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The City of Brownsville Planning and Housing Department invites residents to the Brownsville Housing Master Plan Open House on Tuesday, August 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Southmost Library Branch to help shape Brownsville's housing future....
Innovation, creativity, and teamwork will take center stage as Visit Brownsville hosts the FIRST® Tech Challenge Robotics Competition on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at The Mitte Arts & Cultural Center....
HARLINGEN — The UIL volleyball season is here. The first day teams were allowed to practice was August 1st. Teams were eager to step on the court or even fields as they prepare for the three-month long season. In the Lower Valley, Harlingen South had its first ever midnight pract...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer Weslaco native Gilbert “The RGV Bad Boy” Urbina scored a first round technical knockout over Vlasto Cepo to open the UFC Fight Night: Medic vs. Rodriguez main card Saturday in Belgrade, Serbia. Urbina, who was making his middleweight debut, withstood an...
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new proposal from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott could help homeowners across the Rio Grande Valley strengthen their homes against severe weather while lowering insurance costs. Abbott is asking state lawmakers to approve a $400 million grant program th...
The City of Brownsville's Department of Engineering and Public Works Traffic Department is advising motorists of temporary lane closures on International Boulevard beginning Monday, August 3, through Tuesday, August 4....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Public Library is calling on all young artists across the Rio Grande Valley to participate in its 2026 Youth Bookmark Contest. The contest is part of the library's South Texas International Book Festival — an annual celebration of bo...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS 4 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. Analla Meet Analla, an 11-year-old who is full of energy a...
The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center invites young animal lovers to turn story time into a life-changing experience at its upcoming "Read to a Shelter Pet" event on Saturday, Aug. 15....
Dust off your boots and head downtown as First Friday returns with a country twist! This month's "Boots on the Block" celebration invites the community to enjoy an evening of live entertainment, local shopping, delicious food, and family-friendly fun....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A wet June quenched the soil and pulled the Rio Grande Valley off the U.S. Drought Monitor map. A dry July now drags deep South Texas back on the map with moderate drought conditions from Brownsville to McAllen. So far this month, rain has been ...
W e’re in the middle of what many Rio Grande Valley know as la canicula — the dog days of summer. The oppressive summer heat is expected to continue for at least another week, although comforting rain might — might — bring some respite next weekend. Many residents might have take...
Brownsville residents are urged to take extra precautions as dangerous heat is expected to continue through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Navy has updated its transfer policy in the aftermath of the murder of Brownsville native sailor Angelina Resendiz. Resendiz disappeared from her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk on May 29, 2025. Eleven days later, Resendiz’s body was ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A classic weather pattern is settling in across the Rio Grande Valley. Over the next seven days, a dome of high pressure will dominate the region, keeping skies mostly sunny and temperatures running hot each afternoon. Highs are expected to cli...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A very special superhero swung by our studio on Tuesday. A fantastically sweet and shy young white and grey kitten who goes by the name Spiderman was brought in by Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center adoption specialist Jordan Wally as th...
According to the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley, a combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity will push heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees for several hours this afternoon and into the early evening....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The little blue "H" centered near the Texas Panhandle is having a big impact on temperatures across much of the country. The heat dome effect will be bringing above-normal temperatures across many areas, including the Rio Grande Valley, for seve...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The heat isn’t letting up anytime soon. A strong high‑pressure system parked over the central U.S. continues to dominate the weather pattern across Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, keeping conditions hot and stagnant. This setup is pushing in st...
The City of Brownsville's Engineering and Public Works Department – Traffic Division has activated a new Sequential Dynamic Curve Warning System along E. Price Road between Crowndridge Drive and Land O Lakes Boulevard....
This is probably one of the harder positions to judge in the Valley. This one of the thinner position groups in the area. Some of these players might be listed as a tight end, but because of spread offenses, they are more receiver than a traditional tight end that you watch on Sa...
S pot the dog got a second chance at life 34 years ago. When the Labrador retriever mix was 2 years old, he was facing execution after allegedly biting three different people: a 16-year-old in August 1991, a 17-year-old in November of the aforementioned year, and a Brownsville Pu...
D ata centers are perhaps the fastest-growing industry at this time. More than 2,500 already are operating or under construction across the country. A few already have been announced in and near the Rio Grande Valley, and local officials are considering several requests to establ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A stretch of classic summer weather is settling in across Harlingen and the Rio Grande Valley, and it’s not letting up anytime soon. A mid-level high-pressure system parked over the region will keep skies mostly sunny and temperatures running ho...
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 four siblings, two brothers and two sisters, who are r...
The City of Brownsville Organizational Development & Human Resources Department has received a 2026 Rosie Award and has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Public Sector Health Plans for 2026 by Health Rosetta....
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) — Wednesday was hot. We completely smashed old daily climatology records for the three observation sites of McAllen, Harlingen and Brownsville. Thursday will be hot too, but likely not record-breaking hot. There will be highs this afternoon reachi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A little bit of everything is on tap for the Rio Grande Valley through Thursday night. Let’s start with Tropical Storm Bertha. The storm made landfall earlier today between Mississippi and Louisiana, surprisingly still as a tropical storm after ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Health care leaders joined at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville to celebrate a new program and equipment designed to treat stroke patients. The facility's new bi-plane imaging equipment will help specialists treat stroke patients more...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The Food Bank RGV will be hosting a free mobile produce distribution on Thursday, July 23rd. The one day only event will be held at Faith Fellowship Bible Church in Penitas beginning at 9 AM until supplies last. Participants will need a picture ...
The City of Brownsville Procurement Department has earned the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI)....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Wednesday will likely mark day three in a row for some record high temperatures to be tied or broken during the afternoon. With mostly sunny skies, most everyone will break into the triple digits, except Brownsville and the coast. The "feels lik...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A very special guest stopped by our studio on Tuesday. Along with Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center adoption specialist Jordan Wally, anchor Alexia Serrata got to say hello to a very excited furry friend named Bernard. Wally explained th...
Summer in Brownsville means your air conditioner is working harder than ever. The good news is that a few simple changes around your home can help you stay comfortable while keeping your energy bill under control....
Brownsville residents are encouraged to use extra caution when spending time outdoors this afternoon, as dangerous heat and humidity combine to create "feels like" temperatures of 108 to 111 degrees....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Tropical Storm Bertha is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic Season and the second storm to form along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Bertha is not expected to develop into a hurricane but to remain a tropical storm. On Thursday, Bertha will encoun...
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A global initiative to make healthier choices easier and more accessible for communities is one step closer to coming to the Rio Grande Valley. The founder of Blue Zones, Dan Buettner, discovered five regions around the world where people were liv...
On Thursday, July 23, Brownsville Metro (BMetro) will celebrate Customer Appreciation Day by offering free rides on all BMetro fixed-route buses throughout the day, allowing residents to travel across the city at no cost....
The City of Brownsville Engineering and Public Works Department’s Streets Division began roadway and concrete improvements today at the intersection of Morrison Road and Pablo Kisel Boulevard....
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer EDITOR’S NOTE: THE HERALD ALL-AREA AWARDS AND TEAMS FEATURES ATHLETES IN THE BROWNSVILLE HERALD AND VALLEY MORNING STAR’S COVERAGE AREA RANGING FROM BROWNSVILLE TO LA FERIA. THE MONITOR’S ALL-AREA AWARDS WILL BE PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY. Meet the Brownsville...
Looking for a fun way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors this summer? The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to grab a paddle and experience an evening of kayaking as part of its exciting summer recreational activities....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A stubborn high‑pressure ridge stays locked over the Gulf, keeping conditions dry, warm and hazy. With that sinking air overhead, temperatures stay hot and slightly above average, especially for the western regions of the Rio Grande Valley. The ...
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...
Drivers in Brownsville can expect a smoother ride as the City's Department of Engineering and Public Works completes a mill-and-overlay project at Ridgely Road and Ringgold Road....
Young artists will have the chance to showcase their creativity and celebrate what makes Brownsville special during the 2026 Arts & Literacy Festival, hosted by the Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department....
Brownsville residents are encouraged to take extra precautions as hot temperatures and high humidity are expected to continue through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley....
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As triple-digit temperatures continue across the Rio Grande Valley, dozens of Raymondville residents received some relief Wednesday when the Salvation Army distributed 150 box fans to help families stay cool during the summer heat. The Raymon...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank RGV will give out free fruits and vegetables to residents on Thursday in Hidalgo. A pop-up mobile produce distribution event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Payne Arena located at 2600 N. 10th St. A picture ID is requ...
The City of Brownsville Convention and Visitors' Bureau, the Office of Space Commerce, and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages will celebrate the unveiling of a new community mural in downtown Brownsville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 16....
There’s something magical about reading aloud, especially when your audience has paws, whiskers, and a wagging tail. At the Brownsville Public Library, young readers are discovering that books become even more exciting when shared with furry friends....
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 17-year-old Gabriella, who also goes by the nickname ...
Stephanie Tovar poses with her new book “Make Way For Madison: The Seven Summits.” (Courtesy photo) “Once there was a girl named Madison and she loved to climb,” Brownsville mom Stephanie Tovar wrote in her new children’s book dedicated to her seven-year-old daughter. In three mo...
The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works Traffic Division is advising motorists of temporary daytime lane closures on International Boulevard beginning Wednesday, July 15, as roadway improvement work gets underway....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A high-pressure system over the northern U.S. is shaping our weather here in the Valley, keeping us on the southern edge of that ridge. That means temperatures will stay right around what we normally expect for this time of year, hot, dry and pr...
Representing communities across the globe, the residents will receive hands-on clinical training while expanding access to quality healthcare throughout the Rio Grande Valley The future of healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley is brighter than ever as 65 new medical residents begin...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The American Heart Association South Texas hosted its Vestido Rojo event in Brownsville to help raise awareness about women's cardiovascular health. The event was held Saturday at the Brownsville Event Center, where more than 450 people were exp...
