File photo of a Falcon 9 fueled for launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX launched its first Falcon 9 rocket since making its public trading debut on the Nasdaq. The Starlink 17-54 mission launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday morning to add anot...
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As part of the City's Ready Brownsville initiative, the City of Brownsville is highlighting ongoing investments and proactive measures that help prepare the community for heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A vehicle caught fire after being involved in a three-vehicle crash on Monday morning on the eastbound expressway, according to the La Feria Police Department. At approximately 9:31 a.m., authorities received a call about a vehicle that lost control on the highw...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — American Electric Power Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative are reporting dozens of power outages in Hidalgo County on Monday morning. AEP Texas is reporting a cluster of outages south of the expressway in Hidalgo County near Weslaco and Mercedes, accord...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez signed a disaster declaration for the city on Monday as heavy rainfall continues to impact the city. A disaster declaration allows the city to access additional emergency resources for state and federal assistance. The city's Emerge...
Residents across Brownsville are being urged to prepare for heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding as a significant weather system moves into the area on Tuesday.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Water Supply Corporation has issued a boil notice for about 48 customers. The notice comes after a water outage that was "presumably caused by contractors who damaged a water main", according to the Sharyland Water Supply Corporation. The affected ...
The City of Brownsville Department of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services is inviting local families to make health and wellness a summer adventure with the launch of the 2026 BTX Kids Dash Into Wellness Challenge.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As the Rio Grande Valley experiences heavy showers and thunderstorms, several cities across the Valley are helping residents prepare with sandbags. ValleyCentral put together a list of locations giving out sandbags. City of PalmView City of McAllen City of Missi...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of the frontage road in Weslaco has been closed due to flooding, the Texas Department of Transportation announced Monday morning. The eastbound frontage road between Westgate and FM 88 (Texas Boulevard) is closed due to water over the roadway. The main...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding is the theme of the forecast now through Wednesday. The setup in place, loads of tropical moisture, a boundary sitting to the north, and the sea breeze, combined with an area of low pressure over South Texas, will lead to...
File photo of a Falcon 9 fueled for launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX launched its first Falcon 9 rocket since making its public trading debut on the Nasdaq. The Starlink 17-54 mission launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday morning to add anot...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An unsettled weather pattern will continue into the new week due to an influx of tropical moisture in our region. Future radar shows showers continuing overnight and into tomorrow. There is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall today and a slight risk on Tuesday...
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Brownsville this weekend and into next week, and city officials are urging residents to stay weather-aware and take precautions.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s episode of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, we bring you the biggest stories making headlines, along with a closer look at some of the people and moments shaping the Rio Grande Valley. We begin with the top stories of the week, including concerns su...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A San Benito man wanted on child sex charges was arrested, Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino said in an update. Jesus Estaban Escovar was arrested on Saturday afternoon without further incident. On Friday, the Cameron County Sheriff's Office sent out a wante...
HARLINGEN, Texas, (ValleyCentral) — A combination of tropical moisture, tropical low pressure and a cold front will deliver an increasing chance for rain now through Wednesday of next week. Sunday will have scattered showers with a few rumbles of thunder and periods of steady rain. Daytime tempe...
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island City Council Member Ken Medders, Jr. died, the city of South Padre Island announced on Saturday morning in a social media post. Medders was first elected to the City Council in November 2017 and has continuously served the community s...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —Theatre is about telling stories, but one local student's story may be his most compelling role yet. The lights come up. The curtain opens. And for Javier, that's where the magic begins. Whether it's musical theatre, one-act play, or speech and debate, the Harlin...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- U.S. Border Patrol arrested a driver who attempted to smuggle 26 people through the checkpoint in Falfurrias. U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Patrol Agent Jared C. Ashby provided details of the smuggling attempt and arrest on Thursday. Ashby r...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Tropical low pressure continues to develop over the Southwest Gulf where the National Hurricane Center is watching for strengthening and better definition. In other words, this system has a slight chance to become a tropical depression Saturday or Sunday. The b...
The City of Brownsville will host a free sandbag distribution for Brownsville residents on Saturday, June 13, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing while supplies last.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of North 10th Street in McAllen will be closed starting Monday as crews begin to work on the roadway and drainage improvements. Road construction will be done between Frontera Road and Auburn Avenue/Wisconsin Road in north McAllen. Crews with the Texas...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Public Library and Workforce Solutions are partnering to host a free job fair on Saturday. More than 40 employers are scheduled to attend the event to network with potential employees. A list of employers scheduled to attend the job event is availabl...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews from the Texas Department of Transportation are preparing for the possibility of heavy rains. According to TxDOT, crews have been working on mowing and edging along State Highway 100, as cutting tall grass allows stormwater to flow through ditches. The hig...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville Police Department arrested an 18-year-old man accused of entering the women's restroom at Sunrise Mall and taking a photo of a woman inside a stall. Juan Diego De Luna was arrested on Thursday and charged with invasive visual recording, a state ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Several events that were scheduled to take place across the Valley this weekend may be canceled because of the upcoming severe weather. According to ValleyStormTeam Forecaster Craig Verley, there is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall from Monday into Tuesday....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen police arrested a man accused of taking "numerous photographs" of men inside restrooms, according to a news release from the city police department. Gregorio Ramirez Jr., 39, of Harlingen, was arrested June 2 on an outstanding warrant for invasive visu...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino is urging the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The man in question is identified as Jesus Estaban Escobar, 39 years old. He is described as being 5`11, 280 lbs....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With summer break officially underway, children may be spending more time online. Whether they're using the internet for gaming or social media, local law enforcement and government agencies are advising parents to be aware of who their children are talking to a...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two drivers were killed in an early Friday morning collision, according to the McAllen Police Department. At approximately 5:30 a.m., McAllen police responded to the crash on the 6400 block of South McColl Road. Police say two vehicles were involved in the crash...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — CBS 4, NBC 23 and KGBT 4.1 are temporarily off the air on Friday as crews conduct tower work. The interruption in programming is expected to happen through 2:30 p.m. But don’t forget you can catch all of our latest coverage on news, weather and sports on ValleyC...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Once we push through a hot and humid Friday afternoon, we will move into a new rainy period for a few days. Highs on Friday will range from the upper 90s in Starr County to the lower 90s for much of the eastern portions of the Valley. A stray shower is [...]
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Roma Independent School District's mariachi program had the opportunity to shine and represent the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday at Carnegie Hall in New York City. "It's a tremendous opportunity for a musician, especially as a student musician, to step foot o...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In 2003, John Allen Rubio and his common-law wife, Angela Camacho, beheaded their three young children in Brownsville. We’ve broken down the crime, the case, the countdown to execution, along with an exclusive look at the evidence on ValleyCentral. Now, another ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On Thursday, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery laid to rest a U.S. Navy Veteran Fireman Apprentice. Robert Joseph Ruggeri, born on March 13, 1949, served from October 1968 to June 1970. FA Ruggeri received the National Defense Service Medal for his s...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —El Niño is officially here, and NOAA has confirmed it’s developing in the Pacific. But what exactly is El Niño? It’s natural climate pattern that happens when ocean waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become warmer than normal. That extra heat can shi...
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on June 12, 2026, on the Starlink 10-54 mission. Image: John Pisani/Spaceflight Now Update June 12, 9:53 a.m. EDT (1353 UTC): SpaceX confirmed satellite deployment. SpaceX marked its historic la...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Multiple fire departments responded to a large fire early Sunday morning that destroyed four boats and a building near a Port Isabel marina. According to Port Isabel City Manager Jared Hockema, the Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatc...
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District Board of Commissioners discussed future growth opportunities, property boundaries and grant funding during its June 4 regular meeting. Commissioners approved moving forward with a request for qualifications (R...
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council approved several measures during its regular meeting on June 3, including support for a statewide designation effort, improvements to a city park, and updates to local parks regulations. Council members unanimou...
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