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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s week 10 of high school football and the Valley Sports Central team has your highlights on Overtime. Sports Director Megan Murray and Sports Reporters Brett Holmes and Noah Gulley are bringing you live coverage from Vela vs. Edinburg, Lyford...
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Originally from Cuernavaca, Mexico, Aaron Millan found a way to turn his passion for nature into something bigger. He founded Brownsville Kayaks five years ago to help both locals and visitors experience the beauty of the Rio Grande Valley whi...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's time to get into the Halloween spirit, and what better way to do so than to decorate your home with festive decor. One Harlingen resident in the Treasure Hills neighborhood has taken Halloween festivities a step further than your average pu...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A warm and great weekend ahead across the Rio Grande Valley. Southeast winds and sunshine will push daytime highs to 90 degrees each day on Saturday and Sunday. The trick-or-treat forecast is great, with mostly clear skies, light easterly winds...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic’d Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows PSJA Memorial Head Coach Omar Gonzalez as the Wolverines took on the Mission Eagles at PSJA Stadium. Going into the game, the Mission Eagles had two district wins. In the locker...
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The Starlink 15-18 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Oct. 30, 2026, local time. Image: SpaceX. Update: Oct. 31, 12:25 a.m. EDT (0425 UTC): SpaceX landed its first stage booster on the droneship. SpaceX capped off the month of October with the lau...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The sister of the gunman in an officer-involved shooting is being credited with saving the life of an Edinburg police officer. Edinburg police Chief Jaime Ayala recognized 21-year-old Clarissa Ledezma for running straight into the line of fire t...
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The Brownsville City Commission will consider several items involving infrastructure improvements, public safety investments, utility projects and development regulations during its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026....
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E DINBURG — Dia de los Muertos can have different meanings to those who celebrate. For many who practice, the day is seen as less a day of mourning and more of a day of celebrating the lives of loved ones who have died. It’s a way of memorializing the dearly departed without the ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Flu season is here and now is the time to protect yourself and your loved ones from the virus. As of Oct. 21, influenza cases were increasing or expected to increase in 44 states, including Texas, according to estimates from the Centers for Dis...
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A LTON — Drums are pounding in rhythm, Native Americans sing and dance in their colorful regalia and the aroma of frybread fills the space. You just stepped into the 56th annual Dak’éé Sí Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Fall powwow. A powwow is a Native American social gathering wher...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Sports Central has your Thursday night highlights for week 10 of high school football. Sports Director Megan Murray captured highlights from the La Joya at Los Fresnos game. Brett Holmes has your highlights from the Mission at PSJA Memori...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's Friday, and that means it's Fragrance Friday! Hosts Elette and Tawny Davis try to help you find your signature scent. Special guest Alejandra Yanez brought a perfume she spoke about last time on the show, Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift. The p...
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E DINBURG — Walking through the front doors of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Biomedical Research building, a feeling of excitement suddenly filled the air as a crowd of people gathered together to explore what the facility has to offer. The university hosted an open...
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IDEA Public Schools, in collaboration with UTRGV, launched its first year of Classroom IDEAL on Aug. 17, an The post Classroom IDEAL: Supporting Autism appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Conditions are expected to be spook-tacular for trick or treating Saturday night. Clear skies and a Valley average temperature in the lower 80's at 7:00 p.m. is expected. Today promises to be very warm. As the last of some tropical moisture gets...
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Get ready to enjoy an extra hour of sleep! The City of Brownsville reminds residents that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, meaning it's time to set clocks back one hour....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — High temperatures on Friday will run up to 10 degrees above average across most of the Valley, with temperatures ranging from the low 80s to the low 90s. Halloween is still on track for mostly dry weather during trick-or-treating. A few showers ...
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The Brownsville City Commission will hold a special work session and a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to discuss proposed drainage utility fees, data center regulations, infrastructure financing, and development policies....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two Weslaco firefighters who died on Wednesday in an off-duty incident have been identified. The Weslaco Firefighters were identified as John Pena Jr. and Julia Rocha. At approximately 7:46 a.m., both were found unresponsive and transported to ...
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T wo iconic Brownsville retail centers that had fallen on hard time have been given new life thanks to a pair of multi-million-dollar redevelopment efforts led by local design-build firm Origo Works. As a result, Palm Village Shopping Center, 1400 Palm Blvd., and Sabal Market Cen...
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By Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune McALLEN — Dr. Ivan Melendez was among the 110,000 voters in Hidalgo County who voted for Donald Trump in 2024 in a historic swing that amounted to the first time the predominantly Hispanic county has gone for a Republican presidential nomine...
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H ARLINGEN — While area leaders are urging AEP-Texas to run a 765-kilovolt extra-high-voltage transmission line into the Rio Grande Valley, the company is planning to upgrade its current 138-kilovolt line to help fuel Cameron County’s booming growth. Meanwhile, AEP is proposing c...
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T he University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is poised to expand its program to train trilingual interpreters and bring deaf people into better communication with the larger Valley community. Part of the College of Liberal Arts, the program offers a master’s of the arts in Spanish ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to viewers with a click. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Week 10 of high school football is underway in the Rio Grande Valley. GAME OF THE WEEK: Vela vs. Edinburg High Here are your scores for tonight’s games: And don’t forget, ValleyCentral+ is your home for live high school football games this year....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Fire Department is accepting applications for entry-level firefighters through mid-November. Applicants aged 18 to 35 are encouraged to submit applications by Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. to the city's human resources department at 1300 Houston...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With Halloween on a weekend, the Rio Grande Valley is in for a treat! In the spooky spirit of Halloween, ValleyCentral has created a roundup list of events taking place across the Valley on Saturday. Hidalgo County UTRGV The University of Texas ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — All international bridges connecting Brownsville and Matamoros were briefly closed Thursday amid violence and roadblocks in Mexico following the reported capture of a top cartel leader. The bridges have since reopened, but the security situation...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Flu season is here, and many people skip getting the flu vaccine. Health experts encourage you to get the vaccine, but why? Over time, your immunity decreases and the vaccine helps to prevent you from getting the flu. Dr. Hector Garza from Premi...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver accused in an auto-ped crash that injured three siblings who were walking to school was charged Thursday morning. Sandy Marie Garcia, 46, was charged with two counts of accident involving pedestrian user in crosswalk causing serious bod...
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Get your running shoes ready! The Chief of Police Marathon – Brownsville Edition is coming to town on Sunday, December 13, 2026, bringing runners together for a day of competition, fitness, and fun....
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Editor’s note: This episode of Tea Time originally streamed on ValleyCentral+ on Oct.14, 2026. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In today's episode of Tea Time, the morning crew discussed Kelly Clarkson clapping back at a small business that wouldn't sell her a singing bird. Sel...
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Good food, valuable information, and community connections are at the heart of The Cannery Public Market's Lunch & Learn series, which continues in November with sessions highlighting health and affordable housing resources for Brownsville residents....
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Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information from the Edinburg Police Department correcting the man's age. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 25-year-old man is dead and an Edinburg police officer has been hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting Thurs...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley Storm Team has expanded to 30 minutes! Meteorologist Lexie Walker and Forecaster Craig Verley take advantage of that extra time in this episode. This end-of-October and early-November period brings a lot of topics to the streaming center....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Could the Valley see rogue, stray showers today? Yes, but with that said, the coverage is extremely low and most look to stay dry. Isolated showers at best, with coverage at 20%, remain in the forecast for all across the RGV today. I do anticipa...
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Beach Access No. 9 at Bluewater Circle on South Padre Island is slated for $1. 6 million in improvements, including permanent restrooms, an accessible dune walkover, a drinking fountain and parking upgrades. Photo courtesy SPI Rentals. By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadr...
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Lady Tarpons prevails in 3-team Play-In tournament, advancing to playoffs. October 27, 2026. Picture by PIHS By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS With their backs against the wall, the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons volleyball team raised their level of play down the stretc...
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Two Port Isabel Tarpons defe nders tackle a La Feria Lions player during their district m atchup Friday, Oct. 23, in La Feria. The Tarpons fell to the Lions, 14-7, in a closely con tested game. Photo courtesy Ray Quiroga By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS Four teams...
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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. Brazos Life Station Moved 1909 Contract Let.—The contract for moving and repairing the ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 9 Team of the Week! Sharyland earned the top spot with 949 votes or 39% of the vote. Edinburg came in second with 918 votes and Nikki Rowe came in third place with 622 votes. ValleyCentral thanks all of our viewers ...
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On Wednesday dozens of faith-based and community leaders were at the center to speak out against hunger and food insecurities that are plaguing this South Texas border region. And to urge voters to elect leaders who will help....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The World Meteorological Organization has released its latest sea surface temperature forecast for this year’s El Niño, and the outlook continues to point toward a potentially historic event. New estimates suggest sea surface temperatures could ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research hosted an open house on Wednesday, offering the community an opportunity to explore cancer research facilities. The event also offered the community a chance to meet researchers from the U...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Thee Sinseers are an East Los Angeles band who seamlessly blend elements of classic soul, 60s pop, and Latino funk into a glorious mashup of great vibes and even better tunes. Guitarist Francisco (Paco) Flores and trombone player José (JJ) Luis ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- One person was hospitalized on Wednesday following a crash involving a motorcycle in Edinburg. First responders were called to the crash site at the intersection of Canton Road and Closner Boulevard, shortly after 7 p.m. According to the city o...
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T he Weslaco Police Department is investigating the deaths of two Weslaco firefighters in what was described as an “off-duty incident.” In a statement shared with MyRGV.com, the department confirmed that the deaths occurred Wednesday morning. “It is with deep sadness that we conf...
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S AN BENITO — For decades, students here have dreamed of diving into a competition swimming pool — and district leaders have struggled with plans to fund its construction. Then in a heated 2018 election, voters passed a $40 million bond issue which included construction of an aqu...
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Israel Solis A 36-year-old man involved in a fatal shooting in Brownsville over three years ago has been sentenced to 10 years probation. Israel Solis was initially charged with murder following the death of 33-year-old Omar Garcia, who died in 2023. Solis pleaded guilty to the l...
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U. S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Veterans International Bridge seized over $611,000 in alleged cocaine last Wednesday. On Oct. 21, officers referred a 2005 International with an attached flatbed driven by a 39-year-old Mexican citizen from Matamoros, Ta...
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P HARR — Meet Amanda Puryear El. She is the city of Pharr’s first ever poet laureate, has published 11 books, delivered a TEDx presentation and is one of the founders of the RGV Women Poet Society, among other accomplishments. And soon, Amanda could possibly add Grammy-nominated ...
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Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa visited the University Ballroom on the Edinburg campus Monday as part of her The post Power to change: Gina Hinojosa’s message to UTRGV appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police are searching for a man believed to be linked to a BMW theft investigation in McAllen. According to the McAllen Police Department, a 2022 black BMW X1 SUV was reported stolen on Friday, Oct. 23. READ ALSO: McAllen police seek man in vehic...
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The City of Brownsville is proposing nearly $39 million in capital improvements for fiscal year 2027 to strengthen infrastructure, enhance public safety, improve city services, and support continued growth....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Disney on Ice is coming to Edinburg this weekend. Cassandra Smith, a Disney on Ice performer, portrays the role of Tia Pepa from Encanto. Smith said the show's VIP members are Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Minnie, and Mickey, and will take participants ...
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Brownsville's first responders work around the clock to protect lives and keep the community safe. On National First Responders Day, October 28, the City of Brownsville proudly honors their courage, dedication, and commitment to public safety....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —South Texas Health System is hosting a stroke conference on Thursday, Oct. 29. The annual conference educates seniors and caregivers about the warning signs and the importance of acting quickly when a stroke strikes. According to the Centers for ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Witnesses continued to testify Wednesday in the trial of Cristobal Stephan Garzez, the man accused of killing tow truck driver David Zapata in a July 2025 crash on the expressway in Harlingen. RELATED: ‘I saw my boss’s body in half’: Witnesses t...
