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EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Vaqueros are lacing up for their sophomore campaign as football season returns to the Rio Grande Valley. Last year, UTRGV emerged as one of the top teams in the Southland Conference. The Vaqueros finished 2025 with a 9-3 record and went undef...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The cost of life-saving medications like inhalers and epinephrine could soon be capped at $25 a month for many Texans under a proposal unveiled by Gov. Greg Abbott in Mission. Abbott announced the proposal ahead of the 2027 Texas legislative ses...
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Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer EDINBURG — Just in case people thought the UTRGV Vaqueros were satisfied with putting together the winningest inaugural FCS season by a startup program in 2025, they’re chasing a conference championship in Year 2, and head coach Travis Bush reminded his...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Even with everyone focused on final preparations for Flight 13, the production teams were still hard at work on vehicles for future missions. Moving on to testing activities for the week, the Flight 14 booster began the first steps of its test ...
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 86th annual Texas International Fishing Tournament, or TIFT, is officially underway. TIFT brings as many as 1,500 anglers and more than 500 boats to South Padre Island and Port Isabel. “A lot of these people come far and wide, you k...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Mission Fire Department responded to a house fire in south Mission on Thursday afternoon. Crews were dispatched to the fire at approximately 5:30 p.m. near Solera Street. According to a spokesperson for the city of Mission, no one was insid...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A wet June quenched the soil and pulled the Rio Grande Valley off the U.S. Drought Monitor map. A dry July now drags deep South Texas back on the map with moderate drought conditions from Brownsville to McAllen. So far this month, rain has been ...
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By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Men’s Softball league is the final stretch of the season as week 3 game concluded. The Cantu’s team stayed unbeaten by sweeping both of its games on the night, improving to 6-0 and remaining at the top of the stand...
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By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel–San Benito Navigation District has received a $330,000 BUILD grant for an engineering study connected to a proposed mobile boat lift project. Port Director Victor Barrera announced the award during the district’s July 16 re...
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By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Local business owners, entrepreneurs and community members are invited to attend the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation’s upcoming Business Coffee, an event designed to foster collaboration and support economic growth th...
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By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel City Commission advanced updated towing regulations, approved a regional mutual-aid agreement and authorized several other measures during its regular meeting Tuesday, July 28. Commissioners approved the first reading of Or...
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Special to the PRESS BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS—A total of 25,031 delinquent tax notices for tax year 2025 were mailed for real estate accounts that remain unpaid as of the first of the month. Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector Edelmiro “Eddie” Garcia informed taxpayers who have not p...
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By Steve Hathcock Special to the PRESS 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 regula...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Alton Police Department issued an alert on Tuesday about a phone scam targeting senior citizens. Police say scammers will call from a blocked or private number, claim a loved one has been kidnapped and demand money in exchange for their rele...
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T ookie Tookie is a girl who knows what she wants, dazzling to behold and easy to pick out in a crowd. Tookie Tookie is Glady’s Porter Zoo’s new keel-billed toucan, the first toucan member of the GPZ family in 20 years. Keel-billed (Rhamphastos sulfuratus), also called rainbow-bi...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — There is no better way to start the day than with a beautiful sunrise, and the Rio Grande Valley displays some of the most breathtaking imaginable. From the shores of South Padre Island to the senderos of Wild Horse Desert, sunrise offers daybre...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hundreds of students and parents stopped by San Benito High School on Thursday to attend a back-to-school bash hosted by the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. The event served as an opportunity to prepare families with resourc...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crunch Fitness, a no-judgment gym known for its mission to make exercise fun and its variety of fitness classes, will soon be coming to Harlingen. The gym project details were registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on T...
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W e’re in the middle of what many Rio Grande Valley know as la canicula — the dog days of summer. The oppressive summer heat is expected to continue for at least another week, although comforting rain might — might — bring some respite next weekend. Many residents might have take...
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Joseph Villarreal T he Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees has named Joseph Villarreal the lone finalist for the district’s next superintendent of schools. Following a comprehensive nationwide search and extensive community input, the board selected Villarreal as the leader best s...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Meteorologist Lexie Walker and Forecaster Craig Verley sat down in this week's episode of Valley Storm Team to discuss all things heat, weekend forecast, and hurricane frequency as the month of August starts. The team also gets into the regional...
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Southwest Key’s Casa Padre immigrant holding facility is pictured Monday, June 18, 2018, in Brownsville. An unidentified company seeking a special use permit to build a data center and cold storage facility at the now-vacant building withdrew its request on Wednesday, July 29, 20...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Deputies and the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a shooting at an apartment, the Willacy County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. At 9:30 a.m., WCSO dispatch was informed by the Kingsville Police Department that a "male subject" ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza is running for reelection. Garza made the announcement in a social media post on July 14, touting several accomplishments since her election, including strengthened neighborhoods, critical infrastructure invest...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An early morning fire that heavily damaged six vehicles at a Brownsville used car lot is under investigation, Brownsville Fire Marshal Joey Garcia said Thursday morning. Garcia said the fire occurred at Top Choice Used Cars located on the 300 bl...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — You may notice our skies look a bit more blue Thursday afternoon as the latest plume of Saharan dust leaves. Computer models show some more working its way back to the Valley over the weekend into early next week. However, at least we get a coup...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The most wonderful time of the year made an early arrival in McAllen on Wednesday. City leaders gathered on Wednesday at Quinta Mazatlan to get a kick-start on the festivities for the annual McAllen Holiday Parade. The theme of the holiday para...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The city of Harlingen is calling on residents to participate in a survey to help bring a proposed recreation center to the Wilson Sports Complex. The survey is part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Parks Indoor Recreation Grant ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- What once was a Walmart and later a shelter for undocumented migrant children once again remains vacant. The unidentified company that filed a permit request to develop a data center near the Port of Brownsville has withdrawn its application. T...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Low temperatures on Wednesday will fall into the upper 70s and lower 80s across the Valley, but it will heat up once again Thursday. Highs will range from the upper 80s to the lower triple digits, but it will feel even warmer due to the heat in...
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Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer EDINBURG — After delivering the winningest inaugural season by a first-year program in FCS history, the UTRGV Vaqueros are one sleep away from kicking off their second fall camp in preparation for the 2026 campaign. UTRGV set the standard in Year 1, fin...
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The City of Brownsville is advising the public that Public Hearing Item No. 3 on the Aug. 6, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission agenda has been canceled following the applicant’s withdrawal of the request....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are impersonating well-known retailers, government agencies, or even law enforcement to obtain personal information. According to the BBB, the call starts off with the scammer claiming to be fr...
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A streak shot of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from liftoff through landing at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the NROL-95 mission on July 30, 2026. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now Update July 30, 10:27 a.m. EDT (1427 UTC): The NRO confirms its payload was deployed. A clas...
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B rownsville’s City Commission will consider imposing a 90-day moratorium on data center applications, as well as on other types of facilities, according to a public notice. Meanwhile, the company behind a request for a special use permit for a data center and cold storage facili...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police arrested a wanted registered sex offender who failed to comply with sex offender registration requirements, according to a news release from the Harlingen Police Department. An arrest warrant was issued for Lino C. Oliva after he allegedl...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is preparing to distribute produce in Raymondville on Thursday at no cost. The one-day pop-up event is part of the bank's mission to assist families in need, take action against food insecurity, and support...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Efforts are underway to recover the Starship from the Indian Ocean after it lifted off from Starbase last week. SpaceX noted several successes throughout Starship Flight 13, including a successful first-stage ascent, a high-thrust burn igniting ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Precinct 4 Commissioner Gus Ruiz is hosting a backpack giveaway for members of the community. The Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive will take place on Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., or until supplies last. The event will t...
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PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Builders from across the Rio Grande Valley and Texas gathered in Pharr on Wednesday, saying recent immigration enforcement has created labor shortages that are delaying construction projects and increasing the cost of building new homes. The South T...
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Brownsville residents are urged to take extra precautions as dangerous heat is expected to continue through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Combes is asking drivers to avoid the southbound expressway in Combes as crews work to clear the scene after an 18-wheeler carrying cement bags caught fire on Wednesday. Combes city officials are asking residents from the following a...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Most cities will peak in the triple digits each afternoon, but factor in dew points in the upper 70s, and heat indices will be up to 110-115°. Hot, yes, but thankfully we'll see a nice southeast breeze with gusts all week ranging between 25- 35 ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local pastor has been charged with indecency with a child, according to the Edinburg Police Department. Police say Jorge Gonzalez Martinez, 49, was arrested Monday without incident following a police report that was filed earlier this month. A...
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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...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting Aug. 1, the University Scholastic League (UIL) will require all school athletic teams and marching bands to follow heat safety guidelines. The guidelines are designed to protect students from overheating when practicing outdoors. The Ha...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The city of Mission is one step closer to making history by bringing one of the largest private investments in the area. City and development leaders gathered in Mission on Tuesday to celebrate the official start of construction on the $50 mill...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Navy has updated its transfer policy in the aftermath of the murder of Brownsville native sailor Angelina Resendiz. Resendiz disappeared from her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk on May 29, 2025. Eleven days later, Resendiz’s body was ...
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I t’s hard out here for a pimp in the Rio Grande Valley. Monday, July 27, 2026, will forever be known as “Terrence Howard Day” in Edinburg. Mayor Omar Ochoa made the proclamation from city hall, as the Oscar-nominated actor was in town for an unknown business venture, according t...
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“B orderline,” an explosive thriller filmed largely in Brownsville and centered around immigration, dark conspiracies and media manipulation, debuted on July 17 in select theaters in five states — none of them Texas — and is now available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. The f...
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A fter a six-month assessment, Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM), in partnership with Blue Zones, an organization dedicated to creating healthier communities, are sharing findings and discussing next steps in the process. The two organizations partnered earlier this year to l...
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H ARLINGEN — After a grueling 10-month search, Valley International Airport’s board of directors is recommending city commissioners approve a candidate to fill the airport director’s job. Now, officials are negotiating a salary with Juan Antonio “Tony” Nevarez, who was serving as...
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T he University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine (SOM) just held its class of 2030 white coat ceremony, a symbolic event for students starting medical school that featured 56 members with just over 60% of them being from the Valley — the largest in the school’s histo...
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T he bay waters and the offshore waters now wait beneath the boiling blue sky for the anglers and the boats and the fishing lines in Port Isabel. The anglers are gathering at Port Isabel for the Texas International Fishing Tournament. This is the 86th TIFT and it still draws moms...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Lawmakers and candidates from the Valley to Austin to Washington, D.C. weighed in on the issue of data centers. Policy proposals and pledges were announced or expanded looking to ensure that electricity customers weren't saddled with the cost of...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Congressman Vicente Gonzalez on Tuesday released a statement regarding recent raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Rio Grande Valley, vowing to work with local leaders to find solutions that will keep people safe. The statement co...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rio Grande City is inviting the community to its Memorial Stair Climb event in honor of the first responders who sacrificed their lives on 9/11. The climb is designed to represent the same number of steps that firefighters and other first respon...
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Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from Glazer's Beer and Beverage. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 13th Court of Appeals on Monday ordered Hidalgo County court proceedings regarding the wrongful death lawsuit of a Weslaco cheerleader to stop as it...
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By: Dr. Daniel Romanelli, DHR Health Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon 5540 Raphael Drive Edinburg, TX 78539 1401 W. Expressway 83 San Benito, TX 78586 To schedule an appointment at either the Edinburg or San Benito location, call (956) 362-5870 To learn more about orthopedic an...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A classic weather pattern is settling in across the Rio Grande Valley. Over the next seven days, a dome of high pressure will dominate the region, keeping skies mostly sunny and temperatures running hot each afternoon. Highs are expected to cli...
