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Hundreds join to raise awareness on suicide prevention
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- South Texas Health System hosted its 5th Annual Chalk the Walk on Saturday in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The community event brought in people from across the Rio Grande to the South Texas Health System Behavioral Clinic in ...
Photo Gallery: La Joya Juarez-Lincoln moves passed Brownsville Porter in a one point victory 14-13
La Joya Juarez-Lincoln running back Santiago Lopez (3) carries the ball against Brownsville Porter in a game at La Joya ISD Stadium on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in La Joya. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) La Joya Juarez-Lincoln running back Hector Lopez (23) carries the ...
Missing the towers fall by mere minutes, 9/11 survivor recalls terror attacks in NYC
Mansur Plumber of New York City recalls the tragedy of 9/11 during a city of Harlingen community tribute on the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The event was held on the tarmac of Valley International Airport on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Harlingen. (Miguel ...
Photo Gallery: Harlingen commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremony
H ARLINGEN — The city held a ceremony here Friday morning to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The event was held on the tarmac of Valley International Airport to honor and remember the lives lost that day 25 years ago as well as to recognize the cou...
Day for remembrance: Causeway collapse commemoration set for Sept. 15
T wenty-five years ago on Sept. 15, with the country still in shock from the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the communities of Port Isabel and South Padre Island were blindsided by a massive catastrophe of their own, one that reverberated beyond South Texas even as the attacks dominate...
Bobcats claw their way past Tarpons
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, September 4, the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons hosted their longtime rival, the 3A Rio Hondo Bobcats, in a Week 2 matchup. The teams have traded wins throughout the years, with Port Isabel holding a 39-33-1 overall lifet...
Moments In Time: News from 1866
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South P...
Coastal backlash defeats proposed TWIA coverage change
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A proposal that could have eliminated Texas Windstorm Insurance Association coverage for certain secondary homes along the Texas coast has been rejected following overwhelming opposition from coastal communities, including South P...
Alligator sighting near Long Island Village sparks concern
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Locals have reported seeing a large alligator in Port Isabel near the Long Island Village; however, gator experts say the animal was probably passing through the area. ValleyCentral spoke with educator, alligator expert and licensed nuisance all...
BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY INVITES COMMUNITY TO HELP SHAPE ITS FUTURE
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?...
BBB RGV warns consumers over online roofing posts
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...
RGVSports.com Pigskin Pick ‘Em (Week 3)
STAFF REPORT Our weekly Pigsking Pick ‘Em continues with a loaded slate of Week 3 games. Check out who our staff picked during each of this week’s RGV football matchups. valleysports@themonitor.com X: @rgvsports The post RGVSports.com Pigskin Pick ‘Em (Week 3) appeared first on M...
Harlingen’s biggest battery storage plant plugs into electric grid
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-...
Incredible Kidz Color Run Returns to Harlingen Sept. 26
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...
SPACE FEST CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer applications are now open for the three-day festival, taking place September 24 through 26 in Downtown Brownsville. Volunteers will play an important role in welcoming visitors and supporting the activities....
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 ....
How much water does it take to power AI? A local RGV engineer explains
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As data centers expand across the country — including several projects planned for the Rio Grande Valley — concerns over how much water they use are growing. The facilities are designed to store and process massive amounts of information, includin...
BIG PUBLIC UTILITIES BASH BRINGS FAMILY FUN, FOOD, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING TO BROWNSVILLE
The Big Public Utilities Bash gives families an opportunity to get a closer look at BPUB while enjoying an evening of entertainment and community fun.
Undefeated Cowboys, Huskies set for GOTW clash
STAFF REPORT Undefeated teams put their records on the line in Week 3, with La Joya Juarez-Lincoln (2-0) hosting Brownsville Porter (2-0) in the RGVSports.com Game of the Week. Kickoff between the Cowboys and Huskies is set for 7 p.m. Friday at La Joya ISD Stadium in La Joya. Bot...
Traffic switch scheduled for SH 107 in Edinburg
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A traffic switch is scheduled in Edinburg, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The traffic switch is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on SH 107 from Sharp Road to Cesar Chavez Road, according to a news release from TxDOT. The tra...
Nightly I-2 closures scheduled for Donna, Weslaco
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nightly closures have been scheduled in the Donna and Weslaco area, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. According to a news release from TxDOT, all eastbound lanes of I-2 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 a.m. starting Sept. 8, th...
Search suspended for missing kayaker off South Padre Island
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its six-hour search for a kayaker who went missing off South Padre Island on Saturday. According to U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs Specialist Edward Wargo, the agency received a report of a missing kayaker at ...
Donna High sweeps Brownsville Porter in final tune-up before district
DONNA — Class 5A teams across the Rio Grande Valley had their final non-district game on Saturday before the switch to district play begins on Tuesday. The realignment in the Spring has reinvigorated 5A volleyball in the Valley. The districts are smaller and more regionally locat...
Semi carrying 40,000 pounds of bell peppers flips over on U.S. 281
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A semi-truck hauling produce overturned Saturday morning, causing traffic near Southbound U.S. 281, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. According to photos posted on social media by TxDOT, the semi was hauling 40,000 pounds of b...
Rio Hondo takes down rival Port Isabel
P ORT ISABEL — Rio Hondo head coach Rocky James and senior star quarterback Matthew Lopez said their 26-21 win over Port Isabel was ugly. Rio Hondo won 56-0 the week prior, so the standards were high, but Friday night was a rivalry game and it was physical. It might not have been...
Road weary: Improvements progress as Brownsville traffic snarls
D eath and taxes are the only certainties in life, according to Benjamin Franklin, though if he lived today he might add “and road construction.” The Texas Department of Transportation’s Brownsville Interstate 69E preventive maintenance project, which began in February, has neces...
Small rain opportunities for the weekend
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As we head into the Labor Day holiday weekend, we are seeing some small chances for rain in the forecast. We are finally getting enough moisture back in the atmosphere to give the sea breeze something to play with each day, starting Saturday. Th...
Key to successful treasure hunting
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South P...
RGVSports.com Pigskin Pick ‘Em (Week 2)
STAFF REPORT The staff is back for another week of Pigskin Pick ‘Em. Check out who we think takes home wins during Week 2. The post RGVSports.com Pigskin Pick ‘Em (Week 2) appeared first on MyRGV.com ....
McAllen restaurant Momole earns authenticity award from Mexican Consulate
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nestled in McAllen's Mercado District, the Mexican restaurant Momole is now on the same culinary distinction as restaurants in cities like Berlin, Sydney and Singapore. The Mexican Consulate on Wednesday presented Momole USA with the Sello M Gas...
BBB Rio Grande Valley warns of fake check, letter targeting veterans
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau in the Rio Grande Valley is warning about a letter targeting veterans. People will send a fraudulent check, then later, a fraudulent letter claiming the veteran was overpaid in VA benefits and owes money to the U.S. De...
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Residents who need to conduct business with the City are encouraged to plan accordingly and complete any necessary in-person transactions before the holiday closure....
Temporary overnight closure of I-69E, US 77 in San Benito
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting Wednesday night, the southbound main lanes of I-69E and US 77 in San Benito will be closed between the FM 732 exit ramp and the San Benito rest stop, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., traffic co...
Edcouch-Elsa sweeps Port Isabel, eager for upcoming 32-4A matches
ELSA — Edcouch-Elsa’s sweep against Port Isabel looked in jeopardy after dominating the first two sets. The Tarpons started of the third set strong, but the Yellow Jackets would lock back in and would outscore their opponents 13-6 in the second half of the final set to pick up th...
Scheduled road closures on frontage road in McAllen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Night closures are scheduled for a portion of the frontage road in McAllen. The Interstate 2 westbound frontage road between Jackson Road and Jackson Avenue in McAllen will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Tuesday, Sept 1. Closur...
No. 2 Weslaco, No. 5 Mustangs set to clash in GOTW
STAFF REPORT A pair of RGVSports.com Top 10 teams take center stage Friday as the No. 2 Weslaco High Panthers (1-0) hit the road to take on the No. 5 McAllen Memorial Mustangs (1-0) in the Week 2 Game of the Week. Kickoff for the non-district contest is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday a...
KGBT 4.1 now CW4, CBS takes over 'Rio Grande Valley'
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We’ve served the Rio Grande Valley for more than 70 years. Bringing you the news, weather, and sports you can trust. Stories and events from Valley communities that impact you. Beginning Tuesday, we’re now giving you more choices to entertain yo...
Overtime: Week 1
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Sports Director Megan Murray, Brett Homes and Noah Gulley bring you Overtime, a new 30-minute show that dives into extended highlights and exclusive interviews with players and coaches. In this first edition of Overtime, the Valley Sports Centra...
Valley Central Weekend Report: COVID surge causes closure, ICE agent is released and new content on ValleyCentral+
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. The Edinburg pastor accused of indecency with a child is...
Weslaco High overpowers Weslaco East in RGVSports GOTW
W ESLACO — Weslaco High may have won the Tinaco Bowl over cross-town rivals Weslaco East 30-0 in the RGVSports.com Game of the Week, but the real winner on Friday night was the City of Weslaco. The atmosphere at Bobby Lackey Stadium was electric. The community was in full force t...
Report finds majority of the Valley’s unemployed are prime-working age
T he majority of unemployed workers in the Rio Grande Valley are in “the region’s prime working-age population,” 25-44, according to an August labor analysis report prepared by Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley. The report was intended to provide “a broader look at the ...
Richard Moore Outdoor Report: Magnificent Fall Migration
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chances are if you have a hummingbird feeder in your yard this time of year, then there may not be many vacancies at the perches. Despite the Rio Grande Valley sweltering in 100-degree heat, fall migration is underway, and ruby-throated hummingb...
Sea Turtle Inc. glow run returns
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Runners and walkers will light up the South Padre Island shoreline next month as Sea Turtle Inc. hosts its fifth annual Kemp’s Krawl Glow Run to raise money for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation and conservation. The nighttime bea...
Moments In Time: Port Isabel News from 1942
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South P...
Tarpons put up fight against Panthers
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, Aug. 21 the Port Isabel ECHS football team travel to Weslaco to take on the Panthers in its final scrimmage of the preseason. Unlike the previous week where Port Isabel edged out St. Joe and showcased an impressiv...
2026 Port Isabel Tarpons outlook
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The wait is finally over. After two-a-days in the grueling heat, the players and coaches are eager for the start of the regular football season. For the Port Isabel Tarpons, the new season begins with the same expectations-win dist...
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE OFFERS FREE WORKSHOPS AHEAD OF NEW MUNICIPAL TIRE ORDINANCE
The City of Brownsville is helping local tire businesses prepare for new requirements under Municipal Tire Ordinance 2026-1798, which goes into effect on October 1, 2026....
RGVSports.com Pigskin Pick ‘Em (Week 1)
STAFF REPORT The start of football season means the return of our weekly football pick ’em. Check out who our staff picked in each of this week’s contests! The post RGVSports.com Pigskin Pick ‘Em (Week 1) appeared first on MyRGV.com ....
Businessman pleads guilty in Paycheck Protection Program fraud case
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A businessman who defrauded a pandemic-era loan program pleaded guilty on Tuesday. Edgar De La Garza, 46, of Brownsville co-owned River Valley Investment Group, a real estate company. During the pandemic, River Valley Investment Group requested a ...
B.R.I.G.H.T. CLEANUP RETURNS TO DISTRICT 3’S EBONY HEIGHTS AREA ON SEPTEMBER 18
The City of Brownsville is bringing its B.R.I.G.H.T. neighborhood cleanup initiative to District 3, giving residents in the Ebony Heights area an opportunity to clear away unwanted items while helping keep their community clean and beautiful....
Downtown Harlingen invites businesses to support fiesta with piñatas donations
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Downtown Harlingen is seeking local businesses that can contribute to Fiesta de Piñatas on Sep. 14. Fiesta de Piñatas is a family-friendly event featuring Mexican cuisine, live music, and piñata-hitting at Gutierrez Park and W. Van Buren. The fr...
Fishing for Hope Tournament reels in support for Valley’s uninsured
S OUTH PADRE ISLAND — Hundreds of anglers gathered at Jim’s Pier and the Laguna Madre on Saturday as the annual Fishing for Hope Tournament celebrated a major milestone. The 20th annual DHR Health Fishing for Hope Tournament drew approximately 900 anglers on more than 180 boats, ...
CITY MANAGER TO DISCUSS BROWNSVILLE’S FINANCIAL OUTLOOK AT FRIDAY WITH THE CITY
Brownsville residents and members of the business community will have an opportunity to hear directly from City Manager Alan Guard during the next Friday with the City, hosted in partnership with the Brownsville Chamber....
ROADWORK TO CLOSE PORTIONS OF ROOSEVELT AND MORTON STREETS ON INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD
The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works Traffic Division is advising motorists of temporary street closures associated with a roadway construction project along SH 4 (International Boulevard)....
BARCC INVITES COMMUNITY TO MAKE A ‘PAWSITIVE’ IMPACT AT DIA DE LOS MUERTOS-THEMED EVENT
The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) is inviting residents, community leaders and local businesses to come together for an elegant evening supporting animals in need throughout Brownsville....
GREATER BROWNSVILLE EDC RECOGNIZES RICH PRODUCTS FOR CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN BROWNSVILLE
The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation recently presented Rich Products with a $210,000 incentive check in recognition of the company’s continued investment in its employees, the Brownsville community, and the region’s economic growth....
Overnight pavement repairs to shut down frontage road in Mission, Palmview
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of the westbound lanes on the I-2 frontage road in Mission and Palmview will be closed overnight for pavement repairs. From 9 p.m. on Monday to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, the frontage road between Taylor Rd. and FM 494, (Shary Road) will be cl...
Spectrum teams with nonprofit to give away free laptops
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - In the modern world, it can be almost impossible for someone without a personal computer to accomplish important daily tasks. But not everyone can afford to have a device that would empower them to have better opportunities. That’s why Spectrum ...