HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 7-day forecast has two main messages: heat and a daily chance of showers and thunderstorms. Starting with precipitation, rain coverage stays the same day to day, with isolated to widely scattered activity possible through the late morning to early evening ti...
government
The Brownsville City Commission took action on several initiatives involving housing, development, public safety, water infrastructure and community planning during a Tuesday's September 22, Special City Meeting....
schools
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While UTRGV basketball squads start warming up, volleyball is already in full swing. The Vaqueros get set for Southland play this week with two SLC matchups on slate. Head Coach Todd Lowery put his team through the gauntlet in non-conference play...
schools
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Basketball season is officially back at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The swishing of hoops at the UTRGV Fieldhouse means the Vaqueros are back on the court for their first practice of the 2026-27 season. UTRGV Women's Basketball Hea...
business
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A fairly good chance for showers will continue across the Rio Grande Valley each day this week. The combination of afternoon sea breeze and clockwise flow around a high-pressure system centered over East Texas will help support scattered shower...
safety
A jury has been selected in the death penalty trial of a 20-year-old Brownsville man accused of shooting and killing a San Benito police officer after an hourslong chase across Cameron County, District Attorney Luis V. Saenz confirmed. Rogeilo Martinez is accused of killing San B...
News
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum opened its Dia de los Muertos exhibit, featuring community-made altars to honor the dead. The museum exhibit features traditional elements of marigolds, sugar skulls, candles, photos of loved ones and perso...
Local
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Water remains one of the biggest challenges facing the Rio Grande Valley as aging infrastructure, population growth and new development put additional pressure on the region’s water systems. Local leaders from across the Valley met in Brownsvi...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alex Cedillo, known to fans as Armadillo, joins "Backstage Spotlight" this week to talk about his album "Misaligned", reflect on the history behind his musical project, and share what's ahead as he continues to evolve as an artist. Don't miss th...
safety
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar visited the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday morning to address recent immigration operations and the development of data centers in Texas. Cuellar's visit to the region comes after an Edinburg mother and her teenage son were...
safety
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A jury has been selected for the capital murder trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a San Benito police lieutenant during a 2023 vehicle pursuit. Twelve jurors and three alternates have been selected for the capital murder trial for Rogel...
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S TARBASE — City commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve the annexation of about 7,133 acres of land and voted to approve the voluntary annexation of 444 acres of land recently disannexed by Brownsville. Commissioners also approved a resolution of intent to annex State ...
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BY ALEXANDREA BAILEY and ERIKA DE LOS REYES | STAFF WRITERS I mmigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Rio Grande Valley communities have dominated headlines since 2025, and with a shortage of reliable data, researchers have employed the Freedom of Information Act to show t...
