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Meth found in shipment of cilantro and other vegetables
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge discovered more than $25 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of vegetables. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, a tractor trailer traveling from Reynosa to Pharr wa...
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CITY OF BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION MEETING RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 22
The City of Brownsville has rescheduled its Tuesday, September 15, 2026, City Commission meeting to Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The meeting will be held at the regularly scheduled time of 5:00PM and location City Commission Chambers....
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More heat and a little dust for our Monday
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The Valley can not seem to shake the higher-than-normal temperatures. On Monday, those high temperatures will be combining with humidity to bring the heat index to 111-115 in some areas, especially in Willacy and Cameron Counties. Consequently, ...
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Student org empowers women in engineering
The underrepresented faction of the engineering program has banded together to create a space to support all UTRGV The post Student org empowers women in engineering appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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VOLT wait times concern students
UTRGV students have experienced longer drop-off times and wait times throughout the beginning of the fall semester as The post VOLT wait times concern students appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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Clubs take over Brownsville
The Vaqueros Clubs: Campus Takeover, an event part of Welcome Week, took place on Sept. 2 on the The post Clubs take over Brownsville appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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Los tiempos de espera de VOLT preocupan a los estudiantes
Los estudiantes de UTRGV han experimentado largos tiempos de espera y de recoger en el transcurso del semestre The post Los tiempos de espera de VOLT preocupan a los estudiantes appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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Tennis serves into new season
The UTRGV Men’s Tennis team is starting up their fall season this year with their first match of The post Tennis serves into new season appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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Letters to the Editor | Week of Sept. 14-19, 2026
New businesses draw opposition T his is a rebuttal to Justin Katusak’s recent commentary on the glossy photos and billion‑dollar headlines surrounding SpaceX, Rio Grande LNG and Port Alpha (July 28). The advertising spin hides what the Rio Grande Valley cannot afford to ignore: T...
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Photo Gallery: UTRGV Women’s soccer rolls past Concordia, 5-1
UTRGV’s Natalie Singleton, left, with a header against Concordia’s Sari Hernandez, right, during the 1st half of an NCAA women’s soccer game at UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex Sunday Sept. 13, 2026 in Edinburg. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) UTRGV’s Isabella Burtin...
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Suspect arrested in quadruple homicide near San Benito
A suspect is in custody Sunday as the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office investigates a quadruple homicide in the outskirts of San Benito. Sheriff Manuel Treviño confirmed Joel Christian Pacheco Maldonado as the suspect, with jail records reflecting he’s been charged with capital mu...
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SpaceX launches 700th Falcon rocket, carries final 3 O3b mPOWER satellites to orbit for SES
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars past the American flag during the launch of the O3b mPOWER mission for SES. Image: John Pisani/Spaceflight Now SpaceX launched a trio of satellites for its oldest commercial customer, SES, on a Falcon 9 rocket flying Sunday afternoon from Florida. T...
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WATCH: Shooting suspect in death of 4 relatives near San Benito appears before judge
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The suspect accused of killing four relatives early Sunday morning appeared before a judge in the 103rd state District Court Monday afternoon. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office is investigating a quadruple homicide near San Benito. Sheriff Man...
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Nonprofit helps provide hearing aids to children in need
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A San Antonio-based nonprofit is parenting with health care leaders across the Rio Grande Valley to help provide hearing aids to children in need. Aid The Silent is partnering with specialists at DHR Health, Driscoll, UT Health and Methodist He...
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Hundreds join to raise awareness on suicide prevention
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- South Texas Health System hosted its 5th Annual Chalk the Walk on Saturday in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The community event brought in people from across the Rio Grande to the South Texas Health System Behavioral Clinic in ...
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Inside Valley Politics: Data center debate rages from DC to the RGV
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The debate over data centers is fast becoming one of the hottest topics in the country. On this week's episode of Inside Valley Politics, we take a look at how quickly the issue has captured voters' attention and the shifting attitudes from some...
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Lane closures scheduled on toll road in Cameron County
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) has scheduled partial lane closures on toll road State Highway 550. The partial lane closures will begin on Monday, Sept. 14 as work crews perform routine maintenance on north and southboun...
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Photo Gallery: La Joya Juarez-Lincoln moves passed Brownsville Porter in a one point victory 14-13
La Joya Juarez-Lincoln running back Santiago Lopez (3) carries the ball against Brownsville Porter in a game at La Joya ISD Stadium on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in La Joya. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) La Joya Juarez-Lincoln running back Hector Lopez (23) carries the ...
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Photo Gallery: Los Fresnos Falcons fly past McAllen Memorial, 54-20
Los Fresnos’ Evan Mcchesney, right, carries the ball against McAllen Memorial’s defenders Rene Solis, left, during a game at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in McAllen. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) Los Fresnos’ Tyler Stachowiak, left, breaks fr...
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Extreme heat in the weekend forecast
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An extreme heat scenario stays locked into the weekend forecast, with air temperatures averaging 102 degrees and heat index values climbing back toward 113 degrees. Dry air remains firmly in control, and steady southeast winds will keep this pat...
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South Texas College offering free CPR classes to the public
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Free community health care courses are returning to South Texas College this fall. The courses are designed to help prepare students for a medical emergency. Students have the opportunity to learn how to recognize an emergency, perform CPR, and...
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Callers impersonating Cameron County employees: Sheriff
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino is alerting residents of a phone call scheme involving impersonators claiming to be with the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. According to Trevino, the impersonators are making calls to residents about outst...
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Forever Family: Severo
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS Rio Grande Valley works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our Forever Family partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meet Severo, a 12-year-old who is seeking ...
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ValleyCentral Weekend Report: News in education, what data centers could really cost the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. A Cameron County man is being held on a $100k bond after...
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Missing the towers fall by mere minutes, 9/11 survivor recalls terror attacks in NYC
Mansur Plumber of New York City recalls the tragedy of 9/11 during a city of Harlingen community tribute on the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The event was held on the tarmac of Valley International Airport on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Harlingen. (Miguel ...
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Photo Gallery: Harlingen commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremony
H ARLINGEN — The city held a ceremony here Friday morning to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The event was held on the tarmac of Valley International Airport to honor and remember the lives lost that day 25 years ago as well as to recognize the cou...
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Alton man indicted in killing parents, grandmother
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old man was indicted Thursday on multiple charges after being accused in the shooting deaths of his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home. Guarav Chopra was indicted on charges of capital murder of several family membe...
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Women’s Soccer throws the towel against UTEP
UTRGV women’s soccer lost 2-1 Thursday against the University of Texas at El Paso at the Soccer and The post Women’s Soccer throws the towel against UTEP appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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It Takes a Village: Hannah's Foundation
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - "It Takes A Village" is a weekly ValleyCentral+ series that covers all things parenting; from real, honest conversations about daily routines and challenges to funny moments, lessons learned and balancing work and family life. Every family needs...
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CITY MANAGER ALAN GUARD HIGHLIGHTS FY 2027 PRIORITIES AT FRIDAY WITH THE CITY
City Manager Alan Guard provided an update on Brownsville’s priorities, investments and major projects during Friday with the City, highlighting how community feedback is helping shape the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget and plans for the future....
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DEA McAllen seizes 2,000 pounds of alleged meth from cabbage shipment
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The DEA McAllen office seized over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine, the DEA Houston office announced Thursday. According to the DEA Houston office, the methamphetamine was found hidden within a shipment of cabbage. "This major seizure is part of...
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Day for remembrance: Causeway collapse commemoration set for Sept. 15
T wenty-five years ago on Sept. 15, with the country still in shock from the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the communities of Port Isabel and South Padre Island were blindsided by a massive catastrophe of their own, one that reverberated beyond South Texas even as the attacks dominate...
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From the archives: How 9/11 affected the Rio Grande Valley
I n the Rio Grande Valley, the events on Sept. 11, 2001 affected the region in much the same way it did throughout the nation and world — setting off military, political and social change, all of which still felt today, and instilling a collective shock in millions of Ameri...
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Atlantic remains quiet as drought deepens across the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- We are now in the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, yet conditions remain remarkably quiet across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. A combination of a strong El Niño pattern and persistent Saharan dust has helped suppr...
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Missing kayaker found dead
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The body of a Midland man who disappeared while kayaking off South Padre Island over Labor Day weekend has been recovered following a multi-day search. Cameron County Park Rangers and Texas Game Wardens recovered the body of 59-ye...
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Man charged with murder in wife’s death
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com BAYVIEW—A Bayview man is facing a murder charge following the death of his wife at their home Sunday. Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies and investigators responded to the 29000 block of Siesta Lane after receiving a 911 call. Upon...
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Long Island Village proposal draws opposition
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS A packed Port Isabel City Commission chambers, at one point standing room only, heard strong opposition Wednesday from Long Island Village residents over a proposal to designate portions of Long Island within the city’s extraterritorial ju...
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SPI expands tourism marketing efforts
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The South Padre Island Convention and Visitor Advisory Board voted Wednesday to advance two changes to Visit South Padre Island’s marketing operations, including negotiations with a new agency focused on Mexico and a renegotiated agreement...
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Bobcats claw their way past Tarpons
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Friday, September 4, the 4A Port Isabel Tarpons hosted their longtime rival, the 3A Rio Hondo Bobcats, in a Week 2 matchup. The teams have traded wins throughout the years, with Port Isabel holding a 39-33-1 overall lifet...
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Men’s softball concludes Week 2 games
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Week two of the Laguna Madre Park’s men’s softball season has come to a close, featuring some close games, blowouts, and plenty of movement in the team standings. Cantu’s and the Hitmen both sit atop the standings with perfect 4-0 ...
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Moments In Time: News from 1866
Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South P...
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Causeway Run returns, traffic delays expected
Special to the PRESS Runners and walkers will take over a portion of the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge Saturday morning as the 11th Annual Summer Causeway Run & Fitness Walk returns to the Laguna Madre area. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 6:30 a.m., ...
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Coastal backlash defeats proposed TWIA coverage change
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A proposal that could have eliminated Texas Windstorm Insurance Association coverage for certain secondary homes along the Texas coast has been rejected following overwhelming opposition from coastal communities, including South P...
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Appreciation lunch held for Veterans in Harlingen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez and U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego visited Harlingen on Thursday to host a lunch for all Veterans. The lunch was held at VFW Post 2410 and served as a token of appreciation to all Veterans. "I should say to all of our f...
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'Disappointed, frustrated, angry': Vendors lose thousands after sudden Frontera Fest cancellation
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Vendors from across Texas arrived in Harlingen on Thursday morning ready to set up for Frontera Fest. Instead, they found an empty venue and a festival that had been canceled. Some vendors say they are now out thousands of dollars in merchandise...
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Harlingen auditorium renamed after the late Gloria G. Canales
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A celebration was held in Harlingen on Thursday to officially unveil the Gloria G. Canales Auditorium. Formerly known as the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, the building was renamed after the late Folklorico dancer and instructor known for her ...
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CITY OF BROWNSVILLE OBSERVES PATRIOT DAY, HONORS LIVES LOST ON SEPTEMBER 11
The City of Brownsville joins communities across the nation in observing Patriot Day on Friday, September 11, 2026, honoring the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001....
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25 YEARS LATER, BROWNSVILLE FIREFIGHTERS REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11
For Brownsville firefighters, memories of September 11, 2001, remain vivid 25 years later, from watching the attacks unfold to beginning careers shaped by the courage and sacrifice of fellow first responders....
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Alligator sighting near Long Island Village sparks concern
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Locals have reported seeing a large alligator in Port Isabel near the Long Island Village; however, gator experts say the animal was probably passing through the area. ValleyCentral spoke with educator, alligator expert and licensed nuisance all...
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Company launches data center’s $4B first phase near Harlingen
H ARLINGEN — A developer is launching the $4 billion first phase of a project aimed at building a 1,100-acre data center east of Valley International Airport between Harlingen and Rio Hondo. Earlier this month, Fluidstack offered the city $20 million if commissioners grant ...
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Fluidstack begins $4 billion data center construction in Cameron County
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — New York-based Fluidstack announced it has begun construction of a $4 billion data center campus in Cameron County. As previously reported by ValleyCentral, the facility will be built on more than 1,000 acres east of the Valley International Air...
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Donna ISD awarded $3.12 million for outdoor classrooms
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Donna Independent School District was awarded $3.12 million by the Texas A&M Forest Service Schoolyard program to build new outdoor classrooms, increase tree canopy and add nature-based learning spaces to eight district schools. According to...