Awards for economic development were given to the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation. The organization received a total of four awards. These awards were presented by the International Economic Development Council for excellence in 2026.
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'I was afraid': Starr County rancher says calf recovering from screwworm
ROMA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Starr County rancher says his newborn calf is recovering after becoming the first confirmed New World screww…
Jury selection underway for Donna father accused of killing daughter
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A pre-trial hearing was held on Tuesday for a Donna father accused of killing his 3-year-old daughter. Jo…
Border Patrol agent hit Mexican man with on-duty vehicle during Harlingen immigration operation
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Border Patrol agent who hit a Mexican man with a vehicle during an immigration operation in 2025 has be…
Raymondville man sentenced for killing 70-year-old boyfriend
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Raymondville man who killed his 70-year-old boyfriend in 2025 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison,…
BROWNSVILLE FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE COW TRAPPED NECK-DEEP IN MUD
On Tuesday morning, Brownsville firefighters responded to reports of a farm animal trapped in a ditch. When crews arrived, they discovered a…
Stefano's Pizza to host fundraiser for employee diagnosed with leukemia
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Stefano's Brooklyn Pizza, a local joint known for its signature 30-inch pizza, is preparing for a fundrai…
Judge sets bond at $1 million for businessman with Gulf Cartel connections
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A businessman with Gulf Cartel connections turned himself in last week after more than three years on the r…
STAY INFORMED WITH THE BROWNSVILLE MOSQUITO NOTICES APP
The City of Brownsville is reminding residents that the Brownsville Mosquito Notices mobile app is available as a convenient way to stay con…
McDonald's releases Hello Kitty and Friends x Godzilla Happy Meal
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McDonald's has revealed its cutest monstrosity collaboration where "kawaii meets kaiju." McDonald's relea…
PSJA ISD kicks off 2026-27 school year
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District employees gathered at the Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday to…
Public meeting set for highway project leading to second South Padre Island access
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority is proposing to move forward with a 22-mile construction p…
Judge denies bond reduction for man accused in fatal Mission crash
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge on Tuesday denied a bond reduction for a man accused in a fatal motorcycle crash. Apolonio Perez'…