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Five-vehicle crash causes traffic delay in Harlingen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A five-vehicle crash is causing heavy traffic on the eastbound lanes of Expressway 83, Harlingen. According to a Ha...
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Punk Rock, Pirate Inspired Coffee Spot earns Top Performer Sticker
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To be a Food 4 Thought, ¡QUE RICO! Top Performer, a business must have a routine inspection report with zero health...
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'We have to hold on to them': Cameron County jail out of compliance over overcrowding
OLMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Commission on Jail Standards has found the Cameron County jail out of compliance after inspectors determined...
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Last bout of rain leaves the Valley by noon Saturday for a nice weekend
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The mechanism driving recent rain and thunderstorm activity is moving away from the Rio Grande Valley by lunchtime ...
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National Nurses Week: STHS Children's Hospital's Stephanie Flores
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nurses Week runs through May 12, and ValleyCentral continues to highlight the men and women who have answered the c...
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TxDOT seeks public input for Texas-Mexico border transport plan
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Transportation is seeking input from the public on its Border Transportation Master ...
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Mortal Kombat 2: A follow-up that might finally deliver the fatalities
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One of Hollywood’s favorite impossible tricks is adapting major IP in a way that satisfies diehard fans while still...
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Palmview city manager resigns after 7 years
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After serving for more than seven years, Palmview City Manager Michael Leo has stepped down from his position. Acco...
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Brownsville woman charged in connection with hit-and-run that hospitalized minors: DPS
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Brownsville woman has been charged in connection with a crash that left two juveniles in critical condition, acco...
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Boys in Edinburg crash that killed mother remain in critical condition
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The two boys involved in a weekend Edinburg crash that killed their mother remain in critical condition at a hospit...
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Residents sue SpaceX over alleged home damage
(Space X launch of Starship rocket from a boat in the Laguna Madre on November 19, 2024, Courtesy photo/Dianté Marigny) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@por...
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Commissioners question costs, ordinance
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS City commissioners questioned equipment repair costs, reviewed parking improvements near a local baseball fie...
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Laguna Vista joins Regional Economic Development Pact
Special to the PRESS The Town of Laguna Vista has joined a coalition of Cameron County cities in a new regional effort aimed at strengthening economic...
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SPI welcomes new director, advances funding
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island’s Special Events Committee introduced its new tourism director and approved ma...
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PI girls compete among region’s best at track meet
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past weekend, May 1-2, a handful of select athletes from the Port Isabel Early College High Scho...
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Sirens outmatched by Lady Pumas
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, May 2 the Port Isabel Sirens hosted the RGV Lady Pumas in full-contact football g...
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10 years of UTRGV
The tower stands atop the Main Building on the Brownsville campus.THE RIDER FILE PHOTO UTRGV marks its 10-year The post 10 years of UTRGV appeared fir...
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The Starlink 17-29 mission was the 44th dedicated flight supporting the broadband internet constellation so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vanden...
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The impact of big companies in Brownsville
As new investments come to the region, the idea of the economic impact can be a question or The post The impact of big companies in Brownsville appear...
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A decade of voices
Many programs at UTRGV are celebrating a decade since the university’s founding in 2015. Among them is Student The post A decade of voices appeared fi...
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For a better connected region
The City of Brownsville announced on April 21 in a press release that nearly $22 million in grant The post For a better connected region appeared firs...
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Luis Valdez, erasing borders through art
The UTRGV Theatre Department and Latino Theatre Initiatives hosted Theatre and Film Today at the Confluence of Mexico The post Luis Valdez, erasing bo...
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SpaceX launches South Korean Earth observation satellite, plus 44 more payloads on midnight Falcon 9 rideshare mission
The CAS500-2 mission lifted off from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base at 12 a.m. PDT (3 a.m. EDT / 0700 UTC). The Korea Aerospace Industries’ Com...
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Cameron County jail given non-compliance notice for overcrowding
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Commission on Jail Standards found the Cameron County jail to be in non-compliance due to overcrowding. D...
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'You need tomato on everything': Valley residents feel impact of shortage
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tomatoes, a staple ingredient in many dishes, salsas and sauces, are becoming harder to find at some grocery stores a...
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Valley trumpet player speaks on journey to Coachella stage
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this latest episode of Valley Voices, CBS 4's Marco Ramirez brings on NBC 23 Digital Anchor Alejandra Yanez to i...
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McAllen ISD recognizes Teachers of the Year 2026-2027
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Independent School District recognized two Teachers of the Year at its 31st annual luncheon, which hono...
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CITY OF BROWNSVILLE INTRODUCES “DIGNITY TRAILER” FOR INCLUSIVE
City leaders and community partners have introduced a new mobile “Dignity Trailer” that will provide a safe, private, and accessible space for childre...
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ENCOURAGES AWARENESS AND SUPPORT
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding behavioral health conditions. Mental h...
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BROWNSVILLE-GATEWAY LAND PORT OF ENTRY MODERNIZATION PROJECT BREAKS GROUND
The City of Brownsville, the U.S. General Services Administration, Customs and Border Protection, and local partners broke ground on the downtown port...
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CITY OF BROWNSVILLE IS WORKING ON A MILLING AND OVERLAY PROJECT ON OLD MILITARY HIGHWAY
The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works (EPW) is actively working on a roadway improvement project along Old Military Highw...
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CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY 5, 2026, CITY COMMISSION MEETING
The Brownsville City Commission approved several initiatives focused on infrastructure improvements, public health, economic development, and communit...
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BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCES TXDOT OVERPASS SIGN REPLACEMENTS AND ROAD WORK
The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works is informing residents and motorists of ongoing and upcoming roadway improvements l...
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BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS FUN, HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES FOR KIDS
The Brownsville Public Library System is turning up the heat in the best way possible this May, as its Children’s Services division invites families t...
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BROWNSVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST “LUNADA: A NIGHT IN HAVANA” AT LINEAR PARK
The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to experience an evening of art, music, and culture at Lunada: A Night in Ha...
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BROWNSVILLE LIBRARY LAUNCHES 2026 SUMMER READING PROGRAM WITH PRIZES AND ACTIVITIES
The Brownsville Public Library System is inviting readers of all ages to dive into a summer of imagination, learning, and fun with the launch of its 2...
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BROWNSVILLE RESIDENTS INVITED TO ENJOY ZOO ADMISSION FOR JUST $4 DURING SPECIAL APPRECIATION DAYS
Get ready for a wild deal, Brownsville! The Gladys Porter Zoo is rolling out the red carpet for locals with its upcoming Brownsville Residents Appreci...
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BROWNSVILLE TO HOST ONE CITY PREPAREDNESS FAIR FOCUSED ON SAFETY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The City of Brownsville is inviting residents to come together for an evening focused on safety, preparedness, and community connection at the upcomin...
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School nurse's dedication impacting generations of students
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As we celebrate Nurse Appreciation Week 2026, ValleyCentral is honoring nurses across the Valley for their dedicati...
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As gas prices rise, more people in the Valley are turning to public transportation
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — High gas prices have people around the country trying to save money, and in the Rio Grande Valley, more people are tu...
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Overnight Heavy Rain and Frequent Lightning Possible Across the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A weak cold front slipped through the Valley but just barely. Now it will hang out as a developing system where it ...
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Mother's Day Gallery: Send your photos to ValleyCentral!
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mother's Day is this Sunday, and ValleyCentral is celebrating all moms and mother figures for their love and sacri...
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Harlingen mayor delivers state of the city address
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Harlingen is hosting its annual State of the City Address this evening to speak on key updates for the ...
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Friday brings the heat, humidity, & more rain chances
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After receiving some mostly beneficial rains overnight and this morning, we are looking at a rather hot and humid a...
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Texas AG investigating Brownsville, McAllen ISD over Ten Commandments display, prayer policies
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into more than 20 independent school districts acro...
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Juvenile in custody in connection with multiple burglaries: Weslaco police
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco Police Department has taken a juvenile into custody in connection with multiple burglaries, police ann...
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4Ever Family - Abraham
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” pa...
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HURRICANE SEASON NEARS: CITY OF BROWNSVILLE URGES RESIDENTS TO SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS
With hurricane season just one month away, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents—especially those new to the community—to sign up for the Cit...
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MAYOR COWEN HIGHLIGHTS GROWTH, OPPORTUNITY AT FINANCIAL EDUCATION SUMMIT
Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. delivered the keynote address at the Building Financial Capacity Coalition’s (BFCC) 2026 Financial Education Summit, ...
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BCIC NAMES DANIEL SILVA VICE PRESIDENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) announced the hire of Daniel Silva as Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, effe...
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BROWNSVILLE HOSTS 2026 YTEXAS REGIONAL, HIGHLIGHTING GROWTH AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Brownsville hosted the 2026 YTexas Regional, bringing together business leaders, site selectors, and innovators from across Texas to discuss economic ...
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THE FORCE RETURNS TO BROWNSVILLE: REBEL FEST 2026 LANDS AT LINEAR PARK
The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to experience an out-of-this-world celebration as Rebel Fest 2026 return...
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BROWNSVILLE JOINS REGIONAL EFFORT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. joined leaders from across Cameron County and South Texas to sign a Regional Benefit Agreement, marking a significant...
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National Nurses Week: Valley Baptist's Gilbert Salinas
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — National Nurses Week began on Wednesday, and ValleyCentral is taking time to honor those who work tirelessly to kee...
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'Really, really bad': Valley drivers feeling the impact of high gas prices
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Drivers across the Rio Grande Valley are feeling the impact of high gas prices. The average gas price in Texas is $...
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Check out the latest at SpaceX with LabPadre: May 7
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Checking things out over at the production facility, Booster 20 is nearing closeout on its primary structures, with ...
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New outdoor fitness court unveiled at McAllen park
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen debuted a new fitness court on Wednesday. The new outdoor fitness court at Bill Schupp Park, lo...
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Rio Grande Valley at slight risk for severe weather
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The high temperatures on Thursday afternoon will stay below 90 degrees, partly due to the increased cloud cover and...
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Is Brownsville getting a refinery? America First CEO is confident; industry analyst skeptical
When Donald Trump announced on Truth Social March 10 that Brownsville would be the site of the first U.S. oil refinery to be built in 50 years, it see...
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PSJA elementary teacher bags H-E-B Excellence in Education award
Another year and another award for PSJA ISD superstar teacher Carolina De Anda-Trevino who was named the 2026 Rising Star (Elementary) by the H-E-B Ex...
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Commentary: Cracks in the cartel
In 1960, five major oil producing countries (Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela) formed the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countr...
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Area Preview: RGV sends 12 teams into Round 2
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer A dozen Rio Grande Valley teams remain in the Texas high school baseball state playoffs as they look to break through into ...
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Man electrocuted, killed while digging holes in rural Edinburg
A man died after he was electrocuted while working in rural Edinburg, and the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is working to determine what caused the ...
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Jury hands down guilty verdict against man accused of teen’s death in Pharr home invasion
EDINBURG — A jury has begun deliberating the fate of a man accused of the shooting and killing a teenager during a Pharr home invasion in 2017. The po...
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$264M modernization project for Brownsville’s Gateway bridge officially underway
BROWNSVILLE — U.S. officials gathered near the Gateway International Bridge with golden shovels on Wednesday to commemorate the start of $264 million ...
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New digs: VFW Post 2410 to get new home in Harlingen
It took a while for everything to come together, but it’s finally happening: The ceremonial groundbreaking for a new home for VFW Post 2410 in Harling...
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Edinburg, Mission firefighters arrested for pulling gun in road rage incident
The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office arrested two firefighters Monday for threatening a driver and their passenger while armed with handguns during a r...
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Feds seize Brownsville mansion tied to drug trafficking
A Brownsville mansion worth $1.7 million bought with drug proceeds has been civilly forfeited to the United States. The post Feds seize Brownsville ma...
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Trio smuggled drugs disguised as legal letters into Cameron County jail
The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that two inmates and one of their spouses have been charged with smuggling synthetic cannabinoids dis...
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UTRGV baseball defeats ACU for fifth straight win
Special to RGVSports.com ABILENE – Junior Andrew Taylor hit a career-high two home runs and picked up career marks in hits (3) and RBI (4) to extend U...
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NAMED TO 2026 MODERN HEALTHCARE 100 TOP HOSPITALS LIST POWERED BY PREMIER – VRMC
VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NAMED TO 2026 MODERN HEALTHCARE 100 TOP HOSPITALS LIST POWERED BY PREMIER Recognition highlights performance in outcome...
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San Benito City Hall sees shakeups after election
SAN BENITO — Following a landslide victory, Mayor-elect Pete Galvan is vowing to bring “accountability” to City Hall, planning to target tax dollars m...
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McAllen, Sharyland superintendents talk bond win, loss
McAllen and Sharyland residents have made their voices known on multi-million bonds brought to them by their school districts. The post McAllen, Shary...
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Alamo man gets probation for killing man in drunk driving crash
A 25-year-old Alamo man was sentenced to probation for intoxication manslaughter after he pleaded guilty to crashing his vehicle and killing his passe...
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DHR Health partners with Texas A&M to offer legal help for patients
DHR Health and the Texas A&M School of Law Legal Clinics are partnering to launch a new program to help low-income patients overcome legal barriers th...
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Brownsville’s former fire chief files $1 million lawsuit against city
A Brownsville ISD trustee and former fire chief who was acquitted by a jury on criminal charges surrounding an ambulance company has filed a lawsuit a...
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McAllen’s Var 37, fútbol-themed sports bar, gives fans the ultimate experience
McALLEN — The glorious 2026 FIFA World Cup will soon be upon us, and I found the perfect place for any futbol match with superb game day atmosphere, c...
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RGV Baseball Area Playoff Schedule (5/7/26 – 5/9/26)
Staff Report RIO GRANDE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE Area Round Class 6A DI Edinburg Economedes vs. Buda Johnson Best-of-Three Series Game 1: ...
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Commentary: Voucher transparency needed
Texas has embarked on a massive, billion-dollar experiment using public tax dollars through its new school voucher program. The post Commentary: Vouch...
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Brownsville Navigation Board sees new faces following election
The Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners will have two new members according to the vote count from the May 2 joint election. The po...
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Last defendant in 6-year-old Mission girl’s murder case set for trial
The final defendant in the murder case of a 6-year-old Mission girl is set to go to trial at the end of the month. The post Last defendant in 6-year-o...
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Writing border into verse, McAllen’s new poet laureate wants the Valley to live poetically
McAllen’s Poet Laureate Gabriel Hugo Sanchez Martinez is looking to make poetry a part of daily life for everyone in the city. The post Writing border...
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Vaccinations urged amid measles case in Cameron County
Although it’s too early to determine whether there may be more measles cases in Cameron County, Maria Carmen Jaramillo, a family nurse practitioner at...
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Letters to the Editor | Week of May 4-9, 2026
Letters to the editor published in The Monitor, Valley Morning Star and The Brownsville Herald during the week of May 4-9, 2026. The post Letters to t...
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Raygoza breaks program RBI record as UTRGV sweeps UIW
Special to RGVSports.com EDINBURG — Junior Armani Raygoza became UTRGV’s all-time leader in RBI as UTRGV completed the sweep of the UIW Cardinals with...
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Commentary: Trump support questioned
It’s amazing that local Donald Trump supporters still cannot or will not see what a failure as president and even as a decent human being he is. The p...
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McHi girls win third regional championship, headline Valley state qualifiers
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER SAN ANTONIO — Two years ago, McAllen High’s girls track and field team became the first Rio Grande Valley squad to win a ...
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PSJA North’s season ends after close series with CC Vets, two Valley teams remain
PHARR — Out of the Rio Grande Valley softball teams eliminated in the area round of the playoffs this week, none of them had a chance to win like PSJA...
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UTRGV clinches series victory vs. UIW
Special to RGVSports.com EDINBURG — The UTRGV Vaqueros baseball team scored four runs in the sixth inning to beat the Incarnate Word Cardinals 7-5 on ...
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San Benito elects new mayor, unseats incumbents in city and school races
Voters decided more than 20 local races in Cameron County on Saturday, with San Benito seeing some of the biggest changes as challengers unseated many...
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McAllen ISD’s $335M bond passes; Fallek wins city seat
McAllen ISD voters said yes to a $335 million bond with the proposition garnering 3,213 votes in favor of the measure, or 54.96%, and 2,633 votes agai...
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South powers through Pioneer in Game 3 to win series
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer HARLINGEN — The Harlingen South Hawks have qualified for the playoffs in four straight seasons, but their three previous po...
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From the archives: Edward James Olmos shares acting wisdom with Lower Valley students
Want to be an actor? The post From the archives: Edward James Olmos shares acting wisdom with Lower Valley students appeared first on MyRGV.com.
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Edinburg smoke shop suspect faces aggravated robbery charges
The man who barricaded himself inside a smoke shop in an hourslong standoff with Edinburg police is facing aggravated robbery charges, a city spokespe...
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SpaceX marks May Day, National Space Day with Starlink mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The Starlink 10-38 mission saw SpaceX deploy 29 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force ...
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Overnight Heavy Rain and Frequent Lightning Possible Across the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A weak cold front slipped through the Valley but just barely. Now it will hang out as a developing system where it ...
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Drug trafficker's former $1.7M Brownsville mansion to be sold at government auction: feds
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A $1.7 million mansion in Brownsville that once belonged to an alleged drug trafficker who was killed in a shootout...
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Four health inspections later, Asian Buffet passes health code
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To be a Food 4 Thought, ¡QUE RICO! Top Performer, a business must have a routine inspection report with zero health...
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'A little bit of pain': Major construction coming to Gateway Bridge after 70 years
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the first time in more than 70 years, the Gateway International Bridge is set to undergo a major transformati...
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Gladys Porter Zoo offers weekend discount to Brownsville residents
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gladys Porter Zoo is offering a discount to Brownsville residents this weekend. The discount is a token of apprec...
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Valley father who lost battle to cancer to be honored with posthumous degree
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley man who lost his battle to cancer will be honored with a posthumous degree from South Texas Col...
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Married couple accused of threatening victims with gun in rural Edinburg: HCSO
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A husband and wife were arrested Monday after allegedly threatening victims with a gun in rural Edinburg, according...
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Brownsville ISD officer honored after saving 7-year-old choking student
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — During a regular board meeting on Monday, the Brownsville Independent School District honored an officer credited w...
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Overnight expressway closures in Brownsville for sign work: TxDOT
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of the expressway in Brownsville will be closed starting Wednesday night for sign work. Crews will be rep...
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Nonprofit organizes shoe drive to help children in need
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A nonprofit organization in the Rio Grande Valley is organizing its annual shoe drive to provide children and famil...
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Moderate heat remains in the forecast for Thursday, passing cold front will bring some relief
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Thursday will feature mild to warm conditions, with highs climbing into the mid‑80s and keeping the Valley under a ...
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'They left too soon': Alamo brothers killed in California crash
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A South Texas family is mourning the loss of their two loved ones who were killed in a crash in California on Sunda...
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Harlingen area gentlemen’s club shooting ends with one arrest, security guard in hospital
A shooting at a gentlemen’s club near Harlingen on Saturday has left one person in handcuffs and the other recovering from a gunshot wound in a local ...
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Greyhounds rally past Jaguars to force Game 3
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer SAN BENITO — San Benito was five outs away from its season coming to an end before a sixth-inning rally propelled the Greyh...
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Janner’s walk-off lifts UTRGV over Incarnate Word
Special to RGVSports.com EDINBURG —The UTRGV Vaqueros baseball team clinched a spot in the Southland Conference Tournament with a 4-3, 10-inning win o...
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Smoke shop robbery suspect in standoff with Edinburg police
EDINBURG — Edinburg police are at the scene of an active standoff after an armed individual attempted to rob a local smoke shop. The post Smoke shop r...
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Nearly 60 Valley households sue SpaceX over damage to homes from launches
More than 50 plaintiffs on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit against SpaceX alleging that sonic booms from the company’s test launches at Boca Chica Be...
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McAllen social media predator found guilty of sexual assault
A 26-year-old McAllen man who portrayed himself as a talent scout for a modeling agency was found guilty Wednesday of three counts of sexual assault. ...
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Students build, race STEM boats
Students launch handmade boats during the Owl’s Nest STEM Boat Build Challenge on April 18 in Port Isabel. Photo by Nicole Ekstrom. By JACQI LEYVA-HIL...
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Major desalination plant planned on SPI
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A major new desalination project proposed for the Texas Rio Grande Valley could reshape the region...
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Local baseball league holds opening ceremony
(2026 Pony League Opening Day. April 24, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, A...
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Moments in Time: Brownsville crowd executes vigilante justice
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look bac...
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Board advances grant, awards scholarships
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District Board of Commissioners voted to move forward with a federal gr...
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FLOATING GOLD: The secret treasure of the deep
By Steve Hathcock Is there a fortune hiding beneath the sands of South Padre Island? Lately, a wave of curiosity has hit our readers: could a simple s...
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Suspect in police custody after making online threat about Homer J. Morris Middle School, district says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A suspect is in police custody after allegedly making an online threat about Homer J. Morris Middle School on Tuesd...
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'We didn’t know about these grants': Programs fuel Harlingen business growth
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local businesses in Harlingen are getting a boost just in time for Small Business Week—and ahead of Mother’s Day sh...
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Heat advisory from 1 to 7 p.m.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of the Valley from 1 to 7 pm on Wednesday. The sha...
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Dangerous heat gives way to storms as another cold front approaches the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Temperatures pushing to or past 100 degrees, coupled with high humidity, will make Wednesday a seriously hot experi...
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Trio of Lopez Lobos sign with TSC soccer
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Erik Coronado, Esteban Juarez and Nataly Palomino are the latest Rio Grande Valley soccer standouts to sign with ...
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The Starlink 17-36 mission was SpaceX’s 51st Falcon 9 launch of 2026. Liftoff from pad 4E happened at 7:42:49 pm PDT (10:42:49 pm EDT / 0242:49 UTC).
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BROWNSVILLE RESIDENTS URGED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AMID DANGEROUS HEAT CONDITIONS
The National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley has issued a Heat Advisory for Brownsville and other parts of the RGV from 1:00 PM to 7:...
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Woman arrested, 2 inmates face additional charges in jail drug smuggling scheme: CCSO
OLIMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman was taken into custody, and two inmates face additional charges for their alleged roles in a scheme to smuggl...
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Take a look inside the campus community
A small trinket box, located on the top of the shuttle bus stop on the Brownsville campus, filled The post Take a look inside the campus community ap...
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Former Sauceda Middle School security guard kissed student by band hall: Records
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral details what led to the arrest of a former security guard at Sauceda...
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SpaceX launches 6-ton ViaSat-3 F3 satellite on Falcon Heavy rocket
The mission was the 12th launch of a Falcon Heavy rocket to date. The rocket lifted off from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 10:13 a.m. EDT ...
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K-9 Officer Yak credited with locating drugs, cash during traffic stops
CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County District Attorney's Office is praising one of its K-9 officers for assisting with two traff...
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New refreshers on the menu: How much caffeine does it contain?
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As the weather gets hot, fast-food chains are hopping on the trend of adding refreshing beverages to their menus to...
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Students learn tools for finals
As finals approach, the UTRGV Learning Center hosted the Finish Strong: Finals Prep workshop online Wednesday and Thursday The post Students learn too...
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2 juveniles in critical condition after hit-and-run crash near Cameron County boat ramp: DPS
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two juveniles are in critical condition after a Sunday hit-and-run crash on Highway 48 in Cameron County, according...
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Motorcyclist involved in chase before deadly Mission crash, DPS says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A motorcyclist was involved in a chase before a deadly crash in Mission over the weekend, according to a spokespers...
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Los Fresnos CISD’s superintendent steps away after 20 years at helm
After 37 years in public education and 20 at the helm of the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District, Superintendent Gonzalo Salazar anno...
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McAllen Rowe holds off Brownsville Rivera for Game 1 win
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer BROWNSVILLE — The McAllen Rowe Warriors held off late rally from the Brownsville Rivera Raiders to win Game 1 of their Regi...
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South Texas Health listed among Newsweek’s ‘Greatest Midsize Workplaces’
South Texas Health System has made the 2026 list of recognition on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Communi...
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RGV Softball: E-E falls in 10 inning G1, 6A/5A teams have success, Sub-5A teams out
ELSA — Edcouch-Elsa’s Melody Soto and Corpus Christi Carroll’s Ali Ann Deleon put on a pitching clinic Thursday night in Game 1 of a best-of-three ser...
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Teen accused of deadly downtown McAllen crash indicted
An 18-year-old woman accused in a major downtown McAllen crash that killed a man and sent five people to the hospital has been indicted. The post Teen...
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Mission woman who skipped sentencing in murder case back in custody
A 20-year-old Mission woman who failed to show at the sentencing hearing for her role in a failed kidnapping that left a co-conspirator dead has been ...
schools
Harlingen school district builds up fund balance to $31.3M
HARLINGEN — Battling years of falling enrollment and state tax cuts, school leaders have built up a $31.1 million fund balance, bolstering the distric...
local
From the RGV to TIME’s Woman of the Year: Sister Norma Pimentel honored in McAllen
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A standing ovation, heartfelt embraces, and an official city proclamation marked a day of recognition for a woman man...
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'Student and staff safe': Secure lifted at Treasure Hills Elementary, district says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Treasure Hills Elementary was briefly put in a secure status on Tuesday morning due to law enforcement activity in ...
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Toma un vistazo a la comunidad en el campus
Una pequeña caja de trinkets, ubicada en la parada del autobús del campus de Brownsville, llena de pequeños The post Toma un vistazo a la comunidad en...
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Heat & humidity peak before late-week pattern change
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —When it comes to the forecast, heat and humidity are the top stories today and tomorrow. We're looking at highs in t...
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Winds from the south may bring hazy conditions back to the Valley this week
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We began the week with below‑average temperatures and widespread cloud cover, and those cloudy skies are expected t...
space
Launch preview: SpaceX seeks second attempt at Falcon Heavy launch following weather scrub on Monday
The mission will send the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is ...
local
INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD SET TO REOPEN FOLLOWING MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS
The full width of State Highway 4 (International Boulevard) in Brownsville is scheduled to reopen next week as construction crews wrap up the first ph...
safety
Police search for person of interest in Brownsville auto-theft case
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a person of intere...
space
The latest at SpaceX with LabPadre: May 4
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Over at pad two, the final ground-side checks are underway, with crews verifying the readiness of the tower's propel...
safety
Fire destroys mobile home in Edinburg
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A family in Edinburg is picking up the pieces after an early morning fire destroyed a mobile home on Monday. At abo...
schools
Rio Grande Valley teachers receive H-E-B Excellence in Education awards
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two Rio Grande Valley teachers were recognized as statewide winners for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awar...
local
Trokiando Fest 2026: Trucks, talent, and toy drive for community aid
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley organization is hosting "Trokiando Fest", a community event where truck lovers can gather and r...
safety
Fatal motorcycle crash under investigation, Mission police say
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mission Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Mission, police said Monday morning. Pol...
local
Warm, dry start; rain returns later this week!
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After this weekend's cold front brought a slight cool down, it will be warming up again as we head into the...
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A couple of hot breezy days ahead
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Summer will give us another brief reminder that it is not too far away, as our highs will climb into the 90s after ...
safety
STATE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: CHIEF SAUCEDA UNVEILS DRONE PROGRAM AS ‘GAME CHANGER’
The Brownsville Police Department is taking a high-tech approach to public safety, becoming one of the latest agencies to deploy drones as part of its...
local
Inside Valley Politics: Developer with Google data center team speaks to Inside Valley Politics - full interview
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Liz Schwab, a Development Manager with Google's data center team spoke to Inside Valley Politics about the growing ...
government
Cameron County Drainage District 6 elects new Place 3 board member
CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alfonso Rodriguez has been elected to represent Cameron County Drainage District 6, Place 3, according to the ...
government
Inside Valley Politics: Court ruling impacts DACA recipients, Google developer talks data center impact
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Early voting ended for the May 2 elections on April 28. A number of seats are up for grabs for local, municipal, sp...
space
South Texas residents suing SpaceX over alleged home damage
A group of 80 South Texas plaintiffs are suing Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX, alleging its rocket testing caused “massive” sonic booms that dam...
government
Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 board president reelected, unofficial election results show
CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 Board President Ronaldo Garcia was reelected on Saturday night, accordi...
government
San Benito elects new mayor, unofficial results show
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — San Benito residents elected a new mayor on Saturday night, according to unofficial Cameron County election results...
schools
Vaqueros clinch SLC spot after caging Cardinals in series opener
The UTRGV Baseball Team took a 4-3 win in a 10-inning game against the University of Incarnate Word The post Vaqueros clinch SLC spot after caging Car...
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City officials seek to reimagine recreation centers
The Brownsville Parks and Recreation department announced its survey outreach regarding renovations to the city’s recreation centers and The post City...
schools
Explore what is next
As the spring semester comes to an end, the Office of Graduate Recruitment at UTRGV hosted the Grad The post Explore what is next appeared first on Th...
local
Funcionarios buscan renovar centros recreativos
El departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Brownsville anunció una encuesta sobre la renovación de The post Funcionarios buscan renovar c...
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Roland Gonzalez: Giving back to the Valley
For Roland Gonzalez, the Rio Grande Valley isn’t just another market, it’s where his story took shape. Now, The post Roland Gonzalez: Giving back to t...
schools
Vaqueros get a hole-in-one for the title
The UTRGV Women’s Golf Team won the 2026 Southland Conference Championship from April 13 to 15 at the The post Vaqueros get a hole-in-one for the titl...
space
SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy launch of final ViaSat-3 satellite due to poor weather
This will be the 12th launch of a Falcon Heavy rocket to date and the first use of Landing Zone 2 and Landing Zone 40 simultaneously. A new launch dat...
government
Laguna Vista mayor reelected, unofficial election results show
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Residents reelected Laguna Vista Mayor Michael Carter Saturday night, according to unofficial Cameron County electi...
government
Voters reject Sharyland ISD propositions, unofficial results show
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Sharyland Independent School District voters rejected all three propositions on Saturday night, according to unoffi...
government
Elsa mayor reelected, unofficial election results show
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Residents reelected Elsa Mayor Alonzo "Al" Perez Saturday night, according to unofficial Hidalgo County election re...
government
Cameron County morgue gets $2.1M renovation after pandemic problems
Cameron County recently renovated its morgue to meet increased post-mortem examination demands following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an April ...
local
NWS outlook calls for hotter-than-normal conditions in Valley
In some ways, the latest three-month outlook from the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office could be titled, “See Previous Thr...
government
Lower Valley’s rate of childcare deserts slows compared to state average
Cameron County has seen an overall decrease in childcare deserts compared to the rest of the state, according to analysis from Children At Risk, a non...
safety
Escobares police chief charged with DWI
The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the arrest of a Starr County chief of police on accusations of driving while under the influence. The ...
local
Marisa Aguilar shares journey to becoming COO at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville
Marisa Aguilar is celebrating two milestones in 2026. The year marks her 25th anniversary in healthcare (mostly as a nurse), and it’s her 10th year as...
border
Beyond borders: McAllen, Reynosa bond predates 10-year sister city agreement
“McAllen depends on Mexico,” said Mayor Javier Villalobos. “Our Rio Grande Valley includes Reynosa.” The post Beyond borders: McAllen, Reynosa bond pr...
business
Editorial: Uncertainty over Hormuz, Panama Canal could offer opportunities for the Valley
Could the precarious nature of the Strait of Hormuz bring trade benefits to the Rio Grande Valley? Should local officials and business interests inves...
schools
UTRGV baseball takes down No. 6 Oregon State
Special to RGVSports.com CORVALLIS, Ore. – The UTRGV Vaqueros baseball team earned what is believed to be its first win over a top 6 opponent since 19...
government
Evidence heard as residents request injunction in Harlingen annexation case
BROWNSVILLE — A judge is considering evidence showing city officials told residents the commission’s super-majority vote would be required to rezone l...
government
Hidalgo County Head Start not renewing partnership with La Joya ISD
Hidalgo County Head Start decided not to renew its partnership with La Joya ISD with the district announcing it will continue offering Pre-K services ...
government
Mission repeals car wash moratorium; mayoral candidate’s lawsuit dismissed
The Mission City Council on Tuesday repealed the car wash moratorium it established back in March while amending its original ordinance from January. ...
government
San Benito voters heading to polls in heated city, school board elections
SAN BENITO — Voters go to the polls Saturday to decide one of the biggest mayoral elections in years along with three hot school board races. The post...
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Brownsville ISD opens search for new superintendent
The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees has launched the search for the district’s next Superintendent of Schools and is accepti...
schools
UTRGV baseball falls against No. 6 Oregon State
Special to RGVSports.com CORVALLIS, Ore. – UTRGV graduate student pitcher Robert Bonilla struck out a career-high seven in a career-high 5.2 innings, ...
local
Editorial: Desalination advances could address concerns about proposed facility
Many people might find it ironic that a coastal area such as the Rio Grande Valley suffers from a chronic, and increasingly urgent, shortage of potabl...
government
PSJA school board appoints Robles to fill trustee vacancy
In a meeting Monday, the PSJA ISD school board voted to appoint Romeo Robles to fill the vacant position on the board left by the resignation of Diana...
local
Weslaco sustains $1 billion retail sales streak
Weslaco shoppers are cementing the city’s position among the Rio Grande Valley’s fastest-growing retail hubs. For the second consecutive year, they ha...
space
San Benito commission going ahead with $2.9 million bond issue
SAN BENITO — City commissioners are launching a $9.5 million water line project as officials plan a $100 million capital improvement program. The post...
space
SpaceX flies 25 Starlink satellites to orbit on its 50th Falcon 9 launch of the year
Liftoff of the Starlink 17-16 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East occurred at 7:37 a.m. PDT (10:37 am EDT / 1437 UTC).
local
El Nino not expected to offer Valley summer heat relief
Yes, El Nino is returning but, no, it won’t make summer go away and it probably won’t save us from the drought. The post El Nino not expected to offer...
safety
Wanted man shoots Gentleman's Club security after being kicked out: CCSO
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is in custody after allegedly shooting a security guard at a Harlingen gentlemen’s club, according to the Cam...
government
City can't heal until child killer is executed, Cameron County district attorney says
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz was not elected until after John Allen Rubio's convictions, but he ha...
local
John Allen Rubio's attorney argues that he is not competent for death sentence
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — New developments have emerged in the case of John Allen Rubio, as his attorneys file a motion seeking to delay hi...
local
Increased rain chances as cold front moves from upper to lower Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Another anticipated cold front is here in the Rio Grande Valley, arriving a bit earlier than expected and currently...
safety
Mission man sold 'purple liquid' to 12-year-old student after being contacted on Instagram: docs
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — New details have been released in the case against an 18-year-old Mission man who was arrested after a 12-year-old ...
schools
Brownsville Rivera 11th grader claimed he saw student with gun, prompting lockdown: Docs
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral identifies the student accused of making a false report that led t...