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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...
