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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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 — 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ....
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 ...
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....
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...
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....
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)....
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, ...
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....
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....
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...
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 ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Senate hopeful Representative James Talarico visited the Valley over the weekend. The Democratic hopeful hosted a rally in Harlingen on Sunday evening for about 600 supporters at the Harlingen Convention Center. Local Democratic leaders lik...
B aseball was the first competitive sport to come to the Rio Grande Valley — unless you consider bullfighting and cockfighting competitive. According to “Doc” Osborn, sports editor of The Brownsville Herald of the early years, baseball was king. America’s game was being played in...
Many Rio Grande Valley residents welcomed news of a planned desalination plant that will produce up to 100 million gallons of drinking water for this critically dry region. Some, however now are expressing concerns that the plant will be operated by a private company. Such worrie...
M any Rio Grande Valley residents welcomed news of a planned desalination plant that will produce up to 100 million gallons of drinking water for this critically dry region. Some, however now are expressing concerns that the plant will be operated by a private company. Such worri...
Building a brighter future can start with a dream, a home and the right resources. The Brownsville Public Library System is inviting residents to learn about opportunities that can help turn those dreams into reality....
STAFF REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: Coaches, please send corrections or results to ivan@themonitor.com. MISSION “FLY LIKE AN EAGLE” INVITATIONAL Anzaldua Park Mission, TX BOYS 5K INDIVIDUAL 1. Alexander Nava, Weslaco East, 15:43.2; 2. Derrick Mendoza, McAllen High, 16:00.8; 3. Kai Sepulv...
STAFF REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: The list below features times reported to Texas Milesplit or to our staff. Please send any updates or corrections to ivan@themonitor.com. Weslaco East’s Alexander Nava receives a high five as he races to the finish line during the McHi Friday Night Lig...
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) received four 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)....
(Port Isabel QB Grayson Estes rolls out for a pass versus BSJA. Aug. 13, 2026. Photo by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Port Isabel ECHS football team traveled to Brownsville to scrimmage the St. Joseph Academy Bl...
By Laurie Coker South Padre Island has a new restaurant worth checking out. Ayy Miguel, conveniently located at 2213 Padre Blvd., comes from the same owners behind White Sands and White Sands Bakery, and after two visits, I can say the food has been consistently delicious, served...
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...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Struggling across parched earth, this trio of young alligators marches toward a remnant of receding wetlands. Throughout South Texas wildlands, ephemeral wetlands are steadily vanishing as relentless drought prevails. This tepid pool provides te...
B ROWNSVILLE — The middle of the afternoon can often wear on the soul with its drab stillness and its quietness and the aching fatigue. The stillness and the fatigue can feel more draining when you walk into a fine and elegant Italian restaurant like La Gondola — and you’re the o...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Stefano's Brooklyn Pizza, a local joint known for its signature 30-inch pizza, is preparing for a fundraiser to help out one of their own. The pizza joint announced on Monday that one of their team members, Eli, was recently diagnosed with leuke...
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A businessman with Gulf Cartel connections turned himself in last week after more than three years on the run. Rigoberto Brown, 41, of Brownsville allegedly worked for Carlos Favian Martinez, the son-in-law of Gulf Cartel boss Osiel Cardenas Guill...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation announced six scheduled road closures at intersections in Brownsville. According to the news release from TxDOT, the six closures are due to road work and will be scheduled along SH 4, between Grant Street ...
STAFF REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: Coaches, please send corrections or results to ivan@themonitor.com. McAllen Bulldogs Friday Night Lights XC Invitational McAllen Sports Park McAllen, TX BOYS 5K INDIVIDUAL 1. Alexander Nava, Weslaco East, 15:28.5; 2. Trey Llanes, Corpus Christi Veteran...
