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The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center is inviting residents to come together for a day of fun, compassion, and community support at its upcoming Raise the Woof Event on Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m....
The Rio Grande Valley is celebrating this year’s Pride Month through events planned largely by local organizations and small businesses. A week in, community members have already hosted art exhibits of queer art and rainbow fun runs. Other events are sold out, like movie nights ...
Veteran Females United is inviting law enforcement, first responders, businesses, service providers, veterans, families, and community members to attend its upcoming MST/PTSD Symposium....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To be a Food 4 Thought, ¡QUE RICO! Top Performer, a business must have a routine inspection report with zero health code violations. Like an inspector, the Food Patrol’s Derick Garcia and Jerry Salinas arrive without warning. This edition of Fo...
EDWARD SEVERN | STAFF WRITER PORT ISABEL — Port Isabel needed a defensive stop to return to the 7-on-7 state tournament. With the score 26-25 after scoring a touchdown, Edcouch-Elsa opted for the win and went for the two-point conversion as the clock ran out, but the Tarpons tigh...
Agriculture remains one of the primary elements of the Rio Grande Valley’s economy, creating more than $10 billion in revenue and hundreds of jobs. Obviously, local officials, and probably most Valley residents, support any effort to help the industry thrive and grow, such as eff...
Screenshot By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PARADE As summer visitors begin arriving in the Laguna Madre area, local restaurants are preparing for another busy season filled with live music, community events, waterfront dining and family-friendly entertainment. Two popular dest...
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Tuesday, June 2 the Port Isabel 7on7 squad traveled to Weslaco to compete in three games against some stiff competition from Edcouch-Elsa, Weslaco East, and San Benito teams. The Tarpons got off to a great start as they beat...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is urging residents to keep their pets indoors following reports of cat deaths in a north McAllen neighborhood. The call for action by the nonprofit organization PETA is followed by a social media ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To be a Food 4 Thought, ¡QUE RICO! Top Performer, a business must have a routine inspection report with zero health code violations. Like an inspector, the Food Patrol’s Derick Garcia and Jerry Salinas arrive without warning. This edition of Foo...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Whether you are a first-time father or a third-time father, a nonprofit organization based in the Rio Grande Valley is supporting men throughout fatherhood with events and resources. RGV Dads, founded by Jesus T. Peña in July 2018, was created t...
Orlando Campos In one of the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation’s biggest projects in years, the agency’s planning to sell $9 million in bonds as part of a proposed $97 million project aimed at developing a 51-acre site to build homes, office suites, retail shops, restaur...
At the West Brownsville Little League Park, baseball practice for Challenger Division players starts on Sunday evenings when the air starts to cool. The team runs the bases on turf fields safe for wheelchairs and walkers, League President Dino Chavez said. Since 2021, the League ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Qualifying homeowners, renters, and businesses that were affected by severe weather in late April and early May can apply for federal assistance, Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday. Abbott said the U.S. Small Business Administration approved ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen International Airport has added nonstop daily flights to Phoenix. McAllen International Airport Director of Aviation Jeremy Santascoy said American Airlines has the majority market share of the airport, with seven daily departures to...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After reporting Monday that home prices across the Rio Grande Valley have more than doubled since 2015, many of you asked us a very simple question on social media: Are paychecks keeping up? The data says, no. While household incomes across the ...
South Padre Island officials are calling on support to protect federal Coastal Zone Management grants that have long helped the city fund dune protection and beach access ramp projects, the city announced in a statement on Facebook on May 26. In the post, the city shared an onlin...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new report places Brownsville and McAllen on the list of the top 10 cities in America with the most overpriced homes on the market. The report from MoneyLion ranks Brownsville and McAllen fourth and eighth, respectively, on its list of housing...
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is sharing the full story behind its work in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 through a special edition report highlighting major investments, business support, job growth, and community impact across the city....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Having a place to call home is a dream for many here in the Valley. It’s a spot to create memories, raise a family, or even just a place to get away from the stress of a long workday. Protecting your safe space comes with proper insurance. “We’v...
The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) joined the Texas delegation at SelectUSA, one of the nation’s premier investment promotion events, to connect with industry leaders and showcase Brownsville’s economic opportunities....
The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) is bringing together business leaders, educators, and workforce partners for a presentation and roundtable discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies....
Get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration as the City of Brownsville Parks and Rec Department hosts a night of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and one of the community's favorite summer traditions at Brownsville Sports Park....
In 2021, working from her mother’s kitchen in McAllen, 23-year-old Gaby Cueva began baking cookies with no formal business plan, no external funding, no prior business experience, and no corporate backing or institutional support. What started as a small, home-based effort has si...
Street flooding covers portions of Padre Boulevard near a bus stop and Isla Balli restaurant on South Padre Island on May 27 after heavy rain moved through the area, causing water to pool along the roadway. (photo courtesy/Michael Sularz) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabels...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Animal Advisory Board discussed shelter operations, euthanasia policies, volunteer programs, flea and tick concerns and the city’s growing feral cat population during its May 21 meeting at the Port Isabel Event & Cultural C...
Port Isabel’s QB, Grayson Estes leading his 7on7 team versus San Benito. May 26, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Tuesday, May 26 the Port Isabel 7on7 team traveled to San Benito to compete in a 4-team 7on7 showdown. ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Inflation rose again this month, and many across the Rio Grande Valley are feeling it, especially at the pump. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index for April on Thursday. The data shows ...
The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) is asking for the community’s help after recently receiving multiple batches of puppies and kittens in urgent need of care....
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The storm that pushed across the entire Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday morning caused street flooding on Padre Boulevard on South Padre Island. The Texas Department of Transportation posted a video of the aftermath on the island, showin...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg resident is feeling like a million bucks after winning the $1 million top prize from a scratch lottery ticket, the Texas Lottery announced Wednesday. The scratch ticket, Premier Play, was purchased in TXB 82, a convenience store, loc...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer McALLEN — Hockey might not be the first, second or third sport that comes to mind when thinking of the Rio Grande Valley, but the NHL’s Dallas Stars saw something special helping grow the game at the tip of Texas and decided to support the cause. The S...
SAN BENITO — Auditors gave San Benito officials a clean opinion on the city’s annual comprehensive financial report covering the last fiscal year, showing an $11.5 million unassigned fund balance during a year in which the Economic Development Corporation outspent its budget by n...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Last week, Harlingen became the first city to place a moratorium on data center projects. The 120-day pause will give city leaders and staff the opportunity to better understand the impact the facilities could bring. At the end of the moratorium...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tuesday morning thunderstorms moving through the Rio Grande Valley have left more than 70 customers without power, according to AEP Texas and Magic Valley Co-Op. 10:15 a.m. As of 10:15 a.m., the AEP Texas and Magic Valley Co-Op maps report that ...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Pale may be known for its frozen treats, but the story behind this Brownsville business is even sweeter. La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar has become a familiar name across the Valley, known for its paletas, snacks, and colorful flavors. Daisy and G...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With possible storms forecasted across the Valley this weekend, the Texas Department of Transportation is advising drivers to remember its campaign "Turn around, Don't drown." According to Valley Storm Team Forecaster Craig Verley, the Valley wi...
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...
