H omeland Security Investigations agents in Brownsville arrested two people after they followed a woman transporting concealed narcotics in her vehicle to an apartment complex where they discovered another stash. Reyna Delfina Bear Hernandez and Angel Velez Salas were both charged with knowingly...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hidalgo County Precinct 2 is hosting an Impact FC soccer program for third- and fourth-grade kids. The program runs daily starting from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The first hour, certified teachers sit down with the kids for enrichment programs. Fro...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Donna High School teacher was arrested Wednesday on a child lewd visual material charge, according to Donna police Chief Gilbert Guerrero. Police said Eddie Lorenzo Garcia, 40, resigned from his teacher position on Tuesday before turnin...
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This screenshot taken from a criminal complaint shows the broken window of a Border Patrol van that Roberto Arnoldo Sanchez-Hernandez is accused of breaking in an escape attempt on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 in Starr County. (MyRGV.com screenshot) A Guatemalan man was charged with ...
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Fred Perez S AN BENITO — The school board here is giving Superintendent Fred Perez “good” marks on his job performance while planning to boost student test scores and enrollment as he enters his third year in office, board President Orlando Lopez said Wednesday. After giving Pere...
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Angel L. Figueroa Jr. T he city of Brownsville has hired a new police chief, Angel L. Figueroa Jr., formerly of the New York City Police Department. He officially starts work in Brownsville on Dec. 14, and will succeed former chief Felix Sauceda, who transitioned out of the role ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Thursday will be warmer than Wednesday as highs climb back to either side of 90° this afternoon. Light southeast winds all day under partly cloudy skies. Isolated showers are possible with coverage on the low side at 20%. Some new developments i...
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The City of Brownsville is preparing to honor the brave men and women who have served our country as the community gets ready for the 26th Annual Veterans Day Parade....
government
The Brownsville City Commission approved additional drainage upgrades and temporary road widening for the Dennet Road Improvements Project during its November 3 meeting....
safety
The Brownsville City Commission has approved the renewal of an agreement that will help the Brownsville Fire Department secure additional state and federal funding to support ambulance services throughout the city....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville City Commission passed a 90-day moratorium order on data centers on Wednesday evening. Wednesday's meeting marked the commission's final reading on the moratorium. The moratorium will pause the processing, acceptance, and approv...
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PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Democrats in Hidalgo County are celebrating major election victories across Texas, while Cameron County Republican leaders say the party has work to do following Tuesday's election results. Richard Gonzales, Hidalgo County Democratic Party chair, sa...
