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The World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, the busiest inland commercial port on the Southwest border, was temporarily shut down this weekend as giant cylindrical federal buoys piled up under the b...
Laredo shifted commercial traffic to the Colombia Solidarity Bridge after flood-driven buoys lodged at World Trade Bridge.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ValleyCentral) — House Republicans are trying to accomplish through legislation what the courts just rejected, weeks after the Supreme Court ruled that a president cannot use ex...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nearly 500 Edinburg homes and businesses are without power after a truck hit a utility pole. Edinburg police responded to a rollover hit-and-run accident at t...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer EDITOR’S NOTE: THE HERALD ALL-AREA AWARDS AND TEAMS FEATURES ATHLETES IN THE BROWNSVILLE HERALD AND VALLEY MORNING STAR’S COVERAGE AREA RANGING FROM BROWNSVILLE TO L...
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The South Texas Food Bank is calling on the Laredo community to support its ongoing flood relief efforts as widespread flooding continues to affect communities across South Texas.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said a Houston resident died Friday following a two-vehicle crash in Starr County.
A tropical depression formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tropical storm watch for parts of the Florida Panhandle while forecasting pot...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to consider government requests to deport so-called “alien...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County officials have confirmed its first screwworm case in the western area of Starr County. Starr County Emergency Management spokesman Lenny Fuentes sa...
Laredo officials and overdose prevention advocates announced the annual Myke’s Purpose 5K Run & Walk, inviting residents to participate and help raise awareness.
The missing tubers were found safely officials say, however, the city urges the public to stay out of the water.
Posted by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Official congressional page Facebook
#TeamGonzalez had the privilege to join the ribbon cutting ceremony of the South Texas Urgent Care Center’s second location in Harlingen! This facility is now open to care for patients across our...
A Texas company valued at more than $9 billion has selected the site for its "next-generation shipyard" that will build drone ships like those used to recently rescue downed American pilots near th...
A police response outside a Laredo church Sunday morning drew attention as parishioners arrived for Mass. Here's what authorities said about the incident.
Photos from the Tecolotes Dos Laredos' two games against the Algodoneros de Union Laguna at Uni-Trade Stadium this weekend.
Teens can celebrate a spooky twist on summer with games, crafts, a book club and a movie during Teen Summerween Week at a Laredo public library.
A federal prosecutor in Texas has shared new details about the shooting of Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE officer in early July. The incident occurred while Salgado Araujo was dr...
Starr County officials have confirmed the first local case of the destructive New World Screwworm parasite in the Rio Grande Valley, prompting emergency response measures and calls for livestock vi...
A rollover hit-and-run crash involving a Ford Maverick on North Sugar Road has left nearly 500 Magic Valley Electric Cooperative customers without power in Edinburg.
The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction. The move on Friday is the latest step by the Trump adminis...
Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people a...
Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium. Argentina is seeking its fourth title,...
South Texas College has expanded its Jaguar Self Care Den to all six campuses across Hidalgo and Starr counties, providing students with free access to essential hygiene products and personal care...
God's Closet RGV is hosting a free clothing and diaper giveaway with no ID required on Tuesday, July 21, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Edinburg.
About 70 border buoys remained in the Rio Grande late Saturday, but U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar said no bridge or critical infrastructure impacts had been reported.
The Laredo Heat advanced to the Southern Conference championship with a 6-1 win over Global Football Innovation in the semifinals on July 18 at PEG Energy Stadium.
Three first-inning runs and a strong start from Adrian De Horta lifted the Tecos to a 4-2 win, evening the series with the Algodoneros.
Posted by Mission Police Department Police department Facebook
🎉 Join us for a FREE night of family fun and community! 🚔💙 The Mission Police Department is proud to collaborate with Mission Crime Stoppers for National Night Out 2026! Come out and enjoy...
Texas-born actor Jimmy Gonzales found himself in a callback with Chris Nolan himself – not knowing what film he was auditioning for.
Get out those old moving boxes, y'all.
Interviews with TBC Chair Joanna 'JoJo' Mackenzie and Vice Chair Eddie Aldrete.
Oscar Leonardo Urbina, 35, was arrested by the Brownsville Police Department after confessing to eight downtown burglaries, with bond set at $450,000.
Fugitive German Tanguma was arrested at the Hidalgo International Port of Entry on July 16, facing multiple charges including aggravated assault for a June shooting in Combes.
The Rio Grande is expected to reach its highest levels Sunday morning as officials continue monitoring flood conditions in the Laredo area.
Posted by Norma Sepulveda Mayor of Harlingen Facebook
This will be the last thing I say online about the letter I signed in September 2025. I understand why people have questions, and I've done my best to answer them openly and honestly. Yes, I read t...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized. Trump now faces similar challenges, like inflation and the war in Iran, whic...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the...
Webb County consolidated its Fire Marshal's Office with the Fire Department to improve fire prevention, investigations and code enforcement.
The Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau celebrated record attendance at this year's Sister Cities Festival.
The City of Laredo Solid Waste and Environmental Services Department will hold its next round of free bulky waste curbside pickups on July 22.
Harlingen is hosting its first free small business summit.
Edinburg International Airport installs a $2 million, 11-foot fence spanning four miles to enhance safety and prevent wild pigs and nilgai from entering the runway.
Seven STHS freestanding emergency departments were recognized for their commitment to resuscitation excellence, with STHS ER McColl, STHS ER Ware Road and STHS ER Weslaco earning the Get With The...
Posted by Edinburg Police Department Police department Facebook
Voting is officially underway for The Monitor’s Readers’ Choice Awards, and we're honored to be nominated for Favorite Law Enforcement Agency! Our officers work around the clock to keep Edinbur...
Posted by Javier Villalobos Mayor of McAllen Facebook
Congratulations Clark Chevrolet on winning the McAllen Shines Champion award. What a beautiful mural and garden. We urge all businesses to participate in making their business locations as beautifu...
The property on Live Oak Street was built in 1923 and originally served as a bottling plant for 7Up.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in the downtown Brownsville area Brownsville police say Oscar Leonardo Urbina, 35, was charged wit...
Several Rio Grande access points in west Laredo were closed Saturday as officials monitored rising river levels and downstream debris, including border buoys.
A Bangladeshi man appeared in Laredo federal court after extradition from Brazil in a yearslong international human smuggling case.
Long-suffering S.A.-area lake surges to highest waters in 4 years
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Weekend Anchor Brian Svendsen breaks down all the biggest stories from the week. Starting with the b...
Eight border buoys passed beneath the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge Saturday morning as Laredo officials continued monitoring Rio Grande conditions.
Posted by @cityofrgc Facebook
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At least 120 giant border buoys weighing about one ton each on Friday were floating uncontrolled down the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass, Texas, toward the South Texas border town of Laredo due to floo...
Abbott said residents should remain on alert for the next 24-48 hours.
Posted by Norma Sepulveda Mayor of Harlingen Facebook
❤️🐾Registered microchips increase your chances of being reunited with your pet. Microchips last a lifetime and ensure your pet will never be without your contact info. Take a moment today to...
A local snack shop is taking over Kuma’s last known location. Plus, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is launching its first San Antonio location.
Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda sends a letter to AEP Texas President and COO Adrian Rodriguez.
Posted by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Official congressional page Facebook
July is UV Safety Month, South Texas! While we love our sunshine, it's good to remember that UV rays can affect unprotected skin in just 15 minutes. Don't forget to reapply your SPF before heading...
The U.S. News & World Report has issued its annual ranking of universities in the country, and Rio Grande Valley campuses have earned respectable ratings.
Meeting 91-year-old pitmaster 'Tootsie' Tomanetz made it a day to remember.
Uvalde was hard hit.The Texas National Guard is deployed to Uvalde and other areas impacted by heavy rain.Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV)Happening now: @TXMilitary rolling through Uvalde assisting wi...
A Rio Grande Valley teacher lost her job after her Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status expired before her renewal came through.
A man convicted of libel in Britain helped spur investigations into Islamic private schools applying to Texas’ voucher program, legal filings say.
A former San Benito teacher honors the memory of Nahomi Rodriguez as Harlingen police deploy new AI and forensic technology to investigate her unsolved 2016 death.
A Mission CISD instructional aide is fighting for her life in a McAllen ICU after a severe medical emergency in Mexico required a rapid $22,000 emergency transport back to the Rio Grande Valley.
Cowboys receiver Kavontae Turpin hosted a youth football camp in the RGV with RGV Prime Sports, giving 956 kids hands-on training with an NFL pro.
Posted by Monica De La Cruz Campaign page Facebook
Terrific start to day one of the TX Hunters and Sportsman’s Expo in McAllen!
The week’s prolonged flooding hit Uvalde harder than almost anywhere else in the state, Gov. Greg Abbott said. Homeowners never imagined they’d have to deal with a flood in the South Texas city.
Officials in Sullivan City are cracking down on municipal cemetery violations after identifying more than 100 burial plots with structures encroaching on neighboring graves.
A McAllen driver is warning the public after a 5-foot metal rod shattered his windshield on the expressway near La Feria, highlighting TxDOT's warnings and fines regarding unsecured vehicle loads.
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend trip to South Padre Island turned into a terrifying near-death experience for a McAllen police officer after a steel bed...
The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified 67-year-old Noelio Garza Peña of Houston as the victim killed in a two-vehicle truck crash on FM 755 in Starr County.
The Alamo Economic Development Corporation is offering startup grants up to $15,000 and a revolving loan fund to help local residents launch new commercial businesses.
DPS urged residents to stay away from flooded areas as evacuations continued in the Uvalde region.
The city of Roma is utilizing a nearly $500,000 grant alongside local funds to repave Mendez Avenue, a crucial artery near the port of entry experiencing a 600% spike in commercial truck traffic.
Harlingen city commissioners have approved an in-house, $1.5 million street improvement program to repave 71 roads across five districts starting this October.
Posted by Monica De La Cruz Campaign page Facebook
The men and women of Border Patrol keep our families safe, and they should never miss a paycheck for doing it. I introduced the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act so our agents keep getti...
Posted by Mission Police Department Police department Facebook
🚓🎓 That’s a wrap on the Mission Police Department Summer Youth Police Academy! We wrapped up an incredible week with presentations from MADD, South Texas Health System McAllen Trauma Center...
Former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero has been booked into the county jail to face state sexual assault and drug charges following the dismissal of his federal escape case.
Emergency responders say better tools and preparation played life-saving roles after intense storms dropped heavy amounts of rain.
If you're looking to get fit without paying for a pricey gym membership, creating a simple home gym can save you money. But what do you really need for a workout, and how much do you have to spend?...