HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two new cases of the New World Screwworm have been detected in the Rio Grande Valley. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Monday that it detected an active case of screwworm in a dog in Starr County. The new case marks the first dog case reported in deep...
government
S outh Padre Island will soon see the return of businessman Barry Patel to the mayoral seat after he defeated incumbent Patrick McNulty in the Nov. 3 election, according to unofficial results. Of 1,265 votes, Patel took the lion’s share with 841 ballots cast in his favor — 397 mo...
government
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hidalgo County Precinct 2 is hosting an Impact FC soccer program for third- and fourth-grade kids. The program runs daily starting from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The first hour, certified teachers sit down with the kids for enrichment programs. Fro...
safety
H omeland Security Investigations agents in Brownsville arrested two people after they followed a woman transporting concealed narcotics in her vehicle to an apartment complex where they discovered another stash. Reyna Delfina Bear Hernandez and Angel Velez Salas were both charge...
safety
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Donna High School teacher was arrested Wednesday on a child lewd visual material charge, according to Donna police Chief Gilbert Guerrero. Police said Eddie Lorenzo Garcia, 40, resigned from his teacher position on Tuesday before turnin...
border
This screenshot taken from a criminal complaint shows the broken window of a Border Patrol van that Roberto Arnoldo Sanchez-Hernandez is accused of breaking in an escape attempt on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 in Starr County. (MyRGV.com screenshot) A Guatemalan man was charged with ...
schools
Fred Perez S AN BENITO — The school board here is giving Superintendent Fred Perez “good” marks on his job performance while planning to boost student test scores and enrollment as he enters his third year in office, board President Orlando Lopez said Wednesday. After giving Pere...
safety
Angel L. Figueroa Jr. T he city of Brownsville has hired a new police chief, Angel L. Figueroa Jr., formerly of the New York City Police Department. He officially starts work in Brownsville on Dec. 14, and will succeed former chief Felix Sauceda, who transitioned out of the role ...
News
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Thursday will be warmer than Wednesday as highs climb back to either side of 90° this afternoon. Light southeast winds all day under partly cloudy skies. Isolated showers are possible with coverage on the low side at 20%. Some new developments i...
Local
The City of Brownsville is preparing to honor the brave men and women who have served our country as the community gets ready for the 26th Annual Veterans Day Parade....
government
The Brownsville City Commission approved additional drainage upgrades and temporary road widening for the Dennet Road Improvements Project during its November 3 meeting....
safety
The Brownsville City Commission has approved the renewal of an agreement that will help the Brownsville Fire Department secure additional state and federal funding to support ambulance services throughout the city....
