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Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from IDEA Public Schools. PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Declining enrollment is becoming an ongoing challenge for public schools across Texas, including several major school districts in the Rio Grande Valley. Fewer stu...
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Across Brownsville, young athletes are taking to soccer fields, trails, courts and other recreational spaces to stay active, build confidence and pursue the sports they love—all in the parks they call home....
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During its Tuesday, Sept. 22 meeting, the Commission approved Resolution Number 2026-127, identifying projects benefiting the Brownsville Public Utilities Board and Southmost Regional Water Authority....
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SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy rocket stacked at Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, ahead of the Starship Flight 14 mission. Image: SpaceX via video SpaceX assembled a Starship-Super Heavy rocket on the launch pad at Starbase in south Texas early Wednesday as it awaited approval for the ve...
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The City of Brownsville successfully relocated the historic Neale House to Linear Park on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of the community landmark....
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The Brownsville City Commission on Tuesday approved a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Police Officers’ Association....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Watching live high school football games is easier than ever with our free ValleyCentral+ app. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, and McAllen school distric...
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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....
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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...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman accused of coordinating the delivery of narcotics into a Texas jail was arrested on Wednesday in Los Fresnos. Maria Guadalupe Nelson, 68, was arrested in a joint investigation by the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Board of...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Good news comes with a persistent easterly breeze across the Rio Grande Valley. That east wind helps form a boundary between the hot air over land and the cooler air flowing in from the Gulf. This boundary then acts as a trigger for showers, per...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge has issued a temporary restraining order for the upcoming Progreso municipal election. Candidates Raul Martinez, Ruben Arturo Abundiz and Santiago Galvan IV want to remove their opponents from the upcoming ballot because they failed to p...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An elementary school in Edinburg was placed on lockdown Wednesday after a person was reportedly seen with a weapon near the campus. The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District confirmed in a statement that Cayetano Cavazos Elementary S...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews are clearing the scene after a trailer hauling paint rolled over on southbound US 77 just north of the Sarita checkpoint. Workers with the Texas Department of Transportation and fire crews are clearing debris and water-based paint from the...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — State prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for two of the four men accused in a Peñitas capital murder case. Court records indicate Hidalgo County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for 24-year-old Pedro Ismael Garcia and 38-year-old...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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A 33-year-old Brownsville man was sentenced to prison for possession of child sexual abuse material after attempting to enter the United States while traveling with a child he claimed was his sister. Jose Jaime Baeza Jr. was sentenced to 15 years in prison after U.S. Customs and ...
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S aronic Technologies, the Austin-based firm that in July announced the Port of Brownsville as the future site of its $3.2 billion “Port Alpha” next-generation shipyard , has been awarded a Navy contract to build Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels. The company announced the cont...
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On Friday UTRGV experienced a power outage. As of press time Friday, there has not been word of The post Plot against us appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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Belinda Perez A 32-year-old San Benito woman accused of causing injuring an infant in 2024 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Belinda Perez pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury on Sept. 14, court records show. She had been ch...
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B rownsville ultra runner Art Hurtado will stretch out this weekend to a distance most people would regard as unthinkable: 200 miles across half the state of Nebraska. Hurtado has been running ultra marathons, defined in the running community as any foot race longer than the trad...
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As the New Year approaches, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents that celebratory gunfire is dangerous, illegal, and can have deadly consequences. Discharging a firearm for any reason other than self-defense is prohibited within city limits....
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The Brownsville City Commission on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, issued a proclamation declaring the day as “Helen Ramirez Day,” recognizing City Manager Helen Ramirez for her transformative leadership and lasting contributions to the City of Brownsville....
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The Brownsville Fire Department has officially opened registration for its upcoming entry-level firefighter/paramedic exam, inviting dedicated and service-minded individuals to apply. The exam is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 9:00 AM....
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With assistance from Bissell’s Pet Foundation National Fall Empty the Shelters™ Reduced-Fee Adoption Event, the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center is making pet adoptions more affordable than ever for two weeks; all pet adoptions are $25....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The new shipyard that will be built at the Port of Brownsville was awarded its first Naval contract. Saronic Technologies, which is based in Austin, is one of three new shipyards contracted to build seven Landing Craft Utility vessels for the Na...
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Belinda Perez A 32-year-old San Benito woman accused of causing the death of an infant in 2024 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Belinda Perez pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury on Sept. 14, court records show. She had bee...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new trial date has been set for a man accused in the death of a tow truck driver in Harlingen. Cristobal Stephan Garzez, 29, is set to go to trial on Oct. 5, Cameron County court records show. Announcements are scheduled for Oct. 1. According ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Vaqueros are celebrating their 9th straight home win with a 27-10 victory over McNeese. Now, the Vaqueros are cashing in the rewards with a clean sweep of the Southland Conference weekly honors. Quarterback Aidan Jakobsohn and linebacker Jai...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Drivers are being advised about temporary traffic as the city of Brownsville relocates the historic Neale House on Tuesday at noon. According to the city of Brownsville, the historic Neale House is being moved from its current location at 230 Ne...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale and Meteorologist Marcelo Gonzalez take apart the latest long range look at the fall and winter weather forecasts for Deep South Texas. El Niño is expected to play a big role in bringing higher rainfall numbers thr...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The large, upper-level area of high pressure that has brought us such a hot and relatively dry summer will continue to bring heat as fall officially begins later today. However, it will also start to get a little better chance of rain. It has po...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver is in custody after allegedly leading the Texas Department of Public Safety on a high-speed chase Tuesday morning, according to a DPS spokesperson. DPS said a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle, but for unknown reasons, the driver did ...
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The City of Brownsville is preparing to relocate the historic Neale House on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as the structure is moved to a new location at Linear Park....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — September 22nd marks the arrival of the Fall Equinox, the moment the sun crosses directly over the equator, bringing nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness around the world. In the Rio Grande Valley, the equinox will occur Tuesday at 7:04...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- City leaders gathered at the McAllen Convention Center on Monday to announce new details on its annual holiday parade. The McAllen Holiday Parade is an annual event known for its displays of giant floats, lights and festive cheer. The theme of ...
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the town hall's date and time. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — City leaders in Harlingen are inviting the community to its upcoming town hall. The town hall will serve to keep residents informed and engaged about city devel...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our ValleyCentral Game of the Week is Edinburg Vela at Los Fresnos! We are hitting the road on Friday to bring you live coverage and full highlights starting at our 6 p.m. newscast. And don't forget to submit your vote for our Team of the Week! ...
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A request by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) for an emergency injunction to halt a land swap between SpaceX and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was rejected on Monday by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The land in question is part of the L...
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A 77-year-old San Benito woman died in a fatal Harlingen crash on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (Courtesy: DPS) A 30-year-old man has pleaded guilty to causing a fatal two-vehicle crash in Harlingen that killed a 77-year-old San Benito woman in 2024. Jose De La Cruz pleaded guilty on Se...
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The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) has launched a public interactive map and a one-page Historic Rehab Tax Credit Cheat Sheet to help property owners identify buildings with existing historic designations....
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Community volunteers rolled up their sleeves to make a difference during a B.R.I.G.H.T. Community Cleanup held on September 18 in Brownsville’s District 3....
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Today, the City of Brownsville is launching a new Service Management System to improve our Call Center and 546-HELP services.
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Alamo man was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for the deadly shooting of a McAllen Masonic Lodge member. Julio Diaz, 38, appeared in the 139th District Court on Monday, where Judge J.R. "Bobby" Flores sentenced him to life in prison for...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A federal judge on Monday denied conservation groups' attempt to pause a land swap between the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge and SpaceX. In a 27-page order, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled that the Center for ...
