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Man found dead in Mercedes ditch, investigation underway
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is leading a death investigation after a man's body was found in a ditch in rural Mercedes. Deputies responded to a call at 7 p.m. on Monday about a report of a body found along FM 491, south of Mile 10 Road. ...
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Multiple agencies battle brush fire near Raymondville
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple Valley fire department agencies and the Texas A&M Forest Service are responding to a brush fire in Kenedy County. According to the Willacy County EMC, the Raymondville and Sarita Fire Departments are on the scene of a big brush fire at ...
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McAllen literary celebration rebrands as South Texas International Book Festival
A literary festival in the Rio Grande Valley is crossing borders to share the love of reading. In 2026, the deeply rooted South Texas Book Festival, an annual award-winning community event hosted by the McAllen Public Library, is honoring its bilingual and borderland literature p...
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Harlingen superintendent lands new $260K contract
Dr. Veronica Kortan H ARLINGEN — After working nearly two years to rebuild the district’s financial standing, Superintendent Veronica Kortan is entering a contract running to 2029, paying a $260,100 salary, up from $255,000. In August, the school board conducted her job evaluatio...
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Choosin’ Brownsville: Mitte Cultural District tapped for state designation
B rownsville’s Mitte Cultural District has been officially designated a “Texas Cultural District” by the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA), which translates into a new source for funding for nonprofit arts organizations with the district. It was among four new cultural districts...
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Pilot uninjured after plane makes emergency landing in Weslaco
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- First responders are at the scene of an emergency plane landing in Weslaco. Hidalgo County Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldana confirmed that the plane landed on a field off Mile 13 and 6 1/2 West on Tuesday. According to Saldana, ...
safety
Bayview man arrested for beating wife to death
Aldo Vargas A 45-year-old Bayview man has been charged with murder for beating his wife to death with an “unknown blunt object.” In a news release, the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 43-year-old Dulce Vargas. Her husband, Aldo Vargas, was arrested follow...
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SPACEFEST 2026 RETURNS BIGGER THAN EVER
SpaceFest 2026 is returning September 24–26 with three days of programming, new STEM-focused attractions, and an expanded footprint across downtown Brownsville....
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BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY INVITES COMMUNITY TO LEVEL UP THEIR DESIGN SKILLS
Ever created a design that looked perfect on your computer screen, only to find that the printed version didn’t turn out quite the same? The Brownsville Public Library System is ready to help residents understand why....
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RGVSports.com Volleyball Top 10 Rankings (09/08/26)
STAFF REPORT Check out the latest RGVSports.com Volleyball Top 10 poll as district play gets underway across the Valley. The post RGVSports.com Volleyball Top 10 Rankings (09/08/26) appeared first on MyRGV.com ....
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Man accused in wife's murder after apparent physical fight issued $100K bail
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Bail has been set for a man accused of murdering his wife, according to Cameron County Jail Records. A judge issued bail of $100,000 to 45 year old Aldo Vargas, who was charged with murder, a first-degree felony, according to Cameron County Jail...
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UTRGV volleyball set for home opener Tuesday
SPECIAL TO RGVSPORTS.COM EDINBURG — In the last 11 years with head coach Todd Lowrey leading the UTRGV volleyball program, the Vaqueros have enjoyed plenty of success. The Vaqueros captured their fourth conference title in 2025, sharing the Southland Conference (SLC) regular seas...