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Posted by National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley Official weather forecast office Facebook
Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Age and certain conditions make the body less able to regulate temperature. Learn more at: weat...
Posted by National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley Official weather forecast office Facebook
Hot conditions will continue through late this week, with potential record-breaking high temperatures. Be sure to practice heat safety - learn more at weather.gov/heat
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Posted by City of Hidalgo Official city government page Facebook
♻️🚛 FREE Bulky Item Drop-Off for Hidalgo Residents! 🚛♻️ It’s time to clean up and clear out! Take advantage of this FREE bulky item disposal event for only our City of Hidalgo Texas...
Posted by @RGCAnimalKennel Facebook
RGC Animal Control – Wildlife Response RGC Animal Control Officers recently responded to Tractor Supply Company after receiving a report of a rattlesnake on the property. Upon arrival, officers d...
Posted by City of Brownsville Official city government page Facebook
Drivers along E. Price Road may notice a brighter approach to safety! New solar-powered warning signs are now active between Crownridge Rd. and Land O’Lakes Dr., giving drivers an earlier heads-u...
Posted by City of South Padre Island Official city government page Facebook
Get ready to light up your summer night! While on South Padre Island, don't forget to stick around for the fireworks.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Families were displaced and a dog was rescued from a McAllen apartment building fire on Sunday, according to a news release from the McAllen Fire Department. N...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 6-year-old boy was electrocuted after stakes used to secure a water slide punctured an underground electrical wire, according to a Monday update from the Hida...
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the child who died over the weekend and his cause of death.
Brownsville city commissioners discussed an amendment to prohibit e-cigarettes and “other electronic nicotine delivery system devices” in public spaces at Tuesday’s regular meeting.
Posted by Town of Laguna Vista Official municipal government page Facebook
Public Works Notice – Mosquito Spraying 🦟 Weather permitting, the Public Works Department will be spraying for mosquitoes tonight throughout town. Spraying will be conducted during the evening...
Two weeks after rains deluged South Central Texas, the flood threat isn't over.
Posted by City of Mercedes Official city government page Facebook
#WeatherAlert #weatheraware ☀️Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Age and certain conditions make the body less able to regulat...
Posted by TxDOT Pharr District Regional transportation district Facebook
🚧 MEDIA ADVISORY | KENEDY COUNTY Daytime lane closures are scheduled on US 77 (Segment 1A) between Santa Berta and Diamond Ranch Crossing from July 27–31 to move and reset portable traffic con...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — High pressure spinning in the Gulf and across the 4-corners of the continental U.S. keeps hot and rain-free conditions in place. Highs this Monday afternoon wil...
Posted by TxDOT Pharr District Regional transportation district Facebook
Check Your Height, Know It's Right! Drivers should always know the height of their vehicle and follow posted bridge heights and signage to avoid a bridge strike. Bridge strikes don't just damage ve...
Posted by City of Brownsville Official city government page Facebook
The Texas Department of Transportation will close Norton Drive from Minnesota Avenue to Morningside Road beginning today, through September 17, as part of a bridge replacement project. Detours will...
Posted by Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management Emergency management office Facebook
Join us this morning for a free-community event where we are focused on Emergency Management and how to keep you prepared for anything storm wise that comes your way! The City of Mission Emergency...
Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into popular products to protect women’s health. The OAG is investigating a number of feminine care and cosmetic product brands, including...
Norton Drive in Brownsville will close to through traffic between Minnesota Avenue and Morningside Road for a TxDOT bridge replacement project. Detours are posted.
Rodrigo Castillo, 18, was arrested in connection with a July 12 nightclub shooting in rural Edinburg and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Posted by TxDOT Pharr District Regional transportation district Facebook
STARTING TODAY/MISSION. Effective July 27 thru Oct. 31, traffic on SH 107 (Conway Ave.), between SH 495 & Mi 2 Rd., will shift west for road reconstruction. Please STAY ALERT & RESPECT THE ZONE. Th...
Posted by National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley Official weather forecast office Facebook
Hot and dry conditions will continue today and Tuesday.
Every life matters. Shortly after 2 p.m., McAllen firefighters responded to an apartment fire in the 1600 block of Tamarack Avenue, where heavy smoke and fire had spread through the first and secon...
Posted by City of Edinburg Official city government page Facebook
There is no shortage of talent in Edinburg! 💪 93 of our Parks and Recreation athletes advanced to state in Track and Field, swimming, tennis, golf, and boxing after competing at the regional TAA...
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday it is investigating the death of a child in rural Alamo.
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A state trooper caught a DoorDash driver with 23 pistols, 11,620 rounds of ammunition and vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana in July, according to a criminal complai...
Posted by TxDOT Pharr District Regional transportation district Facebook
TRAFFIC ALERT/ALAMO. Alternating lane closures are planned nightly on FM 907 (Alamo Road) Sunday through Tuesday, between I-2 and Citrus Avenue, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Plan ahead to avoid delays.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District superintendent position continues to remain open following Saturday's scheduled special-called board meet...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a child in rural Alamo that occurred on Saturday night, according to a news release. At appro...
Posted by Willacy County Sheriff's Office Sheriff's office Facebook
***FIRE CALL*** Vehicle fire on southbound IH 69E at the Highway 186 overpass. WCSO Deputies, Raymondville PD, DPS and RFD on scene. Slow down for First Responders on scene.
Laredo remained the nation’s busiest trade port, according to new federal data, as cross-border freight between the United States and Mexico continued to grow.
The teen was ejected from the boat.
Posted by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Official congressional page Facebook
ICYMI: Nearly $1.5 million in federal funds is coming to Brownsville's airport to replace airfield signage and increase safety for all travelers. Proud to deliver these funds to our area, and I loo...
Boerne’s “meat nerds” just earned the country’s biggest bacon bragging rights.
The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees has named Dr. Joseph Villarreal, current Santa Maria ISD superintendent, as the lone finalist for its top leadership position.
Eleven people have been charged with causing the deaths of seven migrants by trapping them inside a cargo container in sweltering Texas heat. A federal indictment says a Union Pacific employee foun...
The Edinburg CISD school board will hold a second round of interviews for a new superintendent after a six-hour special meeting ended without a decision.
Mission CISD and McAllen ISD will hold back-to-school bashes on Monday, July 27, offering free school supplies, backpacks, immunizations, and haircuts for local students.
The UTRGV School of Medicine welcomed its largest class of Rio Grande Valley natives yet, with 35 of 56 future doctors in the Class of 2030 coming from the local region.
The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an unresponsive child brought to a local hospital from rural Alamo on Saturday night.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota. About 70 million people will face heat...
Surveillance footage shows a suspected drunk driver crashing into EZ Cuts salon on North Shary Road in Mission, injuring an employee and closing the business for two weeks.
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 National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley Official weather forecast office Facebook
There is a MODERATE RISK of life-threatening rip currents and an Extreme UV Index with abundant sunshine. Remember to swim near a lifeguard and re-apply sunblock often!
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...
Texas Workforce Commissioner Alberto Treviño speaks at a check presentation event at The PossAble Dream Adult High School in Pharr.
An interview with City of Pharr Deputy City Manager Cynthia Garza-Reyes.
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...
Emergency crews responded after the swimmer failed to resurface.
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
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,...