D uring the U.S.-Mexico war 180 years ago, hundreds of U.S. Army regulars who were natives of Ireland deserted and joined the other side, in part due to brutal punishment and other forms of mistreatment, including anti-immigrant prejudice, they’d suffered in the U.S. Army of the mid-19th century....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition held a press conference Friday morning to bring awareness about domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the coalition came together to educate the community about avai...
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B ROWNSVILLE — The Cannery Public Market opened its doors to visitors for the first on Thursday, creating what city officials say will be a hub for wellness and fresh food access for the community. The renovated 1940s dome-topped building features space for vendors for the weekly...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Military Highway Water Supply Corporation issued a boil water notice for Del Mar Heights' customers who receive water from East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation on Friday afternoon. According MHWSC, the ERHWSC had an emergency waterline br...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A federal investigation is underway after the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation fell victim to a cyberattack that resulted in an unauthorized transfer of funds to a fake account. South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty announc...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of La Grulla announced Friday that it has lifted its boil water notice. The update comes almost a week after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the city's public water system to tell customers to boil water before dr...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen officials gathered Thursday to unveil the "Wild Bright" event happening at the McAllen Convention Center next month. Opening Nov. 27, the event will bring millions of lights, hundreds of giant wildlife-themed lanterns, a food court, the ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen officials gathered at Dixieland Park on Thursday for the grand opening of the first city-owned covered basketball court. Located at 2501 Dixieland Road, the new court offers a covered space for year-round community use. "So this projec...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The main weather story across the U.S. right now is Hurricane Isaias. The storm will strengthen as it moves north, aiming for the coastline of Alabama and Florida's Panhandle before making landfall in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Tex...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Sports Central has your Thursday night highlights for week seven of high school football. Sports Director Megan Murray captured highlights from Richard Flores Stadium in Edinburg for the Weslaco vs. Vela game. From Tom Landry Stadium in M...
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(The Bandidos Cesar Ochoa at the plate during Bandidos versus Brew Crew game. Sept. 30, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Softball League wrapped up its regular season this past Wednesday, Oct. 30. Entering ...
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By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre. com Candidates seeking two seats on the South Padre Island City Council will have an opportunity to address voters during a public candidate forum Monday, Oct. 12. The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce will host the forum from 5...
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The murder charge against a Mercedes man arrested in his brother's s...
