HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the third straight year, Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island has claimed the No. 1 spot on USA Today's best beaches in Texas list. The list is compiled after a panel of travel experts nominates their top picks, and readers cast their vote to decide the wi...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the third straight year, Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island has claimed the No. 1 spot on USA Today's best beaches in Texas list. The list is compiled after a panel of travel experts nominates their top picks, and readers cast their vote to decide the wi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Whether you are a first-time father or a third-time father, a nonprofit organization based in the Rio Grande Valley is supporting men throughout fatherhood with events and resources. RGV Dads, founded by Jesus T. Peña in July 2018, was created to connect fathers...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Just like on Tuesday, rain activity will stay isolated to widely scattered. The severe weather threat is low but not zero; damaging winds and large hail can't be ruled out completely, but, to reiterate, the threat is wicked low. Those who do see anything fire up...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — At the Cameron County Commissioners Court meeting held Tuesday, a long and often heated public hearing about possible tax breaks for a maritime defense technology company ended with no decision made. ValleyCentral first reported in February that Saronic Techno...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weather is settling into a pretty classic early-June South Texas groove — hot, humid, and just unstable enough to keep things interesting. Things off Wednesday with a mix of sun and clouds and a noticeable uptick in moisture. By the afternoon, expect scatte...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- For the past five years, a local coffee shop has done more than serve coffee. It has faithfully served the 956 community. 956 Coffee Co., owned by Valley natives Eddie and Lori Muniz, first opened its doors in 2021. From the beginning, the couple had a vision...
File photo of a Falcon 9 fueled for launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Image: SpaceX. Update June 3, 10:05 a.m. EDT (1405 UTC): SpaceX adjusted the T-0 liftoff time. SpaceX is set to launch a batch of its Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg...
File: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) ahead of the launch of the Starlink 8-11 mission on Sept. 4, 2024. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now Update June 3, 7:24 a.m. EDT (1124 UTC): SpaceX scrubbed the launch. SpaceX hoped to launch its Falcon 9 rocket from C...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank RGV is distributing free produce in Los Indios on Wednesday morning. The “pop-up” one-day-only offering will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or until supplies last, at the Diamantina Ortega-Bennett Community Center at 309 E Heywood St. in Los Indios. ...
OLMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino on Tuesday provided an update regarding overcapacity at the county jail. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards found the Cameron County jail out of compliance after inspectors determined the facility was over capacity. The sta...
The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to stay active, healthy, and connected this June with a full lineup of free fitness classes, social activities, and outdoor programs.
Keep Texas Beautiful has named the City of Brownsville a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Community Achievement Award (GCAA), one of Texas’ highest environmental honors. The award was announced during the 2026 Keep Texas Beautiful Conference.
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is sharing the full story behind its work in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 through a special edition report highlighting major investments, business support, job growth, and community impact across the city.
The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) joined the Texas delegation at SelectUSA, one of the nation’s premier investment promotion events, to connect with industry leaders and showcase Brownsville’s economic opportunities.
The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) is bringing together business leaders, educators, and workforce partners for a presentation and roundtable discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Workforce development leaders, industry partners, and federal representatives recently came together in Brownsville to discuss the future of work and how communities can prepare for the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
Get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration as the City of Brownsville Parks and Rec Department hosts a night of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and one of the community's favorite summer traditions at Brownsville Sports Park.
Motorists traveling through Robinhood Drive can expect to see City of Brownsville Engineering & Public Works crews conducting scheduled roadway maintenance throughout the month of June.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Station on the Starlink 17-41 mission on May 30, 2026. Image: SpaceX Update May 30, 1:30 p.m. EDT (1730 UTC): SpaceX confirms deployment of the 24 Starlink satellites. SpaceX launched its 50th dedicated ...
With hurricane season here, pet owners should take time now to make sure they have a plan in place for their pets in case of an emergency or evacuation.
The City of Brownsville is encouraging residents to prepare now for hurricane season by making sure they have the supplies and plans needed to stay safe during severe weather.
Visit Brownsville has announced the return of Space Fest 2026, set to take place September 24 through 26 in Downtown Brownsville. The three-day celebration will bring together space enthusiasts, families, innovators, artists, and visitors.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the Starlink 10-53 mission on May 29, 2026. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now SpaceX launched its penultimate planned flight in May, sending its Falcon 9 rocket flying from Cape Canaveral Sp...
The Department of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services is canvassing the community to identify areas with standing water. Crews are applying larvicide where needed to help stop mosquitoes before they become a larger problem.
Unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary runoff show Esteban “Steve” Guerra defeating incumbent Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. for the Democratic nomination for Cameron County judge. (photo courtesy/Port Of Brownsville ) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Texas vo...
Street flooding covers portions of Padre Boulevard near a bus stop and Isla Balli restaurant on South Padre Island on May 27 after heavy rain moved through the area, causing water to pool along the roadway. (photo courtesy/Michael Sularz) By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Hea...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Animal Advisory Board discussed shelter operations, euthanasia policies, volunteer programs, flea and tick concerns and the city’s growing feral cat population during its May 21 meeting at the Port Isabel Event & Cultural Center. Officials ...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Students attending Port Isabel Junior High School are getting a hands on introduction to engineering and problem solving thanks to a traveling STEM education lab funded through the Texas Education Agency. The mobile learning lab, operated through Learning ...
(Port Isabel’s Joseph Martinez selected to First Team All-District Pitcher. Picture by PIECHS) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel Early College High School All-District selections in baseball are as follows. Earning 1st Team All-District was sophomore starting p...
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