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Posted by National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley Official weather forecast office Facebook
There is a Moderate (level 2 of 4) Heat Risk expected today across Deep South Texas with near triple-digit heat and abundant sunshine. Little to no relief is expected tonight with even warmer tempe...
Posted by City of Alton Official city government page Facebook
🚧✂️ On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Mayor Salvador Vela, the City Commission, and City staff proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of the City of Alton's new Public Works Facility, located at 81...
Es inaceptable que el Comité de Nombres Domésticos casi excluya a los habitants de Cameron County del proceso para cambiar el nombre de Boca Chica Beach. No podemos permitir que una propuesta de...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week's edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alexia Serrata breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the wee...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of South Padre Island announced that a Special Election has been scheduled to fill the seat for Council Member Place 1. The seat opened up following th...
Today, the City of San Benito was proud to join developers, community partners, and local leaders for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of San Sebastian Subdivision, the first master-planned community in...
Posted by National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley Official weather forecast office Facebook
Good Afternoon! As of 1:30 PM CDT, temperatures are ranging between the mid-upper 90s with heat indices between 100-110F degrees. Over the next several days, dangerous heat will continue with peak...
Posted by Willacy County Sheriff's Office Sheriff's office Facebook
🌪️ Hurricane Safety Reminder Let's keep our community safe! Take a few minutes to prepare, stay updated on the weather, and have your emergency supplies ready. If a storm approaches, check on...
Posted by City of Weslaco Official city government page Facebook
🚧 Traffic Advisory – Border Avenue Closure 🚧 Attention, residents and motorists: City crews are currently responding to a water line break. Border Avenue is temporarily closed from Business...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 13th Court of Appeals on Friday weighed in on the wrongful death lawsuit involving a Weslaco cheerleader. The 13th Court of Appeals sent a letter directing...
A Mercedes man faces federal charges after prosecutors say he sold fentanyl that led to someone's death.
Brownsville Metro has acquired a $35,000 mobile security trailer with live cameras and GPS to improve passenger safety near local schools and rural bus stops.
Thousands gathered at Isla Blanca Park to watch SpaceX launch its 13th Starship test flight from Boca Chica, inspiring a young spectator to dream of becoming an astronaut.
The Raymondville Bearkat marching band is gearing up for a state title run while adapting to mandatory new UIL heat safety standards during summer practices.
Energy drink distributor Glazer's Beer and Beverage has asked an appeals court to pause a wrongful death lawsuit linked to the caffeine-related death of a Weslaco cheerleader.
A second man, Augustine Becerra, has been arrested in Starr County after investigators say he helped steal $15,000 worth of cattle from a private ranch to sell at auction.
Brownsville city leaders approved new downtown benches and trash cans following community workshops held to gather public input on the new designs.
Two people were hospitalized after a car crashed into the EZ Cuts hair salon on North Shary Road in Mission.
The MLB Draft passed on Mito Perez, but the Texas Rangers signed him as an undrafted free agent. Perez, who grew up in the Rio Grande Valley, got the news in an unexpected moment. I was in my ro...
The summer of savings is here.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Down by the Border, a nonprofit organization, has launched its new Satellite Office at the Brownsville Police Department. The organization supports children wit...
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After two scrubbed launch attempts, SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 finally lifted off Friday, rewarding thousands of spectators who waited days to witness...
The limited resumption will allow a southern port of entry in Arizona to reopen in phases. The move comes after 41 of 42 cases of screwworm have been reported in Texas.
Posted by TxDOT Pharr District Regional transportation district Facebook
⚠️HEADS UP on FULL CLOSURES happening around the Pharr Interchange, TONIGHT. ☾🚨 Head up Pharr 🚨 Tonight, (7/24) from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the westbound I-2 direct connector from Edinburg t...
Texas’ most popular beach just got a big upgrade for anglers.
ERO Architects CEO points to major investments at the Port of Brownsville, while urging public and private entities to keep design and construction dollars in the RGV.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Mercedes man accused of selling narcotics to a man who died of a fentanyl overdose has been indicted on federal charges. Bryan Alexis Cedillo, 28, of Mercedes...
A positive West Nile virus results was confirmed Friday in a mosquito pool by the Laredo Public Health Department.
Starship S40 and Super Heavy booster B20 lifted off from SpaceX’s launch pad No. 2 at Boca Chica at 5:51 p.m. on Friday after previously scrubbing the launch twice — yesterday due to weather an...
Starship S40 and Super Heavy booster B20 lifted off from SpaceX’s launch pad No. 2 at Boca Chica at 5:51 p.m. on Friday after previously scrubbing the launch twice — yesterday due to weather an...
Posted by Brownsville Police Department Police department Facebook
‼️HAPPENING NOW‼️ Join us at the Brownsville Sports Park for the Brownsville Police Department’s and Driscoll Health Plan Back to School Fair!🎒📚 This event is FREE for our community...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — San Juan police have arrested a third person in connection with a deadly shooting at an H-E-B parking lot in San Juan. Police arrested Ivory Ruiz, 24, on Thursd...
Governor Abbott Surveys Flood Damage In Cotulla, Requests Additional Counties For Major Disaster DeclarationGovernor Greg Abbott today surveyed flood damage and held a briefing and press conference...
Posted by Town of Laguna Vista Official municipal government page Facebook
Parks & Recreation Board Meeting- July 30, 2026
Six of the victims, including a 14-year-old boy, were found dead inside a train shipping container in Laredo in the sweltering Texas heat.
Posted by Hidalgo County Official county government page Facebook
Manténgase informado sobre el Gusano Barrenador del Nuevo Mundo en este seminario gratuito donde especialistas compartirán información sobre su ciclo de vida, manejo del ganado, vida silvestre,...
An American citizen and Mexican national were arrested after Border Patrol found 68 people illegally present in the United States at a stash house in Palmview.
The victim was swept away while driving in Val Verde County, the governor said after assessing damage around Cotulla.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An SUV crashed into an EZ Hair Cuts barber shop in Mission on Friday, photos taken by the Mission Fire Department show. Mission Fire Chief Mike Silva told Vall...
Posted by City of Combes Official city government page Facebook
Immediate Press Release- Chief P. Quill
The Border Patrol agent who is accused of crashing into a pedestrian who was “walking calmly in a non-threatening manner” during a immigration operation in Harlingen was suspended and...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Homeland Security Investigations McAllen is conducting an enforcement operation in the upper Valley, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson con...
What started as a snack for long shifts at SpaceX became 50 bags sold in a single lunch hour, five years of weekend markets, 24 flavors, and orders shipped to all 50 states. 🤠 For Jeany and her...
Mealer, the GOP nominee in Texas’ 9th Congressional District, would represent Houston’s Magnolia Park, where an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, under the GOP’s new redistrictin...
Posted by Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Economic development organization Facebook
What a great turnout at the Tools & Talent: Skilled Trades Job Fair! 🔧⚙️ Thank you to everyone who came out to connect with employers, explore career opportunities, and support our local wor...
The store has been a community mainstay since the early 1980s.
UTRGV and IDEA Public Schools are partnering to launch an early autism intervention program dedicated to researching education delivery models, impacts of accelerated learning and that will serve...
At a time when nonprofit funding is increasingly uncertain, the Borderland Rainbow Center has received a major financial vote of confidence.
Posted by Brownsville Police Department Police department Facebook
‼️TODAY‼️ Don’t miss out on our Back to School Fair this afternoon from 6-8PM at the Brownsville Sports Park!🎒📚 We hope to see you there!Join the Brownsville Police Department and D...
It’s been nearly a week since news of the New World screwworm officially made its way to the Rio Grande Valley, prompting local officials to address their handling of the flesh-eating...
Stonelake Capital LLC revived plans for its 17-story tower on McKinney Avenue, announcing in June they secured construction financing from Bank OZK. Construction on the tower next to Whole Foods ha...
A man wanted in Florida on a felony child abuse warrant was apprehended after illegally crossing into the United States near Rio Bravo, Border Patrol said.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A U.S. attorney announced a federal indictment on Friday against 11 people in the smuggling deaths of six migrants found in a rail cargo container in Texas in May. The six peop...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department is working to identify a suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that caused property damage on Thursday. Police described the...
A three-vehicle crash that temporarily closed traffic was followed by an allegedly intoxicated driver crashing into a marked patrol unit, Laredo Police said.
Posted by Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Economic development organization Facebook
Your next project doesn’t have to wait. 🚀 Located in our North Industrial Park, this 25-acre shovel-ready site, owned by Edinburg EDC, is surrounded by established businesses, highlighted on t...
The Laredo Fire Department has invested more than $26 million in new fire apparatuses over the past six years, with Ladder 8 now in service.
The tragedy happened at one of the busiest beach destinations in Texas.
The Combes Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 74-year-old man.
Edinburg police are searching for the driver of a white four-door sedan with front-end damage who fled after destroying a fence on Lori Morgan Drive.
Agents with the Homeland Security Investigations McAllen field office are conducting an enforcement operation in the Upper Valley as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to an HSI s...
Two Alamo rescuers are urging city leaders to address the growing stray dog population as Mayor J.R. Garza announces plans for mobile spay and neuter clinics and a potential animal shelter.
A $2 million Texas GLO grant will fund major street repairs and flood-resilience improvements for over 6,500 residents in Mission, Texas.
New census data shows Hidalgo County's poverty rate dropped from 28.8% to 24.2%, though officials note challenges like living costs remain.
SpaceX's Starship rocket has blasted off on another test flight, this time carrying 20 of the most advanced Starlinks. Towering more than 400 feet, Starship soared from Texas on Friday, a week afte...
Brownsville city leaders voted to form a seven-member sports commission aimed at attracting tournaments and professional sports leagues to the area.
After days in the triple digits, stormy clouds to cool down these Texas towns.
Presidio has sued the federal government, arguing that a border wall could cause flooding in the town of 3,200 residents.
Recent court rulings and new laws make it tougher for the state to remove children from their homes.
Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off.
Here's the latest on the tropical storm.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A 27-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a woman and barricading himself inside a home in the Edinburg area, according to the Hidalgo County Sher...
Two juveniles were detained after crashing a stolen pickup truck at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge, Laredo Police said.
Posted by Norma Sepulveda Mayor of Harlingen Facebook
Imagine a city that’s intentionally designed to help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. That’s the idea behind Blue Zones. Harlingen has the opportunity to explore this initiativ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Sister Letty, a Nigerian-born Catholic nun, shared her story to ValleyCentral of the day she was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers while...
The TIRZ was one of the last procedural hurdles the Dog's Head needed to clear to set up the former mining site for modern businesses and homes. It's the biggest development plan ABJ is tracking at...
Various national media outlets interested in a project under consideration by Methodist Healthcare Ministries and Blue Zones.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you have any outstanding fines in the city of San Juan, now's your chance to resolve issues with the court without any additional penalties. The San Juan Mun...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said county leaders continue to closely monitor the New World Screwworm after the first confirmed case in the Rio Grande...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The San Juan Memorial Library and Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department will host a free Narcan training on Friday. The free event will begin at 10:...