CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR JUNE 16, 2026, CITY COMMISSION MEETING
The Brownsville City Commission recognized community achievements, reviewed resident feedback, and received updates on several strategic initiatives during its June 16 meeting.
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · As published by City of Brownsville · · 1 min read
The Brownsville City Commission recognized community achievements, reviewed resident feedback, and received updates on several strategic initiatives during its June 16 meeting.
safety
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - One person was killed Friday night in a crash that involved three vehicles and a suspected drunk driver. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the accident happened around 8:30 p.m. on Dixieland Road just west of Rangerville Road. DPS says ...
ValleyCentral · Oct 31, 2026

schools
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s week 10 of high school football and the Valley Sports Central team has your highlights on Overtime. Sports Director Megan Murray and Sports Reporters Brett Holmes and Noah Gulley are bringing you live coverage from Vela vs. Edinburg, Lyford...
ValleyCentral · Oct 31, 2026

Local
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Originally from Cuernavaca, Mexico, Aaron Millan found a way to turn his passion for nature into something bigger. He founded Brownsville Kayaks five years ago to help both locals and visitors experience the beauty of the Rio Grande Valley whi...
ValleyCentral · Oct 31, 2026

News
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's time to get into the Halloween spirit, and what better way to do so than to decorate your home with festive decor. One Harlingen resident in the Treasure Hills neighborhood has taken Halloween festivities a step further than your average pu...
ValleyCentral · Oct 31, 2026

Local
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A warm and great weekend ahead across the Rio Grande Valley. Southeast winds and sunshine will push daytime highs to 90 degrees each day on Saturday and Sunday. The trick-or-treat forecast is great, with mostly clear skies, light easterly winds...
ValleyCentral · Oct 30, 2026

News
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic’d Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows PSJA Memorial Head Coach Omar Gonzalez as the Wolverines took on the Mission Eagles at PSJA Stadium. Going into the game, the Mission Eagles had two district wins. In the locker...
ValleyCentral · Oct 30, 2026

space
The Starlink 15-18 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Oct. 30, 2026, local time. Image: SpaceX. Update: Oct. 31, 12:25 a.m. EDT (0425 UTC): SpaceX landed its first stage booster on the droneship. SpaceX capped off the month of October with the lau...
Spaceflight Now · Oct 30, 2026
government
City of Brownsville · Oct 30, 2026

safety
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The sister of the gunman in an officer-involved shooting is being credited with saving the life of an Edinburg police officer. Edinburg police Chief Jaime Ayala recognized 21-year-old Clarissa Ledezma for running straight into the line of fire t...
ValleyCentral · Oct 30, 2026
government
The Brownsville City Commission will consider several items involving infrastructure improvements, public safety investments, utility projects and development regulations during its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026....
City of Brownsville · Oct 30, 2026

Local
E DINBURG — Dia de los Muertos can have different meanings to those who celebrate. For many who practice, the day is seen as less a day of mourning and more of a day of celebrating the lives of loved ones who have died. It’s a way of memorializing the dearly departed without the ...
MyRGV · Oct 30, 2026

News
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Flu season is here and now is the time to protect yourself and your loved ones from the virus. As of Oct. 21, influenza cases were increasing or expected to increase in 44 states, including Texas, according to estimates from the Centers for Dis...
ValleyCentral · Oct 30, 2026