HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After the Fourth of July, beaches are left dirty, covered in trash and plastic. Therefore, the Surfrider Foundation invites volunteers to participate in its "Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year" beach cleanup to help remove trash before it reaches th...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hot, breezy and mainly rain-free conditions will continue through the holiday weekend. High temperatures today will reach up to 101 for cities like Roma and Rio Grande City, but most of the Valley will remain in the upper 90s. If you plan on goi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The next seven days across the Rio Grande Valley look like classic South Texas summer — hot, a little hazy, and pretty consistent. Expect mostly sunny skies each day with just a few passing clouds here and there. High temperatures will hover in...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Brownsville presented an official proclamation to Hurricanes FC declaring June 25 as Hurricanes FC Day. What started five years ago with only five kids is now an academy with over 130 athletes. The 2011 girls and 2012 boys both pun...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- On this week’s all-new episode of Behind the Flavor, food vlogger and host Ismael Martinez returns to his hometown of San Juan to highlight Michael’s Burger’s and More. Owner Andres Rayon and his team have been serving the community with some ...
Just in time for America’s 250th birthday, San Benito native Charley Crockett’s newest album, “Clovis,” is back on the streets — for good this time, knock on wood. It’s a long story. The follow-up to Crockett’s “Age of the Ram,” “Clovis” was recorded with producer Shooter Jenning...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge on Wednesday denied a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a Weslaco cheerleader against an energy drink distributor, according to court records filed on Thursday. A hearing to consider the family's request...
As many families head outdoors for Fourth of July celebrations, health officials are reminding residents to make heat safety part of their holiday plans....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We will continue to see plenty of sunshine today, but there is a small chance that it could be temporarily interrupted by a quick shower in a few spots. We could see a few isolated splash-and-dash showers this afternoon from the sea breeze. Most...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A strong high‑pressure system parked over the eastern United States, the same one driving that intense heat wave, will brush up against the Rio Grande Valley just enough to stir up a bit of atmospheric moisture. When that moisture meets the sea ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Plaza Mall in McAllen is kicking off the 4th of July weekend with an ice cream party on Friday. Free Ben and Jerry's ice cream will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis from 3 to 4 p.m. at the grand court at La Plaza Mall. Isabel ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of San Benito is inviting the community to its annual ResacaFest on Thursday to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The free event, taking place at W.H. Heavin Memorial Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., will feature live music, food, over 40...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you missed registration for Harlingen's inaugural Freedom Fest 4K, now's your chance to sign up. Late registration is still open for the event happening at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. Runners won't receive a T-shirt, but they will get a fi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local and state officials broke ground Wednesday to mark the construction of new affordable housing in San Juan. Fourteen new units across seven duplexes will make up the San Juan Cottages, a project directly responding to rental housing losses ...
Directed by Craig Gillespie Starring Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Eve Ridley ★ ★☆☆☆ HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If "Supergirl" had come out 10 years ago, it likely would have been a massive success. But arriving in 2026, it instead feels like the death rattle of a sty...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Climatology for the month of July shows that temperatures are seasonal for this time of the month. Highs will range from the 80s to the upper 90s, and even a couple of 100s. It will most likely feel like the lower triple digits everywhere, with ...
Gabriel Gonzalez HARLINGEN — Winning the All-America City Award will help Harlingen compete for better-paying jobs and more grant money, City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez said Tuesday. On Sunday, the National Civic League recognized the city’s civic spirit in strengthening the commun...
The National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office has released its three-month outlook for July through September. To no one’s surprise, it predicts a hotter-than-average weather pattern for the three-month period, with heat risk expected to be moderate-to-major f...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two brothers are on a mission to honor, celebrate and mourn pets by opening a pet funeral home and event center. Jason and Jacob De Leon are fourth-generation funeral directors, brothers and owners of RGV Pet Event Center and RGV Pet Cremation a...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A nonprofit based in the Rio Grande Valley is hitting the road to rescue and relocate bees across Texas. The American Honey Bee Protection Agency is on a mission to preserve honeybees in Texas, one rescue at a time. Walter Schumacher is CEO of t...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weather across the Rio Grande Valley is settling into a pretty typical early July groove, with plenty of heat, some haze, and a steady breeze off the Gulf. High temperatures through the week will climb into the upper 90s, and a few spots co...
A full reconstruction is underway on Coffee Rd. to turn the roadway into a safer, more connected urban street with curb and gutter, a new center turn lane to help improve traffic flow, upgraded drainage, and ADA-compliant sidewalks....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A very special guest stopped by our studio on Tuesday. The four-legged, furry friend goes by the name Darwin and comes courtesy of the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center, or BARCC. They kicked off an all-new segment for the NBC 23 m...
The City of Brownsville was selected to receive a custom mural through the Star-Spangled Texas Mural Competition, a statewide initiative celebrating America250. Brownsville was the only South Texas community chosen for the honor....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of McAllen is continuing its La Cancha Watch Party series at the McAllen Convention Center on Tuesday. Fans can watch the Mexico vs. Ecuador match at 8 p.m. at Oval Park. Gates open at 6 p.m., and admission is free. "Wear your green jer...
HARLINGEN — For the second time in nearly 35 years, Harlingen has won the All-America City Award. On Sunday night, the National Civic League bestowed the national recognition honor based on Harlingen’s work in strengthening the community, including giving residents a bigger voice...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The South Texas Ecotourism Center in Laguna Vista is hosting a summer series that allows guests to visit the facility after hours at no cost. After Dark 2026, the latest series by the South Texas Ecotourism Center, welcomes guests to explore the...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen is seeking input from residents who live, work, visit and invest in the downtown entertainment district during an open house scheduled for Monday evening. City officials say the open house — scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. at the ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Now that summer break is underway, it’s a perfect time to start knocking out all the exciting summer activities available in the Rio Grande Valley. One of the most fun and iconic ways to spend a hot summer day is at Beach Waterpark on South Padr...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Farah Mazid Saddah is a writer and a poet whose work explores identity, resilience, and the transformative power of the human spirit. Throughout her journey as an author, she has published five books: "Princess of the Tide", "Belong to the World...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen was recognized as an All-America City by the National Civic League on Sunday. The National Civic League, an organization whose goal is to advance inclusive civic engagement, named Harlingen a recipient of the 2026 All-Ameri...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A broad ridge extending over the eastern lower-48 will enforce the same weather conditions all week long, and the Fourth of July holiday weekend is just on the horizon. Right now the data shows a similar weather pattern with sunshine, minimal r...
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER COLLEGE STATION — The Valley’s run at the Texas state 7-on-7 tournament came to an end Saturday, with all four remaining teams falling during the first two rounds of bracket play at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station. The Valley fin...
Singer Joan Jett is shown in this Dec. 1986 photo. (AP Photo) In March 1991, The Monitor interviewed Joan Jett ahead of the iconic rock star’s return to the Rio Grande Valley for a performance at Andy Bowie Park in South Padre Island. It would go on to be Jett’s second go-around...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A healthcare expert at DHR Health spoke with ValleyCentral to provide insight on brain diseases and treatment as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month comes to a close. According to Dr. Roberto Alejandro Cruz, the neurology medical director at DHR...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weather this weekend will be great for the beach or any other outdoor activities planned. However, there are a few concerns in the air and on the sea. One concern is the heat; daytime highs will push near 100 degrees in the upper Valley whi...
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER COLLEGE STATION — The Texas state 7-on-7 tournament continued Friday, with all five RGV teams in action on the second day of competition at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. Edinburg Economedes, Mercedes, PSJA North and Weslaco High opened pool play...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System on Friday kicked off a series of Fourth of July celebrations. The first celebration was held in Harlingen, welcoming the community to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. "The purpose is to cele...
Participants carry a Texas-themed pride flag during the annual Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade celebrating Pride Month at Fair Park on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS) A DJ, a pastor and a fortune teller walk into Pride Month. It sounds...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Fourth of July is about a week away, so ValleyCentral has gathered a list of festivities happening across the Rio Grande Valley. Here are the Fourth of July events happening near you: Brownsville The 26th Annual Fourth of July Salute to Free...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The weekend is promising some great weather for outdoor activities, as long as you plan for hot temperatures and some breezy conditions. The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like 105-110 in many areas during the hottest parts o...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Eight local entrepreneurs are set to compete in a pitch competition in McAllen. The competition, titled Innovation Texas Demo Day, is a collaborative effort by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the city of McAllen to uplift up-and-coming entr...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A strong high‑pressure system to the west remains one of the main drivers of our weather pattern through the end of the week and into the weekend. This system, combined with a southeasterly wind flow, will continue to bring warm temperatures and...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge issued a temporary restraining order for a group of bars that were shut down by the city of Brownsville, now allowing the bars to operate temporarily. Several bar owners in north Brownsville say they were forced to shut down just minut...
McALLEN — A privately funded $1 billion desalination plant to be located on South Padre Island could provide at least some answers to the Rio Grande Valley’s long-term water challenges. The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted a press conference Wednesday morning at the Embass...
Juan Ivan Jimenez A Brownsville man was sentenced to 28 years in prison on Monday for fatally stabbing a 26-year-old man in Cameron Park, court records show. A charge of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury against Juan Ivan Jimenez, 32, was dismissed as part of a ple...
With summer here, the City of Brownsville Planning and Redevelopment Department is reminding residents that renting private residential pools for parties or events is prohibited under city ordinances....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you're looking further beyond the weekend for a pattern shift in our weather, you'll have to keep looking. We stay locked in with this hot, breezy, sunny and dry weather pattern all thanks to high pressure through the end of next week! This ...
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER The Rio Grande Valley will once again have a strong presence at the Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament, with five teams earning bids to compete in College Station beginning Thursday. The three-day event features some of the top 7-on-7 programs in Texas acr...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley settles into a classic early-summer stretch as strong high pressure takes control across South Texas. Beginning Wednesday, daytime highs will climb into the low to mid-90s, with a few afternoons pushing closer to the mid-9...
McALLEN — The McAllen Chamber of Commerce will showcase the Rio Grande Valley’s next generation of innovators Friday as it hosts the InnovationTX Demo Day Pitch Competition. “It’s the first time that we’re doing Demo Day,” said Jorge Sanchez, McAllen Chamber of Commerce vice pres...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen residents will soon have a rate increase on their water bills, according to the Harlingen Waterworks System. The planned increase will take effect on Oct. 1, 2026. According to a news release, the city of Harlingen adopted the propose...
Summer is a great time to look for simple ways to save water at home, and the Brownsville Public Utility Board’s Go-Green Rebate Program can help you get started....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mexican soccer legend Ramón Ramírez is making a special appearance at McAllen's La Cancha Watch Party on Wednesday. The watch party, being held at Oval Park at the McAllen Convention Center, is bringing fans from across the Rio Grande Valley for...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting Tuesday night, there will be lane closures in San Juan and McAllen. From 8 p.m. on Tuesday to 6 a.m. Friday, the Westbound I-2 Veterans Boulevard exit ramp in San Juan will be closed. In McAllen, the westbound I-2 main lanes between McC...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It Takes A Village is a weekly ValleyCentral+ series that covers all things parenting, from real, honest conversations about daily routines and challenges to funny moments, lessons learned, and the balance between work and family life. Each wee...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Looking for new music, nostalgia, 2011 Tumblr, and local "indie sleaze" talent all in one location? An indie rock band from Brownsville is gearing up for its first festival that features seven bands. Cannon The Dealers consists of four members: ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our combination of heat and humidity is cutting us a little slack today. Heat stress levels will be high across the Valley, but we should manage to avoid "dangerous" heat stress on Wednesday. This does not mean this afternoon won't be hot, humid...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A training session was held in Pharr on Tuesday to provide city employees with insight into accessibility and best practices for guiding people with disabilities. The training is part of a partnership with the city of Pharr and the Disability C...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley is riding on a series of seasonal days through the week and into the weekend. Seasonal, in this case, means lots of sun, southeast breeze, and daytime highs in the 90s. Humidity will be noticeable but tolerable leaving the...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Hondo lift bridge is closed for a few hours on Friday for maintenance. According to the Texas Dep…
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen City Commission met on Wednesday for its initial review of a draft proposing changes and re…
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