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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Temperatures will hug the normal high temperatures across the Rio Grande Valley this week. The normal high for the mid-valley this time of year is 95 degrees, while the upper Valley is expected to top out at 98 degrees. If the long-range foreca...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is preparing to host a produce distribution pop-up event in Mercedes. Families who need produce are welcome to attend the one-day event on Wednesday, July 8. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the Mercedes D...
Looking for a fun and free family outing? The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to celebrate creativity, imagination, and the joy of reading at the 2026 Arts & Literacy Festival....
The library is partnering with Sea Turtle, Inc. to present a free, family-friendly program that takes attendees on an incredible journey with sea turtles, from nesting and hatching to their long ocean migrations....
The Brownsville Herald was created 134 years ago today, and by that point, the country was celebrating its 118th anniversary of its independence. Shortly after Jesse O. Wheeler and Fannie January got married on Sept. 9, 1891, the newlyweds arrived in Brownsville where they decid...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Independence Day will bring mostly sunny, rain‑free weather across the Rio Grande Valley, with afternoon temperatures hovering between 98 and 102 degrees. If you’re thinking about heading out to South Padre Island for the holiday weekend, expect...
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) — 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) — 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...
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) -- 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...
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) — 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) — A local church in McAllen announced on social media that one of its religious sisters has been detained by ICE while on her way to Sunday Mass. ValleyCentral reached out to Sister Norma Pimentel, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the 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) -- 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...
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...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Several bar owners in north Brownsville say they were forced to shut down just minutes before opening Wednesday evening after the city of Brownsville revoked their certificates of occupancy, leaving them with thousands of dollars in losses and...
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....
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...
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) — 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) -- 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...
Chef Eugenio Uribe of Le Rêve and Boqueron shows off his signature hamburger, which was included in the inaugural World’s 101 Best Burger Places ranking. (Courtesy: Daniela Loera) Chef Eugenio Uribe’s hamburger has been ranked 77th best on the planet in the inaugural World’s 101 ...
BROWNSVILLE — Octopus? Ceviche? No, I’ve had more than my share of both as of late. So my eyes continue to roam across the menu at La Clandestina Brasa Argentina. Let’s see. I could start off with something in “starters,” which I believe is the house name for “appetizers.” The...
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 this time of year....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
Residents are urged to take precautions as dangerously hot conditions persist across Brownsville, with heat index values expected to reach 113 degrees today....
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...
