This screenshot taken from a lawsuit shows a Donna family’s home in the moments ICE agents entered their property without a warrant on Jan. 9, 2026 and arrested a man’s parents. The family sued on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (MyRGV.com screenshot) A recent report by the American Civil Liberties Uni...
schools
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Sports Central has your Thursday night highlights for week eight of high school football. Sports Director Megan Murray brings you highlights from Weslaco East at Hanna. Noah Gulley brings you highlights from Mission at McAllen Memorial an...
Local
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A strong cold front coming through the Rio Grande Valley Friday, will usher in some big changes and a few concerns. We will see a few showers possible ahead of and as the front pushes it's way through the Valley. It is what comes behind it that ...
Local
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ceremony honoring the life of actor and advocate RJ Mitte will be held Friday morning in Brownsville. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. A livestream of the event will be available in the video player above. The event is taking place at The Mitte ...
safety
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A drug search warrant in Brownsville led to the arrest of a 52-year-old man on Thursday, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Gerardo Sandoval Martinez was arrested at his home located in the 2100 block of Autumn Sage Street, after ...
safety
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our first cold front of the season is expected to arrive Friday afternoon. Here’s what you can expect: The front will bring cooler temperatures, but low humidity, gusty winds, and dry vegetation will also create favorable conditions for fire wea...
Local
M cALLEN — The two House District 41 candidates vying to represent the Rio Grande Valley in the Texas Legislature participated in their first, and possibly only, debate, five days before early voting begins. It was held at the DoubleTree Suites and hosted by the McAllen Citizens ...
schools
I n the kitchen at Gourmet Central by Cel, Chef Celia Galindo was teaching a new recipe to the state champion Port Isabel ISD culinary arts team earlier this week after the World Food Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, asked team captain Gulmaro Alvarez to compete individual...
schools
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What started as a hobby for Gleb Dudin has turned into a career that has earned him the highest title attainable for chess players and a spot on his national team at one of the world's most prestigious chess tournaments. Dudin, 22, a senior at t...
business
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com Federal authorities are investigating a cyberattack involving the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) after funds were transferred to a fraudulent account, raising questions about the amount of money involve...
business
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com What started as a song request during a South Padre Island performance has turned into a new musical milestone for local singer-songwriter Kelo McKane, whose latest single is reaching radio audiences beyond South Texas. McKane re...
business
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Oct. 9 the Port Isabel Tarpons were on the road as they took on the Ingleside Mustangs in a key district game. Both teams entered the matchup coming off big district victories. The Mustangs were fresh off a 45-7 w...
business
(Port Isabel Varsity team defeats Hidalgo 3-1. October, 10, 2026. Picture by PIISD) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, Oct. 10 the PIECHS Lady Tarpons hosted the Hidalgo Lady Pirates in district matchup. The Lady Tarpons are entering the match on...
