Laredo leads U.S.-Mexico trade as new DOT data shows freight growth
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.
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ICYMI: Nearly $1.5 million in federal funds is coming to Brownsville's airport to replace airfield signage and increase...
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...
Join us for a free-community event where we are focused on Emergency Management and how to keep you prepared for anythin...
Posted by City of Mission Official city government page Facebook
Join us 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 Management Te...
Edinburg CISD to hold second round of interviews for superintendent position
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, McAllen ISD to hand out school supplies at back-to-school events
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.
There is a Moderate (level 2 of 4) Heat Risk expected today across Deep South Texas with near triple-digit heat and abun...
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...
🚧✂️ On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Mayor Salvador Vela, the City Commission, and City staff proudly celebrated the ribbon...
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...
Treviño: The reason so many big companies are moving to the Valley is our skilled workforce
Texas Workforce Commissioner Alberto Treviño speaks at a check presentation event at The PossAble Dream Adult High School in Pharr.
City of Pharr named finalist for 2026 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
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 cambi...
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...
Missing swimmer at Lake Travis. Here's what we know.
Emergency crews responded after the swimmer failed to resurface.
ValleyCentral Weekend Report: ICE crackdowns and floods across Texas
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...
Special election set for South Padre Island Council seat
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...
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Today, the City of San Benito was proud to join developers, community partners, and local leaders for the ribbon-cutting...
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...
Good Afternoon! As of 1:30 PM CDT, temperatures are ranging between the mid-upper 90s with heat indices between 100-110F...
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...
🌪️ Hurricane Safety Reminder Let's keep our community safe! Take a few minutes to prepare, stay updated on the weathe...
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...
🚧 Traffic Advisory – Border Avenue Closure 🚧 Attention, residents and motorists: City crews are currently responding t...
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...
13th Court of Appeals weighs in on Weslaco cheerleader wrongful death lawsuit
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...
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Mercedes man faces up to life in prison in fentanyl overdose death
A Mercedes man faces federal charges after prosecutors say he sold fentanyl that led to someone's death.
Brownsville Metro receives new mobile security trailer
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.
'Now I want to be an astronaut': 8-year-old among thousands who watched Starship launch at Isla Blanca Park
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.
Raymondville BearKat band prepares for state title run amid summer heat
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 files appeal to halt wrongful death lawsuit of Weslaco cheerleader
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.
Second arrest made in Starr County cattle theft investigation
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.
Community input shapes new look for downtown Brownsville
Brownsville city leaders approved new downtown benches and trash cans following community workshops held to gather public input on the new designs.
2 people hospitalized after car crashes into Mission hair salon
Two people were hospitalized after a car crashed into the EZ Cuts hair salon on North Shary Road in Mission.
Mito Perez signs with the Texas Rangers Organization
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...
Burlington joins $16.5M development along booming I-35 corridor
The summer of savings is here.
Down by the Border launches satellite office at Brownsville Police Department
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...
'I was speechless': Thousands cheer as SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 finally launches after delays
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...
U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues
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.
⚠️HEADS UP on FULL CLOSURES happening around the Pharr Interchange, TONIGHT. ☾🚨 Head up Pharr 🚨 Tonight, (7/24) from...
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...
South Padre Island gets first new public boat ramp in 30 years
Texas’ most popular beach just got a big upgrade for anglers.
Godinez: RioPlex Branding, 'Hire Local' Mantra Key to Sustaining RGV’s Historic Economic Surge
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.
Mercedes man accused in fentanyl overdose death indicted on federal charges
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...
Positive West Nile virus result detected in South Texas mosquito pool
A positive West Nile virus results was confirmed Friday in a mosquito pool by the Laredo Public Health Department.
Flight 13 launches: SpaceX’s Super Heavy sticks offshore landing
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...
Flight 13 launches: All mission goals met, Starship makes soft splashdown
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...
‼️HAPPENING NOW‼️ Join us at the Brownsville Sports Park for the Brownsville Police Department’s and Driscoll Health Pla...
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...
Third person arrested in connection with deadly shooting at San Juan H-E-B
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...
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Governor Abbott Surveys Flood Damage In Cotulla, Requests Additional Counties For Major Disaster Declaration
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...
Parks & Recreation Board Meeting- July 30, 2026
Posted by Town of Laguna Vista Official municipal government page Facebook
Parks & Recreation Board Meeting- July 30, 2026
Eleven people charged in the smuggling deaths of seven migrants in Texas
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.
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Manténgase informado sobre el Gusano Barrenador del Nuevo Mundo en este seminario gratuito donde especialistas compartir...
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,...
Border Patrol finds 68 people in Palmview stash house
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.
A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says
The victim was swept away while driving in Val Verde County, the governor said after assessing damage around Cotulla.
SUV crashes into Mission barbershop, two people taken to hospital
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...
Immediate Press Release- Chief P. Quill
Posted by City of Combes Official city government page Facebook
Immediate Press Release- Chief P. Quill
Agent indicted for crashing into man during Harlingen ICE operation suspended
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...
HSI McAllen conducts enforcement operation in upper Valley
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 mark...
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...
After the Houston ICE shooting, Sylvia Garcia demanded answers. Alex Mealer urges patience.
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...
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What a great turnout at the Tools & Talent: Skilled Trades Job Fair! 🔧⚙️ Thank you to everyone who came out to connect...
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...
H-E-B store says goodbye after four decades in business
The store has been a community mainstay since the early 1980s.
UTRGV, IDEA Public Schools partner for new autism intervention program
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...
Surprise $500,000 donation fuels growth at Borderland Rainbow Center
At a time when nonprofit funding is increasingly uncertain, the Borderland Rainbow Center has received a major financial vote of confidence.
‼️TODAY‼️ Don’t miss out on our Back to School Fair this afternoon from 6-8PM at the Brownsville Sports Park!🎒📚 We hop...
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...
Valley officials address first screwworm case, shelters stress adoption
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 starts construction on new Uptown tower, eyes 2028 occupancy
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...
Man wanted in Florida for child abuse apprehended near Rio Bravo
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.
11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 6 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
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...
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Police seek to identify suspect vehicle involved in Edinburg hit-and-run
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...
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LPD: Patrol unit struck during multiple-vehicle crash investigation
A three-vehicle crash that temporarily closed traffic was followed by an allegedly intoxicated driver crashing into a marked patrol unit, Laredo Police said.
Your next project doesn’t have to wait. 🚀 Located in our North Industrial Park, this 25-acre shovel-ready site, owned b...
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...
Ladder 8 officially joins Laredo Fire Department fleet
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.
5-year-old boy drowns at Port Aransas beach
The tragedy happened at one of the busiest beach destinations in Texas.
Combes police searching for missing 74-year-old man
The Combes Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 74-year-old man.
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Edinburg police search for driver who fled after causing property damage
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.
HSI agents conduct enforcement operation in San Juan neighborhood
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...
City of Alamo plans mobile spay, neuter clinics, looking to bring in animal shelter
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.
$2 million grant set to rehabilitate Mission streets
A $2 million Texas GLO grant will fund major street repairs and flood-resilience improvements for over 6,500 residents in Mission, Texas.
Census data shows Hidalgo County poverty rate drops by four percent
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 launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks
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 vote to create sports commission
Brownsville city leaders voted to form a seven-member sports commission aimed at attracting tournaments and professional sports leagues to the area.
Hail, severe storms threaten Texas towns as storms barrel in
After days in the triple digits, stormy clouds to cool down these Texas towns.
A small West Texas town is fighting Trump’s border wall plan
Presidio has sued the federal government, arguing that a border wall could cause flooding in the town of 3,200 residents.
How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas’ foster care system
Recent court rulings and new laws make it tougher for the state to remove children from their homes.
The legal fight over “Robin Hood” renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know.
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.
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens parts of Texas with heavy rain
Here's the latest on the tropical storm.
Barricade suspect in custody after stabbing in Edinburg area: Sheriff
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...