HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — State prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for two of the four men accused in a Peñitas capital murder case. Court records indicate Hidalgo County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for 24-year-old Pedro Ismael Garcia and 38-year-old Ricardo Gonzalez...
safety
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews are clearing the scene after a trailer hauling paint rolled over on southbound US 77 just north of the Sarita checkpoint. Workers with the Texas Department of Transportation and fire crews are clearing debris and water-based paint from the...
safety
The Brownsville City Commission on Tuesday approved a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Police Officers’ Association....
government
During its Tuesday, Sept. 22 meeting, the Commission approved Resolution Number 2026-127, identifying projects benefiting the Brownsville Public Utilities Board and Southmost Regional Water Authority....
schools
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Watching live high school football games is easier than ever with our free ValleyCentral+ app. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, and McAllen school distric...
government
The Brownsville City Commission took action on several initiatives involving housing, development, public safety, water infrastructure and community planning during a Tuesday's September 22, Special City Meeting....
schools
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While UTRGV basketball squads start warming up, volleyball is already in full swing. The Vaqueros get set for Southland play this week with two SLC matchups on slate. Head Coach Todd Lowery put his team through the gauntlet in non-conference play...
schools
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Basketball season is officially back at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The swishing of hoops at the UTRGV Fieldhouse means the Vaqueros are back on the court for their first practice of the 2026-27 season. UTRGV Women's Basketball Hea...
News
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 7-day forecast has two main messages: heat and a daily chance of showers and thunderstorms. Starting with precipitation, rain coverage stays the same day to day, with isolated to widely scattered activity possible through the late morning to...
business
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A fairly good chance for showers will continue across the Rio Grande Valley each day this week. The combination of afternoon sea breeze and clockwise flow around a high-pressure system centered over East Texas will help support scattered shower...
safety
A jury has been selected in the death penalty trial of a 20-year-old Brownsville man accused of shooting and killing a San Benito police officer after an hourslong chase across Cameron County, District Attorney Luis V. Saenz confirmed. Rogeilo Martinez is accused of killing San B...
Local
The City of Brownsville successfully relocated the historic Neale House to Linear Park on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of the community landmark....
News
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum opened its Dia de los Muertos exhibit, featuring community-made altars to honor the dead. The museum exhibit features traditional elements of marigolds, sugar skulls, candles, photos of loved ones and perso...
