From Harlingen, Texas: The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District is still without a new superintendent after a recent board meeting. The Board of Trustees gathered for a special meeting that lasted around six hours to consider candidates for the position. The meeting did not result in a decision on the superintendent role.
Further discussion on the candidates and a possible lone finalist took place, but no conclusion was reached. For more information on the meeting and the ongoing search for a superintendent, details are available from ValleyCentral. The school board's next steps and any additional announcements will likely be reported as more information becomes available.
File: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen in the launch position at Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Jan. 16, 2026, ahead of the launch of the NROL-105 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office. Image: SpaceX SpaceX is preparing to fly its latest na...
Every pet deserves a full bowl, and this weekend, the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) is joining forces with community partners to help make that possible for Brownsville families....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department has launched accessible Narcan vending machines to help reverse opioid overdoses. An event was held on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of five Narcan vending machines across Hidalgo County....
H ARLINGEN — The city’s biggest battery storage plant is ready to power up the grid. After about three years of planning, East Point Energy, a Charlottesville, Virginia-based company, is operating the plant made up of rows of long tanks storing lithium-ion batteries across a six-...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Families across the Rio Grande Valley are invited to get active while supporting a local cause during Sunny Glen Children's Home's 12th annual Incredible Kidz 5K, 1-Mile and Color Run later this month. Amanda Lucio, director of marketing for Sun...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local photographer and videographer collaborates with the well-known metal band Walls of Jericho to film their latest music video in Harlingen. Mateo Torres has worked in the rock/metal music industry for nearly 20 years, including with bands ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An affidavit reveals new details in the arrest of an Edinburg pastor accused of inappropriately touching minors at church. According to the affidavit, Jorge Gonzalez Martinez, 49, pastor at Iglesia Internacional Poder y Gloria, is accused of tou...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Elsa Fire Department is advising the public to be aware of callers impersonating the department. According to a public service announcement, the department has been receiving reports of individuals calling businesses and residents, claiming ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Alamo appointed Iris Alvarado Padilla as the new assistant city manager on Tuesday. Padilla earned a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law with a minor in History and a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership. She is currently pursuing a Ph....
The Brownsville Police Department and Driscoll Health are teaming up to host a free Car Seat Safety Event on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Southmost Library Branch, 4320 Southmost Blvd....
Makers, inventors, and innovators from across the region are invited to showcase their creativity during the inaugural Brownsville Maker Faire, coming to Space Fest 2026....
SpaceFest 2026 is returning September 24–26 with three days of programming, new STEM-focused attractions, and an expanded footprint across downtown Brownsville....
