government
2026 Willacy County Graduation Tab
The post 2026 Willacy County Graduation Tab appeared first on MyRGV.com.
The Brownsville
All News
government
Joseph L. Lucio wins Dem nomination in Cameron County Precinct 2 race, unofficial results show
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Joseph L. Lucio won the Democratic nomination for the Cameron County Commissioner Precinct 2 race, according to unofficial election results. Lucio received 3,469 votes, or 50.30% of the vote, while incumbent Joey Lopez received 3,427 votes, or ...
government
Esteban Guerra unseats Eddie Trevino Jr. for Dem. county judge nomination
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Esteban "Steve" Guerra has won the Democratic nomination in the May runoff election for Cameron County Judge, according to unofficial election results. According to unofficial results with 100% of precincts reporting, Guerra won with 55% or 10,...
government
Julio Salinas punches ticket to House District 41 midterm race
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Julio Salinas is the Democratic nominee who will be on the ballot in the Texas House District 41 midterm race in November. Unofficial results show that Salinas carried a majority of votes, totaling 3,349, with 84% of precincts reporting. Haddad ...
government
2026 PRIMARY RUNOFFS: RGV election results for local Democratic, Republican races
This page will be updated throughout the course of primary night with unofficial results from contested races. Results are not official until canvassed. Voters cast their ballots at the Harlingen Cultural Arts Center on election day Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Miguel Roberts/The Bro...
Local
Bee vigilant: Spring rain ushers in peak Africanized bee season
The Rio Grande Valley, the original U.S. home to the Africanized bee, is reaching peak season. In early June, as the citrus fields are coming into bloom, experts say local bee populations will be coming out of a semi-starved state and will begin growing rapidly. As the rainfall b...
Local
Brownsville ISD Greenpower U.S.A. team repeats 3rd-place finish at nationals
After a repeat third-place finish May 16 in the Greenpower USA national finals at the Talladega Superspeedway outside Birmingham, Alabama, Brownsville ISD has high hopes for next year. Last year’s finish among the leaders surprised a few people. This year, other teams had their e...
business
San Benito gets ‘clean’ audit opinion; budget has $11.5M fund balance
SAN BENITO — Auditors gave San Benito officials a clean opinion on the city’s annual comprehensive financial report covering the last fiscal year, showing an $11.5 million unassigned fund balance during a year in which the Economic Development Corporation outspent its budget by n...
government
Groves wins Republican nomination in House District 41 race, unofficial results show
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gary Groves will head to the midterm election in November after garnering the majority of votes in the Texas House District 41 Republican primary runoff race, according to unofficial election results. Unofficial results show that Groves is leadi...
government
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Starr County
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County will be under a severe thunderstorm watch until 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Additionally, Starr County and the western portions of the Rio Grande Valley are under a slight risk for severe weather on Tuesday night going into Wednesday morni...
government
Ochoa wins Democratic nomination in House District 37 race, unofficial results show
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Oziel “Ozzie” Ochoa Jr. has secured the Democratic nomination in the District 37 race, unofficial results show. With 82% of precincts reporting, Ochoa garnered 3,195 votes, while Cantu-Castle got 1,931 votes, according to unofficial results. Och...
government
San Benito CISD Performing Arts Center expected to be ready by January 2028
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District has begun construction on a $24 million state-of-the-art performing arts center funded through the 2018 bond election. While the facility is located on the grounds of Veterans Memorial Aca...
government
RESULTS: 2026 Primary Runoff Election results
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Polls are now closed for the 2026 Primary Runoff Elections. Below is a list of results for the May 26 runoffs:
safety
Lucio ahead of Lopez in Cameron County Commissioner Precinct 2 race, unofficial results show
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that candidate Joey Lopez was arrested on a charge of DWI and not Joseph L. Lucio. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Unofficial early voting results indicate challenger Joseph L. Lucio is ahead of incumbent Joey Lopez in the Cam...
government
Brownsville unveils plaque honoring Vietnam veterans
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville, alongside the Warriors United in Arms and Cameron County Veterans office, held an unveiling for a Vietnam Veteran Plaque on Monday. The ceremony was held on Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Park to honor Vietnam V...
News
Harlingen trumpeter joins nationwide Taps Across America
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Musicians from across the nation participate in a nationwide performance of taps at 3 p.m. every Memorial Day. Harlingen trumpet player Richard Brotzam performed at the Iwo Jima Monument at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen on Monday afte...
government
Guerra pacing ahead of Trevino for Cameron County Judge, early voting numbers indicate
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Unofficial voting results indicate challenger Esteban "Steve" Guerra is ahead of incumbent Eddie Trevino Jr. for the democratic nomination for Cameron County Judge. Here's what to know about Cameron County judge Democratic candidates, incumbent ...
government
Salinas leading Haddad in District 41 (D) race, unofficial results show
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two Democratic candidates are facing off in the primary runoff race in hopes of making their mark on the November midterm election. Julio Salinas and Victor 'Seby' Haddad are facing off again to determine who will represent the Democratic party ...
government
Primary runoff polling locations across the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Election Day is underway for Texas primary runoff races across the Rio Grande Valley, and voters are encouraged to cast their ballots until 7 p.m. Local races On the Democratic side, Esmeralda Cantu-Castle and Oziel Ochoa, Jr. face off to secure...
business
Inside Valley Politics: Republican group working to elect conservatives to local office
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Last week, Harlingen became the first city to place a moratorium on data center projects. The 120-day pause will give city leaders and staff the opportunity to better understand the impact the facilities could bring. At the end of the moratorium...
government
Groves leads in State Rep. District 41 Republican runoff race, unofficial election results show
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Unofficial election results show Gary Groves is leading in the State Rep. District 41 Republican runoff over Sergio Sanchez. Sergio Sanchez and Gary Groves are facing off again to determine who will represent the Republican Party and face off ag...
government
What to know about the democratic candidates in the Tx House District 37 runoff
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As Election Day takes place on Tuesday, two Democratic candidates, Esmeralda Cantu-Castle and Oziel Ochoa, Jr., face off to secure a seat representing the Democratic Party in Texas House District 37. In Oct. 2025, Cantu-Castle announced her Demo...
business
Power outage affects 70 Valley customers: AEP Texas, Magic Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tuesday morning thunderstorms moving through the Rio Grande Valley have left more than 70 customers without power, according to AEP Texas and Magic Valley Co-Op. 10:15 a.m. As of 10:15 a.m., the AEP Texas and Magic Valley Co-Op maps report that ...
space
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
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 ...
government
Inside Valley Politics: Candidates in Democratic runoff races face off
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As Democratic candidates approached the runoff election finish line, they gathered in Harlingen to face off one last time. The Northern Cameron County Democrats hosted the forum, featuring candidates running for County Judge, District Court Judg...
News
Harlingen CISD dance team dazzles as it wins grand champion
HARLINGEN — “Let’s go Wolverines!” And off they went to dazzle the judges with their dance moves at the Lone Star Spirit Collective Nationals in McAllen. And the dance team from Lee H. Means Elementary Fine Arts Academy so dazzled the judges at the event May 2 it won grand champi...
schools
UTRGV transforming Harlingen retail center into therapy departments
A former Harlingen retail center is officially getting a make-over now that the University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved the design development plans and a $42.3 million funding package to establish its new state-of-the-art academic facility. The board approved th...
schools
Thoroughfare by Sharyland Pioneer High School to see monthlong closure
Motorists should plan ahead after officials announced a road closure lasting about a month is beginning infrastructure work Monday. The post Thoroughfare by Sharyland Pioneer High School to see monthlong closure appeared first on MyRGV.com....
space
Brownsville Memorial Day Silent March pays tribute to US armed forces
BROWNSVILLE — On Monday morning, army veteran Joe Guillen, 68, waved at his friends marching a mile down Boca Chica Boulevard toward Veterans Park for Memorial Day ceremonies. Veterans in army camo caps, Scouts of America troops, city officials and families waving small U.S. flag...
Local
Photo Gallery: Brownsville’s 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March
BROWNSVILLE — Veterans in army camo caps, Scouts of America troops, city officials and families waving small U.S. flags came together Monday for the 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March. Read the full story here. Many attend the 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March Monday, May ...
schools
RGV Baseball State Semifinal Playoff Schedule
Staff Report RIO GRANDE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE STATE SEMIFINALS Class 5A DII Sharyland High vs. Kingwood Park Best-of-Three Series Game 1: Friday, 6 p.m. at North East Sports Park in San Antonio Game 2: Saturday, 1 p.m. at North East Sports Park in San Antonio Game ...
government
Progreso ISD student drowns after jumping into canal, Sheriff says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A teenager drowned after attempting to free a fishing line in a canal located at Mile 1 West and Mile 10 in rural North Mercedes, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. A spokesperson from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office identifie...
News
Chance for showers, thunderstorms continues into new week
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It has been quite the weekend as there have been multiple rounds of severe weather moving across the Valley, bringing some beneficial rain. Rain chances will continue into the first half of the week due to the development of thunderstorms over t...
Local
Letters to the Editor | Week of May 25-30, 2026
Letters to the editor published in The Monitor, Valley Morning Star and The Brownsville Herald during the week of May 25-30, 2026. The post Letters to the Editor | Week of May 25-30, 2026 appeared first on MyRGV.com....
business
La Pale: Behind the Brownsville business
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Pale may be known for its frozen treats, but the story behind this Brownsville business is even sweeter. La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar has become a familiar name across the Valley, known for its paletas, snacks, and colorful flavors. Daisy and G...
Local
Last Hooters location in the Valley closes its doors
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The last Hooter's location in the Rio Grande Valley closes its doors on Sunday. The Hooters Harlingen location at 98 Bass Pro Drive will be open until 11 p.m., as it's final day before officially closing its doors permanently, according to a soc...
space
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Memorial Day
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during the Starlink 10-47 mission on May 25, 2026. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now Update May 25, 8:53 a.m. EDT (1253 UTC): SpaceX confirms deployment of the 29 Starlink sate...
Local
Commentary: Tough straits: The world responds
The spring of 2026 arrived and brought with it a sobering reality: The U.S. administration’s “doctrine of coercion” is bumping up against both the law and public sentiment. The post Commentary: Tough straits: The world responds appeared first on MyRGV.com....
business
Avoid flooded roads: TxDOT's safety tips for Valley drivers
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With possible storms forecasted across the Valley this weekend, the Texas Department of Transportation is advising drivers to remember its campaign "Turn around, Don't drown." According to Valley Storm Team Forecaster Craig Verley, the Valley wi...
Local
NWS predicts below normal hurricane season, but urges preparedness
McALLEN — If the date June 1 doesn’t ring a bell. It should. The post NWS predicts below normal hurricane season, but urges preparedness appeared first on MyRGV.com....
space
Musk praises “epic” Super Heavy-Starship launch
SpaceX’s first Starship Version 3 rocket takes off from Pad 2 at Starbase during the Flight 12 mission on May 22, 2026. Image: SpaceX SpaceX launched a revamped Super Heavy-Starship rocket Friday on an “epic” flight to test more powerful engines, enhanced control systems and a ho...
space
SpaceX’s Starship 39 successfully launches from Boca Chica Beach
Starship S39 and Super Heavy booster B19 launched from Boca Chica at 5:30 p.m. against a blue sky for SpaceX’s 12th Starship test flight. The post SpaceX’s Starship 39 successfully launches from Boca Chica Beach appeared first on MyRGV.com....
Local
Los Fresnos CISD 6th grader competing in Scripps National Spelling Bee
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 6th-grader from the Rio Grande Valley is heading to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The competition takes place at DAR Constitution Hall this year and will feature 247 spellers from across the country and arou...
Local
Final suspect in 2023 fatal kidnapping sentenced to 5 years in prison
The final suspect involved in an attempted kidnapping that turned fatal after one of the kidnappers was shot in the head in early 2023 has been sentenced. The post Final suspect in 2023 fatal kidnapping sentenced to 5 years in prison appeared first on MyRGV.com....
Local
DHR Health physician says prioritize sleep to prevent other health conditions
Seven to nine hours, that is average hours of sleep recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The post DHR Health physician says prioritize sleep to prevent other health conditions appeared first on MyRGV.com....
Local
FIRST FRIDAY: PAINT THE TOWN RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE
Downtown Brownsville is about to get even more colorful as First Friday: Paint the Town returns with an evening full of creativity, live entertainment, local flavor, and community energy....
safety
ONE CITY FAIR HIGHLIGHTS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND LOCAL RESOURCES
For Brownsville resident Ralia Karavasilis, one of the biggest takeaways from the City of Brownsville’s One City Information and All-Hazards Preparedness Fair was learning about the City’s 546-HELP hotline....
schools
PIISD Recognizes Students, Educators, Community
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized dozens of students, educators, and community members during its regular school board meeting held May 19 at Port Isabel Early College High School. The meeti...
government
Laguna Vista recount confirms Carter victory
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY & JACQI LEYVA-HILL editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Incumbent Mayor Michael “Mike” Carter’s reelection victory in Laguna Vista was officially upheld following a formal recount conducted May 14 at the Cameron County Historic Courthouse exhibit room in Brownsville....
space
Worker dies at SpaceX Starbase facility
Jose Bautista, 25, of Donna, died following a workplace accident at SpaceX’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica, according to Cameron County officials. By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A 25-year-old Donna man died after a workplace accident at SpaceX’s Starbase...
government
PIECHS golf and boys soccer All-District selections
(Port Isabel boys soccer coach and players at East vs West All-Star game. May 19, 2026. Picture by PIECHS) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS As the 2025-2026 school season comes to a conclusion, we wrap up the season’s All-District awards with boys’ soccer and golf...
business
Moments In Time: Reward offered for counterfeiters
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...
space
Launch preview: SpaceX tries again for first launch of its Starship Version 3 rocket
The mission will see the debut of several upgrades to the launch vehicle, including redesigned engines. Liftoff from Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, is scheduled during a window that opens at 5:30 p.m. CDT (6:30 p.m. EDT / 2230 UTC)....
schools
LIBRARY SYSTEM HOSTS FAFSA/FINANCIAL AID AWARENESS NIGHTS FOR FAMILIES
The Brownsville Public Library System Teen Services Department is helping local students and families prepare for college with upcoming FAFSA / Financial Aid Awareness Night workshops at both library branches this May....
space
SpaceX’s sunrise Starlink launch adds 29 satellites to low Earth orbit megaconstellation
The Starlink 10-31 mission was the 58th Falcon 9 launch so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 6:04 a.m. EDT (1004 UTC)....
Local
27TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SILENT MARCH TO HONOR FALLEN HEROES
The community is invited to attend the 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March on Monday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Park, located next to the Main Branch of the Brownsville Public Library at 2600 Central Blvd....
government
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE AND UTRGV TASK FORCE OF THE FUTURE COMPLETE INITIAL REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Brownsville and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have completed the initial report of the Task Force of the Future, a collaborative initiative created to strengthen UTRGV’s presence in Brownsville and Cameron County....
space
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg SFB
SpaceX’s 45th Starlink mission of the year saw the company add another 24 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:46 p.m. PDT (10:46 p.m. EDT / 0246 UTC)....
Local
BROWNSVILLE FAMILY TAKES OFF ON INAUGURAL BREEZE AIRWAYS NONSTOP FLIGHT TO ORLANDO
For Priscilla Perales and her daughter, a mother-daughter trip to Disney World just became much easier.
safety
BROWNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVITES COMMUNITY TO MENTAL HEALTH WALK PROMOTING WELLNESS AND SUPPORT
The Brownsville Police Department is inviting the community to come together for a meaningful evening focused on awareness, support, and wellness during the upcoming Mental Health Walk on May 28, at the Brownsville Events Center....