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San Benito woman sentenced to 15 years for death of baby
Belinda Perez A 32-year-old San Benito woman accused of causing the death of an infant in 2024 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Belinda Perez pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury on Sept. 14, court records show. She had bee...
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New trial date set for man accused in Harlingen tow truck driver's death
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new trial date has been set for a man accused in the death of a tow truck driver in Harlingen. Cristobal Stephan Garzez, 29, is set to go to trial on Oct. 5, Cameron County court records show. Announcements are scheduled for Oct. 1. According ...
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UTRGV's Jakobsohn, Haygood earn SLC Players of the Week
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Vaqueros are celebrating their 9th straight home win with a 27-10 victory over McNeese. Now, the Vaqueros are cashing in the rewards with a clean sweep of the Southland Conference weekly honors. Quarterback Aidan Jakobsohn and linebacker Jai...
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City of Brownsville: Traffic expected during Neale House relocation
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Drivers are being advised about temporary traffic as the city of Brownsville relocates the historic Neale House on Tuesday at noon. According to the city of Brownsville, the historic Neale House is being moved from its current location at 230 Ne...
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Stretching out: Brownsville’s Art Hurtado to run in 200-mile ultra marathon
B rownsville ultra runner Art Hurtado will stretch out this weekend to a distance most people would regard as unthinkable: 200 miles across half the state of Nebraska. Hurtado has been running ultra marathons, defined in the running community as any foot race longer than the trad...
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CITY OF BROWNSVILLE WARNS AGAINST CELEBRATORY GUNFIRE AND FIREWORKS AHEAD OF NEW YEAR’S EVE
As the New Year approaches, the City of Brownsville is reminding residents that celebratory gunfire is dangerous, illegal, and can have deadly consequences. Discharging a firearm for any reason other than self-defense is prohibited within city limits....
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CITY COMMISSION DECLARES “HELEN RAMIREZ DAY” IN HONOR OF BROWNSVILLE’S FIRST FEMALE CITY MANAGER
The Brownsville City Commission on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, issued a proclamation declaring the day as “Helen Ramirez Day,” recognizing City Manager Helen Ramirez for her transformative leadership and lasting contributions to the City of Brownsville....
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BROWNSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPENS REGISTRATION FOR ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC EXAM
The Brownsville Fire Department has officially opened registration for its upcoming entry-level firefighter/paramedic exam, inviting dedicated and service-minded individuals to apply. The exam is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 9:00 AM....
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Valley Storm Team: The long range forecast looks wetter for the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale and Meteorologist Marcelo Gonzalez take apart the latest long range look at the fall and winter weather forecasts for Deep South Texas. El Niño is expected to play a big role in bringing higher rainfall numbers thr...
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BISSELL’S EMPTY THE SHELTER CAMPAIGN MAKES DOG ADOPTIONS AFFORDABLE AT BARCC
With assistance from Bissell’s Pet Foundation National Fall Empty the Shelters™ Reduced-Fee Adoption Event, the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center is making pet adoptions more affordable than ever for two weeks; all pet adoptions are $25....
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Continued hot with a side of rain
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The large, upper-level area of high pressure that has brought us such a hot and relatively dry summer will continue to bring heat as fall officially begins later today. However, it will also start to get a little better chance of rain. It has po...