Power to change: Gina Hinojosa’s message to UTRGV
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa visited the University Ballroom on the Edinburg campus Monday as part of her
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With funding tight, San Benito jump-starts aquatic center project
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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Surveillance shows person of interest in McAllen BMW theft investigation
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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Man involved in fatal 2023 Brownsville shooting gets probation
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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BROWNSVILLE PROPOSES $39 MILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND GROWTH
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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Over $611K of alleged cocaine seized at Brownsville port of entry
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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CITY OF BROWNSVILLE HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS ON NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
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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Two Weslaco firefighters killed while off duty
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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STHS hosting stroke conference in McAllen
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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Witness testimonies continue in deadly Harlingen crash trial
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...
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Tea Time: Dancing with the Stars elimination episode
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In today's episode of Tea Time, host Elette and Anchor Marco Ramirez talk about the double elimination on Dancing with the Stars. The two also discussed an article claiming Kim Kardashian prayed to be eliminated from the show when she was on in ...
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Weslaco Police Department confirms death of two firefighters
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco Police Department confirmed the deaths of two firefighters Wednesday morning. The city's police department and fire department are investigating an off-duty incident that occurred Wednesday morning. Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez held...
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Brownsville Herald 2025 Readers’ Choice Winners
The post Brownsville Herald 2025 Readers’ Choice Winners appeared first on MyRGV.com .