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McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who threatened a federal agent with “lights out” avoided prison Monday. In June 2025, when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided a taqueria in...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With back-to-school season just around the corner, Driscoll Health is partnering with dozens of sponsors, including the RGV Vipers, to get thousands of Valley f...
Texas mourns the loss of Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton, killed in action serving our nation in Jordan. She was just 19 years old. Her courage and sacrifice represent the very best of Te...
Posted by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Official congressional page Facebook
Earlier this month, the Domestic Names Committee nearly shut out the people of Cameron County from a decision to rename Boca Chica Beach--a request driven by an individual from Mississippi and unan...
Posted by Edinburg Police Department Police department Facebook
EDINBURG, GET READY! 👮🏻♀️🎒❣️ Join Edinburg PD for the biggest National Night Out in the area! We’re bringing you carnival rides, a car show, and a FREE backpack & school suppl...
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Austin's office development has nearly dried up as vacancies remain elevated, but at least one developer is looking toward the future with plans for a new project.
Lopez Ready Mix Concrete is Rio Grande City’s July 2026 Business of the Month. Lopez Ready Mix was founded in the late 1960s in Rio Grande City, Texas, by Erasmo Reymundo Lopez Sr. Through hard w...
Posted by Mission Police Department Police department Facebook
Today, we recognize and celebrate Theresa Martinez for successfully completing her internship with the Mission Police Department Crime Victim Services Unit and our Crime Victims Liaison. Throughout...
It’s peak season for mosquitoes and the city of Brownsville is receiving service requests for mosquito control through its mobile app and sharing health and safety tips.
Tiny Grocer is leaving South Congress and growing in other areas — the hunt for real estate is on. The store won't be empty for long as a high end lifestyle and apparel business plans to move in....
Drones, military-related flight operations and advanced manufacturing are drawing increased investor attention, creating competition among business leaders for newly available funding.
The highest temperatures of the year and minimal rain are in Laredo's forecast as a dry July continues, and there will be a rare period with no wind.
Posted by John Cowen Brownsville mayor page Facebook
Are you interested in farming, ranching, or accessing agricultural land? Join us for a special Women for the Land Learning Circle hosted in partnership with American Farmland Trust (@womenforthelan...
The city has been working for years to revitalize its downtown. Earlier this year, it solicited bids for the latest contract through a request for qualifications. The chosen developer is also helpi...
A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a 93-year-old man, leaving him with visible facial injuries, Laredo Police said.
American Airlines is continuing to invest at its biggest hub, with plans for its largest-ever Admirals Club at DFW International Airport. Read on to learn more, including details about the first lo...
A fatal rear-end collision in June drew attention to the corridor. The Central project completion is targeted for late 2027.
Experts say data center developers are getting smarter about using community benefits agreements to advance their projects, but one-time payments can't offset permanent concerns like noise and wate...
A man was arrested in a theft of service investigation involving about $26,000 in unpaid transportation services, Laredo Police said.
Posted by John Cowen Brownsville mayor page Facebook
I’m proud to welcome the new Brownsville Satellite Office for Down By The Border, which will provide support, resources, and guidance to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities an...
Tropical Depression Two is expected to become Tropical Storm Bertha on Monday as the depression moves northwestward, the National Hurricane Center announced.
Posted by Brownsville Police Department Police department Facebook
‼️ICYMI: Don’t miss our Back to School Fair this FRIDAY, July 24th at the Brownsville Sports Park from 6-8PM. 🎒FREE event and school supplies (while supplies last) for our community!Join t...
Traffic at the World Trade Bridge will briefly pause Monday as contractors remove additional border barrier buoys found lodged in the bridge's infrastructure.
Posted by Norma Sepulveda Mayor of Harlingen Facebook
Mark your calendars for the District 3 Townhall.📣 Join Commissioner Mike Mezmar for a District 3 Town Hall! Get updates on city projects, learn about upcoming initiatives, and ask questions abou...
Posted by @cityofrgc Facebook
🏛️ MEET YOUR CITY! | Fun Friday Summer Reading Program 🏛️ Ever wondered how Rio Grande City runs behind the scenes? Come out to the Rio Grande City Public Library this Friday for a specia...
Posted by Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Economic development organization Facebook
🔧 Happening This Thursday! Looking for a career in the skilled trades? Don't miss the Tools & Talent: Skilled Trades Job Fair and connect with employers hiring across welding, HVAC, manufacturin...
Posted by Vicente Gonzalez Campaign page Facebook
A match made in heaven! When Corrupt Western Hidalgo #EricFlores meets Corrupt- Ken Paxton. Low turnout for #Corruption🤣
Posted by @cityofrgc Facebook
🌟Intern Spotlight🌟 Kassandra Falcon was born in McAllen, Texas, and raised in Rio Grande City, Texas. She graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 2021 and earned her Patient Care Techni...
Peter Casso turned a passion for helping his son become a standout runner into Next Gen Running Club, one of Laredo's premier youth distance running programs.
Joe Mohrfeld went to college to become an academic and ended up falling in love with the craft of brewing beer. His journey brought him to Austin, where he eventually concocted one of the city's mo...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Caution is being advised for afternoon outdoor activities as the combination of heat and humidity will be raising the heat index to 108-112 in many areas. This...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will meet with state and local officials in Kerrville, Texas, on Monday, according to an announcement Sunday from the Governor's Office.
Former United South standout Marco Raya returned to the mound with Triple-A St. Paul after a shoulder injury.
The Tecos begin a six-game road trip against Aguascalientes and Chihuahua, looking to end a streak of 12 consecutive series losses.
The developer has worked on similar projects in other suburbs like Georgetown, San Marcos, Lockhart and the fringes of Austin.
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Channel 5 News photojournalist Carlos Mendoza takes us inside the coverage of a surreal trial in Hidalgo County.
The U.S. military has identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran. The Defense Department said Monday in a statement that 25-year-old 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan,...
Ramses Tacos & Tequilas in Brownsville credits World Cup watch parties for a massive 30% surge in summer sales and a doubling of its front-of-house staff.
Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael
The Frisco mall is adding several high-profile brands and an international beauty retailer after Pottery Barn and Banana Republic exited the property.
Expansion of Old Parkland is back in the spotlight. A resort planned in the Cedars goes before city commission. The Texas Stock Exchange tries again for a digital ticker display in Uptown. Denton c...
On Saturday, the agency had stated the sample of lettuce had tested positive for cyclospora.
Texas has a water scarcity problem, but not every region has gotten there the same way.
Risewell Homes is contuing its rapid ascent in the Austin homebuilding market. Keep on reading to get details on its latest expansive project and peek at the ABJ's ranking of the largest homebuilde...
For years, the state has been the leading exporter of semiconductor chips. After the Legislature invested more than $1.5 billion into incentives since 2023, the industry has been booming.
North Texas is growing and Dallas’ financial sector is booming. But the city is losing residents and businesses — and two major sports franchises are departing the urban core.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - SpaceX has announced it has rescheduled its thirteenth Starship test flight for the second time. The launch window has been moved to 5:45 p.m. Thursday, July 23,...
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar responds to the recent ICS shootings in Maine and Houston.
Shop 'til you drop at these new businesses around town!
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.
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.
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...
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) — 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...
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.
RGV fans react to Spain winning the 2026 World Cup.
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.