-Castle and Oziel Ochoa, Jr., face off to secure a seat representing the Democratic Party in Texas House District 37. In Oct. 2025, Cantu-Castle announced her Demo...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Election Day is underway for Texas primary runoff races across the Rio Grande Valley, and voters are encouraged to cast their ballots until 7 p.m. Local races On the Democratic side, Esmeralda Cantu-Castle and Oziel Ochoa, Jr. face off to secure...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Last week, Harlingen became the first city to place a moratorium on data center projects. The 120-day pause will give city leaders and staff the opportunity to better understand the impact the facilities could bring. At the end of the moratorium...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Unofficial election results show Gary Groves is leading in the State Rep. District 41 Republican runoff over Sergio Sanchez. Sergio Sanchez and Gary Groves are facing off again to determine who will represent the Republican Party and face off ag...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tuesday morning thunderstorms moving through the Rio Grande Valley have left more than 70 customers without power, according to AEP Texas and Magic Valley Co-Op. 10:15 a.m. As of 10:15 a.m., the AEP Texas and Magic Valley Co-Op maps report that ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A teenager drowned after attempting to free a fishing line in a canal located at Mile 1 West and Mile 10 in rural North Mercedes, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. A spokesperson from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office identifie...
SpaceX’s 45th Starlink mission of the year saw the company add another 24 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:46 p.m. PDT (10:46 p.m. EDT / 0246 UTC)....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It has been quite the weekend as there have been multiple rounds of severe weather moving across the Valley, bringing some beneficial rain. Rain chances will continue into the first half of the week due to the development of thunderstorms over t...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As Democratic candidates approached the runoff election finish line, they gathered in Harlingen to face off one last time. The Northern Cameron County Democrats hosted the forum, featuring candidates running for County Judge, District Court Judg...
The Brownsville Public Library System Teen Services Department is helping local students and families prepare for college with upcoming FAFSA / Financial Aid Awareness Night workshops at both library branches this May....
For Priscilla Perales and her daughter, a mother-daughter trip to Disney World just became much easier.
The Brownsville Police Department is inviting the community to come together for a meaningful evening focused on awareness, support, and wellness during the upcoming Mental Health Walk on May 28, at the Brownsville Events Center....
The Brownsville Fire Department, in partnership with Proyecto Juan Diego, is inviting the community to lace up their running shoes and take part in the upcoming Run to the Rescue 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, May 30....
The City of Brownsville’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) and Office of Space Commerce is now accepting applications for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding for the 2027 Fiscal Year....
Motorists traveling along Robindale Road should expect temporary daytime closures as the City of Brownsville Engineering & Public Works Department completes scheduled roadway improvements later this month....
The City of Brownsville’s Fire Department has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award, marking the third consecutive year the department has earned this prestigious national recognition....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 6th-grader from the Rio Grande Valley is heading to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The competition takes place at DAR Constitution Hall this year and will feature 247 spellers from across the country and arou...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Pale may be known for its frozen treats, but the story behind this Brownsville business is even sweeter. La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar has become a familiar name across the Valley, known for its paletas, snacks, and colorful flavors. Daisy and G...
The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) is reminding residents that only six low-cost rabies vaccine clinics remain, with the final clinic scheduled for May 30, as part of an ongoing effort to protect pets and the community....
The community is invited to attend the 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March on Monday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Park, located next to the Main Branch of the Brownsville Public Library at 2600 Central Blvd....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The last Hooter's location in the Rio Grande Valley closes its doors on Sunday. The Hooters Harlingen location at 98 Bass Pro Drive will be open until 11 p.m., as it's final day before officially closing its doors permanently, according to a soc...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With possible storms forecasted across the Valley this weekend, the Texas Department of Transportation is advising drivers to remember its campaign "Turn around, Don't drown." According to Valley Storm Team Forecaster Craig Verley, the Valley wi...
Motorists should plan ahead after officials announced a road closure lasting about a month is beginning infrastructure work Monday. The post Thoroughfare by Sharyland Pioneer High School to see monthlong closure appeared first on MyRGV.com....
Letters to the editor published in The Monitor, Valley Morning Star and The Brownsville Herald during the week of May 25-30, 2026. The post Letters to the Editor | Week of May 25-30, 2026 appeared first on MyRGV.com....
The spring of 2026 arrived and brought with it a sobering reality: The U.S. administration’s “doctrine of coercion” is bumping up against both the law and public sentiment. The post Commentary: Tough straits: The world responds appeared first on MyRGV.com....
McALLEN — If the date June 1 doesn’t ring a bell. It should. The post NWS predicts below normal hurricane season, but urges preparedness appeared first on MyRGV.com....
Starship S39 and Super Heavy booster B19 launched from Boca Chica at 5:30 p.m. against a blue sky for SpaceX’s 12th Starship test flight. The post SpaceX’s Starship 39 successfully launches from Boca Chica Beach appeared first on MyRGV.com....
The final suspect involved in an attempted kidnapping that turned fatal after one of the kidnappers was shot in the head in early 2023 has been sentenced. The post Final suspect in 2023 fatal kidnapping sentenced to 5 years in prison appeared first on MyRGV.com....
Seven to nine hours, that is average hours of sleep recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The post DHR Health physician says prioritize sleep to prevent other health conditions appeared first on MyRGV.com....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Whether you are a first-time father or a third-time father, a nonprofit organization based in the Rio Grande Valley is supporting men throughout fatherhood with events and resources. RGV Dads, founded by Jesus T. Peña in July 2018, was created t...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the third straight year, Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island has claimed the No. 1 spot on USA Today's best beaches in Texas list. The list is compiled after a panel of travel experts nominates their top picks, and readers cast their vote...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A teen charged with murder in connection with a deadly Pharr shooting pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, according to the Hidalgo County 430th District Court. Emanuel Flores, 19, was charged with murder, a first-degree felony, in January. On Jan. ...
NEW YORK (AP) — SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk on course to becoming the world's first trillionaire. The company, formally known as Space Exploration T...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver is in custody on Wednesday afternoon after evading authorities in Harlingen, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety. Several DPS units and EMS were seen at the intersection of the Frontage Road and F. Stre...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Hidalgo County Judge's Office on Wednesday partnered up with the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management and the Fire Marshal to launch "Storm Safe with Sunny", an interactive puppet show educating children about hurricane preparedness....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A federal jury on Wednesday found a Weslaco mother and her daughter guilty of attempting to smuggle a man past the Sarita checkpoint last year. Enedelia Garcia, 55, of Weslaco, and Ashley Garcia, 37, of Brownsville, face up to 10 years in prison...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the first time since 2014, the San Antonio Spurs are heading to the NBA Finals with new blood, a newfound confidence and the same loyal 956 fans — along with some new ones. We want to see how you represent Spurs Nation in the Rio Grande Vall...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Weather Prediction Center has issued a marginal risk for excessive rainfall across the entire Rio Grande Valley through Friday evening. This outlook is driven by a combination of sea-breeze-induced showers and thunderstorms, along with additi...
The City of Brownsville and its Planning & Redevelopment Department hosted the first Brownsville Housing Master Plan Public Input Meeting on June 3, 2026, and there are more public meetings to come....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A series of burglaries at a Harlingen RV park has left residents concerned and prompted neighbors to take extra steps to protect their community. According to the Harlingen Police Department, officers have received about half a dozen reports of ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To be a Food 4 Thought, ¡QUE RICO! Top Performer, a business must have a routine inspection report with zero health code violations. Like an inspector, the Food Patrol’s Derick Garcia and Jerry Salinas arrive without warning. This edition of Foo...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —All the rain we have been receiving over the last few weeks is making a definite difference in our drought conditions. New data released Thursday morning shows that some areas of Hidalgo and Starr counties are no longer considered in drought, whi...
The Brownsville City Commission held its regular meeting on June 2, recognizing community leaders and organizations while receiving updates on major city initiatives focused on housing, infrastructure, workforce development, and youth engagement....
Harlingen, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The National Civic League invites residents of Harlingen to take part in a community survey that could help the city achieve national recognition. The city was recently named one of twenty finalists for the 2026 All-American City Award, which ho...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton announced Thursday his office is launching an investigation into Celsius Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Alani Nutrition, LLC, which is linked to a wrongful death l...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of San Benito will discuss the letter of resignation submitted by City Manager Fred Sandoval during a special city commission meeting next week. According to the city's agenda posted on Wednesday afternoon, the discussion will be held d...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer wanted in Minnesota for allegedly shooting a Venezuelan man had a bail of $200,000 set during a hearing Thursday morning in Cameron County. Christian J. Castro, 52, originally had no bail set...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is urging residents to keep their pets indoors following reports of cat deaths in a north McAllen neighborhood. The call for action by the nonprofit organization PETA is followed by a social media ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX awarded students from the Brownsville Independent School District with $100,000 in scholarships on Thursday. The partnership between SpaceX and Brownsville ISD awards 10 students with $10,000 scholarships each to help them pursue a higher...
By Steve Hathcock Special to the PRESS 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 regula...
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Tuesday, June 2 the Port Isabel 7on7 squad traveled to Weslaco to compete in three games against some stiff competition from Edcouch-Elsa, Weslaco East, and San Benito teams. The Tarpons got off to a great start as they beat...
Screenshot By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PARADE As summer visitors begin arriving in the Laguna Madre area, local restaurants are preparing for another busy season filled with live music, community events, waterfront dining and family-friendly entertainment. Two popular dest...
By Steve Hathcock Summer is here, and thanks in part to the popularity of treasure-hunting television shows, metal detecting continues to grow as a hobby. As a result, I regularly receive questions from visitors and residents interested in searching the beaches of South Padre Isl...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Another warm, humid day is scheduled for Friday with partly cloudy skies and modest southeast winds. The last several days the Valley has seen afternoon, sea breeze thunderstorms roll in from the east. Now the mechanism driving rain chances wil...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District Board of Commissioners approved a federal grant application seeking $7.1 million for port infrastructure improvements and authorized a new hire during its regular meeting May 21. Commissioners...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new wave of television is coming to the Rio Grande Valley. Starting Friday, we will be the only local broadcaster with an over-the-air signal reaching all four counties across the 956. Our enhanced broadcast will reach from South Padre Island...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rain showers, non severe thunderstorms stay in the forecast through the weekend with highest chances Friday then isolated, spotty showers Saturday and Sunday. Of those two days Saturday looks to be the most dry compared to Sunday. The activity w...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley nonprofit is encouraging the Willacy County community to come together to increase child abuse awareness after the tragic loss of an infant in Raymondville. Criminal complaints obtained by Valley Central confirmed earlier rep...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A graduation ceremony was held on Thursday to swear in a class of cadets who completed a nine-month training program to become peace officers. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office swore in 20 cadets who completed the program, known as the Basic P...
A computer rendering of the configuration of the International Space Station as of May 17, 2026. Six spaceships are parked at the space station including the SpaceX CRS-34 Dragon, the SpaceX Crew-12 Dragon, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL, the Soyuz MS-28 crew ship, and the Progress...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — May 2026 may ultimately be remembered as a turning point for the theatrical experience—one defined not just by record-breaking box office numbers, but by the rise of unconventional films that connected with audiences in a big way. The momentum ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Rattlers baseball team is off to make history at the state championship. The Rattlers will face off against Lucas Lovejoy Friday night in Round Rock. "Everyone has pride here in the RGV," said Alejandro Islas. "I mean, me as a play...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department issued a warning on Thursday and reminded the public that using artificial intelligence technology to create sexually explicit images without a person's consent comes with criminal consequences. On May 27, Brown...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Elsa man was arrested after police say they found him in a drug-free zone with a loaded gun, drugs and cash. Mauricio Rocha Jr, 24 of Elsa, faces the following charges: On Tuesday night, police came across a suspicious vehicle parked at Mario...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — State troopers and Border Patrol agents arrested two people and detained 39 people believed to be in the country illegally after a human smuggling pursuit left a tractor-trailer in flames and shut down southbound U.S. 281 for hours. According to...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman's body was recovered at the Port of Brownsville on Friday afternoon, according to officials. The Port of Brownsville Police and Security Department responded to a welfare concern at the port's Fishing Harbor after a family reported a fem...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With students out for summer vacation, Valley Baptist Health System is partnering with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley to provide hungry children and adults with a healthy breakfast. The cereal drive is taking place from June 8 through Ju...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The United States Department of Agriculture has confirmed a second detection of New World Screwworm in Zavala County. According to the USDA, the detection was confirmed on Friday on a domestic cattle. A post from the New World Screwworm Rapid Re...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Rattlers baseball team's state championship game has been postponed due to weather conditions. The Division II State Championships at Round Rock have been rescheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, where Sharyland will face Lucas Lovejoy....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you're planning to spend the weekend outside in Harlingen, it's gonna be hot, humid, and with a whisper of sea breeze showers each afternoon. Saturday looks partly cloudy with highs pushing up to around 92°F, though the heat index will make i...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To be a Food 4 Thought, ¡QUE RICO! Top Performer, a business must have a routine inspection report with zero health code violations. Like an inspector, the Food Patrol’s Derick Garcia and Jerry Salinas arrive without warning. This edition of Fo...
A partial view of a SpaceX Starshield satellite in low Earth orbit. Image: SpaceX Update June 7, 12:50 a.m. EDT (0450 UTC): SpaceX landed the booster on the drone ship. SpaceX launched a combination of 21 Starlink and two Starshield satellites on Saturday night from Vandenberg Sp...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Rattlers baseball team lost to Lucas Lovejoy with a final score of 7 -2 in the state championship in Round Rock on Saturday. The State Championship was originally scheduled for Friday evening; however, it was postponed due to weat...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Palm Valley Animal Society, with donation with Greater Good Charities, held a cat food community pantry event. The event was held on Saturday morning at the PVAS Trenton location, where Rio Grande Valley cat owners were able to obtain a bag ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Health System Children’s held its third annual Safe Summer Expo to provide safety strategies to help kids stay safe during the summer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is a significant spike in pedia...
EDWARD SEVERN | STAFF WRITER PORT ISABEL — Port Isabel needed a defensive stop to return to the 7-on-7 state tournament. With the score 26-25 after scoring a touchdown, Edcouch-Elsa opted for the win and went for the two-point conversion as the clock ran out, but the Tarpons tigh...
Agriculture remains one of the primary elements of the Rio Grande Valley’s economy, creating more than $10 billion in revenue and hundreds of jobs. Obviously, local officials, and probably most Valley residents, support any effort to help the industry thrive and grow, such as eff...
A missing woman has been found dead at the Port of Brownsville’s Fishing Harbor. In a Facebook post, the port said its Police and Security Department responded to a welfare concern Friday after family members reported that the woman was missing. “During the search for the individ...
The recognition highlights STHS Heart’s commitment to specialized, high-quality emergency care for the Rio Grande Valley’s growing senior population Health challenges can affect individuals at any stage of life, but the likelihood of complications rises significantly with age. Ne...
Fred Sandoval SAN BENITO — City commissioners are set to consider whether to accept City Manager Fred Sandoval’s resignation. On Thursday afternoon, Sandoval said his resignation would become effective at 5 p.m. Friday. “It’s his prerogative,” Mayor Pete Galvan said, referring to...
Federal courts throughout the United States are overwhelmed. Immigration enforcement has undergone a sea change since President Donald Trump took office for the second time in January 2025, and the effects are being felt across all facets of the federal court system. MyRGV.com lo...
The Brownsville Independent School District continues to move toward naming a new superintendent of schools by the start of the 2026-2027 school year in August. The BISD Board of Trustees reviewed applications at a May 26 meeting and is in the process of interviewing potential ca...
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation has launched a citywide grant program to help local small business owners spruce up their buildings’ exteriors. BCIC is calling the new initiative “BIG LIFT.” It makes available to eligible applicants one-time reimbursement grants...
A view of Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Center Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald) The Cameron County Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center is not accepting any class B misdemeanor arrests for nonviolent crimes to reduce overcrowding, according to a statem...
The Donald Trump administration announced last month that it will resume processing immigration applications from doctors who want to live and practice in the U.S. That’s welcome news, especially in border regions like the Rio Grande Valley. We hope other healthcare professionals...
BROWNSVILLE — Some listeners slouched further into their hard wooden chairs as the public comment period grew tense in Cameron County Commissioners Court on Tuesday. After about three hours, more than 20 statements opposed a 95%, 10-year tax abatement for an Austin-based defense ...
Cameron County has been approved for assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration in the wake of severe weather events occurring in early May, the county announced Tuesday. The county’s announcement followed an announcement from the governor’s office that its request...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County considered a proposal to provide an Austin-based company a 95% tax abatement deal to set up shop at the Port of Brownsville. Saronic Technologies is a maritime defense technology company that builds AI-powered drone boats for both...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the Starlink 10-35 mission on June 8, 2026. This was the 35th flight of the Falcon 9 booster, B1067, the SpaceX flight leader. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now Update Jun...
PORT ISABEL, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Four boats and a building caught on fire early Sunday morning in Port Isabel, according to city officials. The Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire around 1:45 a.m. on Pompano Street. Crews from the Laguna Vista Voluntee...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As expected, light to moderate showers have been steady over the past couple of hours, with Cameron, Willacy, and Hidalgo counties seeing the most rainfall. Though Starr County has seen a few spotty showers as well. Rain will continue for the re...
This weekend brought intense rainfall across Brownsville, with 3–4 inches in Downtown and West Brownsville, 1–2 inches in Southmost, and 2–4 inches in Central and East Brownsville falling in a short period....
Correction: Jairo Julian Holguin-Florentino is the suspect's full name, not Jairo Juli Holguin-Florentino. The name listed in the criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court is incorrect. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The driver and passenger accused of hauling a tra...
Mayor John Cowen Jr. invites residents to join him for Coffee with the Mayor on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:30PM to 7:00 PM. at the Main Branch of the Brownsville Public Library at 2600 Central Blvd....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Federal officials confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm in the United States, including the first case in a domesticated animal. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)...
For nearly two decades, The Salon and Spa Institute has been helping students in Brownsville transform their creativity into careers in the beauty industry....
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 city, ongoing rainfall and high winds will not allow the spray to be effective. T...
The iconic Capitol Theatre sign was reinstalled on Monday, June 8, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the restoration of one of Brownsville's most treasured landmarks on East Levee Street....
The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works is notifying residents and motorists of upcoming construction activities associated with the Dennet Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Project, a major infrastructure initiative....
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-friendly event is taking place on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The water gun battle will tak...
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 isolation room is filling up, and space is needed for incoming cats and kittens. The ...
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Pharr is preparing to cool off from the heat and kick off summer break with its annual Splash-A-Palooza event. The annual event brings in families across the Rio Grande Valley to ring in summer fun with an entire day of family-friendly a...
ALTON, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Concerns over the spread of screwworm in Texas are extending beyond cattle ranches and into the Rio Grande Valley’s hunting industry. Just days after the first screwworm case was confirmed in Texas, the number of infected animals has increased, rais...
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- On Monday and Tuesday, both a booster and a ship transport stand were rolled out of the Sanchez site and taken up Highway 4. These stands were leaving Starbase and heading to the Port of Brownsville to be loaded onto SpaceX's newest barge to tra...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The familiar rhythm of daily afternoon showers from last week is taking a break. A strong high‑pressure system settles in Monday night and keeps a tight grip on our weather for the next several days, dramatically cutting down rain chances across ...
The Rio Grande Valley is celebrating this year’s Pride Month through events planned largely by local organizations and small businesses. A week in, community members have already hosted art exhibits of queer art and rainbow fun runs. Other events are sold out, like movie nights ...
MISSION — Just before 7:30 p.m. Friday, about a dozen people gathered in a spare parking space near dd’s DISCOUNTS and listened to Josue Ayala share information about the different breeds of bats that live in the Rio Grande Valley. He pulled out his phone to show a video of Mexic...
The “Task Force of the Future,” a collaboration between the city of Brownsville and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley launched last year to strengthen the university’s presence in Brownsville and Cameron County, has released its initial report, which features a number of “act...
The city of Brownsville’s Planning and Redevelopment Department is seeking input from residents to help put together the first Brownsville Housing Master Plan. It’s the first plan of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley, according to Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr., who encouraged ...
SpaceX awarded $10,000 scholarships to 10 Brownsville Independent School District students on Thursday, saying they will help the company realize its vision of human life among the stars. “SpaceX’s mission is to make life multi-planetary. We believe life is far more exciting when...
“Exuviate.” “Can I have a definition?” asked Anirudh Roy, 12, who competed last month in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Resaca Middle School seventh grader caught the attention and the excitement of everyone as he spelled one word and then another and another, accomp...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Harlingen Area Crime Stoppers is asking the for the public's help to identify two people suspected of committing multiple thefts at a Home Depot location. Anyone who recognizes the people in the image below is asked to contact the Harlingen...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- High pressure in the Gulf will settle in over the next few days leading to a warmer and mostly dry weather pattern for us here in the Valley. Throughout Tuesday, we'll see highs climb into the low 90s in the east to upper 90s out west. Factor i...
Veteran Females United is inviting law enforcement, first responders, businesses, service providers, veterans, families, and community members to attend its upcoming MST/PTSD Symposium....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Monday to appoint an interim superintendent. Jimmy McDonough will begin serving as Los Fresnos CISD interim superintendent on July 2 as the Board of ...
The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center is inviting residents to come together for a day of fun, compassion, and community support at its upcoming Raise the Woof Event on Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police activity was seen in Harlingen on Tuesday morning. A spokesperson with the Harlingen Police Department confirmed a raid took place on the 800 block of W. Buchanan St. Photos provided to ValleyCentral show that at least two Harlingen units...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission police are investigating a fatal crash. The crash occurred at approximately 2:35 a.m. Tuesday on Angus Street and Glasscock Road. According to Mission police, one person is dead after striking a pole. The crash remains under investigatio...
With children and teenagers enjoying summer break and looking for ways to cool off from the South Texas heat, many families are heading to pools, beaches, resacas, and other waterways for recreation....
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, in partnership with the Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, is hosting a free disaster preparedness and recovery session for small business owners on Thursday, June 25, at 2:00 PM....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Conditions will remain mostly hot and dry through the rest of this week, but changes may arrive as we head into the weekend and early next week. Tropical Storm Cristina is currently located along the Central American coastline (Tuesday, June 9, ...
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 appointed as interim city manager and is expected to begin immediately. On June 3, ...
City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez (Courtesy: City of Harlingen) HARLINGEN — As part of the city’s new “succession plan,” commissioners are giving pay increases to City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez and most of his management team. In a meeting, Gonzalez requested commissioners give pay in...
Edinburg native and arts enthusiast, Brisa Areli Muñoz, is making her annual return to her hometown to host a summer theatre camp in an effort to continue inspiring creativity in the area. Muñoz, 37, has previously partnered with the city of Edinburg to enter the national campaig...
A company that manufactures cutting and grinding thin wheels is celebrating 50 years in Brownsville. Saint-Gobain Norton Abrasives began operations in the city in 1976 as the Norton Company in a nearly 200,000-square-foot plant. It was acquired by Saint-Gobain in 1990. Today, the...
SAN BENITO — Only a few cars sit in the parking lot. I find it rather odd. I had thought that cars would fill the parking lot of Mayan Taqueria on a Friday night. Lights and exciting décor fill the area outside, but it is strangely quiet. A walk through the outside dining area is...
The next cleanup event is scheduled for Friday, June 26, in the Acacia Lake Gardens neighborhood in District 1, giving residents an opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted items and help improve their community’s appearance....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday morning indicated a 10% chance of tropical development in the Bay of Campeche or the Gulf in the next seven days. This would be from the remnants of Tropical Storm Cristina after crossing over Mexico fr...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Middle and high school students from across the Rio Grande Valley gathered in Brownsville on Tuesday for a Regional P-Tech Expansion Summer Camp. Over 100 students from about 13 Valley school districts had an opportunity to explore TSC's program...
The City of Brownsville Department of Health, Wellness and Animal Services is continuing its proactive efforts to reduce mosquito populations and protect public health through scheduled mosquito spraying operations this week....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As inflation rises to its highest level in three years, the Rio Grande Valley is seeing prices at the pump jump sharply. New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) jumped 4.2% in ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The DHR Health Transplant Institute held an event on Tuesday highlighting the story of a successful kidney transplant between a father and son. After facing kidney disease and challenges waiting for a transplant, Luis F. Gonzalez received a kidn...
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 of Alamo also celebrated the creation of its new Emergency Operations Center. T...
The Brownsville Public Library System invites children and families to unleash their creativity at its upcoming Pasta Fossils event, where participants will transform ordinary pasta into extraordinary prehistoric creations....
The City of Brownsville invites residents to participate in an upcoming community meeting to learn about the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and review the results of the City’s recent Community Survey....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Port of Brownsville Police and Security Department on Wednesday identified a woman whose body was recovered from the water at the Port of Brownsville last week. Ana Idalia Reyes, 60, of El Salvador, was found unresponsive and later pronounced...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In the latest edition of Valley Voices, CBS 4's Marco Ramirez sits down with Professional Wrestler Matt Robledo, most commonly known as "El Matatan" Mateo Ozuna. Robledo is from Santa Rosa and has always aspired to be with the WWE. Robledo is on...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It Takes A Village is a weekly ValleyCentral+ series that covers all things parenting, from real, honest conversations about daily routines and challenges to funny moments, lessons learned and balancing work and family life. Each week, host Met...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Comptroller's Office on Wednesday released sales tax allocation numbers for the month of May. The numbers show a snapshot of where consumer spending was the strongest across the Rio Grande Valley last month. The allocations are based o...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ceremony was held on Wednesday to celebrate the next chapter of a major development coming to the city of Pharr. City leaders gathered for the official groundbreaking of the city's new multi-center facility, a project that has been in the maki...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley faces some of the highest rates of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the world, and researchers at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are working to understand why. Doctors and scientists at the UTRGV Institute of ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum kicked off its two-day education experience on Wednesday for students with the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. The two-day experience will welcome more than 300 elementary students from t...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A ceremony will be held in Brownsville on Friday to honor and remember the 49 lives lost in one of the deadliest mass shootings in the U.S. Friday will mark 10 years since the Pulse Orlando nightclub shooting, referred to as one of the deadlies...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base to begin the Starlink 17-44 mission on June 11, 2026. Image: SpaceX SpaceX launched its next Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday morning, a day bef...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — CBS 4 and NBC 23 and KGBT 4.1 are temporarily off the air Thursday morning as crews conduct tower work. Our stations will be temporarily off-air from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. But don't forget you can catch all of our latest coverage on news, weather an...
The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center is inviting yoga enthusiasts and animal lovers to take part in a fun and heartwarming morning of Puppy Yoga on Saturday, June 13, at The Broken Sprocket, located at 6305 Paredes Line Road....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Well, we started off this Thursday with a few spotty showers across the Valley, and this activity will continue into Friday. More rain is on the way as we head into the weekend, due to remnants of Cristina and a low-pressure system in the Bay of...
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 Fano, MD, at South Texas Health System McAllen, said the most common health problem...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A jury on Tuesday recommended a sentence of 30 years in state prison for a Pharr man in connection with the death of his 2-month-old infant, according to Hidalgo County court records. Miguel Ortiz, 38, of Pharr, was indicted on charges of capita...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Irrigation District No. 2 is working to clean up the resaca in San Benito. Workers with Cameron County Irrigation District No. 2 and Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 are removing water hyacinths from the water. Hyacinthus is...
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 ValleyStormTeam Forecaster Craig Verley, there is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall f...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The saying goes, "Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime." That’s the theme behind this year’s “Fishing with the Friendly Judge” event hosted by Cameron County Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Judg...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Multiple fire departments responded to a large fire early Sunday morning that destroyed four boats and a building near a Port Isabel marina. According to Port Isabel City Manager Jared Hockema, the Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Depar...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District Board of Commissioners discussed future growth opportunities, property boundaries and grant funding during its June 4 regular meeting. Commissioners approved moving forward with a request for ...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council approved several measures during its regular meeting on June 3, including support for a statewide designation effort, improvements to a city park, and updates to local parks regulations. Council...
(Port Isabel 7on7 team picture after securing their place at the state tourney. June 5, 2026. Picture by Felix Bennett) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, June 5 Port Isabel held its annual “Battle By The Bay” 7-on-7 Football Tournament. The event...
Padre Island hints that another land fraud is likely to be perpetrated 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...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Electric vehicle owners will soon have more charging options on South Padre Island as the City of South Padre Island moves forward with the installation of 16 new universal electric vehicle superchargers at the Island Metro Mult...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on June 12, 2026, on the Starlink 10-54 mission. Image: John Pisani/Spaceflight Now Update June 12, 9:53 a.m. EDT (1353 UTC): SpaceX confirmed satellite deployment. SpaceX marke...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —El Niño is officially here, and NOAA has confirmed it’s developing in the Pacific. But what exactly is El Niño? It’s natural climate pattern that happens when ocean waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become warmer than normal. That e...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On Thursday, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery laid to rest a U.S. Navy Veteran Fireman Apprentice. Robert Joseph Ruggeri, born on March 13, 1949, served from October 1968 to June 1970. FA Ruggeri received the National Defense Servic...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In 2003, John Allen Rubio and his common-law wife, Angela Camacho, beheaded their three young children in Brownsville. We’ve broken down the crime, the case, the countdown to execution, along with an exclusive look at the evidence on ValleyCentr...
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. "It's a tremendous opportunity for a musician, especially as a student musicia...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Once we push through a hot and humid Friday afternoon, we will move into a new rainy period for a few days. Highs on Friday will range from the upper 90s in Starr County to the lower 90s for much of the eastern portions of the Valley. A stray sh...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — CBS 4, NBC 23 and KGBT 4.1 are temporarily off the air on Friday as crews conduct tower work. The interruption in programming is expected to happen through 2:30 p.m. But don’t forget you can catch all of our latest coverage on news, weather and ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With summer break officially underway, children may be spending more time online. Whether they're using the internet for gaming or social media, local law enforcement and government agencies are advising parents to be aware of who their children...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two drivers were killed in an early Friday morning collision, according to the McAllen Police Department. At approximately 5:30 a.m., McAllen police responded to the crash on the 6400 block of South McColl Road. Police say two vehicles were invo...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino is urging the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The man in question is identified as Jesus Estaban Escobar, 39 years old. He is described as bei...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen police arrested a man accused of taking "numerous photographs" of men inside restrooms, according to a news release from the city police department. Gregorio Ramirez Jr., 39, of Harlingen, was arrested June 2 on an outstanding warrant ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Several events that were scheduled to take place across the Valley this weekend may be canceled because of the upcoming severe weather. According to ValleyStormTeam Forecaster Craig Verley, there is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall from Mon...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville Police Department arrested an 18-year-old man accused of entering the women's restroom at Sunrise Mall and taking a photo of a woman inside a stall. Juan Diego De Luna was arrested on Thursday and charged with invasive visual re...
The City of Brownsville will host a free sandbag distribution for Brownsville residents on Saturday, June 13, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing while supplies last....
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 along State Highway 100, as cutting tall grass allows stormwater to flow through...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of North 10th Street in McAllen will be closed starting Monday as crews begin to work on the roadway and drainage improvements. Road construction will be done between Frontera Road and Auburn Avenue/Wisconsin Road in north McAllen. Cre...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Public Library and Workforce Solutions are partnering to host a free job fair on Saturday. More than 40 employers are scheduled to attend the event to network with potential employees. A list of employers scheduled to attend the job ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Tropical low pressure continues to develop over the Southwest Gulf where the National Hurricane Center is watching for strengthening and better definition. In other words, this system has a slight chance to become a tropical depression Saturday...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —Theatre is about telling stories, but one local student's story may be his most compelling role yet. The lights come up. The curtain opens. And for Javier, that's where the magic begins. Whether it's musical theatre, one-act play, or speech and d...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- U.S. Border Patrol arrested a driver who attempted to smuggle 26 people through the checkpoint in Falfurrias. U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Patrol Agent Jared C. Ashby provided details of the smuggling attempt and arrest on ...
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island City Council Member Ken Medders, Jr. died, the city of South Padre Island announced on Saturday morning in a social media post. Medders was first elected to the City Council in November 2017 and has continuously serve...
HARLINGEN, Texas, (ValleyCentral) — A combination of tropical moisture, tropical low pressure and a cold front will deliver an increasing chance for rain now through Wednesday of next week. Sunday will have scattered showers with a few rumbles of thunder and periods of steady ra...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A San Benito man wanted on child sex charges was arrested, Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino said in an update. Jesus Estaban Escovar was arrested on Saturday afternoon without further incident. On Friday, the Cameron County Sheriff's Office...
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Brownsville this weekend and into next week, and city officials are urging residents to stay weather-aware and take precautions....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s episode of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, we bring you the biggest stories making headlines, along with a closer look at some of the people and moments shaping the Rio Grande Valley. We begin with the top stories of the week, incl...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An unsettled weather pattern will continue into the new week due to an influx of tropical moisture in our region. Future radar shows showers continuing overnight and into tomorrow. There is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall today and a sligh...
The Starlink 17-54 mission lifts off from Vandenberg on June 12, 2026, under a ceiling of low cloud. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX launched its first Falcon 9 rocket since making its public trading debut on the Nasdaq. The Starlink 17-54 mission launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base...
The City of Brownsville Department of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services is inviting local families to make health and wellness a summer adventure with the launch of the 2026 BTX Kids Dash Into Wellness Challenge....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding is the theme of the forecast now through Wednesday. The setup in place, loads of tropical moisture, a boundary sitting to the north, and the sea breeze, combined with an area of low pressure over South Te...
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 together a list of locations giving out sandbags. City of PalmView City of McAl...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Weslaco announced multiple road closures throughout the city due to flooding. The city says the closures are being enforced to prevent vehicles from entering flooded areas. Residents should expect the following road closures in Wesla...
Residents across Brownsville are being urged to prepare for heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding as a significant weather system moves into the area on Tuesday....
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 contractors who damaged a water main", according to the Sharyland Water Supply Corporati...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez signed a disaster declaration for the city on Monday as heavy rainfall continues to impact the city. A disaster declaration allows the city to access additional emergency resources for state and federal assistance. ...
As part of the City's Ready Brownsville initiative, the City of Brownsville is highlighting ongoing investments and proactive measures that help prepare the community for heavy rainfall and potential flooding....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — American Electric Power Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative are reporting dozens of power outages in Hidalgo County on Monday morning. AEP Texas is reporting a cluster of outages south of the expressway in Hidalgo County near Weslaco and...
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 approximately 9:31 a.m., authorities received a call about a vehicle that lost con...
As severe weather conditions may impact our area, the City of Brownsville encourages residents to stay informed and know who to contact for assistance if needed....
Residents are urged to prepare for heavy rain and possible flooding overnight into the early morning hours. Officials encourage caution, especially for those traveling overnight or commuting early....
With heavy rainfall expected tonight into the early morning hours, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents to use the 546-HELP non-emergency service line to report flooding and drainage-related concerns....
The City of Brownsville Communications and Marketing Department & Brownsville TV has received national recognition from the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) with a 2026 Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Award...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man has been arrested on a murder charge in connection with a deadly neighbor dispute, according to Rio Grande City police Chief Jose Solis. Jose Luis Falcon was arrested on a charge of murder, a first-degree felony, on Saturday, Starr County ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With the entire Rio Grande Valley under a flood watch through Thursday, the city of Harlingen appears to be prepared for any emergency events, unveiling video of four high-water rescue vehicles on Monday. According to the city, the vehicles will...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — People and pets are being rescued from a Weslaco neighborhood on Monday as the area experiences flooding following heavy rainfall. Video shows Weslaco emergency crews assisting people from a neighborhood on Paisano Lane. Earlier Monday, Weslaco ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A mother was arrested and charged in connection with an investigation accusing her husband of striking a child with a horse whip, according to an update from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. Maria Munoz Coria, 25, of Alamo, was charged with ...
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 alert system is powered by Everbridge and will deliver real-time alerts for eme...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — School districts across the Valley have canceled summer school classes and activities scheduled for Tuesday due to expected heavy rains and possible local flooding. According to the Valley Storm Team, rain totals will average 3-6″ for the Valley...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of La Feria opened a safe shelter for residents on Monday afternoon. The shelter, located at 1001 Pancho Maples Dr., opened at 5 p.m. on Monday and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The shelter will provide sleeping cots for the...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley International Airport on Monday announced the return of seasonal nonstop service between Harlingen and Chicago O'Hare International Airport through American Airlines. The new route will operate every Saturday from Dec. 19, 2026, through J...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A second man was arrested in connection with an aggravated robbery investigation where a couple was attacked while purchasing gold, according to an updated news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. Brandon Vasquez, 24, was charged w...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Monday morning marked the beginning of the significant rain event that had been anticipated for several days. The city of Weslaco recorded nearly five inches of rain in just four hours, highlighting the intensity of this system. Additional roun...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. has issued a Local State of Disaster for Cameron County due to the heavy rainfall and flooding. According to a news release from the Cameron County Judge, portions of Cameron County could receive between fi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple power outages have been reported in Hidalgo County following heavy rainfall and storms moving across the county, according to outage maps from American Electric Power Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative. According to the Valley...
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — William Valdez, a resident of Secluded Acres in Harlingen, is no stranger to flood waters. “When the rain came in in 2019, I already knew we were going to get hit," he said. "The canal broke off right here, right next to my house, and along the ca...
The City is making it easier than ever for residents to stay informed and prepared with the launch of Ready Brownsville, a comprehensive online resource dedicated to emergency preparedness, severe weather information, and community updates....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While our rain chances will be slowly and gradually decreasing as we head through the afternoon, we can still expect to see some scattered showers and thunderstorms, which could include heavy rainfall. That is why the National Weather Service ha...
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 units responded to Central Boulevard and Price Road regarding visible smoke in ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties, including all four counties in the Rio Grande Valley. Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy were included in the governor's declaration as severe storms swept throug...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral details what led to a deadly neighbor dispute in Rio Grande City over the weekend. Jose Luis Falcon was charged with murder, a first-degree felony, on Monday. A judge set bail at $2 million. Accordi...
Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is now accepting applications for the BIG LIFT Small Business Improvement Grant Program in District 1.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge on Monday set bail at $100,000 for a San Benito man arrested over the weekend on a child sex charge. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office issued an alert last week urging the public to be on the lookout for Jesus Estaban Escobar, who was ...
Mayor John Cowen, Jr. has joined the Mayors for Parks Coalition, a national bipartisan coalition managed by City Parks Alliance that advocates for increased federal investment in city parks and green spaces....
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 company is considering the Port of Brownsville as the site of a $3.2 billion shi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A boil water alert impacting residents in Palmhurst has been lifted, the Sharyland Water Supply Corporation stated on Tuesday. The alert was first issued on Friday, affecting approximately 48 customers along Glasscock Road, Cynthia Lane and Eas...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to begin the BlueBird 8-10 mission for AST SpaceMobile on June 17, 2026. The streak shot was captured from the sands of Cocoa Beach, Florida, south of the launch site. Image: Mic...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Emergency Management opened an iSTAT damage survey for June 14 severe weather and flash flooding. Residents, businesses, or agricultural property impacted by the severe weather are encouraged to fill out the survey here. ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — R&B artist Baby Bash and the rock band Fuel are among the notable artists coming to a new festival at the Cameron County Amphitheater on South Padre Island. The inaugural Seltzer Island festival is taking place on Saturday, June 20, from 4 p.m. ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple power outages were reported as heavy rainfall moved across the Rio Grande Valley on Monday. At the peak of the storm, American Electric Power Texas reported that about 4,000 customers lost power. However, AEP Texas Director of Communica...
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A day after several inches of rain fell across the Rio Grande Valley, city crews in Weslaco spent Tuesday cleaning up storm debris and working to reduce the risk of additional flooding if more rain moves into the area. Public works crews cleared d...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The recent rain from a tropical low-pressure center left behind a soggy soil across deep South Texas, creating the theme of high-humidity for the next couple of days. As water evaporates, out of the soil, humidity will increase. Meanwhile, the ...
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....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville City Commission named Alan Guard as its new city manager on Tuesday night. The city manager position is one of the several roles that Guard has served in the city of Brownsville. Guard formerly served as the Brownsville deputy c...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One person is in custody after police say two people were found dead inside a home in Alton following a disturbance call on Tuesday night, according to the Alton Police Department. A third person who was taken to a local hospital for treatment w...
Residents are urged to take precautions as dangerously hot conditions persist across Brownsville, with heat index values expected to reach 113 degrees today....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While the system responsible for the recent rainfall and flooding has pushed north along the Texas coastline, drier conditions are anticipated for the next several days. Unfortunately, this means mugginess and dangerous/extreme heat indices. Hig...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While the system responsible for the recent rainfall and flooding has pushed north along the Texas coastline, drier conditions are anticipated for the next several days. Unfortunately, this means mugginess and dangerous/extreme heat indices. Hig...
The Brownsville City Commission recognized community achievements, reviewed resident feedback, and received updates on several strategic initiatives during its June 16 meeting....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you were caught up in traffic Wednesday morning between Brownsville and any city heading north, there’s a reason for it. A Texas Department of Transportation spokesman said SpaceX is moving a massive tank from the Port of Brownsville to McGre...
Young creators and aspiring paleontologists are invited to unleash their imagination at the Brownsville Public Library System's upcoming hands-on crafting event, where cardboard dinosaurs and colorful insects come to life....
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hoes were a hot topic at the federal courthouse in Brownsville last week. Francisco Javier Palafox Jr., a man in his 40s from Brownsville, told Border Patrol he planned to visit “his friends and hoes.” When they searched his car, however, agents f...
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 while supplies last. The department will distribute the bug spray at the San Benito...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley duo is ready to win gold in pickleball at the Special Olympics USA Games. Athlete Beatriz Marez will be joined by her unified partner, Eve Hinojosa, to represent Team Texas at the Games, which will be held in Minneapolis. Uni...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — City leaders in Harlingen are calling on residents to help with input on city projects and development. The city of Harlingen currently has more than 20 advisory boards and committees for residents to take part in. "We're encouraging all Harling...
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent rainfall across the Rio Grande Valley has created ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive, prompting local governments to begin spraying operations. Officials are urging residents to eliminate standing water around their homes as mosquito...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The loss of two young girls in a Harlingen house fire last year remains a painful reminder of how quickly fire can turn deadly. Now, the Harlingen Fire Department is taking steps to help prevent similar tragedies by taking part in the American R...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A strong subsidence pattern, where large‑scale sinking air warms as it compresses, is driving temperatures sharply upward across the Valley. This setup produces extremely hot conditions, with heat index values climbing even higher. Forecast hig...
A streak shot of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as it launched the NROL-179 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office on June 18, 2026. Image: SpaceX Update June 19, 8 a.m. EDT (1200 UTC): The NRO confirmed deployment of its satellites. SpaceX launched its third mission this year ...
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 Thursday. Gaurav Chopra has also been charged with attempted capital murder, a fi...
BARCC and the City of Brownsville Wellness Team are hosting Reading Buddies on Saturday, giving children the chance to strengthen their reading skills while providing comfort and companionship to shelter animals....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Heat-stress levels will be extreme this afternoon across the Valley due to a brutal combination of hot temperatures and high humidity. The dangerous heat has prompted the National Weather Service to issue an extreme heat warning for the entire V...
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 are welcome to use the air-conditioned space at the Mission Parks & Recreation Bu...
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 Global Universities ranking, out of more than 2,250 universities from 105 countrie...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man known as "Rick the Vet" was arrested almost six years after he was accused of posing as a veterinarian during the COVID-19 pandemic, records indicate. Ricardo Arispe Chavez, of Mission, was charged with violating veterinary regulations, a ...
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 7600 block of North 10th St. in McAllen. Police identified Joanna Coronado, 35, ...
The City of Brownsville, the U.S. General Services Administration, Customs and Border Protection, and local partners broke ground on the downtown port project, which will replace aging facilities and expand key areas used by federal inspection agencies....
After nearly three decades of dedicated volunteer service at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville, Gracie and Gabriel Vega are stepping away from roles they say have brought them purpose, joy, and a deep connection to the community....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On the latest edition of "Valley Voices," CBS 4's Marco Ramirez sits down with a Brownsville native who is traveling the world playing football. While football is like a religion in the U.S., this American sport has influenced the formation of p...
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. Staarz, a 25-year-old Los Fresnos native, recently had her cover of "Therefore...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — More than a month after being accused of causing a fatal crash, a Mission motorcyclist has been charged with murder. Apolonio Perez, 39, of Mission was charged with murder, a first-degree felony; intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle, a secon...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Temperature and humidity combine to make the Rio Grande Valley mighty miserable when those conditions push the (feel like) temperature near 130 degrees. It looks like the Valley will endure another really hot day Friday with the heat index, wha...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Raymondville Independent School District Health Clinic is set to close its doors in July. The decision to close the clinic was announced on Monday in a social media post. "As a health clinic, you need to have a certain amount of patients to...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A trolley style bus is making its way around McAllen out to help customers make their way around the city's most visited downtown areas at no cost. The downtown circulator is a new service in an effort to help visitors navigate downtown, reduce...
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Booster 20 went through its first cryo test at the Massey Outpost on the 6th. The booster was given a full load of cryogenics and was detanked at the end of the test. A second shorter duration cryo test was performed later the following day. Thi...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island community is mourning the loss of longtime City Council Member John Kenneth “Ken” Medders Jr., whose decades of public service left a lasting impact on the Island and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Medder...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS For more than 30 years, members of the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild have been expressing their gratitude to military veterans one stitch at a time. The organization, founded in 1981, brings together quilting enthusiasts from communities a...
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 P...
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel boys’ basketball team is in the midst of competing in Brownsville’s Valley Hoops summer program. On June 9th, the team was matched up against a familiar opponent, district rival Jubilee Brownsville. As the game got ...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Cameron County Commissioners on Tuesday approved economic development agreements designed to encourage Saronic Technologies to establish a next-generation shipbuilding facility in Cameron County. County officials say the project, ...
The Brownsville Public Library System is gearing up for its biggest celebration of the season and invites families across the community to attend Summer Bash 2026 on Wednesday, June 24, at the Southmost Branch Library....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The saying is true: laughter is the best medicine. This may be why dad jokes make us feel better. Dad jokes come in many forms; Some are corny, some are cheesy, and some are just flat out bad. But that's okay, we love our dads and dad figures un...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A San Benito family was recognized for harvesting the first bale of cotton in the United States of 2026. The Rhyner family operates Brown Tract Land & Sugar and picked 3,480 pounds of field cotton. It will be ginned into a bale when the cotton g...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An extreme heat warning is in place from noon to 7 p.m. again on Friday, with the exception of the barrier islands, because heat indices will run from 110° to 120°. Heat safety precautions need to be taken over the weekend, so remember: The mugg...
Brownsville residents say the city is moving in the right direction, but they also want leaders to continue focusing on basic community needs such as roads, drainage, housing, traffic, public safety and responsible growth....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Animal Shelter is hosting a microchip clinic for Harlingen pet owners on Saturday. The clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Harlingen Animal Shelter, located at 1106 Markowsky Ave, where Harlingen residents can get ...
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 two sisters, 12-year-old Serenidad, who prefers to go ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg deputy fire chief, along with the Edinburg firefighters, saved a kitten from what could've been a cat-astrophe. Photos shared by the Edinburg Fire Department show a stray calico kitten with their head stuck in a can of H-E-B-brand we...
Siding with SpaceX and the attorney general’s office, the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups did not have a right to sue to preserve public access to a beach that has been closed during rocket launches. The unanimous ruling said a trial judge properly d...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department is searching for two suspects accused of burglarizing cars in a neighborhood on Friday morning. Police say at about 4:30 a.m., two male suspects targeted unlocked vehicles on the 5000 block of August Court. They dr...
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 raised in Los Fresnos, always had a love for dancing and was a member of the Lo...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Investigators found two malnourished dogs after a drug raid at a Brownsville home, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Julio Cesar Lara, 38, was charged with manufacture or delivery of controlled substance PG-2,...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- An extreme heat warning in Cameron County is now expired, however, the heat will continue into the weekend. There will be a moderate heat risk on Saturday for all four counties, with some pockets of a major heat risk. Aside from the heat, futur...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Alamo Police Department has located and arrested the driver accused of leaving the scene of a crash that left two adults and four children with injuries. Jose Fidencio Luna Ramirez, 40, was taken into custody Friday night. Ramirez is schedu...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you haven't done so yet, there is still time to buy tickets to Saturday's summer showdown. We had the opportunity to interview one of the boxers in Saturday's event, Tony the Tank Martinez. Check out our full interview above. The event is tak...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen held its 12th Annual Risk and Safety Expo this week. The two-day conference focused on workplace safety, risk management, emergency preparedness and employee wellness. Workers from all fields — including risk management, safe...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Cameron County Healthy Brain and Aging Program is prepared to host a conference in recognition of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. The conference will be held for attendees to connect with healthcare professionals and to bring awarene...
The Starlink 17-28 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 21, 2026. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:39:06 a.m. PDT (12:39:06 p.m. EDT / 1...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Cancer patients at DHR Health received a warm surprise and visit from Bert Ogden Subaru on Friday morning. The Subaru Loves to Care is an annual initiative that helps provide patients battling cancer with a warm blanket, patient care kits and m...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Mission Fire Department rescued six dogs that were trapped in a canal filled with water on Friday evening. Photos of the rescue were uploaded to the Mission Fire Department's social media page showing first responders at the scene using rop...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The driver accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Alamo that left two adults and four children with injuries appeared in court on Saturday for a bond hearing. Jose Fidencio Luna Ramirez, 40, was arrested and charged with two counts of colli...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Power has been fully restored in Cameron County after thunderstorms moved across Cameron County. As of 11:12 a.m. on Sunday, power is fully restored in Cameron County, according to the AEP Texas outage map. On Saturday, more than 1,000 AEP Texas...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- ValleyCentral is your place to stream the Summer Showdown boxing match happening Saturday night. The match will take place at the Harlingen Convention Center and feature a packed lineup of boxers, including Brownsville's very own Tony 'The Tank...
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER WESLACO — Edinburg Economedes has been far from a football powerhouse in the Rio Grande Valley during its 26 years of existence. The past two years, however, the Jaguars have been on the rise, making back-to-back postseason appearances, including sett...
Anthony Cuellar skates at the Harlingen Skate Park Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) Across the Rio Grande Valley, skateboarders are forming a unique community. Between tricks and competitions, they’re uncovering lifelong friendships, moments of m...
Los Fresnos City Manager Mark Milum stands in front of his collection of Rodeo Festival belt buckles as Milum prepares to retire at the end of June after more than two decades of public service. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) Mark Milum has been a city manager for long...
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) culinary arts program students at Gutierrez Middle School cook smash burgers Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) HARLINGEN — The gloved hands sliced through tomatoes and gathered chopped le...
Rio Grande Valley softball had not had a coaches association until this past sporting season, the 25-26 season, there has been all-star games held in the Valley in previous years, but now the Rio Grande Valley Softball Coaches Association is leading the way. The president of the ...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer WESLACO — The top high school baseball seniors from across the Rio Grande Valley took the diamond one last time at the Baseball Coaches Association of the Rio Grande Valley (BCARGV) 5A-6A All-Star Game on Thursday at Weslaco High School. The all-star ga...
By Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune McALLEN — A South Texas community once cited as the poorest in Texas is courting an Austin-based defense technology startup that promises to bring 10,000 jobs over 10 years, more than SpaceX’s initial promise of 300 back in 2014. The Cameron...
Rogelio Campos Leal A Los Fresnos truck driver charged with two counts of criminal negligence homicide was sentenced to six months in jail this Tuesday for a deadly 2023 stop sign crash. On Sept. 26, 2023, Rogelio Campos Leal, who was 66 at the time the crash, ran a stop sign whi...
Are you a Book Babe? Three South Texas sisters have discovered that the Rio Grande Valley’s reading culture is much bigger than it seems. To meet a growing demand for literary events and strengthen the local reading community, Three Sisters Co., founded by Maria, Linda and Nayell...
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board has awarded 11 graduating high school seniors with Project SHARE Scholarships of $2,000 each to help pay the cost of attending an accredited university this fall. BPUB’s Project SHARE was created in 1985 to help local families with utility b...
Early this week a weather system hovered off the southern Gulf Coast, threatening the Rio Grande Valley with the possible formation of this hurricane season’s first major storm. Fortunately, this region received little more than welcome rain and unwelcome mosquitoes, and the syst...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer This year’s Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game in Round Rock included three Rio Grande Valley standouts and one head coach, as the best from across the state took the field for one last time at Dell Diamond. La Joya Palmview he...
This file photo shows the Harlingen Interchange in the foreground as traffic flows. (Maricela Rodriguez/Valley Morning Star) UPDATE (12:16 p.m. Thursday): TxDOT officials said the closure has concluded and the flyover is reopened. ORIGINAL STORY: Motorists heading to McAllen from...
Fred Sandoval SAN BENITO — The city’s Economic Development Corporation is searching for a new director after Executive Director Fred Sandoval resigned days after resigning as city manager. In a meeting Friday, board members appointed Mario Palomo, the EDC’s assistant executive di...
Brownsville City Manager Alan Guard The Brownsville City Commission appointed current interim City Manager Alan Guard as its new city manager late Tuesday evening. The commissioners approved authorization to negotiate a two-year contract with Guard. He did not initially plan on a...
Hot on the heels of the extreme rainfall that swamped much of the region early this week comes extreme heat, now that the low-pressure system partly responsible for all that rain has departed. The National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office has issued a Heat Adv...
Cameron County Commissioners Court voted on Tuesday to approve a 95%, 19-year tax abatement for a military and commercial AI technology company to build a $3.2 billion “Port Alpha” shipyard at the Port of Brownsville. Over 30 people shared public statements at the meeting in supp...
A 25-year-old man on Monday reached a plea deal with prosecutors over his role in a street race that ended in a one-vehicle crash that killed a Brownsville ISD security officer. Jose Reyna III pleaded guilty to collision involving death, court records show. In exchange for his pl...
Brownsville Navigation District Secretary John Reed Brownsville Navigation District Secretary John Reed highlighted a long list of projects underway or planned at the Port of Brownsville during the State of the Port luncheon on June 11. Reed has served on the BND Board of Commiss...
SAN BENITO — For his family and fans, the opening of the Freddy Fender Museum keeps alive the spirit of one of the Rio Grande Valley’s biggest legends. After years of planning, city officials worked with Fender’s family to open the museum on Saturday, when country star Rick Trevi...
The National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office has issued a flood watch for all of Deep South Texas from Monday through Wednesday morning, and local municipalities have responded with sandbag distributions. HARLINGEN The city of Harlingen will be distributing p...
The National Weather Service Brownsville/RGV office announced Monday morning that a flood watch remains in effect for all of South Texas through Wednesday morning. Meteorologists predicted “numerous flash flood likely Monday and Tuesday,” made possible in part by lingering deep t...
Naomi Mitchell Carrier and Roseann Bacha-Garza dedicate the Texas Historical Marker honoring the 16,000 black troops who were sent to the RGV and fought in the last battle of the Civil War and remained to stabilize the border through 1867. SpaceX can be seen in the background of ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Commissioners voted to approve a 95% tax abatement for Saronic Technologies, an AI boat manufacturer eyeing the Port of Brownsville for a new facility. The move came after weeks of debate and public comment from a number of commun...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 66-year-old man is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies discovered a German Shepherd with severe facial injuries, no food and dark green water, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Luis Aguilar was cha...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Cameron County man wanted on charges of murder was arrested in Eagle Pass, according to the Eagle Pass Police Department. According to a news release, Eagle Pass officers assigned to the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted wit...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We are settling in for a period of hot and dry days thanks to an upper-level area of high pressure in West Texas. While some record heat may be an issue for West Texas and New Mexico, the main influence for us will be to push most of the rain ch...
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. The sauce will hit H-E-B shelves on July 22, according to UTRGV Athletics. The ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A hearing has been set after Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas, an energy drink distributor accused in the death of a Weslaco cheerleader, filed a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed against it earlier this month. The hearing is...
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 planned for the northbound and southbound I-69E frontage roads between FM 732 in San ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley is partnering with the Disability Chamber of Commerce – RGV, McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for its 2026 Employer HireAbility Forum on Tuesday. During th...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a teen suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery investigation. Francisco Santana Jr., 17, of Pharr, is wanted on a charge of aggravated robbery, a first-deg...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edcouch man died after being pulled from the water at Cameron County Beach Access #5 on Sunday, according to a news release from the Cameron County Park Ranger Division. At approximately 5:05 p.m., Cameron County Park Rangers were dispatched ...
The survey, conducted in partnership with OnPointe Insights, gathered feedback from nearly 1,000 residents on the city’s progress, quality of life, and areas where the community wants to see continued investment....
As National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is recognized from June 21 through June 27, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents that mosquito prevention is a shared effort between the community and the City’s Vector Control team....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco police arrested a man who allegedly exposed himself to children at a park and then reported himself to police, according to a criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral. Anthony Peralez, 25, of Weslaco, was charged with indecency with ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is on a mission to make meals accessible to children on summer break. This summer, the Food Bank RGV is hosting a match campaign with the Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation. The f...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville is inviting residents to its community workshop to discuss the city's proposed fiscal year budget for 2027. The workshop will allow residents to provide direct feedback to Brownsville city leaders about the proposed budge...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews with the city of Mercedes will be spraying for mosquitoes starting Tuesday. The city spraying will be conducted in two sessions. The first mosquito spraying will be on Tuesday on the south side of Business 83, followed by the second mosqui...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Good news: little or no rain is expected in the immediate future for the Rio Grande Valley. Recent rain has provided a proper soaking across Deep South Texas. It is time to enjoy some normal weather for a change. Tuesday is a great example of n...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen was named a 2026 All-America City finalist. As a finalist, the city of Harlingen was invited to attend the All-America City Conference in Denver. Harlingen is the only city in Texas, and one of 20 cities nationwide, to be n...
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The latest at Starbase will begin with this week's fabrication updates. On Friday afternoon, the first section of the Booster 21 methane stack was moved from Star Factory. Later that night, the article was taken into Megabay 2 as SpaceX prepares...
An artist’s interpretation of SpaceX’s Starfall reentry capsule. Graphic: SpaceX via FAA SpaceX plans to fly a demonstration of a new uncrewed reentry capsule named ‘Starfall’ on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Tuesday morning. The company has been...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alexa Nichols, a former ophthalmic technician and rising third year medical student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, knows firsthand how much information the eyes can hold. Nichols is part of a group of students at UTRGV's School of...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alexa Nichols, a former ophthalmic technician and rising third year medical student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, knows firsthand how much information the eyes can hold. Nichols is part of a group of students at UTRGV's School of Medicine studyin...
An artist’s interpretation of SpaceX’s Starfall reentry capsule. Graphic: SpaceX via FAA SpaceX plans to fly a demonstration of a new uncrewed reentry capsule named ‘Starfall’ on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Tuesday morning. The company has been tight-lipped abo...
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The latest at Starbase will begin with this week's fabrication updates. On Friday afternoon, the first section of the Booster 21 methane stack was moved from Star Factory. Later that night, the article was taken into Megabay 2 as SpaceX prepares to start stackin...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews with the city of Mercedes will be spraying for mosquitoes starting Tuesday. The city spraying will be conducted in two sessions. The first mosquito spraying will be on Tuesday on the south side of Business 83, followed by the second mosquito spraying on We...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Good news: little or no rain is expected in the immediate future for the Rio Grande Valley. Recent rain has provided a proper soaking across Deep South Texas. It is time to enjoy some normal weather for a change. Tuesday is a great example of normal weather for...
The survey, conducted in partnership with OnPointe Insights, gathered feedback from nearly 1,000 residents on the city’s progress, quality of life, and areas where the community wants to see continued investment.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen was named a 2026 All-America City finalist. As a finalist, the city of Harlingen was invited to attend the All-America City Conference in Denver. Harlingen is the only city in Texas, and one of 20 cities nationwide, to be named a finalist. ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is on a mission to make meals accessible to children on summer break. This summer, the Food Bank RGV is hosting a match campaign with the Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation. The foundation will ma...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville is inviting residents to its community workshop to discuss the city's proposed fiscal year budget for 2027. The workshop will allow residents to provide direct feedback to Brownsville city leaders about the proposed budget. City officials...
As National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is recognized from June 21 through June 27, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents that mosquito prevention is a shared effort between the community and the City’s Vector Control team.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco police arrested a man who allegedly exposed himself to children at a park and then reported himself to police, according to a criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral. Anthony Peralez, 25, of Weslaco, was charged with indecency with a child, a third-...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edcouch man died after being pulled from the water at Cameron County Beach Access #5 on Sunday, according to a news release from the Cameron County Park Ranger Division. At approximately 5:05 p.m., Cameron County Park Rangers were dispatched to 1-mile north o...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a teen suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery investigation. Francisco Santana Jr., 17, of Pharr, is wanted on a charge of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, accor...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley is partnering with the Disability Chamber of Commerce – RGV, McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for its 2026 Employer HireAbility Forum on Tuesday. During the forum, local le...
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 planned for the northbound and southbound I-69E frontage roads between FM 732 in San Benito and FM 511...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A hearing has been set after Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas, an energy drink distributor accused in the death of a Weslaco cheerleader, filed a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed against it earlier this month. The hearing is set for 8 a.m. J...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We are settling in for a period of hot and dry days thanks to an upper-level area of high pressure in West Texas. While some record heat may be an issue for West Texas and New Mexico, the main influence for us will be to push most of the rain chances [...]
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. The sauce will hit H-E-B shelves on July 22, according to UTRGV Athletics. The man behind Jank G...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Cameron County man wanted on charges of murder was arrested in Eagle Pass, according to the Eagle Pass Police Department. According to a news release, Eagle Pass officers assigned to the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted with the arrest of R...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 66-year-old man is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies discovered a German Shepherd with severe facial injuries, no food and dark green water, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Luis Aguilar was charged with cruelty...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Commissioners voted to approve a 95% tax abatement for Saronic Technologies, an AI boat manufacturer eyeing the Port of Brownsville for a new facility. The move came after weeks of debate and public comment from a number of community members oppos...
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER WESLACO — Edinburg Economedes has been far from a football powerhouse in the Rio Grande Valley during its 26 years of existence. The past two years, however, the Jaguars have been on the rise, making back-to-back postseason appearances, including setting a program rec...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- ValleyCentral is your place to stream the Summer Showdown boxing match happening Saturday night. The match will take place at the Harlingen Convention Center and feature a packed lineup of boxers, including Brownsville's very own Tony 'The Tank' Martinez. If yo...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Power has been fully restored in Cameron County after thunderstorms moved across Cameron County. As of 11:12 a.m. on Sunday, power is fully restored in Cameron County, according to the AEP Texas outage map. On Saturday, more than 1,000 AEP Texas customers in Cam...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The driver accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Alamo that left two adults and four children with injuries appeared in court on Saturday for a bond hearing. Jose Fidencio Luna Ramirez, 40, was arrested and charged with two counts of collision involving se...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Mission Fire Department rescued six dogs that were trapped in a canal filled with water on Friday evening. Photos of the rescue were uploaded to the Mission Fire Department's social media page showing first responders at the scene using rope to pull the dog...
The Starlink 17-28 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 21, 2026. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:39:06 a.m. PDT (12:39:06 p.m. EDT / 1639:06 UTC). The ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Cancer patients at DHR Health received a warm surprise and visit from Bert Ogden Subaru on Friday morning. The Subaru Loves to Care is an annual initiative that helps provide patients battling cancer with a warm blanket, patient care kits and messages of hope. ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen held its 12th Annual Risk and Safety Expo this week. The two-day conference focused on workplace safety, risk management, emergency preparedness and employee wellness. Workers from all fields — including risk management, safety, human resourc...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Cameron County Healthy Brain and Aging Program is prepared to host a conference in recognition of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. The conference will be held for attendees to connect with healthcare professionals and to bring awareness to brain disea...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you haven't done so yet, there is still time to buy tickets to Saturday's summer showdown. We had the opportunity to interview one of the boxers in Saturday's event, Tony the Tank Martinez. Check out our full interview above. The event is taking place at the ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Alamo Police Department has located and arrested the driver accused of leaving the scene of a crash that left two adults and four children with injuries. Jose Fidencio Luna Ramirez, 40, was taken into custody Friday night. Ramirez is scheduled to appear in ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- An extreme heat warning in Cameron County is now expired, however, the heat will continue into the weekend. There will be a moderate heat risk on Saturday for all four counties, with some pockets of a major heat risk. Aside from the heat, futurecast indicates s...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Investigators found two malnourished dogs after a drug raid at a Brownsville home, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Julio Cesar Lara, 38, was charged with manufacture or delivery of controlled substance PG-2, manufacture or d...
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 raised in Los Fresnos, always had a love for dancing and was a member of the Los Fresnos High Sc...
Anthony Cuellar skates at the Harlingen Skate Park Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) Across the Rio Grande Valley, skateboarders are forming a unique community. Between tricks and competitions, they’re uncovering lifelong friendships, moments of mentorship, and a ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department is searching for two suspects accused of burglarizing cars in a neighborhood on Friday morning. Police say at about 4:30 a.m., two male suspects targeted unlocked vehicles on the 5000 block of August Court. They drove away in a sma...
Siding with SpaceX and the attorney general’s office, the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups did not have a right to sue to preserve public access to a beach that has been closed during rocket launches. The unanimous ruling said a trial judge properly dismissed the laws...
Brownsville residents say the city is moving in the right direction, but they also want leaders to continue focusing on basic community needs such as roads, drainage, housing, traffic, public safety and responsible growth.
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 two sisters, 12-year-old Serenidad, who prefers to go by Mia, and Mi Al...
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