The Brownsville
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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....
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) — 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...
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....
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....
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) — 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...
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 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) — 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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 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....
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 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) — 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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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) -- 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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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) — 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...
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....
