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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home appeared before a judge Wednesday morning. Gaurav Chopra, 19, of Alton, was previously being held without bond after being charged with ...
As families prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, Brownsville officials are reminding residents to put safety first and remember that setting off fireworks within the city limits is against the law....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A man was hospitalized following a crash near La Villa. The La Villa Fire Department was dispatched to the crash site on the corner of FM 1425 and State Highway 107. La Villa fire crews shared images of the crash site on its social media page. ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A hearing is scheduled for a 19-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home. Gaurav Chopra is currently being held without bond at the Hidalgo County Jail after he was charged with cap...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office is collaborating with law enforcement agencies to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes and fatalities this Fourth of July weekend. The No Refusal Enforcement Initiative is a collaborative eff...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rancho Viejo Police Department has ruled out foul play in the death investigation of a man found unresponsive in his driveway, according to an update from the police department. The unidentified man was found at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Mo...
While many families look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, loud explosions, and bright flashes can be frightening for pets.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 5-year-old child who was ejected from a vehicle during a rollover crash on the Alamo expressway earlier this month is in stable condition, according to the Alamo Police Department. The child sustained severe head trauma and was in critical con...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — No major injuries were reported after three vehicles caught fire in rural Cameron County over the weekend. According to the Los Fresnos Fire Department, at approximately 1:09 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle rollover with multiple...
The City of Brownsville will observe the Fourth of July holiday by closing all non-emergency municipal offices on Friday, July 3.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rancho Viejo Police Department is investigating a death that occurred within the town, the department said Monday morning. Investigators continue to process the scene. Police said there is no danger to the public and the community is safe. T...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple fire department agencies responded to a major house fire in Edinburg on Sunday, according to the Edinburg Fire Department. At approximately 1 p.m., dispatch received a call regarding a lot of black smoke in the area off of Kyle Street i...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is reported to be in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision caused his SUV to crash into a pole on Saturday night, according to an update from the Brownsville Police Department. Dispatch received a call about the crash at approxi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A North Carolina murder suspect was captured in San Benito on Friday morning. According to the San Benito Police Department, at about 7:40 a.m., members of the San Benito SWAT team, Criminal Investigations Division and Patrol Division executed a...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Mission family has been displaced following a home fire on Friday. Crews with the Mission Fire Department responded to the fire, where heavy smoke was coming from the front of the home. "All residents were out of the building," Mission Fire Ch...
A Raymondville-based mental health service provider, previously part of Cameron County’s jail diversion program, was arrested by federal officials Wednesday on a four-year $114 million healthcare fraud scheme, according to court documents. Brandy Kaye Hernandez, also known as Bra...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The passenger of a vehicle involved in a high-speed rollover crash with a tractor-trailer in Alamo has been charged. Samantha Vianney Rodriguez appeared in court on Thursday, where she was charged with four counts of endangering a child – immine...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Willacy County Sheriff's Office on Thursday arrested a wanted fugitive with outstanding felony warrants. Jesus Maria Gomez, 41, was arrested on the following charges: According to the Willacy County Sheriff's Office, an anonymous tip about G...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man has been taken to the hospital after a marble slab fell on his head Friday morning, according to the Harlingen Police Department. Police said the man is 34 years old. The incident occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m on the 1500 block of Bar...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An early Friday morning fatal hit-and-run collision is under investigation by the Edinburg Police Department, according to police. Police said the hit-and-run claimed the life of cyclist David Moreno, 43. At approximately 1 a.m., officers with t...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS After 42 years in law enforcement, including the last 10 years serving the City of Port Isabel, Police Chief Robert Lopez officially retired June 19, leaving behind a legacy of modernization, community engagement and support for the off...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A Sunday afternoon trip to South Padre Island ended in tragedy after a 49-year-old Edcouch man died following a water rescue near County Beach Access No. 5. According to Cameron County officials, emergency crews were dispatched at...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DHR Health is raising awareness and providing fire safety tips ahead of the Fourth of July. Healthcare leaders advise practicing precautions before setting off fireworks and getting the grill ready for the annual celebration. "Our goal is preven...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A tractor-trailer driver charged in connection with an Alamo crash that injured multiple people initially stayed on the expressway after the collision, but then later left the scene, according to an affidavit obtained by ValleyCentral. Jose Fide...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A former Edinburg High School coach turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday following allegations of a student-teacher relationship, according to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District said. Christian Roxburgh was arraigned...
A Chinese citizen who was residing in California was arraigned Monday on a fraud charge after being arrested at the Falfurrias immigration checkpoint when authorities found him to be illegally present in the United States and involved in a scheme that defrauded a Rio Grande Valle...
A Cameron County man was arrested after leading police in a chase when he fled from the Los Indios port of entry, where agents had attempted to execute an arrest warrant out of Brownsville. Clifford Wayne Moody, 50, had a warrant for his arrest on three aggravated assault with a ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Alamo Police Department on Wednesday arrested the driver and passenger of a vehicle involved in a tractor-trailer crash on the expressway that left four children with serious injuries. Driver Francisco Davila Jr. and passenger Samantha Viann...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After being on the run since 2013, former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero was arrested in Mexico, the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday. Guerrero, 49, was found living in Tulum, Mexico, where he was taken into custo...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A teen suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery investigation in McAllen was arrested on Monday, according to the McAllen Police Department. Francisco Santana Jr.,17, of Pharr, was charged with aggravated robbery, a first-degree f...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Department is hosting its annual youth academy to guide the next generation of law enforcement officers. During the youth academy, students will have the opportunity to work with police officers and learn the behind-the-scen...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a vehicle burglary investigation. At approximately 11:40 p.m. on June 14, an unknown suspect burglarized a parked vehicle at Riquelme Suites...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect allegedly involved in an indecent assault on Tuesday morning. McAllen police said that at approximately 6:44 a.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of Bic...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco police arrested a man who allegedly exposed himself to children at a park and then reported himself to police, according to a criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral. Anthony Peralez, 25, of Weslaco, was charged with indecency with ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a teen suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery investigation. Francisco Santana Jr., 17, of Pharr, is wanted on a charge of aggravated robbery, a first-deg...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Cameron County man wanted on charges of murder was arrested in Eagle Pass, according to the Eagle Pass Police Department. According to a news release, Eagle Pass officers assigned to the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted wit...
Luis Aguilar A Harlingen man was arrested Saturday after an investigation revealed he was the owner of a German Shepard that sustained “extensive facial injuries.” Luis Aguilar, 66, was arrested Saturday on a charge for cruelty to non-livestock animals, according to the Cameron ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 66-year-old man is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies discovered a German Shepherd with severe facial injuries, no food and dark green water, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Luis Aguilar was cha...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The driver accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Alamo that left two adults and four children with injuries appeared in court on Saturday for a bond hearing. Jose Fidencio Luna Ramirez, 40, was arrested on Friday. Ramirez will be at the Al...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Mission Fire Department rescued six dogs that were trapped in a canal filled with water on Friday evening. Photos of the rescue were uploaded to the Mission Fire Department's social media page showing first responders at the scene using rop...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen held its 12th Annual Risk and Safety Expo this week. The two-day conference focused on workplace safety, risk management, emergency preparedness and employee wellness. Workers from all fields — including risk management, safe...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A portion of the westbound lanes of Expressway 83 in Alamo will be shut down temporarily as authorities investigate a hit-and-run crash. The crash occurred Friday evening near the westbound exit ramp to Alamo Road. A spokesperson with Alamo Pol...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg deputy fire chief, along with the Edinburg firefighters, saved a kitten from what could've been a cat-astrophe. Photos shared by the Edinburg Fire Department show a stray calico kitten with their head stuck in a can of H-E-B-brand we...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — More than a month after being accused of causing a fatal crash, a Mission motorcyclist has been charged with murder. Apolonio Perez, 39, of Mission was charged with murder, a first-degree felony; intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle, a secon...
Rogelio Campos Leal A Los Fresnos truck driver charged with two counts of criminal negligence homicide was sentenced to six months in jail this Tuesday for a deadly 2023 stop sign crash. On Sept. 26, 2023, Rogelio Campos Leal, who was 66 at the time the crash, ran a stop sign whi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in an ongoing assault investigation. The assault was reported on April 29 on the 7600 block of North 10th St. in McAllen. Police identified Joanna Coronado, 35, ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man known as "Rick the Vet" was arrested almost six years after he was accused of posing as a veterinarian during the COVID-19 pandemic, records indicate. Ricardo Arispe Chavez, of Mission, was charged with violating veterinary regulations, a ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A suspect accused of killing three people in Alton is being arraigned this morning at the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center. Alton police chief Mark J. Perez identified the suspect as Gaurav Chopra. He is charged with capital murder in conne...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The loss of two young girls in a Harlingen house fire last year remains a painful reminder of how quickly fire can turn deadly. Now, the Harlingen Fire Department is taking steps to help prevent similar tragedies by taking part in the American R...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- One person is in custody after police say two people were found dead inside a residence in Alton following a disturbance call on Tuesday night. Officers with the Alton Police Department responded to the call shortly after 9 p.m. at a residence ...
A 25-year-old man on Monday reached a plea deal with prosecutors over his role in a street race that ended in a one-vehicle crash that killed a Brownsville ISD security officer. Jose Reyna III pleaded guilty to collision involving death, court records show. In exchange for his pl...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Emergency Management opened an iSTAT damage survey for June 14 severe weather and flash flooding. Residents, businesses, or agricultural property impacted by the severe weather are encouraged to fill out the survey here. ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge on Monday set bail at $100,000 for a San Benito man arrested over the weekend on a child sex charge. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office issued an alert last week urging the public to be on the lookout for Jesus Estaban Escobar, who was ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An overnight fire at Wellington Plaza in Brownsville is under investigation, according to the Brownsville Fire Department. On Monday at approximately 9:30 p.m., fire units responded to Central Boulevard and Price Road regarding visible smoke in ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A second man was arrested in connection with an aggravated robbery investigation where a couple was attacked while purchasing gold, according to an updated news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. Brandon Vasquez, 24, was charged w...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A mother was arrested and charged in connection with an investigation accusing her husband of striking a child with a horse whip, according to an update from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. Maria Munoz Coria, 25, of Alamo, was charged with ...
With heavy rainfall expected tonight into the early morning hours, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents to use the 546-HELP non-emergency service line to report flooding and drainage-related concerns....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With the entire Rio Grande Valley under a flood watch through Thursday, the city of Harlingen appears to be prepared for any emergency events, unveiling video of four high-water rescue vehicles on Monday. According to the city, the vehicles will...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — People and pets are being rescued from a Weslaco neighborhood on Monday as the area experiences flooding following heavy rainfall. Video shows Weslaco emergency crews assisting people from a neighborhood on Paisano Lane. Earlier Monday, Weslaco ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A vehicle caught fire after being involved in a three-vehicle crash on Monday morning on the eastbound expressway, according to the La Feria Police Department. At approximately 9:31 a.m., authorities received a call about a vehicle that lost con...
