The Starlink 17-39 mission lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on July 21, 2026. Image: SapceX. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two dozen Starlink V2 Mini broadband internet satellites to its massive low Earth orbit constellation ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A major roadway in Donna is closed until further notice as a team of first responders work to put out a fire that broke out on Monday night. According to authorities, FM 1423, also known as Val Verde Road, is closed until further notice as crew...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Tropical Storm Bertha is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic Season and the second storm to form along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Bertha is not expected to develop into a hurricane but to remain a tropical storm. On Thursday, Bertha will encoun...
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the first time, a sitting secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce visited the Rio Grande Valley. Howard Lutnick was in McAllen on Monday to announce a $6 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). “You guys have the...
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A global initiative to make healthier choices easier and more accessible for communities is one step closer to coming to the Rio Grande Valley. The founder of Blue Zones, Dan Buettner, discovered five regions around the world where people were liv...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local attorney Ricardo "Rick" Salinas announced he is running for Mayor of Mission. According to a news release from Salinas, he filed his paperwork on Monday to run for Mayor of Mission at Mission City Hall. Salinas has over 30 years of legal e...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation Pharr District welcomed a group of local business owners during its annual outreach event on Monday. The annual event was geared towards small business owners, offering a chance to connect with local TxDOT ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees officially named its new superintendent during a meeting on Friday. The school district approved an employment contract for Timothy E. Cuff following a state-mandated 21-day waiting p...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Residents can get a variety of free health and veterinary services during Operation Border Health events happening across the Valley this week. The events are happening in all four Valley counties from Tuesday, July 21, through Thursday, July 23...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County Judge Eloy Vera signed a disaster declaration on Monday following the county's first reported case of New World Screwworm. The case was found on the northwestern side of the county, north of Roma. Starr County Emergency Management s...
On Thursday, July 23, Brownsville Metro (BMetro) will celebrate Customer Appreciation Day by offering free rides on all BMetro fixed-route buses throughout the day, allowing residents to travel across the city at no cost....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of lane reductions in Progreso this week due to irrigation crossing installation. From Monday through Friday, FM 1015 (International Blvd.) between US 281 (Military Hwy.) and the Progres...
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- As SpaceX transitioned into final preparations for Starship Flight 13, Ship 40 gave a wave as it was put through a round of actuation testing of its flaps. That afternoon, the chopsticks released Ship 40 and were open and raised into the launch ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Laredo Public Health Department has confirmed seven cases of cyclospora in Webb County. According to a spokesperson for the Laredo Public Health Department, no confirmed hospitalizations have been associated with the cases. Cyclospora is a p...
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who threatened a federal agent with “lights out” avoided prison Monday. In June 2025, when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided a taqueria in San Benito, bystanders recorded the confrontation — and posted the video on Facebook. An...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez on Monday introduced legislation seeking to bring transparency to the federal renaming process. The "Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act" aims to protect the site from unnecessary name changes and would require the Dome...
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) will host the AFP Texas Coastal Bend Chapter's Lunch & Learn on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the eBridge Center, offering nonprofit professionals an opportunity to strengthen their fundraising strategies....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With back-to-school season just around the corner, Driscoll Health is partnering with dozens of sponsors, including the RGV Vipers, to get thousands of Valley families ready for the coming school year. On Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., all Valle...
The City of Brownsville Engineering and Public Works Department’s Streets Division began roadway and concrete improvements today at the intersection of Morrison Road and Pablo Kisel Boulevard....
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Brownsville, has introduced a new bill that aims to protect Boca Chica Beach from “unnecessary name changes.” The Hands off Our Boca Chica Beach Act was announced on Monday morning. According to a news release from the cong...
Students looking to elevate their musical talents and prepare for All-State Mariachi auditions are invited to participate in the Texas Southmost College (TSC) Mariachi All-State Clinic....
Get ready for a wild and unforgettable experience at the Brownsville Public Library! Families are invited to join the library as it welcomes the Gladys Porter Zoo for a special educational visit featuring live animals and hands-on learning....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Caution is being advised for afternoon outdoor activities as the combination of heat and humidity will be raising the heat index to 108-112 in many areas. This is what it will feel like to us during the hottest part of the day today. Remember th...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - SpaceX has announced it has rescheduled its thirteenth Starship test flight for the second time. The launch window has been moved to 5:45 p.m. Thursday, July 23, from Starbase. The thirteenth Starship test flight will be the second flight test o...
The first reported case of New World screwworm in the Rio Grande Valley was confirmed Sunday by Starr County officials. In a Facebook post, officials said the case was confirmed in the western part of the county, but did not specify any further. Officials also did not specify wha...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nearly 500 Edinburg homes and businesses were without power after a truck hit a utility pole early Sunday morning. Edinburg police responded to a rollover hit-and-run accident at the 3300 block of North Sugar Road around 7 a.m. Police say a whit...
By Nick McConnell | The Reporter, Vacaville, Calif. A rendering of Port Alpha, Saronic Technologies’s next-generation shipyard coming to Brownsville. (Courtesy: Saronic Newsroom) Saronic, an autonomous shipbuilding company long courted by California Forever, announced Thursday th...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer EDITOR’S NOTE: THE HERALD ALL-AREA AWARDS AND TEAMS FEATURES ATHLETES IN THE BROWNSVILLE HERALD AND VALLEY MORNING STAR’S COVERAGE AREA RANGING FROM BROWNSVILLE TO LA FERIA. THE MONITOR’S ALL-AREA AWARDS WILL BE PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY. Meet the Brownsville...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County officials have confirmed its first screwworm case in the western area of Starr County. Starr County Emergency Management spokesman Lenny Fuentes said the larvae was found in a baby calf. According to a social media post, Starr Count...
The U.S. News & World Report has issued its annual ranking of universities in the country, and Rio Grande Valley campuses have earned respectable ratings. The data should give residents and prospective students confidence that the education they receive here compares well with in...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in the downtown Brownsville area Brownsville police say Oscar Leonardo Urbina, 35, was charged with burglary of a habitation, a second-degree felony, and seven counts of burglary of a ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Weekend Anchor Brian Svendsen breaks down all the biggest stories from the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. In a massive announcement this we...
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend trip to South Padre Island turned into a terrifying near-death experience for a McAllen police officer after a steel bed frame flew through his windshield while traveling on the expressway. John Montemayor ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The weekend is finally here, and good news: the forecast shows dry skies with no rain in sight. Also, the weather won’t be getting in the way of any plans. However, if you were hoping the Saharan dust had wrapped up its visit, not quite yet. Whi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was taken into custody for allegedly sending intimate photos through a deceased person's social media accounts, according to the Donna Police Department. On June 15, Jose Lara Jr. was charged with harassment, two counts of online impersona...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a man with multiple warrants out of Combes. German Tanguma was arrested on Thursday while attempting to enter the U.S. at the Hidalgo International Port of Entry. The Combes Police Department...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Federal charges against former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero have been dropped by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Texas. According to a criminal complaint, the order of dismissal for flight to avoid prosecuti...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- First responders from Starr County and Hidalgo County provided mutual aid to La Casita Fire Department after a fire broke out in a community near Rio Grande City on Friday. Crews battled three separate fires that broke out on San Eulogio Street...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly crash that occurred in Starr County. The crash happened on Friday afternoon on North FM 755 by FM 1017 in La Gloria. According to DPS, the crash involved two pickup trucks -- a Dodg...
The Kabab Karavan Mediterranean food truck is pictured Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Brownsville. (Travis M. Whitehead | Valley Morning Star) On July 1, a new statewide food truck licensing system went into effect, meaning that vendors no longer need separate permits for each city an...
UTRGV and the Harlingen school district announced a new campaign called “Living Longer by Design” to prevent diabetes in young people on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Courtesy of Harlingen CISD) HARLINGEN — We’re a fast-food nation. We love our Whataburgers, our Big Macs, and our peppe...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX has announced its new launch date after the second launch of the year was scrubbed on the pad on Thursday afternoon. SpaceX's website shows the Starship's 13th flight test is expected to happen on July 20, Monday, with a launch window ope...
McALLEN — U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico took their shows on the road in the Rio Grande Valley, vying for votes during their McAllen campaign stops this week. One candidate delivered a speech at his rally, standing in front of a lineup of National Border Pat...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two men accused of being involved in a deadly shooting at an H-E-B parking lot that occurred on Thursday in San Juan appeared before a judge Friday morning. After a bond hearing on Friday morning, a judge set bail at $1,000,000 cash surety for t...
Looking for a fun way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors this summer? The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to grab a paddle and experience an evening of kayaking as part of its exciting summer recreational activities....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The general trend heading into the weekend is hot, rain-free and turning hotter through early next week. This Friday will see highs in the upper 90s for the majority of the Valley. A mix of sun and clouds with highs peaking in the upper 90s. Win...
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is now accepting applications for a new statewide license for mobile food vendors, including food trucks, pushcarts, and roadside vendors....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two men are in custody in connection to a parking lot shooting that occurred Thursday morning at a H-E-B parking lot in San Juan. San Juan police Chief Leandro Sifuentes said the two suspects are facing murder charges. The two suspects, who hav...
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Thousands of spectators lined the beaches of South Padre Island on Thursday hoping to witness SpaceX's 13th Starship test flight, but their anticipation turned to disappointment when the company scrubbed the launch just moments before l...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A stubborn high‑pressure ridge stays locked over the Gulf, keeping conditions dry, warm and hazy. With that sinking air overhead, temperatures stay hot and slightly above average, especially for the western regions of the Rio Grande Valley. The ...
SpaceX scrubbed the launch of Starship/Super Heavy from Boca Chica just as the Super Heavy booster was about to ignite its 33 engines for liftoff. There was no immediate word about what issue triggered the abort. Flight 13 was to have been the second flight of the third version o...
Angel De La Garza A Cameron County detention officer was arrested for assaulting a handcuffed inmate following an investigation by the sheriff’s office. Angel De La Garza was charged with assault causing bodily injury and official oppression after investigators found that he had ...
Norma Sepulveda HARLINGEN — Documents show Mayor Norma Sepulveda and WaterWorks interim General Manager Roy Rodriguez signed letters supporting a company proposing a multi-billion dollar 1,800-acre data center project, urging AEP-Texas to run an extra-high-voltage transmission li...
Austin-based Saronic Technologies has chosen the Port of Brownsville for its “Port Alpha” next-generation shipyard, according to Gov. Greg Abbott, who announced the news at Saronic headquarters in a Thursday morning press conference. The $3.2 billion project aims to “restore U.S...
Antonio Caldwell, former deputy director of the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC), has a new gig, though his focus is still on addressing the Rio Grande Valley’s big stray-animal problem. He recently launched his own consulting firm and has been contacting mun...
The city of Brownsville is asking the public for “final” input on its Downtown Renaissance Master Plan, according to a news release. The city intends to use the plan as a 5- to 10-year road map for future decisions on land use, infrastructure, economic development, housing and mo...
The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent business closures, both mandated and voluntary, took a heavy toll on the Rio Grande Valley’s economy just like it did throughout the rest of the United States, in the first part of this decade. Fortunately, the Valley has been able to rebound ...
By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS This past Wednesday, July 8 the Laguna Madre Sports Park officially kicked off its Men’s Softball League with an exciting opening night of competition. The league which features men of all ages, is made up of the following eight te...
Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island will celebrate the grand opening of the new Marisol (Laguna Madre) Boat Ramp on Tuesday, July 21, marking the completion of the island’s first public bay access project in more than 30 years. The ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m....
PRESS Staff Report A Cameron County judge has denied a defense request to suppress cell phone location evidence in the capital murder case against Rogelio Martinez Jr., who is accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of San Benito Police Lt. Milton G. Resendez. Martinez is charged with...
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