A new generation of leadership has emerged from the Rio Grande Valley’s Texas House races after a decisive election night. Between broken records, unseated incumbents and a blue shift, voters in South Texas have made their demands for affordability heard at the polls, marking success for candidat...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A new all-inclusive playground in McAllen is now open to the public. City leaders gathered at Retama Park on Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting grand opening to celebrate the new playground. The playground features a vibrant green playset, a shade ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DTM Realty, a Real Estate Company, is kicking off its 10th Annual Turkeys for Teachers event on Saturday to give during the season of gratitude. Daniel Garza from DTM Realty said it all started with spreading awareness for education. "Teachers a...
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B ROWNSVILLE — Democrats came out on top Tuesday in three Cameron County Commission elections, according to unofficial returns. Esteban “Steve” Guerra beat Republican Mauro Garza in the county judge race. First-time office-holder Joseph Lucio won the Precinct 2 election over Repu...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- An annual event is returning to Brownsville to honor the life of a local skater who was killed in a car crash. The event, Nash Bash, will honor the life and memory of Michael Alexander Nash, who died in a three-vehicle accident in May 2023. Eve...
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Gina Hinojosa, who grew up in Brownsville and graduated from Homer Hanna High School, has been elected governor of Texas, becoming the first Hispanic woman to win the state's highest elected office....
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Brownsville City Manager Alan Guard, ICMA-CM, CGFO, has selected Angel L. Figueroa, Jr. as the next Chief of the Brownsville Police Department. Mr. Figueroa brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience with the New York City Police Department....
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The Brownsville City Commission took action on several initiatives to support the city's continued growth, improve infrastructure, expand recreational opportunities, and strengthen community services during its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 3....
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I n Cameron County, voters in Brownsville, La Feria, Los Fresnos, Santa Maria and the South Texas Independent School District elected new members to school district boards of trustees in elections that were held alongside Tuesday’s general election. The results listed are unoffic...
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Meeting the medical needs of Brownsville’s growing community was a key focus of the City of Brownsville’s One City Summit, bringing together local healthcare and education leaders to discuss the future of health and wellness in the city....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A cold front that passed through the Valley last night has set us up for a couple of really nice days. We will enjoy mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 80's Wednesday. That, along with lower humidity, will make for a...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mission mayoral race appears to be headed to a runoff after neither of the six candidates received more than 50% of the vote, according to unofficial election results from Hidalgo County. Attorney Rick Salinas leads with 7,477 votes, followe...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Voters re-elected Hugo Gamboa to the city's top seat Tuesday night, unofficial election results show. Gamboa received 710 votes, or 62% percent of the vote, to keep his seat as mayor. Challenger Raul Martinez received 432 votes, or 38 percent of...
