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The City of McAllen is up for quite a few categories in The Monitor's annual Readers' Choice Awards! Show your McAllen Pride by voting daily through August 1st. Categories include Best City, Best C...
TRLA warns border residents about a scam targeting people seeking legal assistance, in which impostors are impersonating the nonprofit legal services organization and demanding payment from potenti...
RGC Main Street OPEN VOLUNTEER MEETING — Be the heart of our community! We’re seeking volunteers to form a group for events and hands-on support! THURSDAY JULY 23RD AT 6:30 P.M. LOPEZ-TIJERINA...
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🏥 Major healthcare investments strengthen communities, expand access to specialized care, and support long-term economic growth. Driscoll Children's Hospital in Edinburg brings advanced pediatri...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday appointed a senior director for the Region One Education Service Center to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee. C...
Mission could be hit with a lawsuit for failing to address “serious concerns” against Police Chief Cesar Torres, according to the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA).
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An investigation is underway after a decomposed body was found in Brownsville on Tuesday, according to the Brownsville Police Department. At about 9:15 p.m., po...
Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 Explorer and Aviator SUVs because second-row seats may unlatch and move unexpectedly in a crash.
Multiple arrests were made in a human smuggling operation near Laredo involving 33 people who were in the country illegally, Border Patrol said.
A state filing reveals a $500 million CyrusOne project west of San Antonio.
Posted by John Cowen Brownsville mayor page Facebook
Get ready for a wild visit at the Brownsville Public Library System! The Gladys Porter Zoo is stopping by for a fun, up-close animal experience the whole family can enjoy. 📅 Friday, July 24, 202...
The 0.78-acre site would support up to 56 autonomous vehicles. City staff had recommended denial, citing conflicts with mixed-use development goals.
A total of 365 applicants took the Laredo Police Department’s written entrance exam Wednesday morning at Sames Auto Arena.
After Tuesday's water pressure issues in north Laredo, city officials are clarifying what happened and what residents can expect moving forward.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of the westbound expressway lanes in Donna will be closed overnight for pavement repairs, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The wes...
Alexander graduate and Laredo track standout Esteban Avena will represent Mexico at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Webb County departments relocated after water damage at the Billy Hall Administration Building remain in temporary offices as repairs continue. Officials have not announced a return date.
Hundreds of families attended Laredo ISD’s back-to-school fair for free supplies, uniforms, vaccines and school services.
Food Bank RGV volunteers in Pharr are packing emergency food boxes and collecting supplies to aid flood survivors across Texas and Laredo.
Brownsville police are investigating after a male body was found in a state of decomposition on Central Boulevard on Tuesday night.
Rio Grande Valley relatives mourn 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, who was killed during an air base attack in Jordan.
Rio Grande Valley first responders urge residents to take precautions, wear light-colored clothing, and recognize heat illness symptoms during upcoming high temperatures.
Two mothers who regularly visit the Rio Grande Valley have their U.S. tourist visas revoked amid a federal crackdown on birth tourism.
Texas DPS is investigating a fatal head-on crash on FM 511 in Cameron County after a wrong-way driver struck a tanker truck, killing a female passenger.
The proposed U.S. 90 project would add another major data center to fast-growing Medina County.
The 120-square-foot project is scheduled to begin construction next month.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville City Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to modify a proposition that would potentially increase pay for city elected officials. Proposition...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The city of Alamo is reminding residents that preparation is key before a storm is in the forecast. Several locations across Alamo serve as sandbag distribution...
The residents are members of the same family. Public health officials say they were in close contact with an infected person who had traveled from out-of-state.
The proposed site for a data center that has some Harlingen residents upset is outside the city limits and outside the City's jurisdiction, writes Mayor Norma Sepulveda.
The tariffs will ultimately be felt by American consumers at the cash register, says BTA President Britton Mullen.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries and Blue Zones are currently looking for more sponsors.
There’s something romantic about the spectacle of seeing a new ship christened and launched from a major U.S. shipyard.
PORT ISABEL, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Some Port Isabel residents say fear surrounding federal immigration enforcement is changing daily life in their community, with some families avoiding work, d...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A nonprofit organization aiming to help people overcome addictions across the nation is launching its operations here in the Valley. Transformations Program USA...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Three Brownsville organizations and the Center for Biological Diversity on Monday asked a federal judge to pause the transfer of 727 acres of the Lower Rio Gran...
Posted by @cityofrgc Facebook
📣 Reminder:📢 Important Public Utilities Update 📢 Our Public Utilities payment portal has moved to Invoice Cloud! If you pay your utility bill online, you'll need to create a new account in...
La Joya ISD has gone through various growing pains the last two years, and the transportation system that thousands of students rely on is set to be the next change.
Two men were arrested on felony drug and criminal nonsupport charges, according to the Webb County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Six academy cadets officially joined the ranks of the McAllen Fire Department on Tuesday. After completing a nine-month academy, earning multiple certifications...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Escobares Police Department is searching for a driver accused of leaving the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning. Police were dispatched to t...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are questioning how the state distributes funding for internet services.
HARLINGEN — Water bills are going up.
A new truck stop and convenience store is coming to Mines Road near Bob Bullock Loop in 2027.
The Department of Family and Protective Service’s action comes four months after it placed EMPOWER into receivership in the wake of the deaths of two children under its care and staffing problems.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A pickup truck's exhaust ignited a fire that engulfed 50 acres of land along Val Verde Road on Monday night, according to Donna Fire Chief David Simmons. Simmon...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Pharr and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) partnered up to host the Texas Drought and Hurricane Preparedness Workshop on Tuesday...
Posted by John Cowen Brownsville mayor page Facebook
A Heat Advisory is in effect until 7 p.m., with temperatures expected to reach 100 to 105°F. Take extra precautions if you’ll be outdoors. Drink plenty of water, take breaks in the shade or air...
Something new is brewing inside a historic downtown Laredo building. Check out what's taking over the historic building on Matamoros Street.
The company plans to fund a public mural and military lounge along the pedestrian corridor connecting the River Walk and Alamo Plaza.
A man was arrested on human smuggling charges after troopers encountered a vehicle carrying four undocumented immigrants from Honduras and Mexico, DPS said.
Posted by @cityofrgc Facebook
📦🥕 FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION THURSDAY, JULY 23rd! 🥫🍞 Rio Grande City Crime Stoppers, alongside the South Texas Food Bank, will be hosting a food pantry distribution Thursday, July 23rd,...
Posted by John Cowen Brownsville mayor page Facebook
Temporary lane closures will be in place at Morrison Road and Pablo Kisel Boulevard beginning Monday, July 20, and continuing through the end of the week. Crews will remove and replace damaged conc...
Posted by John Cowen Brownsville mayor page Facebook
A major milestone nearly 20 years in the making is now complete at the Port of Brownsville, TX. In the latest BTV News report, learn how the newly deepened Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement...
Individuals are traveling to the U.S. illegally to give birth and secure citizenship for their child. That's fraud.I issued an executive order directing state agencies to investigate these birth to...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island officials celebrated the grand opening of a $3 million boat ramp Tuesday morning. According to the city, the Marisol (Laguna Madre) Boat Ramp...
A 41-year-old Border Patrol agent has been indicted for hitting a man in the country illegally with his vehicle during an immigration operation in Harlingen.
The Laredo Health Department confirmed seven cases of cyclosporiasis in Webb County as local businesses reinforce food safety measures and officials urge prevention.
An unidentified company wants to build a data center and cold storage facility at a Brownsville building previously used to hold undocumented children, according to a published notice by the city.
Posted by Norma Sepulveda Mayor of Harlingen Facebook
Join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. at Pendleton Park as we plant trees for our community’s first urban forest. Hope to see you there! 🌳
One person died Tuesday morning in an auto-pedestrian crash near Palo Blanco Street and South Malinche Avenue, Laredo Police said.
Legends Global will serve as owner's representative and lead sales agency for the new multibillion-dollar arena planned at the former Valley View mall. This is
San Antonio has low rain chances this weekend, but Texans are being urged to watch Bertha’s track.
Some consumers may have a hypersensitivity to the possible contaminate, officials warn.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We have two big weather stories: the heat and hot temperatures with the possibility of breaking, if not tying, records, but also Tropical Storm Bertha in the no...
Residents in parts of north Laredo are experiencing low water pressure and water outages as crews worked to repair a malfunctioning pressure relief valve.
The City of McAllen received a $6 million federal grant for an industrial park expansion expected to create around 500 local jobs.
Rio Grande Valley officials say there is currently an elevated fire risk because of the weather.
Eric Castillo, accused in connection with eight fatal fentanyl overdoses in Cameron County, has withdrawn his guilty plea and faces a September trial.
Hidalgo County emergency officials urge Rio Grande Valley residents to prepare essential supplies, secure important documents, and stock cash as peak hurricane season approaches.
Edcouch-Elsa’s Los Delta Boyz are spreading traditional conjunto music and Rio Grande Valley pride across the nation.
CASA of Hidalgo County is hosting a back-to-school drive and the
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order directing state agencies to investigate and shut down birth tourism schemes at Texas hospitals, including two in the Rio Grande Valley.
Willacy County is accepting bids for a $1 million expansion of a Sebastian detention pond to double its capacity and protect local streets from flooding.
The UTRGV Vaqueros are heading into their second year of football with their sights set on the playoffs.
Attorneys say the federal agencies are using children as “bait” to detain sponsors, leaving kids waiting in shelters for months.
Posted by @cityofrgc Facebook
OPERATION BORDER HEALTH July 21, 22 & 23, 2026 📍John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School 2448 Embassy St. Rio Grande City, TX 78582 🕗Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Services: 🩺Gener...
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