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PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Avocado inspections in Michoacán, Mexico, have resumed after the U.S. temporarily halted them over security concerns, disrupting operations for importers in the Rio Grande Valley. The U.S. Department of Agriculture paused inspections last week, prev...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) secured $2 million in federal funding to support upgrades to the Donna Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Gonzalez presented the $2 million to Donna city leaders outside the sports complex on Friday morning. "I'm ...
The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department will host Lunar Yoga, a free evening yoga session on Saturday, at 7:30 PM Aug. 29, at the dock at Dean Porter Park, located at 501 E. Ringgold St....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — AEP Texas is reporting that power has been restored in the Harlingen area after hundreds of customers were left without power on Friday. The first wave of power outages was reported at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, with approximately 1,831 Harlingen resi...
The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works Traffic Division is advising motorists of upcoming intersection closures along International Boulevard as the Texas Department of Transportation continues roadway construction in the area....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited Texas Southmost College on Thursday to see how some education programs are getting local workers into the workforce. Sonderling said it was important to view how the workforce policies ...
T he Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign led to a 5% quarterly drop in construction jobs in the Rio Grande Valley during the third quarter of last year — the highest construction jobs decline on record for the region — while the cost of housing and services across 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...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hundreds of wood storks are migrating through the Rio Grande Valley this summer, taking advantage of receding resacas to forage for fish and other aquatic creatures. Worldwide, there are some 17 species of storks, but the wood stork is North Ame...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Another hot day is in store for the Valley today. Temperatures will quickly start to warm up, with highs ranging from the upper 80s to the lower triple digits. The heat risk will range from a moderate level to an extreme level today, so make sur...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Crews are working to repair three water line breaks that have caused water disruptions across the city of Weslaco. The city alerted residents of two water breaks on Wednesday afternoon. A third water break was reported on Wednesday evening. Tem...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Roma city officials announced in a public notice on Tuesday that they are aware of concerns regarding "an unusual or foul odor" being reported in portions of the city's water distribution system and are working to identify and address the source...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Another cabinet Secretary visited the Rio Grande Valley as Energy Secretary Chris Wright held a roundtable discussion at the Port of Brownsville. Wright was in town to promote the Trump administration's domestic energy agenda. Inside Valley Poli...
Ready to hit the water? The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to enjoy Kayaking on the Trails, a free outdoor recreation opportunity at the Brownsville Events Center....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Brownsville woman hopes to spread safety awareness after a portable charger exploded in her car and caused second-degree burns on her right arm. Katy Abete of Brownsville says the June 18 incident prompted about a month of physical recovery. A...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com LOS FRESNOS, TX—A local family got an unexpected visitor last week when they discovered a 10-foot American alligator swimming in their backyard pool. Jacob Reinbolt, an alligator expert, educator and licensed nuisance alligator tr...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Construction is officially underway on three new pickleball courts at Joe Buck and Mary Jo Camp Island Legends Park, expanding recreational opportunities as the sport continues to grow in popularity on South Padre Island. City off...
Brownsville's Historic Battlefield Trail is gaining national recognition, and the community has the opportunity to help it earn a place among America's most celebrated trails....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen Planning and Development Department is reminding residents about the importance of obtaining a permit before starting a project. The reminder comes after several residents were told by local construction companies that they...
B ROWNSVILLE — The mariachi singers in their black attire and bold white stitching make my arrival a joyous one and an uplifting one. The first thing I see and hear when I enter La Gardenia Restaurant and Bar is the mariachi group engaged in festive singing and playing a song cal...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — En el nuevo episodio de Behind the Flavor, el conductor gastronómico Ismael Martínez, pasa por Brownsville para visitar el restaurante mexicano Letty's Cafe. Letty Robles, dueña del restaurante mexicano Letty's Café, abrió sus puertas en 2019 y ...
B ROWNSVILLE — U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright delivered brief remarks and took questions from media at the Port of Brownsville administration building on Tuesday. It was originally planned as a double billing, with Wright meant to accompany Vice President J.D. Vance to Browns...
The only Rio Grande Valley facility to earn the distinction, STHS Edinburg ranks No. 30 among Texas hospitals Delivering advanced care, driving positive outcomes and meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the Rio Grande Valley have helped South Texas Health System (STHS) Edinbu...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday, meeting with lawmakers and industry leaders at the Port of Brownsville. Vice President JD Vance was set to visit the Port of Brownsville alongside Secretary Wright bu...
A new Dollar Tree is coming to Brownsville. According to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation registration filed Tuesday , the new store will be located at 1325 Ruben M. Torres. The $700,000 project’s scope of work includes a new 9,839-square-foot building shell to be c...
T he National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande office has released its latest three-month outlook, which calls for — brace yourselves — hotter and drier conditions than normal for August through October, with some caveats. The greatest confidence for hotter-than-normal weat...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Vice President JD Vance canceled his visit to the Rio Grande Valley, but now another Cabinet member will come instead. The U.S. Department of Energy announced Monday morning that Secretary Chris Wright would visit the Port of Brownsville on Tues...
S aronic Technologies’ decision to build its Port Alpha shipyard at the Port of Brownsville is more than another economic development announcement. It is a signal that Brownsville is becoming a destination for sophisticated, technology-driven industries that once might have seeme...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Vice President J.D. Vance is making his first visit to the Rio Grande Valley. Port of Brownsville officials confirm to Valley Central that Vance will visit the port on Tuesday at noon. The event will be open to the public. The doors will open at...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week's edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alexia Serrata breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. Kicking things off with an update to a story we've been f...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With grocery prices on the rise, a local nonprofit organization is helping Rio Grande Valley families on a no-questions-asked basis. Hannah's Foundation, a nonprofit located at 203 E. Business Highway 83, Suite 110, in Weslaco, was founded by An...
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 86th annual Texas International Fishing Tournament, or TIFT, is officially underway. TIFT brings as many as 1,500 anglers and more than 500 boats to South Padre Island and Port Isabel. “A lot of these people come far and wide, you k...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel–San Benito Navigation District has received a $330,000 BUILD grant for an engineering study connected to a proposed mobile boat lift project. Port Director Victor Barrera announced the award during the district’s July 16 re...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Local business owners, entrepreneurs and community members are invited to attend the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation’s upcoming Business Coffee, an event designed to foster collaboration and support economic growth th...
By Steve Hathcock Special to the PRESS 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 regula...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — There is no better way to start the day than with a beautiful sunrise, and the Rio Grande Valley displays some of the most breathtaking imaginable. From the shores of South Padre Island to the senderos of Wild Horse Desert, sunrise offers daybre...
Southwest Key’s Casa Padre immigrant holding facility is pictured Monday, June 18, 2018, in Brownsville. An unidentified company seeking a special use permit to build a data center and cold storage facility at the now-vacant building withdrew its request on Wednesday, July 29, 20...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The city of Harlingen is calling on residents to participate in a survey to help bring a proposed recreation center to the Wilson Sports Complex. The survey is part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Parks Indoor Recreation Grant ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- What once was a Walmart and later a shelter for undocumented migrant children once again remains vacant. The unidentified company that filed a permit request to develop a data center near the Port of Brownsville has withdrawn its application. T...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are impersonating well-known retailers, government agencies, or even law enforcement to obtain personal information. According to the BBB, the call starts off with the scammer claiming to be fr...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is preparing to distribute produce in Raymondville on Thursday at no cost. The one-day pop-up event is part of the bank's mission to assist families in need, take action against food insecurity, and support...
T he bay waters and the offshore waters now wait beneath the boiling blue sky for the anglers and the boats and the fishing lines in Port Isabel. The anglers are gathering at Port Isabel for the Texas International Fishing Tournament. This is the 86th TIFT and it still draws moms...
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The City of Brownsville is currently hiring for a wide range of positions across several key departments, offering opportunities for individuals interested in public service, administration, technical fields, and hands-on work....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new program at Texas Southmost College will soon offer licensed healthcare professionals the opportunity to get certified in medical aesthetics injections. According to TSC, medical aesthetics is a branch of medicine that uses clinical procedu...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer Meet The Monitor’s 2026 all-area baseball superlative winners and all-area teams, selected by the RGVSports.com staff from players across the Upper Rio Grande Valley. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: JT REYNA, JUNIOR, PSJA HIGH PSJA High’s JT Reyna is The Monitor’s ...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Boaters, anglers, city leaders and community members gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the official opening of the Marisol Laguna Madre Boat Ramp, the first new public bayside access point built on South Padre Island in more t...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Approximately 50 education leaders and representatives from organizations across the Rio Grande Valley gathered Tuesday, July 21, 2026, for the RGV AI + Education Leadership Collaborative at Point Isabel ISD’s new building at 101 Port Road...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley is home to more than a dozen raptors or birds of prey, from tiny screech owls at only some eight inches in length to white-tailed hawks with wingspans exceeding four feet. Lurking in the shadowy depths of South Texas woodla...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What was once a Walmart and later a shelter for undocumented migrant children could now possibly turn into a data center. An unidentified company has filed a permit request with the City of Brownsville to develop a data center at 7480 Padre Is...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation is partnering with law enforcement agencies to crack down on speeding across the state. Operation Slowdown is an annual campaign by TxDOT to ramp up enforcement statewide and target drivers traveling at hig...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of the westbound expressway lanes in Donna will be closed overnight for pavement repairs, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The westbound lanes of Interstate 2 (I-2) are expected to have nightly closures between FM 4...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is holding a food donation drive and seeking volunteers to support families recently impacted by heavy rain and flooding in Texas. According to a news release, the Food Bank RGV is requesting the following ...
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the first time, a sitting secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce visited the Rio Grande Valley. Howard Lutnick was in McAllen on Monday to announce a $6 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). “You guys have the...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation Pharr District welcomed a group of local business owners during its annual outreach event on Monday. The annual event was geared towards small business owners, offering a chance to connect with local TxDOT ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of lane reductions in Progreso this week due to irrigation crossing installation. From Monday through Friday, FM 1015 (International Blvd.) between US 281 (Military Hwy.) and the Progres...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Weekend Anchor Brian Svendsen breaks down all the biggest stories from the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. In a massive announcement this we...
