HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Monday, June 1, marks the first day of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season but also the start of meteorological summer. Throughout the week, moisture content in the atmosphere will increase, combining with the sea breeze to bring the Valley daily isolated to scat...
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The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is sharing the full story behind its work in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 through a special edition report highlighting major investments, business support, job growth, and community impact across the city.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Having a place to call home is a dream for many here in the Valley. It’s a spot to create memories, raise a family, or even just a place to get away from the stress of a long workday. Protecting your safe space comes with proper insurance. “We’ve never been thro...
The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) joined the Texas delegation at SelectUSA, one of the nation’s premier investment promotion events, to connect with industry leaders and showcase Brownsville’s economic opportunities.
The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) is bringing together business leaders, educators, and workforce partners for a presentation and roundtable discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Workforce development leaders, industry partners, and federal representatives recently came together in Brownsville to discuss the future of work and how communities can prepare for the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
Get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration as the City of Brownsville Parks and Rec Department hosts a night of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and one of the community's favorite summer traditions at Brownsville Sports Park.
Motorists traveling through Robinhood Drive can expect to see City of Brownsville Engineering & Public Works crews conducting scheduled roadway maintenance throughout the month of June.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Monday, June 1, marks the first day of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season but also the start of meteorological summer. Throughout the week, moisture content in the atmosphere will increase, combining with the sea breeze to bring the Valley daily isolated to scat...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced that water service has been restored at Brownsville campus buildings. Campus operations will return to normal operations on Monday. On Saturday, UTRGV reported that a water leak under the Texas Southmost Colleg...
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Well, the rain we saw last week has definitely done us some good. Monthly rainfall totals are looking fabulous, with cities like Brownsville, Harlingen, and McAllen all above normal averages for this month. The drought monitor shows the improvements as w...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is reporting a water leak in the Brownsville campus under the Texas Southmost College cooling plant. According to a social media post, the water leak is affecting the chilled water supply to portions of the north side ...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Station on the Starlink 17-41 mission on May 30, 2026. Image: SpaceX Update May 30, 1:30 p.m. EDT (1730 UTC): SpaceX confirms deployment of the 24 Starlink satellites. SpaceX launched its 50th dedicated ...
Editor's note: The video above is from a Weslaco Police Department press conference held after Cedillo's bond hearing. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An affidavit obtained by ValleyCentral reveals new details in the arrest of a Mercedes man accused of delivering drugs to a man who died of a f...
The City of Brownsville is encouraging residents to prepare now for hurricane season by making sure they have the supplies and plans needed to stay safe during severe weather.
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 7,770-pound metal beam that was improperly secured collapsed and contributed to the death of a SpaceX contract worker, according to a Cameron County Sheriff's Office case report obtained by ValleyCentral. The report states that the death of Jose Luis Bautista J...
Visit Brownsville has announced the return of Space Fest 2026, set to take place September 24 through 26 in Downtown Brownsville. The three-day celebration will bring together space enthusiasts, families, innovators, artists, and visitors.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the Starlink 10-53 mission on May 29, 2026. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now SpaceX launched its penultimate planned flight in May, sending its Falcon 9 rocket flying from Cape Canaveral Sp...
The Department of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services is canvassing the community to identify areas with standing water. Crews are applying larvicide where needed to help stop mosquitoes before they become a larger problem.
Unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary runoff show Esteban “Steve” Guerra defeating incumbent Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. for the Democratic nomination for Cameron County judge. (photo courtesy/Port Of Brownsville ) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Texas vo...
Street flooding covers portions of Padre Boulevard near a bus stop and Isla Balli restaurant on South Padre Island on May 27 after heavy rain moved through the area, causing water to pool along the roadway. (photo courtesy/Michael Sularz) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Hea...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Animal Advisory Board discussed shelter operations, euthanasia policies, volunteer programs, flea and tick concerns and the city’s growing feral cat population during its May 21 meeting at the Port Isabel Event & Cultural Center. Officials ...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Students attending Port Isabel Junior High School are getting a hands on introduction to engineering and problem solving thanks to a traveling STEM education lab funded through the Texas Education Agency. The mobile learning lab, operated through Learning ...
(Port Isabel’s Joseph Martinez selected to First Team All-District Pitcher. Picture by PIECHS) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Early College High School All-District selections in baseball are as follows. Earning 1st Team All-District was sophomore starting p...
Port Isabel’s QB, Grayson Estes leading his 7on7 team versus San Benito. May 26, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This Tuesday, May 26 the Port Isabel 7on7 team traveled to San Benito to compete in a 4-team 7on7 showdown. Although Port Isa...
The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) is asking for the community’s help after recently receiving multiple batches of puppies and kittens in urgent need of care.
During its May 26 City Commission Meeting, the Brownsville City Commission recognized local achievements, approved operational improvements, and honored community service members through several major agenda items.
A closeup shot of SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster, tail number Booster 19, during the initial moments of ascent on the Starship Flight 12 mission on May 22, 2026. Image: SpaceX FAA requires SpaceX-led mishap investigation before resumption of Starship launches The Federal Aviation Administration mad...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base on the Starlink 17-37 mission on May 26, 2026. Image: SpaceX Update May 26, 12:21 p.m. EDT (1621 UTC) SpaceX confirms deployment of its 24 Starlink satellites. SpaceX followed up a picturesque Falco...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Grab your bottle of water and that big, floppy hat before heading outdoors this weekend. Daytime high temperatures will push to the mid 90s across the mid and upper Valley areas Saturday and Sunday. The real concern comes with elevated humidity as the heat inde...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who allegedly shot a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested in Harlingen on Friday. Christian J. Castro, 52, was booked into the Cameron County jail, according to the sheriff's office. According to Sheriff M...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration officer wanted in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s Minnesota crackdown was arrested Friday in Texas, authorities said. Christian Castro, of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, was taken into custody 11 days aft...
Details Event by: Gladys Porter Zoo Address: 500 Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX, United States, Texas 78520 Your favorite back-to-school event is here! H-E-B presents Kids Appreciation Day at Gladys Porter Zoo! During Kids Appreciation Day, the first 1,000 children at the passport station will r...
Details Event by: Gladys Porter Zoo Address: 500 Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX, United States, Texas 78520 What is World Giraffe Day? It is a world-wide day of recognition for the longest necked animal on the planet. Take part in World Giraffe Day, established by the Giraffe Conservation Foundat...
Details Event by: Gladys Porter Zoo Address: 500 Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX, United States, Texas 78520 Join us for the Ridley Rush 5k/1 Mile, Presented by Chick-fil-A! Your participation supports the Bi-National Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Project that the Gladys Porter Zoo administers in Rancho...
Details Event by: Gladys Porter Zoo Address: 500 Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX, United States, Texas 78520 Enroll your child for the wildest summer camp in the RGV- Summer Safari at the Gladys Porter Zoo! These camps and classes begin June 1st and run through August. This exciting program include...
SAN JUAN — U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California was in the Rio Grande Valley Thursday to meet with local representatives from advocacy groups and community members who have been directly affected by President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies since taking office last year. The senato...
Israel Solis A 36-year-old man on Thursday pleaded guilty for a fatal shooting in Brownsville in 2023. Israel Solis, who had originally been charged with murder for the killing of 33-year-old Omar Garcia, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter, court records show. The murder charge wil...
In 2021, working from her mother’s kitchen in McAllen, 23-year-old Gaby Cueva began baking cookies with no formal business plan, no external funding, no prior business experience, and no corporate backing or institutional support. What started as a small, home-based effort has since evolved into ...
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER BROWNSVILLE — Longtime Brownsville Rivera boys soccer head coach Salvador Garcia hung up his whistle at the end of the school year, leaving big shoes to fill at the perennial soccer powerhouse. Enter former state championship head coach Zeke Morales. After spending th...