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Bond DENIED for Honduran man acused of fatally shooting relatives near San Benito

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge denied bond for a Honduran man accused of shooting and killing four relatives near San Benito early Sunday morning morning. Joel Christian Pacheco Maldonado is facing charges of capital murder of multiple persons and three counts of aban...

ValleyCentralSep 14, 2026

Suspect arrested in quadruple homicide near San Benito

A suspect is in custody Sunday as the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office investigates a quadruple homicide in the outskirts of San Benito. Sheriff Manuel Treviño confirmed Joel Christian Pacheco Maldonado as the suspect, with jail records reflecting he’s been charged with capital mu...

MyRGVSep 13, 2026

South Texas College offering free CPR classes to the public

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Free community health care courses are returning to South Texas College this fall. The courses are designed to help prepare students for a medical emergency. Students have the opportunity to learn how to recognize an emergency, perform CPR, and...

ValleyCentralSep 12, 2026

Callers impersonating Cameron County employees: Sheriff

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino is alerting residents of a phone call scheme involving impersonators claiming to be with the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. According to Trevino, the impersonators are making calls to residents about outst...

ValleyCentralSep 11, 2026

Alton man indicted in killing parents, grandmother

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old man was indicted Thursday on multiple charges after being accused in the shooting deaths of his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home. Guarav Chopra was indicted on charges of capital murder of several family membe...

ValleyCentralSep 11, 2026

25 YEARS LATER, BROWNSVILLE FIREFIGHTERS REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11

For Brownsville firefighters, memories of September 11, 2001, remain vivid 25 years later, from watching the attacks unfold to beginning careers shaped by the courage and sacrifice of fellow first responders....

City of BrownsvilleSep 11, 2026

One arrested in pursuit that prompted BISD lockdowns

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police activity in the city prompted five Brownsville schools to be placed in lockdown, secure and on hold, according to the district. Brownsville police said a car reported stolen just before 5 a.m. prompted a search for the car in the alleyway...

ValleyCentralSep 10, 2026

Affidavit reveals new details in Edinburg pastor child grooming cases

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An affidavit reveals new details in the arrest of an Edinburg pastor accused of inappropriately touching minors at church. According to the affidavit, Jorge Gonzalez Martinez, 49, pastor at Iglesia Internacional Poder y Gloria, is accused of tou...

ValleyCentralSep 9, 2026

Elsa Fire Department warns of callers impersonating firefighters

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Elsa Fire Department is advising the public to be aware of callers impersonating the department. According to a public service announcement, the department has been receiving reports of individuals calling businesses and residents, claiming ...

ValleyCentralSep 9, 2026

Brownsville police identify man accused of stabbing 71-year-old father

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department on Tuesday identified the man accused of stabbing his 71-year-old father. Ernesto Stuart Owen, 36, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury, according to an update f...

ValleyCentralSep 8, 2026

Multiple agencies battle brush fire near Raymondville

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple Valley fire department agencies and the Texas A&M Forest Service are responding to a brush fire in Kenedy County. According to the Willacy County EMC, the Raymondville and Sarita Fire Departments are on the scene of a big brush fire at ...

ValleyCentralSep 8, 2026

Pilot uninjured after plane makes emergency landing in Weslaco

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- First responders are at the scene of an emergency plane landing in Weslaco. Hidalgo County Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldana confirmed that the plane landed on a field off Mile 13 and 6 1/2 West on Tuesday. According to Saldana, ...

ValleyCentralSep 8, 2026

71-year-old stabbed by son in Brownsville: PD

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man stabbed his father outside their home, according to the Brownsville Police Department. The stabbing took place at the 100 block of Candlewick Ct. A preliminary investigation revealed that a man stabbed his 71-year-old father outside their ...

ValleyCentralSep 8, 2026

Brownsville police investigating two shooting incidents

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department is investigating two separate shooting incidents that took place Sunday evening. According to a news release from Brownsville police, officers responded to the area of Crestview Drive, where a vehicle driving th...

ValleyCentralSep 7, 2026

Bayview man arrested for beating wife to death

Aldo Vargas A 45-year-old Bayview man has been charged with murder for beating his wife to death with an “unknown blunt object.” In a news release, the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 43-year-old Dulce Vargas. Her husband, Aldo Vargas, was arrested follow...

MyRGVSep 7, 2026

Brownsville man arrested following early Sunday fatal hit-and-run crash

T he Texas Department of Public Safety said a Brownsville man was arrested Sunday after he fatally hit a pedestrian with his car earlier in the morning. Eduardo Hernandez, 24, was arrested and transported to the Cameron County jail. He is charged with failure to stop and render a...

MyRGVSep 6, 2026

Donna man dies after truck plunges into canal, bursts into flames

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A truck fell into a canal before catching on fire, resulting in one man's death, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. At approximately 5:50 a.m., DPS troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Trenton Road...

ValleyCentralSep 6, 2026

Shots fired at Brownsville commissioner’s home following disannexation vote

P olice say someone shot at the home of a sitting Brownsville city commissioner early Saturday morning. In a statement Saturday afternoon, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed an active investigation but did not yet identify the commissioner whose home was in the vicinity ...

MyRGVSep 5, 2026

Brownsville PD investigates shots fired outside City Commissioner's home

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department is investigating shots fired in front of a sitting Brownsville City Commissioner's home, according to a news release. According to Brownsville police, the shooting occurred early Saturday morning. No injuries ha...

ValleyCentralSep 5, 2026

McAllen police seek man wanted on several felony warrants

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police are searching for a man wanted on several felony warrants stemming from a domestic-related investigation. Jakobie Deanthony Harris, 23, of McAllen, is wanted on two counts of violation of certain court orders, a third-degree felon...

ValleyCentralSep 4, 2026

Penitas man killed, 2 hospitalized in crash north of Palmview: DPS

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Penitas man was killed and two people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash north of Palmview Friday afternoon, according to an update from the Texas Department of Public Safety. At approximately 1:47 p.m., DPS troopers responded to a ...

ValleyCentralSep 4, 2026

Border Patrol agent pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material

A Border Patrol agent pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material Wednesday in Brownsville federal court, records show. Eduardo Longoria entered his plea without an agreement with prosecutors and is now scheduled for sentencing in December. He was arrested on Marc...

MyRGVSep 4, 2026

Vehicle fire prompts temporary closure of Harlingen frontage road

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The westbound frontage near Stuart Place Road in Harlingen is temporarily closed as authorities respond to a vehicle fire Thursday morning. Harlingen police say that at about 10:43 a.m., they received a call about a travel trailer being pulled b...

ValleyCentralSep 3, 2026

McAllen police seek man accused in vehicle burglaries

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking the public for help locating a man accused of burglarizing vehicles. Police say on Aug. 24, two victims reported that someone stole personal property from their vehicles in a parking area on the 200 block ...

ValleyCentralSep 3, 2026

Hidalgo County Courthouse to reopen Friday

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Courthouse will reopen its doors to the public on Friday after a suspected drunk-driving crash forced county officials to shut down operations for several days. Temporary entrances have been created while the courthouse's main...

ValleyCentralSep 3, 2026

2 arrested for smuggling marijuana into Cameron County jail

T he Cameron County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people accused of smuggling marijuana into the Cameron County Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center. Victor Manuel Castillo, 27, and Alejandra Maria Guevara, 23, are charged with prohibited substance in a correctional facility, a...

MyRGVSep 3, 2026

5 men charged in McAllen prostitution sting

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Five men were arrested on solicitation of prostitution charges, the McAllen Police Department announced Wednesday. Officers with the McAllen PD conducted a law enforcement initiative that resulted in the arrest of three men on Aug. 26, one man o...

ValleyCentralSep 2, 2026

Body recovered from San Juan canal after suspected accidental fall, police say

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An investigation is underway after the body of a 59-year-old man was recovered from a canal on Tuesday evening in San Juan. San Juan police identified the man on Wednesday as Alejandro Quintero. Police believe he fell into the canal by accident....

ValleyCentralSep 2, 2026

Video shows fiery car crash into Hidalgo County Courthouse

A video has surfaced showing the fiery crash at the Hidalgo County Courthouse late Sunday evening. Surveillance footage shared with MyRGV.com shows multiple angles of the vehicle hurling toward the courthouse and going airborne before erupting in flames. An angle from inside the ...

MyRGVSep 1, 2026

Woman accused of delivering marijuana to Cameron County inmate

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman was arrested and charged after allegedly delivering marijuana to an inmate at a Cameron County correctional facility. Alejandra Maria Guevara, 23, was arrested in Brownsville on Tuesday and charged with bringing a prohibited substance in...

ValleyCentralSep 1, 2026

Driver injured after crashing into RV in Donna, police say

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver was seriously injured after crashing into an RV in Donna Monday night, according to the Donna Police Department. On Aug. 31 at approximately 11:40 p.m., Donna police located the crash at RV Station on the 200 block of W. Expressway 83. ...

ValleyCentralSep 1, 2026

Brownsville ISD PD warn parents of 'Cat in the Hat' trend

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Independent School District Police and Security Services Department is advising parents to stay vigilant when it comes to the "Cat in the Hat" social media trend. According to the public service announcement, BISD police are awar...

ValleyCentralAug 31, 2026

Hidalgo County Courthouse to remain closed Wednesday and Thursday

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The Hidalgo County Courthouse will remain closed to the public on Wednesday and Thursday as county officials continue to investigate an alcohol-related crash that caused extensive damage to the building. Officials say that at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, ...

ValleyCentralAug 31, 2026

Kenedy County brush fire fully contained; 2,003 acres burned

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A brush fire that spread across more than 2,000 miles in Kenedy County over the weekend is fully contained, according to a Monday evening update from the Texas A&M Forest Service. The weekend blaze destroyed approximately 2,003 acres. The fire s...

ValleyCentralAug 29, 2026

McAllen city staff, first responders attend disaster recovery training

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen city staff and first responders attended a two-day training course on how to prepare for disaster recovery. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's MGT-482 Disaster Recovery Public Assist...

ValleyCentralAug 29, 2026

Former Cameron County District Attorney's Office employee arrested

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Authorities arrested a former employee with the Cameron County District Attorney's Office on Friday, according to District Attorney Luis V. Saenz. Claudia Garcia is a former employee of the DA's Office, according to Saenz, and was arrested Frida...

ValleyCentralAug 28, 2026

Former Cameron County DA employee charged with bringing drugs into jail

Claudia Garcia Robert Johnathon Vargas A former paralegal with the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office has been charged with bringing drugs into a correctional facility. In a brief news release, the DA’s office said Claudia Garcia and Robert Johnathon Vargas were arrested F...

MyRGVAug 28, 2026

Bond set for student accused of school threat against IDEA Elsa

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A student has been released from custody following an alleged threat against IDEA Elsa. Christopher Alessandro Ayala, 17, was arrested by the Elsa Police Department on Wednesday and charged with terroristic threat causing serious bodily injury. ...

ValleyCentralAug 28, 2026

Suspects accused of unauthorized card transactions in McAllen

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two people are wanted on credit card abuse charges for multiple unauthorized card transactions over the past month, according to the McAllen Police Department. McAllen police issued arrest warrants for suspects Elisa Yvette Colombel and Cindy Th...

ValleyCentralAug 27, 2026

ICE agent Christian Castro released from custody

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent arrested in connection with the shooting of a Venezuelan man during an immigration operation in Minneapolis was released from custody early Thursday morning. Christian Castro walked out of the Carriza...

ValleyCentralAug 27, 2026

Suspect in critical condition after officer-involved shooting in Edinburg

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A suspect is in critical condition after an officer-involved shooting in Edinburg. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Edinburg police responded to a disturbance call on the 2000 block of Joy Street. When police arrived and knocked on the door, p...

ValleyCentralAug 26, 2026

Student, 17, accused of making threat against IDEA Elsa Academy

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Elsa police arrested a 17-year-old student accused of making a threat against IDEA Elsa Academy. Elsa police did not identify the student, who is facing a charge of terroristic threat causing serious bodily injury. The student remains in custody...

ValleyCentralAug 26, 2026

Slowdown on I-2 westbound between Main St. and Hutto Rd in Donna

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A slowdown on I-2 westbound from the Main St. exit to the Hutto Rd exit in Donna is causing traffic to back up. ValleyCentral reached out to the Donna Police Department but has yet to receive a response....

ValleyCentralAug 26, 2026

Valley Storm Team: Emergency Management leader reminds everyone to stay alert

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As hurricane season reaches its peak in the Rio Grande Valley, Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale sits down with Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Hushen to discuss the importance of being prepared before a storm threatens. From or...

ValleyCentralAug 25, 2026

Injuries reported in Raymondville-area crash

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — First responders are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash near Raymondville. The Willacy County Sheriff's Office reports that the crash occurred at the intersection of FM 490 and FM 1420 and caused injuries. The extent of the injuries is unknown....

ValleyCentralAug 24, 2026

Mother, daughters arrested after traffic stop leads to officer assault: Police

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A mother and her two daughters were taken into custody after a police officer was assaulted in a Walmart parking lot during a traffic stop, according to a Harlingen Police Department news release. Lily R. Mata was charged with driving while lice...

ValleyCentralAug 24, 2026

McAllen man faces murder charge in stabbing death of woman: Police

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is facing a murder charge after he allegedly stabbed a woman on Saturday night, according to the McAllen Police Department. Esai Longoria, 37, of McAllen, is facing charges of murder, resisiting arrest/search/transportation, assault on a p...

ValleyCentralAug 24, 2026

From firefighters to cowboys: Brownsville FD save cow sunken neck-deep in mud

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville firefighters spent part of their week saving a cow that was stuck neck-deep in mud at the bottom of a ditch. According to a news release from the Brownsville Fire Department, earlier this week fire crews responded to a call about a f...

ValleyCentralAug 23, 2026

Fire forces evacuation of Weslaco nursing home

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A fire at a Weslaco nursing home sent at least one person to the hospital Saturday afternoon. According to city officials, at around 2:30 p.m., the Weslaco Fire Department responded to a call regarding smoke inside Valley Grande Manor Nursing an...

ValleyCentralAug 22, 2026