Q ue Indiana Jones’ theme song. For those who have always wanted to live out their dream as Indy, or just simply have an interest in archeology, now’s your chance to experience the work first hand at the Archeology Fair at Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site. In observance of Texas Archeol...
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S AN BENITO — The rush of the brass and the drums arrived like a rolling thunder with gallantry on the field. The marching bands from throughout the Rio Grande Valley arrived in the dwindling sky and the smokey clouds Saturday evening, amid a soft breeze now chilled with a crisp ...
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By Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune G ov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department commission would not be taking up the issue of a potential sale of Boca Chica State Park to Elon Musk’s SpaceX anytime soon, following a Texas Monthly news article saying as much...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Military Highway Water Supply Corporation public water system issued a boil water notice for customers in the San Juan and Alamo area on Tuesday. The notice comes after a 12" water line break in the San Juan area happened on Monday. Customer...
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C omedian Gary Owen is making his way down to the Rio Grande Valley for the first time as part of his extended No Hard Feelings Tour at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on Sunday. You might have seen Owen in in his many viral comedy videos, interviews or from his wide range of ...
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A n analysis of South Padre Island’s parking supply ultimately recommended that the city pursue paid parking, but leaders haven’t committed to any plans yet. Jon Forster, a parking and mobility planner with consulting firm Fishbeck, on Oct. 5 delivered the findings of a parking s...
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The Los Indios International Bridge, also known as the Free Trade Bridge, is seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy: Cameron County) L os Indios International Bridge has been awarded nearly $9.2 million in federal funding for a commercial truck parking facility, according to an an...
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B ROWNSVILLE — Testimony on Tuesday indicated the 21-year-old man convicted of killing a police officer had a host of problems including mental illness, abuse, neglect and poverty. Dr. Antolin Llorente, a court-appointed neuropsychologist who evaluated Rogelio Martinez, told juro...
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The City of Brownsville invites residents to learn about the proposed drainage utility fee at a Community Fair on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Brownsville Public Library Main Branch....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The punishment phase continues Tuesday for Rogelio Martinez, the man convicted of killing San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez during a 2023 police chase. The goal of defense attorneys is to show that Martinez had a rough upbringing and that “t...
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Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department commission would not be taking up the issue of a potential sale of Boca Chica State Park to Elon Musk’s SpaceX anytime soon, following a Texas Monthly news article saying as much. At a news conference Monday, Abbott sa...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As we head into the next several days, it looks like the Rio Grande Valley will be staying fairly consistent when it comes to high temperatures. With average highs in the upper 80's, some areas of the Upper Valley will likely see a few lower 90'...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Chief meteorologist Bryan Hale spoke with Lt. Erick Alaniz from the McAllen Fire Department about how weather can impact and endanger your life, depending on how we respond. The Valley is transitioning from hurricane season to cold front season...
