HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Good news: little or no rain is expected in the immediate future for the Rio Grande Valley. Recent rain has provided a proper soaking across Deep South Texas. It is time to enjoy some normal weather for a change. Tuesday is a great example of n...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen was named a 2026 All-America City finalist. As a finalist, the city of Harlingen was invited to attend the All-America City Conference in Denver. Harlingen is the only city in Texas, and one of 20 cities nationwide, to be n...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is on a mission to make meals accessible to children on summer break. This summer, the Food Bank RGV is hosting a match campaign with the Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation. The f...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville is inviting residents to its community workshop to discuss the city's proposed fiscal year budget for 2027. The workshop will allow residents to provide direct feedback to Brownsville city leaders about the proposed budge...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS For more than 30 years, members of the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild have been expressing their gratitude to military veterans one stitch at a time. The organization, founded in 1981, brings together quilting enthusiasts from communities a...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A hearing has been set after Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas, an energy drink distributor accused in the death of a Weslaco cheerleader, filed a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed against it earlier this month. The hearing is...
The survey, conducted in partnership with OnPointe Insights, gathered feedback from nearly 1,000 residents on the city’s progress, quality of life, and areas where the community wants to see continued investment....
As National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is recognized from June 21 through June 27, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents that mosquito prevention is a shared effort between the community and the City’s Vector Control team....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We are settling in for a period of hot and dry days thanks to an upper-level area of high pressure in West Texas. While some record heat may be an issue for West Texas and New Mexico, the main influence for us will be to push most of the rain ch...
Brownsville residents say the city is moving in the right direction, but they also want leaders to continue focusing on basic community needs such as roads, drainage, housing, traffic, public safety and responsible growth....
The City of Brownsville invites residents to participate in an upcoming community meeting to learn about the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and review the results of the City’s recent Community Survey....
The Brownsville Public Library System is gearing up for its biggest celebration of the season and invites families across the community to attend Summer Bash 2026 on Wednesday, June 24, at the Southmost Branch Library....
With children and teenagers enjoying summer break and looking for ways to cool off from the South Texas heat, many families are heading to pools, beaches, resacas, and other waterways for recreation....
The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works is notifying residents and motorists of upcoming construction activities associated with the Dennet Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Project, a major infrastructure initiative....
The City of Brownsville and its Planning & Redevelopment Department hosted the first Brownsville Housing Master Plan Public Input Meeting on June 3, 2026, and there are more public meetings to come....
After nearly three decades of dedicated volunteer service at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville, Gracie and Gabriel Vega are stepping away from roles they say have brought them purpose, joy, and a deep connection to the community....
For Priscilla Perales and her daughter, a mother-daughter trip to Disney World just became much easier.
As part of the City's Ready Brownsville initiative, the City of Brownsville is highlighting ongoing investments and proactive measures that help prepare the community for heavy rainfall and potential flooding....
Young creators and aspiring paleontologists are invited to unleash their imagination at the Brownsville Public Library System's upcoming hands-on crafting event, where cardboard dinosaurs and colorful insects come to life....
The City of Brownsville Communications and Marketing Department & Brownsville TV has received national recognition from the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) with a 2026 Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Award...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- ValleyCentral is your place to stream the Summer Showdown boxing match happening Saturday night. The match will take place at the Harlingen Convention Center and feature a packed lineup of boxers, including Brownsville's very own Tony 'The Tank...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Cancer patients at DHR Health received a warm surprise and visit from Bert Ogden Subaru on Friday morning. The Subaru Loves to Care is an annual initiative that helps provide patients battling cancer with a warm blanket, patient care kits and m...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — From Los Fresnos to the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony, a Valley native is reaching new heights as a professional dancer. Raul Passamentt Jr., who was born and raised in Los Fresnos, always had a love for dancing and was a member of the Lo...
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER WESLACO — Edinburg Economedes has been far from a football powerhouse in the Rio Grande Valley during its 26 years of existence. The past two years, however, the Jaguars have been on the rise, making back-to-back postseason appearances, including sett...
Anthony Cuellar skates at the Harlingen Skate Park Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) Across the Rio Grande Valley, skateboarders are forming a unique community. Between tricks and competitions, they’re uncovering lifelong friendships, moments of m...
Los Fresnos City Manager Mark Milum stands in front of his collection of Rodeo Festival belt buckles as Milum prepares to retire at the end of June after more than two decades of public service. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) Mark Milum has been a city manager for long...
Are you a Book Babe? Three South Texas sisters have discovered that the Rio Grande Valley’s reading culture is much bigger than it seems. To meet a growing demand for literary events and strengthen the local reading community, Three Sisters Co., founded by Maria, Linda and Nayell...
Early this week a weather system hovered off the southern Gulf Coast, threatening the Rio Grande Valley with the possible formation of this hurricane season’s first major storm. Fortunately, this region received little more than welcome rain and unwelcome mosquitoes, and the syst...
Hot on the heels of the extreme rainfall that swamped much of the region early this week comes extreme heat, now that the low-pressure system partly responsible for all that rain has departed. The National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office has issued a Heat Adv...
SAN BENITO — For his family and fans, the opening of the Freddy Fender Museum keeps alive the spirit of one of the Rio Grande Valley’s biggest legends. After years of planning, city officials worked with Fender’s family to open the museum on Saturday, when country star Rick Trevi...
The National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office has issued a flood watch for all of Deep South Texas from Monday through Wednesday morning, and local municipalities have responded with sandbag distributions. HARLINGEN The city of Harlingen will be distributing p...
The National Weather Service Brownsville/RGV office announced Monday morning that a flood watch remains in effect for all of South Texas through Wednesday morning. Meteorologists predicted “numerous flash flood likely Monday and Tuesday,” made possible in part by lingering deep t...
BARCC and the City of Brownsville Wellness Team are hosting Reading Buddies on Saturday, giving children the chance to strengthen their reading skills while providing comfort and companionship to shelter animals....
Residents are urged to take precautions as dangerously hot conditions persist across Brownsville, with heat index values expected to reach 113 degrees today....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Animal Shelter is hosting a microchip clinic for Harlingen pet owners on Saturday. The clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Harlingen Animal Shelter, located at 1106 Markowsky Ave, where Harlingen residents can get ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — From using a closet as a soundproof room to getting national attention on a popular TV show, a Rio Grande Valley artist is on the rise and putting the 956 on the map. Staarz, a 25-year-old Los Fresnos native, recently had her cover of "Therefore...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A San Benito family was recognized for harvesting the first bale of cotton in the United States of 2026. The Rhyner family operates Brown Tract Land & Sugar and picked 3,480 pounds of field cotton. It will be ginned into a bale when the cotton g...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The saying is true: laughter is the best medicine. This may be why dad jokes make us feel better. Dad jokes come in many forms; Some are corny, some are cheesy, and some are just flat out bad. But that's okay, we love our dads and dad figures un...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A trolley style bus is making its way around McAllen out to help customers make their way around the city's most visited downtown areas at no cost. The downtown circulator is a new service in an effort to help visitors navigate downtown, reduce...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Temperature and humidity combine to make the Rio Grande Valley mighty miserable when those conditions push the (feel like) temperature near 130 degrees. It looks like the Valley will endure another really hot day Friday with the heat index, wha...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meet two sisters, 12-year-old Serenidad, who prefers to go ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An extreme heat warning is in place from noon to 7 p.m. again on Friday, with the exception of the barrier islands, because heat indices will run from 110° to 120°. Heat safety precautions need to be taken over the weekend, so remember: The mugg...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With a heat spike sending temperatures into the triple digits on Thursday, the city of Mission has opened a cooling center to help residents find relief. Residents are welcome to use the air-conditioned space at the Mission Parks & Recreation Bu...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A strong subsidence pattern, where large‑scale sinking air warms as it compresses, is driving temperatures sharply upward across the Valley. This setup produces extremely hot conditions, with heat index values climbing even higher. Forecast hig...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Heat-stress levels will be extreme this afternoon across the Valley due to a brutal combination of hot temperatures and high humidity. The dangerous heat has prompted the National Weather Service to issue an extreme heat warning for the entire V...
Padre Island hints that another land fraud is likely to be perpetrated 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...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — City leaders in Harlingen are calling on residents to help with input on city projects and development. The city of Harlingen currently has more than 20 advisory boards and committees for residents to take part in. "We're encouraging all Harling...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While the system responsible for the recent rainfall and flooding has pushed north along the Texas coastline, drier conditions are anticipated for the next several days. Unfortunately, this means mugginess and dangerous/extreme heat indices. Hig...
Residents across Brownsville are being urged to prepare for heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding as a significant weather system moves into the area on Tuesday....
As severe weather conditions may impact our area, the City of Brownsville encourages residents to stay informed and know who to contact for assistance if needed....
Residents are urged to prepare for heavy rain and possible flooding overnight into the early morning hours. Officials encourage caution, especially for those traveling overnight or commuting early....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While the system responsible for the recent rainfall and flooding has pushed north along the Texas coastline, drier conditions are anticipated for the next several days. Unfortunately, this means mugginess and dangerous/extreme heat indices. Hig...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The recent rain from a tropical low-pressure center left behind a soggy soil across deep South Texas, creating the theme of high-humidity for the next couple of days. As water evaporates, out of the soil, humidity will increase. Meanwhile, the ...
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A day after several inches of rain fell across the Rio Grande Valley, city crews in Weslaco spent Tuesday cleaning up storm debris and working to reduce the risk of additional flooding if more rain moves into the area. Public works crews cleared d...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A boil water alert impacting residents in Palmhurst has been lifted, the Sharyland Water Supply Corporation stated on Tuesday. The alert was first issued on Friday, affecting approximately 48 customers along Glasscock Road, Cynthia Lane and Eas...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties, including all four counties in the Rio Grande Valley. Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy were included in the governor's declaration as severe storms swept throug...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While our rain chances will be slowly and gradually decreasing as we head through the afternoon, we can still expect to see some scattered showers and thunderstorms, which could include heavy rainfall. That is why the National Weather Service ha...
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — William Valdez, a resident of Secluded Acres in Harlingen, is no stranger to flood waters. “When the rain came in in 2019, I already knew we were going to get hit," he said. "The canal broke off right here, right next to my house, and along the ca...
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Brownsville this weekend and into next week, and city officials are urging residents to stay weather-aware and take precautions....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Monday morning marked the beginning of the significant rain event that had been anticipated for several days. The city of Weslaco recorded nearly five inches of rain in just four hours, highlighting the intensity of this system. Additional roun...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of La Feria opened a safe shelter for residents on Monday afternoon. The shelter, located at 1001 Pancho Maples Dr., opened at 5 p.m. on Monday and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The shelter will provide sleeping cots for the...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Water Supply Corporation has issued a boil notice for about 48 customers. The notice comes after a water outage that was "presumably caused by contractors who damaged a water main", according to the Sharyland Water Supply Corporati...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As the Rio Grande Valley experiences heavy showers and thunderstorms, several cities across the Valley are helping residents prepare with sandbags. ValleyCentral put together a list of locations giving out sandbags. City of PalmView City of McAl...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Weslaco announced multiple road closures throughout the city due to flooding. The city says the closures are being enforced to prevent vehicles from entering flooded areas. Residents should expect the following road closures in Wesla...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding is the theme of the forecast now through Wednesday. The setup in place, loads of tropical moisture, a boundary sitting to the north, and the sea breeze, combined with an area of low pressure over South Te...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An unsettled weather pattern will continue into the new week due to an influx of tropical moisture in our region. Future radar shows showers continuing overnight and into tomorrow. There is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall today and a sligh...
HARLINGEN, Texas, (ValleyCentral) — A combination of tropical moisture, tropical low pressure and a cold front will deliver an increasing chance for rain now through Wednesday of next week. Sunday will have scattered showers with a few rumbles of thunder and periods of steady ra...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Tropical low pressure continues to develop over the Southwest Gulf where the National Hurricane Center is watching for strengthening and better definition. In other words, this system has a slight chance to become a tropical depression Saturday...
The City of Brownsville will host a free sandbag distribution for Brownsville residents on Saturday, June 13, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing while supplies last....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Public Library and Workforce Solutions are partnering to host a free job fair on Saturday. More than 40 employers are scheduled to attend the event to network with potential employees. A list of employers scheduled to attend the job ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Several events that were scheduled to take place across the Valley this weekend may be canceled because of the upcoming severe weather. According to ValleyStormTeam Forecaster Craig Verley, there is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall from Mon...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With summer break officially underway, children may be spending more time online. Whether they're using the internet for gaming or social media, local law enforcement and government agencies are advising parents to be aware of who their children...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —El Niño is officially here, and NOAA has confirmed it’s developing in the Pacific. But what exactly is El Niño? It’s natural climate pattern that happens when ocean waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become warmer than normal. That e...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cities across the Rio Grande Valley will be distributing sandbags to residents over the weekend in preparation for upcoming storm rain events. According to ValleyStormTeam Forecaster Craig Verley, there is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall f...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — June is Men's Health Awareness Month, and local health specialists are offering prevention strategies and proactive steps for a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Benjamin Fano, MD, at South Texas Health System McAllen, said the most common health problem...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Well, we started off this Thursday with a few spotty showers across the Valley, and this activity will continue into Friday. More rain is on the way as we head into the weekend, due to remnants of Cristina and a low-pressure system in the Bay of...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ceremony was held on Wednesday to celebrate the next chapter of a major development coming to the city of Pharr. City leaders gathered for the official groundbreaking of the city's new multi-center facility, a project that has been in the maki...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Comptroller's Office on Wednesday released sales tax allocation numbers for the month of May. The numbers show a snapshot of where consumer spending was the strongest across the Rio Grande Valley last month. The allocations are based o...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In the latest edition of Valley Voices, CBS 4's Marco Ramirez sits down with Professional Wrestler Matt Robledo, most commonly known as "El Matatan" Mateo Ozuna. Robledo is from Santa Rosa and has always aspired to be with the WWE. Robledo is on...
The iconic Capitol Theatre sign was reinstalled on Monday, June 8, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the restoration of one of Brownsville's most treasured landmarks on East Levee Street....
The City of Brownsville Department of Health, Wellness and Animal Services is continuing its proactive efforts to reduce mosquito populations and protect public health through scheduled mosquito spraying operations this week....
The Brownsville Public Library System invites children and families to unleash their creativity at its upcoming Pasta Fossils event, where participants will transform ordinary pasta into extraordinary prehistoric creations....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The DHR Health Transplant Institute held an event on Tuesday highlighting the story of a successful kidney transplant between a father and son. After facing kidney disease and challenges waiting for a transplant, Luis F. Gonzalez received a kidn...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As inflation rises to its highest level in three years, the Rio Grande Valley is seeing prices at the pump jump sharply. New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) jumped 4.2% in ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday morning indicated a 10% chance of tropical development in the Bay of Campeche or the Gulf in the next seven days. This would be from the remnants of Tropical Storm Cristina after crossing over Mexico fr...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Conditions will remain mostly hot and dry through the rest of this week, but changes may arrive as we head into the weekend and early next week. Tropical Storm Cristina is currently located along the Central American coastline (Tuesday, June 9, ...
Edinburg native and arts enthusiast, Brisa Areli Muñoz, is making her annual return to her hometown to host a summer theatre camp in an effort to continue inspiring creativity in the area. Muñoz, 37, has previously partnered with the city of Edinburg to enter the national campaig...
SAN BENITO — Only a few cars sit in the parking lot. I find it rather odd. I had thought that cars would fill the parking lot of Mayan Taqueria on a Friday night. Lights and exciting décor fill the area outside, but it is strangely quiet. A walk through the outside dining area is...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- High pressure in the Gulf will settle in over the next few days leading to a warmer and mostly dry weather pattern for us here in the Valley. Throughout Tuesday, we'll see highs climb into the low 90s in the east to upper 90s out west. Factor i...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The familiar rhythm of daily afternoon showers from last week is taking a break. A strong high‑pressure system settles in Monday night and keeps a tight grip on our weather for the next several days, dramatically cutting down rain chances across ...
ALTON, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Concerns over the spread of screwworm in Texas are extending beyond cattle ranches and into the Rio Grande Valley’s hunting industry. Just days after the first screwworm case was confirmed in Texas, the number of infected animals has increased, rais...
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Pharr is preparing to cool off from the heat and kick off summer break with its annual Splash-A-Palooza event. The annual event brings in families across the Rio Grande Valley to ring in summer fun with an entire day of family-friendly a...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Palm Valley Animal Society is seeking homes that can foster and help heal cats and kittens affected by ringworm. According to the foster team, the ringworm isolation room is filling up, and space is needed for incoming cats and kittens. The ...
MISSION — Just before 7:30 p.m. Friday, about a dozen people gathered in a spare parking space near dd’s DISCOUNTS and listened to Josue Ayala share information about the different breeds of bats that live in the Rio Grande Valley. He pulled out his phone to show a video of Mexic...
Visit Brownsville and the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department are inviting the community to gather for an exciting 2026 FIFA World Cup Watch Party as Team USA takes on Paraguay in an unforgettable night of soccer and entertainment....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Harlingen announced Monday that its Vector Control team has temporarily paused mosquito spraying operations due to weather conditions. According to the city, ongoing rainfall and high winds will not allow the spray to be effective. T...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Federal officials confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm in the United States, including the first case in a domesticated animal. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)...
This weekend brought intense rainfall across Brownsville, with 3–4 inches in Downtown and West Brownsville, 1–2 inches in Southmost, and 2–4 inches in Central and East Brownsville falling in a short period....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Palm Valley Animal Society, with donation with Greater Good Charities, held a cat food community pantry event. The event was held on Saturday morning at the PVAS Trenton location, where Rio Grande Valley cat owners were able to obtain a bag ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Rattlers baseball team lost to Lucas Lovejoy with a final score of 7 -2 in the state championship in Round Rock on Saturday. The State Championship was originally scheduled for Friday evening; however, it was postponed due to weat...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you're planning to spend the weekend outside in Harlingen, it's gonna be hot, humid, and with a whisper of sea breeze showers each afternoon. Saturday looks partly cloudy with highs pushing up to around 92°F, though the heat index will make i...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Rattlers baseball team's state championship game has been postponed due to weather conditions. The Division II State Championships at Round Rock have been rescheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, where Sharyland will face Lucas Lovejoy....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Rattlers baseball team is off to make history at the state championship. The Rattlers will face off against Lucas Lovejoy Friday night in Round Rock. "Everyone has pride here in the RGV," said Alejandro Islas. "I mean, me as a play...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — May 2026 may ultimately be remembered as a turning point for the theatrical experience—one defined not just by record-breaking box office numbers, but by the rise of unconventional films that connected with audiences in a big way. The momentum ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rain showers, non severe thunderstorms stay in the forecast through the weekend with highest chances Friday then isolated, spotty showers Saturday and Sunday. Of those two days Saturday looks to be the most dry compared to Sunday. The activity w...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new wave of television is coming to the Rio Grande Valley. Starting Friday, we will be the only local broadcaster with an over-the-air signal reaching all four counties across the 956. Our enhanced broadcast will reach from South Padre Island...
By Steve Hathcock Summer is here, and thanks in part to the popularity of treasure-hunting television shows, metal detecting continues to grow as a hobby. As a result, I regularly receive questions from visitors and residents interested in searching the beaches of South Padre Isl...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Another warm, humid day is scheduled for Friday with partly cloudy skies and modest southeast winds. The last several days the Valley has seen afternoon, sea breeze thunderstorms roll in from the east. Now the mechanism driving rain chances wil...
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) — The National Civic League invites residents of Harlingen to take part in a community survey that could help the city achieve national recognition. The city was recently named one of twenty finalists for the 2026 All-American City Award, which ho...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —All the rain we have been receiving over the last few weeks is making a definite difference in our drought conditions. New data released Thursday morning shows that some areas of Hidalgo and Starr counties are no longer considered in drought, whi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Weather Prediction Center has issued a marginal risk for excessive rainfall across the entire Rio Grande Valley through Friday evening. This outlook is driven by a combination of sea-breeze-induced showers and thunderstorms, along with additi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A federal jury on Wednesday found a Weslaco mother and her daughter guilty of attempting to smuggle a man past the Sarita checkpoint last year. Enedelia Garcia, 55, of Weslaco, and Ashley Garcia, 37, of Brownsville, face up to 10 years in prison...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver is in custody on Wednesday afternoon after evading authorities in Harlingen, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety. Several DPS units and EMS were seen at the intersection of the Frontage Road and F. Stre...
By Daisy Yuhas This story is part of a series by Public Health Watch and MyRGV.com. McALLEN — When neuroscientist Kelsey Baker hears the low buzz of planes over her home in the Rio Grande Valley, she grabs her dog and hurries indoors. The drone means the crop-dusters are back, sp...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weather is settling into a pretty classic early-June South Texas groove — hot, humid, and just unstable enough to keep things interesting. Things off Wednesday with a mix of sun and clouds and a noticeable uptick in moisture. By the afterno...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- For the past five years, a local coffee shop has done more than serve coffee. It has faithfully served the 956 community. 956 Coffee Co., owned by Valley natives Eddie and Lori Muniz, first opened its doors in 2021. From the beginning, the co...
Justice Clarissa Silva Justice Clarissa Silva announced that she will be seeking another term in office to the Place 6 seat in the 13th Court of Appeals. Silva, a Harlingen native, has served on the 13th Court of Appeals since 2021. The 13th Court of Appeals serves the Corpus Chr...
McALLEN — With the Rio Grande Valley often feeling like an isolated bubble at times, it’s easy to fall into the habit of doing the same things, especially with food. We have all our favorite spots and go-to taquerías, and stepping out of your food comfort zone can be a bit diffic...
The city of South Padre Island announced a new amenity to its Island Metro on Tuesday. According to a news release, the city will be adding 16 new universal electric vehicle superchargers at the Island Metro Multi-Modal Park and Ride facility, which is located at 321 Padre Boulev...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank RGV is distributing free produce in Los Indios on Wednesday morning. The “pop-up” one-day-only offering will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or until supplies last, at the Diamantina Ortega-Bennett Community Center at 309 E Heywood St....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas, an energy drink distributor accused in the death of a Weslaco cheerleader, has filed a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed against it. The motion to dismiss was filed in the 370th District Cour...
Minimally-invasive procedure saves patients from undergoing open-heart surgery; improves quality or life, in many cases HARLINGEN, May, 2026 – Harlingen Medical Center has performed Harlingen’s first “Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)” – a minimally-invasive procedure...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of South Padre Island on Tuesday announced 16 new universal electric-vehicle superchargers will be installed at the Island Metro Multi-Modal Park and Ride facility. The purpose of the new superchargers is to expand access to electric ve...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Look for just a few spotty showers again on Tuesday. They will most likely occur in the afternoon, with the sea breeze triggering isolated showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Most will be small and short-lived. Highs this afternoon will reach t...
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of San Benito is honoring hometown icon Freddy Fender with improvements to a memorial site where the late singer is laid to rest. Fender, born Baldemar Garza Huerta, was laid to rest in 2006. Since his passing, the San Benito community...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Over the next week, the Rio Grande Valley will experience isolated showers and thunderstorms driven by the sea breeze effect. This phenomenon occurs when cooler, moist Gulf air meets the warmer air over land, sparking daily rounds of showers an...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A South Padre Island mother who took her child on a months-long international trip during a custody battle pleaded guilty to her charge on Monday. Lillian Maria Crouch is charged with interference with child custody, a state jail felony. She was...
According to the latest three-month outlook from the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office, the “unsettled weather” that helped close out May in dramatic fashion probably will be followed by hot and dry conditions starting mid- to late June into August. Ju...
Dr. Michael Seawell, cardiologist at DHR Health, says DHR Health is offering a new treatment called renal denervation in Edinburg and Brownsville for patients with resistant high blood pressure. (Courtesy: DHR Health) DHR Health is now offering a new treatment option designed to ...
Harlingen, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To celebrate dads and father figures across the Rio Grande Valley, ValleyCentral is accepting photo submissions. Upload a photo of you and pops to show him just how much you love and appreciate his sacrifices. Here at ValleyCentral we know how m...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of South Padre Island shared hurricane season preparation tips on Monday. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. HURRICANE SPECIAL: Watch Preparing for Tomorrow, our Valley Storm Team's 2026 hurricane special here. "Planning...
Knapp is the only hospital in South Texas to achieve 5 stars; rating reflects high level of healthcare provided by Knapp physicians and employees for Rio Grande Valley patients WESLACO, May 2026 – Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is th...
The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to stay active, healthy, and connected this June with a full lineup of free fitness classes, social activities, and outdoor programs....
Editor's note: The video above, provided by DPS, is from the May 26 traffic stop. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — More than a dozen people believed to be in the country illegally were found inside a truck tractor during a traffic stop near Laredo last week, according to the Te...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hurricane season has arrived, and the Valley Storm Team has put together its annual 30-minute special to be sure all Valley residents are prepared for what could come tomorrow. The Atlantic Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Novembe...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In its first response since being accused of contributing to the death of a Weslaco cheerleader who, according to attorneys, died from an enlarged heart due to excessive caffeine consumption, an energy drink distributor is denying "each and ever...
Keep Texas Beautiful has named the City of Brownsville a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Community Achievement Award (GCAA), one of Texas’ highest environmental honors. The award was announced during the 2026 Keep Texas Beautiful Conference....
Workforce development leaders, industry partners, and federal representatives recently came together in Brownsville to discuss the future of work and how communities can prepare for the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce....
Motorists traveling through Robinhood Drive can expect to see City of Brownsville Engineering & Public Works crews conducting scheduled roadway maintenance throughout the month of June....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Monday, June 1, marks the first day of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season but also the start of meteorological summer. Throughout the week, moisture content in the atmosphere will increase, combining with the sea breeze to bring the Valley daily...
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Well, the rain we saw last week has definitely done us some good. Monthly rainfall totals are looking fabulous, with cities like Brownsville, Harlingen, and McAllen all above normal averages for this month. The drought monitor shows the ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the first time since 2014, the San Antonio Spurs are heading to the NBA Finals with new blood, a newfound confidence and the same loyal 956 fans — along with some new ones. We want to see how you represent Spurs Nation in the Rio Grande Vall...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Grab your bottle of water and that big, floppy hat before heading outdoors this weekend. Daytime high temperatures will push to the mid 90s across the mid and upper Valley areas Saturday and Sunday. The real concern comes with elevated humidity...
The City of Brownsville is encouraging residents to prepare now for hurricane season by making sure they have the supplies and plans needed to stay safe during severe weather....
Visit Brownsville has announced the return of Space Fest 2026, set to take place September 24 through 26 in Downtown Brownsville. The three-day celebration will bring together space enthusiasts, families, innovators, artists, and visitors....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meet Juoqin and Loyalty, a pair of 7-year-old brothers who ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As high pressure settles in, this will bring us a sunny, quiet, dry but hot weather pattern through the weekend. This Friday afternoon will see highs in the low to mid-90s under lots of sunshine. Factor in mugginess, and the feels-like temps wil...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After weeks of dry, dusty conditions, the recent stretch of rain across the Rio Grande Valley has been a pretty big deal. Thunderstorms have rolled through with some decent soaking rains, dropping a few inches in many spots and even more in isol...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer MISSION — Sharyland High has long been one of the Rio Grande Valley’s most storied baseball programs with a rich tradition of winning district titles, putting together playoff runs, and producing players who have gone on to excel at the highest levels o...
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Major improvements are coming to South Padre Island’s power grid as AEP Texas works to reduce outages and strengthen the island’s electrical infrastructure. City leaders say power interruptions have long been a challenge due to the isla...
The Department of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services is canvassing the community to identify areas with standing water. Crews are applying larvicide where needed to help stop mosquitoes before they become a larger problem....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Social Fest Experience, a two-day social media conference based in the Rio Grande Valley, has announced Keith Lee as a 2026 keynote speaker. Social Fest Experience is hosted by Brand Geniuz, a Mission-based content marketing agency. The conferen...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The latest drought data was released Thursday morning and it shows some solid improvements for the Rio Grande Valley, with no drought indicated in a few areas along the river in the Upper Valley, dry conditions for much of Starr and Hidalgo coun...
HARLINGEN — A man with a heavy moustache holds a plate of meat steaming and enticing. The man with the moustache and the bold colors – green neckerchief and yellow vest and red cuffs – comes alive as he makes a grand entrance from the orange wall at Lenos y Brasas. It is Saturday...
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent rainfall across the Rio Grande Valley is giving local farmers much-needed relief after months of dry conditions, helping crops, livestock, and soil recover. But, while the rain is welcome, farmers say too much of it can quickly create new cha...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our Wednesday morning started off on the stormy side, as linear thunderstorms moved across the Valley, with some of those storms becoming severe. These storms brought some pretty impressive rainfall totals for most of the Valley. Futurecast indi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A line of thunderstorms developing across northern Mexico will push east through lunchtime Wednesday, posing a risk for gusty winds and or damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, lightning and thunder. While the chance for redevelopment through the...
The Rio Grande Valley, the original U.S. home to the Africanized bee, is reaching peak season. In early June, as the citrus fields are coming into bloom, experts say local bee populations will be coming out of a semi-starved state and will begin growing rapidly. As the rainfall b...
After a repeat third-place finish May 16 in the Greenpower USA national finals at the Talladega Superspeedway outside Birmingham, Alabama, Brownsville ISD has high hopes for next year. Last year’s finish among the leaders surprised a few people. This year, other teams had their e...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Musicians from across the nation participate in a nationwide performance of taps at 3 p.m. every Memorial Day. Harlingen trumpet player Richard Brotzam performed at the Iwo Jima Monument at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen on Monday afte...
HARLINGEN — “Let’s go Wolverines!” And off they went to dazzle the judges with their dance moves at the Lone Star Spirit Collective Nationals in McAllen. And the dance team from Lee H. Means Elementary Fine Arts Academy so dazzled the judges at the event May 2 it won grand champi...
BROWNSVILLE — Veterans in army camo caps, Scouts of America troops, city officials and families waving small U.S. flags came together Monday for the 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March. Read the full story here. Many attend the 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March Monday, May ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It has been quite the weekend as there have been multiple rounds of severe weather moving across the Valley, bringing some beneficial rain. Rain chances will continue into the first half of the week due to the development of thunderstorms over t...
Letters to the editor published in The Monitor, Valley Morning Star and The Brownsville Herald during the week of May 25-30, 2026. The post Letters to the Editor | Week of May 25-30, 2026 appeared first on MyRGV.com....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The last Hooter's location in the Rio Grande Valley closes its doors on Sunday. The Hooters Harlingen location at 98 Bass Pro Drive will be open until 11 p.m., as it's final day before officially closing its doors permanently, according to a soc...
The spring of 2026 arrived and brought with it a sobering reality: The U.S. administration’s “doctrine of coercion” is bumping up against both the law and public sentiment. The post Commentary: Tough straits: The world responds appeared first on MyRGV.com....
McALLEN — If the date June 1 doesn’t ring a bell. It should. The post NWS predicts below normal hurricane season, but urges preparedness appeared first on MyRGV.com....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 6th-grader from the Rio Grande Valley is heading to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The competition takes place at DAR Constitution Hall this year and will feature 247 spellers from across the country and arou...
The final suspect involved in an attempted kidnapping that turned fatal after one of the kidnappers was shot in the head in early 2023 has been sentenced. The post Final suspect in 2023 fatal kidnapping sentenced to 5 years in prison appeared first on MyRGV.com....
Seven to nine hours, that is average hours of sleep recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The post DHR Health physician says prioritize sleep to prevent other health conditions appeared first on MyRGV.com....
Downtown Brownsville is about to get even more colorful as First Friday: Paint the Town returns with an evening full of creativity, live entertainment, local flavor, and community energy....
The community is invited to attend the 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March on Monday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Park, located next to the Main Branch of the Brownsville Public Library at 2600 Central Blvd....
The City of Brownsville’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) and Office of Space Commerce is now accepting applications for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding for the 2027 Fiscal Year....
Motorists traveling along Robindale Road should expect temporary daytime closures as the City of Brownsville Engineering & Public Works Department completes scheduled roadway improvements later this month....
The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) is reminding residents that only six low-cost rabies vaccine clinics remain, with the final clinic scheduled for May 30, as part of an ongoing effort to protect pets and the community....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alexa Nichols, a former ophthalmic technician and rising third year medical student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, knows firsthand how much information the eyes can hold. Nichols is part of a group of students at UTRGV's School of Medicine studyin...
An artist’s interpretation of SpaceX’s Starfall reentry capsule. Graphic: SpaceX via FAA SpaceX plans to fly a demonstration of a new uncrewed reentry capsule named ‘Starfall’ on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Tuesday morning. The company has been tight-lipped abo...
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The latest at Starbase will begin with this week's fabrication updates. On Friday afternoon, the first section of the Booster 21 methane stack was moved from Star Factory. Later that night, the article was taken into Megabay 2 as SpaceX prepares to start stackin...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews with the city of Mercedes will be spraying for mosquitoes starting Tuesday. The city spraying will be conducted in two sessions. The first mosquito spraying will be on Tuesday on the south side of Business 83, followed by the second mosquito spraying on We...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Good news: little or no rain is expected in the immediate future for the Rio Grande Valley. Recent rain has provided a proper soaking across Deep South Texas. It is time to enjoy some normal weather for a change. Tuesday is a great example of normal weather for...
The survey, conducted in partnership with OnPointe Insights, gathered feedback from nearly 1,000 residents on the city’s progress, quality of life, and areas where the community wants to see continued investment.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen was named a 2026 All-America City finalist. As a finalist, the city of Harlingen was invited to attend the All-America City Conference in Denver. Harlingen is the only city in Texas, and one of 20 cities nationwide, to be named a finalist. ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is on a mission to make meals accessible to children on summer break. This summer, the Food Bank RGV is hosting a match campaign with the Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation. The foundation will ma...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville is inviting residents to its community workshop to discuss the city's proposed fiscal year budget for 2027. The workshop will allow residents to provide direct feedback to Brownsville city leaders about the proposed budget. City officials...
As National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is recognized from June 21 through June 27, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents that mosquito prevention is a shared effort between the community and the City’s Vector Control team.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco police arrested a man who allegedly exposed himself to children at a park and then reported himself to police, according to a criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral. Anthony Peralez, 25, of Weslaco, was charged with indecency with a child, a third-...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edcouch man died after being pulled from the water at Cameron County Beach Access #5 on Sunday, according to a news release from the Cameron County Park Ranger Division. At approximately 5:05 p.m., Cameron County Park Rangers were dispatched to 1-mile north o...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a teen suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery investigation. Francisco Santana Jr., 17, of Pharr, is wanted on a charge of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, accor...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley is partnering with the Disability Chamber of Commerce – RGV, McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for its 2026 Employer HireAbility Forum on Tuesday. During the forum, local le...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Daytime lane and ramp closures are planned between San Benito and Olmito starting Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The closures are planned for the northbound and southbound I-69E frontage roads between FM 732 in San Benito and FM 511...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A hearing has been set after Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas, an energy drink distributor accused in the death of a Weslaco cheerleader, filed a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed against it earlier this month. The hearing is set for 8 a.m. J...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We are settling in for a period of hot and dry days thanks to an upper-level area of high pressure in West Texas. While some record heat may be an issue for West Texas and New Mexico, the main influence for us will be to push most of the rain chances [...]
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Vaquero BBQ sauce officially launched during the grand reopening of the H-E-B on Freddy Gonzalez in Edinburg on Saturday. The sauce will hit H-E-B shelves on July 22, according to UTRGV Athletics. The man behind Jank G...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Cameron County man wanted on charges of murder was arrested in Eagle Pass, according to the Eagle Pass Police Department. According to a news release, Eagle Pass officers assigned to the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted with the arrest of R...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 66-year-old man is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies discovered a German Shepherd with severe facial injuries, no food and dark green water, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Luis Aguilar was charged with cruelty...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Commissioners voted to approve a 95% tax abatement for Saronic Technologies, an AI boat manufacturer eyeing the Port of Brownsville for a new facility. The move came after weeks of debate and public comment from a number of community members oppos...
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER WESLACO — Edinburg Economedes has been far from a football powerhouse in the Rio Grande Valley during its 26 years of existence. The past two years, however, the Jaguars have been on the rise, making back-to-back postseason appearances, including setting a program rec...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- ValleyCentral is your place to stream the Summer Showdown boxing match happening Saturday night. The match will take place at the Harlingen Convention Center and feature a packed lineup of boxers, including Brownsville's very own Tony 'The Tank' Martinez. If yo...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Power has been fully restored in Cameron County after thunderstorms moved across Cameron County. As of 11:12 a.m. on Sunday, power is fully restored in Cameron County, according to the AEP Texas outage map. On Saturday, more than 1,000 AEP Texas customers in Cam...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The driver accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Alamo that left two adults and four children with injuries appeared in court on Saturday for a bond hearing. Jose Fidencio Luna Ramirez, 40, was arrested and charged with two counts of collision involving se...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Mission Fire Department rescued six dogs that were trapped in a canal filled with water on Friday evening. Photos of the rescue were uploaded to the Mission Fire Department's social media page showing first responders at the scene using rope to pull the dog...
The Starlink 17-28 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 21, 2026. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:39:06 a.m. PDT (12:39:06 p.m. EDT / 1639:06 UTC). The ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Cancer patients at DHR Health received a warm surprise and visit from Bert Ogden Subaru on Friday morning. The Subaru Loves to Care is an annual initiative that helps provide patients battling cancer with a warm blanket, patient care kits and messages of hope. ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen held its 12th Annual Risk and Safety Expo this week. The two-day conference focused on workplace safety, risk management, emergency preparedness and employee wellness. Workers from all fields — including risk management, safety, human resourc...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Cameron County Healthy Brain and Aging Program is prepared to host a conference in recognition of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. The conference will be held for attendees to connect with healthcare professionals and to bring awareness to brain disea...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you haven't done so yet, there is still time to buy tickets to Saturday's summer showdown. We had the opportunity to interview one of the boxers in Saturday's event, Tony the Tank Martinez. Check out our full interview above. The event is taking place at the ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Alamo Police Department has located and arrested the driver accused of leaving the scene of a crash that left two adults and four children with injuries. Jose Fidencio Luna Ramirez, 40, was taken into custody Friday night. Ramirez is scheduled to appear in ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- An extreme heat warning in Cameron County is now expired, however, the heat will continue into the weekend. There will be a moderate heat risk on Saturday for all four counties, with some pockets of a major heat risk. Aside from the heat, futurecast indicates s...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Investigators found two malnourished dogs after a drug raid at a Brownsville home, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Julio Cesar Lara, 38, was charged with manufacture or delivery of controlled substance PG-2, manufacture or d...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — From Los Fresnos to the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony, a Valley native is reaching new heights as a professional dancer. Raul Passamentt Jr., who was born and raised in Los Fresnos, always had a love for dancing and was a member of the Los Fresnos High Sc...
Anthony Cuellar skates at the Harlingen Skate Park Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) Across the Rio Grande Valley, skateboarders are forming a unique community. Between tricks and competitions, they’re uncovering lifelong friendships, moments of mentorship, and a ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department is searching for two suspects accused of burglarizing cars in a neighborhood on Friday morning. Police say at about 4:30 a.m., two male suspects targeted unlocked vehicles on the 5000 block of August Court. They drove away in a sma...
Siding with SpaceX and the attorney general’s office, the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups did not have a right to sue to preserve public access to a beach that has been closed during rocket launches. The unanimous ruling said a trial judge properly dismissed the laws...
Brownsville residents say the city is moving in the right direction, but they also want leaders to continue focusing on basic community needs such as roads, drainage, housing, traffic, public safety and responsible growth.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meet two sisters, 12-year-old Serenidad, who prefers to go by Mia, and Mi Al...
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