Punk Rock, Pirate Inspired Coffee Spot earns Top Performer Sticker
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To be a Food 4 Thought, ¡QUE RICO! Top Performer, a business must have a routine inspection report with zero health...
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Sirens outmatched by Lady Pumas
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Saturday, May 2 the Port Isabel Sirens hosted the RGV Lady Pumas in full-contact football g...
The impact of big companies in Brownsville
As new investments come to the region, the idea of the economic impact can be a question or The post The impact of big companies in Brownsville appear...
'You need tomato on everything': Valley residents feel impact of shortage
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tomatoes, a staple ingredient in many dishes, salsas and sauces, are becoming harder to find at some grocery stores a...
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ENCOURAGES AWARENESS AND SUPPORT
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding behavioral health conditions. Mental h...
BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCES TXDOT OVERPASS SIGN REPLACEMENTS AND ROAD WORK
The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works is informing residents and motorists of ongoing and upcoming roadway improvements l...
As gas prices rise, more people in the Valley are turning to public transportation
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — High gas prices have people around the country trying to save money, and in the Rio Grande Valley, more people are tu...
BROWNSVILLE HOSTS 2026 YTEXAS REGIONAL, HIGHLIGHTING GROWTH AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Brownsville hosted the 2026 YTexas Regional, bringing together business leaders, site selectors, and innovators from across Texas to discuss economic ...
'Really, really bad': Valley drivers feeling the impact of high gas prices
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Drivers across the Rio Grande Valley are feeling the impact of high gas prices. The average gas price in Texas is $...
Commentary: Cracks in the cartel
In 1960, five major oil producing countries (Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela) formed the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countr...
McAllen’s Var 37, fútbol-themed sports bar, gives fans the ultimate experience
McALLEN — The glorious 2026 FIFA World Cup will soon be upon us, and I found the perfect place for any futbol match with superb game day atmosphere, c...
Commentary: Trump support questioned
It’s amazing that local Donald Trump supporters still cannot or will not see what a failure as president and even as a decent human being he is. The p...
Four health inspections later, Asian Buffet passes health code
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To be a Food 4 Thought, ¡QUE RICO! Top Performer, a business must have a routine inspection report with zero health...
McAllen social media predator found guilty of sexual assault
A 26-year-old McAllen man who portrayed himself as a talent scout for a modeling agency was found guilty Wednesday of three counts of sexual assault. ...
Major desalination plant planned on SPI
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A major new desalination project proposed for the Texas Rio Grande Valley could reshape the region...
Local baseball league holds opening ceremony
(2026 Pony League Opening Day. April 24, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, A...
Moments in Time: Brownsville crowd executes vigilante justice
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look bac...
'We didn’t know about these grants': Programs fuel Harlingen business growth
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local businesses in Harlingen are getting a boost just in time for Small Business Week—and ahead of Mother’s Day sh...
Editorial: Uncertainty over Hormuz, Panama Canal could offer opportunities for the Valley
Could the precarious nature of the Strait of Hormuz bring trade benefits to the Rio Grande Valley? Should local officials and business interests inves...