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SOUTHMOST BOULEVARD TO CLOSE NOVEMBER 7 FOR 26TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE
The City of Brownsville is preparing to honor the brave men and women who have served our country as the community gets ready for the 26th Annual Veterans Day Parade....
HEALTH AND WELLNESS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT CITY OF BROWNSVILLE’S ONE CITY SUMMIT
Meeting the medical needs of Brownsville’s growing community was a key focus of the City of Brownsville’s One City Summit, bringing together local healthcare and education leaders to discuss the future of health and wellness in the city....
DHR Health Expands Kidney Transplant Program with Transplant Nephrologist, Dr. Victor E. Prado
Rio Grande Valley, Texas: As part of its ongoing commitment to bringing world-class healthcare to the Rio Grande Valley, DHR Health is pleased to announce the addition of double board-certified transplant nephrologist, Dr. Victor E. Prado. Dr. Prado will provide care to patients ...
Added spice: Emilia’s in Brownsville a place of fun and color
B ROWNSVILLE — A land of storybooks and cartoon colors ignites my imagination the moment I enter. The world I have entered feels like a magical place of talking books and dancing cups and shelves engaging in playful conversations. However, it is not only a wonderland of make beli...
Cold front brings seasonal temps and lower humidity
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A cold front does wonders for the weather outlook here in the Rio Grande Valley. A northerly breeze will now deliver seasonal temperatures and lower humidity through Thursday, with partly cloudy skies. Another cold front is set to slip through t...
Cold, approximately: Low chance of cooler-than-normal winter
T he National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office has posted its outlook for November-January, and once again, multiple scenarios are possible. Following a hot October — the top-five hottest for many areas of the region — NWS said the next three months could be w...
New pancreatic cancer heat therapy makes its way to DHR Health
Dr. Prateek Harne E DINBURG — Expand access to advance cancer treatment. That is the sentiment Dr. Prateek Harne, interventional gastroenterologist at DHR Health, expressed as he spoke about a new pancreatic tumor therapy he is introducing to the Rio Grande Valley. With National ...
Summer-like heat hits Valley before Tuesday cold front
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nice conditions show on the big map for the Rio Grande Valley on Monday. We will be almost summer-like this afternoon. A change is coming in the form of the cold front currently draped across New Mexico. That cold front will arrive on Tuesday af...
ASL lecturers address sign language shortage in the region
A shortage of sign language interpreters in the Rio Grande Valley is creating barriers for deaf residents seeking The post ASL lecturers address sign language shortage in the region appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
Brownsville Kayaks brings Halloween spirit to the water
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Originally from Cuernavaca, Mexico, Aaron Millan found a way to turn his passion for nature into something bigger. He founded Brownsville Kayaks five years ago to help both locals and visitors experience the beauty of the Rio Grande Valley whi...
A sweet forecast for Halloween, an extra hour of sleep, plus a cold front coming this way
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A warm and great weekend ahead across the Rio Grande Valley. Southeast winds and sunshine will push daytime highs to 90 degrees each day on Saturday and Sunday. The trick-or-treat forecast is great, with mostly clear skies, light easterly winds...
Dia de los Muertos awakens memories of dearly departed throughout RGV
E DINBURG — Dia de los Muertos can have different meanings to those who celebrate. For many who practice, the day is seen as less a day of mourning and more of a day of celebrating the lives of loved ones who have died. It’s a way of memorializing the dearly departed without the ...
Founder of RGV Lipan Apache powwow reflects on culture, heritage
A LTON — Drums are pounding in rhythm, Native Americans sing and dance in their colorful regalia and the aroma of frybread fills the space. You just stepped into the 56th annual Dak’éé Sí Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Fall powwow. A powwow is a Native American social gathering wher...
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE REMINDS RESIDENTS TO SET CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR NOVEMBER 1
Get ready to enjoy an extra hour of sleep! The City of Brownsville reminds residents that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, meaning it's time to set clocks back one hour....
Back to the future: Origo Works reviving iconic Brownsville retail centers
T wo iconic Brownsville retail centers that had fallen on hard time have been given new life thanks to a pair of multi-million-dollar redevelopment efforts led by local design-build firm Origo Works. As a result, Palm Village Shopping Center, 1400 Palm Blvd., and Sabal Market Cen...
THE CANNERY CONTINUES LUNCH & LEARN SERIES WITH HEALTH AND HOUSING RESOURCES
Good food, valuable information, and community connections are at the heart of The Cannery Public Market's Lunch & Learn series, which continues in November with sessions highlighting health and affordable housing resources for Brownsville residents....
The only scary thing this Halloween? The heat!
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Could the Valley see rogue, stray showers today? Yes, but with that said, the coverage is extremely low and most look to stay dry. Isolated showers at best, with coverage at 20%, remain in the forecast for all across the RGV today. I do anticipa...
MOMENTS IN TIME: News from 1869
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. Brazos Life Station Moved 1909 Contract Let.—The contract for moving and repairing the ...
Photo Gallery: Meet Amanda Puryear El — Pharr’s first ever poet laureate
P HARR — Meet Amanda Puryear El. She is the city of Pharr’s first ever poet laureate, has published 11 books, delivered a TEDx presentation and is one of the founders of the RGV Women Poet Society, among other accomplishments. And soon, Amanda could possibly add Grammy-nominated ...
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS ON NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
Brownsville's first responders work around the clock to protect lives and keep the community safe. On National First Responders Day, October 28, the City of Brownsville proudly honors their courage, dedication, and commitment to public safety....
Brownsville Herald 2025 Readers’ Choice Winners
The post Brownsville Herald 2025 Readers’ Choice Winners appeared first on MyRGV.com .
NEW PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING INSTALLATION BEGINS ALONG EAST ADAMS STREET IN DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE
New pedestrian lighting is coming to East Adams Street as the City of Brownsville begins a three-day installation project Wednesday, October 28, to improve visibility and safety in downtown Brownsville....
Editorial: Policy-making boards should include, not ban those with vested interests
T he Rio Grande Valley has some unique ecological elements, and it has benefited the region immensely. People come from across the country — indeed, from around the world — to catch a view of the many birds that call this area home or pass through on their annual migrations. This...
The chance for showers wraps up in time for a spectacular Halloween weekend
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A few more showers are expected for the Rio Grande Valley this week, including isolated showers Wednesday afternoon and a better chance by Thursday. Rain chances Thursday will improve as the remnants of Hurricane Vance move from Western Mexico i...
myTV 4.2 airing San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Rio Grande Valley Vipers games
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — myTV 4.2 is the home of the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Rio Grande Valley Vipers. myTV 4.2 will air 22 San Antonio Spurs games, 82 Dallas Mavericks games and 20 Rio Grande Valley Vipers games this basketball season. All the action st...
Take Charge of Your Health To Prevent Diabetes
By: Dr. Surya Narayan Mulukutla, DHR Health Adult & Pediatric Endocrinologist 2609 Michelangelo Drive Suite 102B Edinburg, TX 78539 To schedule an appointment or consultation, call: (956) 362-5650 We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. As the Rio Grande ...
Brownsville invites residents to housing master plan open house
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The city of Brownsville invites residents to an upcoming housing master plan community open house to voice their opinions on future housing plans. To spread the word about the event, City of Brownsville Planning and Redevelopment Department Dire...
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE REMINDS FAMILIES TO STAY SAFE WHILE TRICK-OR-TREATING
As Brownsville children prepare for a fun-filled night of costumes and trick-or-treating, the City of Brownsville reminds families to make safety a top priority this Halloween....
BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS FREE ADULT COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES AT BOTH BRANCHES
Looking to improve your computer skills or become more comfortable using technology? The Brownsville Public Library System is helping residents build their digital confidence through free Adult Computer Literacy Classes offered at both library branches...
Mostly dry today, showers tomorrow
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —Monday promises to be another very late October average day in the Rio Grande Valley. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80's for most of the Valley. While most of us will remain rain-free, there is a small chance for a stray shower along the coas...
A few showers possible Saturday turns into more showers next week for the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley is looking at a nice stretch of weather lasting through the weekend. High pressure will do its best to keep conditions feeling and looking great, but a few upper level features will conspire to spoil things just a bit. Sat...
BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT THROUGH SHORT SURVEY
The library invites residents to take a survey lasting less than 10 minutes to share how they use library services and what improvements they would like to see....
ALL MAGIC COMES TO LINCOLN PARK THIS WEEKEND WITH PARK AFTER DARK: WIZARDING HARVEST
Get ready for a spellbinding weekend filled with fall festivities, magical moments, and family fun as the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department presents Park After Dark: Wizarding Harvest, taking place this weekend at Lincoln Park....
It’s the witching hour, and something wicked approaches the RGV
H ARLINGEN — Beware. For the witching hour cometh, when the ghosts and goblins emerge from the nether realms to walk the Earth and stop at houses for candy and dunk their heads for apples. ‘Tis the season of Halloween, and in the coolness of the coming fall, the jack-o-lanterns a...
Sweet weekend weather for the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley is looking at an awesome three-day stretch of weather lasting through the weekend. High pressure will regain control of the forecast, keeping the sun shining, winds light, and temperatures near normal through Sunday. If yo...
Social Fest 2026 brings viral creators to McAllen
T he speaker lineup for Social Fest 2026 went live on Tuesday. For two days, Nov. 12-13, a plethora of famed internet creators will speak at the McAllen Convention Center about how they built their platform, and how Rio Grande Valley residents can do the same. Attendees will have...
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health CEO announces retirement
Terry Crocker T ropical Texas Behavioral Health’s chief executive officer is retiring after over 24 years of service and leadership in which he has worked to expand behavioral healthcare throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Terry Crocker, CEO, started his career with Tropical Texas ...
Tension permeates first meeting of Brownsville’s environmental task force
B ROWNSVILLE — Members of the city’s newly appointed Environmental and Conservation Task Force faced a barrage of criticism minutes after being sworn in Wednesday, as much of the public comments focused on calls to remove one of the members. About 40 people squeezed into the conf...
Next Generation X Fright or Fight boxing event happening in Brownsville
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Up-and-coming boxers from the Rio Grande Valley are preparing for a Halloween-themed event called Next Generation X: Fright or Fight. The event will feature a lineup of boxers, including Oscar Drago Ruvalcaba and Tony "The Tank" Martinez. Oscar ...
WATCH: Ken Paxton campaigns in the Rio Grande Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton visited Brownsville on Thursday as part of his statewide "Come and Take It" bus tour. Paxton made a stop at Palenque Grill, located at 2600 Frontage Rd, in Brownsville. Paxton's second stop will be at the Cit...
Drainage fee fair slated as Brownsville wants to reduce flooding via new utility
A nyone wanting to know more about the city of Brownsville’s proposed Municipal Drainage Fee should attend the Oct. 21 “community fair” at the Brownsville Public Library Main Branch, 2600 Central Blvd. The free public information session takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. On hand wi...
Music for the masses: Valley marching bands rock 84th annual Pigskin Jubilee
S AN BENITO — The rush of the brass and the drums arrived like a rolling thunder with gallantry on the field. The marching bands from throughout the Rio Grande Valley arrived in the dwindling sky and the smokey clouds Saturday evening, amid a soft breeze now chilled with a crisp ...
Perfect weekend weather for the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The nice run of weather the Valley is experiencing will take a couple of turns, but none for the worse. The chances for light showers return Wednesday, tomorrow, as a shallow trough of low pressure heads west and pushes into the Rio Grande Vall...
Comedian Gary Owen to bring laughs to McAllen Performing Arts Center
C omedian Gary Owen is making his way down to the Rio Grande Valley for the first time as part of his extended No Hard Feelings Tour at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on Sunday. You might have seen Owen in in his many viral comedy videos, interviews or from his wide range of ...
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TO HOST DRAINAGE FEE COMMUNITY FAIR OCTOBER 21
The City of Brownsville invites residents to learn about the proposed drainage utility fee at a Community Fair on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Brownsville Public Library Main Branch....
Upcoming showers expected across parts of the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As we head into the next several days, it looks like the Rio Grande Valley will be staying fairly consistent when it comes to high temperatures. With average highs in the upper 80's, some areas of the Upper Valley will likely see a few lower 90'...
HALLOWEEN FUN AWAITS AT BROWNSVILLE’S SOUTHMOST BRANCH LIBRARY WITH TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT ON OCTOBER
Get those costumes ready, Brownsville! The Brownsville Public Library System is inviting families and little ghosts and goblins to celebrate Halloween with a fun-filled Trick-or-Treat Event on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Southmost Branch Library....
BROWNSVILLE INVITED TO 1-MILE MARIPOSA RUN, WALK & CATERPILLAR SCOOT
Brownsville residents of all ages are invited to lace up their running shoes, spread their wings, and celebrate community, health, and tradition during the 1-Mile Mariposa Run, Walk & Caterpillar Scoot on Sunday, October 25, 2026....
BROWNSVILLE GEARS UP FOR 74TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DECEMBER 5
The holiday spirit returns to Brownsville as the 74th Annual Christmas Parade lights up the streets with festive floats and holiday cheer on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM....
73RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE BRINGS HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE
Downtown Brownsville lit up with festive cheer as thousands of families lined Elizabeth Street for the 73rd Annual Charro Days Christmas Parade, a tradition that continues to unite the community each holiday season....
BROWNSVILLE TO BEGIN MOSQUITO SPRAYING ACROSS 35 ZONES
The City of Brownsville Department of Health, Wellness and Animal Services is preparing to begin mosquito spraying across the city as officials work to reduce mosquito populations and protect public health....
Gusty winds, wicked waves, and a splendid Sunday for the Rio Grande Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weekend ahead promises to be fantastic! North winds will keep temperatures below normal; the sun will shine, and humidity will be low. Thanks to the recent cold front, conditions across the Rio Grande Valley will be nearly perfect this week...
Mic'd Up: Weslaco East Head Coach Carlos Cuellar
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic’d Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows Weslaco East Head Coach Carlos Cuellar as the Wildcats take on Brownsville Hanna. The Wildcats were down by 14 at halftime. In the locker room, Cuellar had some inspiring words ...
‘He made a difference’: Brownsville community remembers actor RJ Mitte
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fam...