From Harlingen, Texas: Concern has been raised after people spotted a large alligator. Experts believe the animal was likely migrating through the area. An educator who specializes in alligators and is licensed to handle nuisance gators shared insights.
Further information is available from ValleyCentral, who spoke with the expert. The sighting occurred near Long Island Village, and people in the area have reported seeing the alligator.
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The City of Brownsville joins communities across the nation in observing Patriot Day on Friday, September 11, 2026, honoring the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001....
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For Brownsville firefighters, memories of September 11, 2001, remain vivid 25 years later, from watching the attacks unfold to beginning careers shaped by the courage and sacrifice of fellow first responders....
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H ARLINGEN — A developer is launching the $4 billion first phase of a project aimed at building a 1,100-acre data center east of Valley International Airport between Harlingen and Rio Hondo. Earlier this month, Fluidstack offered the city $20 million if commissioners grant ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — New York-based Fluidstack announced it has begun construction of a $4 billion data center campus in Cameron County. As previously reported by ValleyCentral, the facility will be built on more than 1,000 acres east of the Valley International Air...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Donna Independent School District was awarded $3.12 million by the Texas A&M Forest Service Schoolyard program to build new outdoor classrooms, increase tree canopy and add nature-based learning spaces to eight district schools. According to...
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The Harlingen CISD Administration Building is seen in this undated photo. (Maricela Rodriguez/Valley Morning Star) H ARLINGEN — Taxes are going up in Harlingen. For the first time in years, the school district’s property tax rate’s climbing. Meanwhile, at City Hall city commissio...
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What would you like to see next at your Brownsville Public Library System? New programs? Expanded services? More opportunities for learning, technology, creativity, or community connection?...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Officials of Frontera Fest have announced the festival has been cancelled. According to a news release, the Frontera Festival 2026 has been canceled due to what officials say are "circumstances beyond the control of the promoters." ValleyCentral...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police activity in the city prompted five Brownsville schools to be placed in lockdown, secure and on hold, according to the district. Brownsville police said a car reported stolen just before 5 a.m. prompted a search for the car in the alleyway...
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Brownsville residents are invited to start their morning with coffee, conversation, and an opportunity to connect directly with Mayor John Cowen Jr. during the upcoming “Coffee with the Mayor” event....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau Rio Grande Valley is advising consumers regarding a misleading Facebook post. According to the news release from the BBB Rio Grande Valley, the post is claiming that Habitat for Humanity is offering free roof installat...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - We have officially reached what, historically, is the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. While we tend to see most activity at this point, we do usually see quite a bit of activity well into the month of October. This season has been anythin...
