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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...
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...
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...
Spectrum Stride is inviting LGBTQ community members and allies to join two themed evening walks focused on movement, connection and community.
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.
A Rio Grande City mother faces criminal charges after police say she filed a false missing person report for her daughter and raised $800 on GoFundMe.
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 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.
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.
Posted by @cityofrgc Facebook
“Meet Your City” at the Rio Grande City Public Library was a huge success! All City of RGC Departments were represented. Attendees had the opportunity to meet our Mayor Gilberto Falcon and Comm...
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...
Posted by Vicente Gonzalez Campaign page Facebook
Vicente Gonzalez files bill to stop Boca Chica Beach renaming
🌟Small Business Spotlight🌟 Fadez Barber Studio 2.0 is located at 5000 E. Hwy 83 Suite 5 in Rio Grande City, Texas. They offer haircuts, beards, highlights designs and much more. Walkins are w...
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 Cameron County Sheriff's Office Sheriff's office Facebook
🎒 Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway 🎒📚 Sheriff Manuel Treviño and the Cameron County Sheriff's Office are excited to announce our Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway! Join us on...
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.
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.
The victim was swept away while driving in Val Verde County, the governor said after assessing damage around Cotulla.
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...
Choke Canyon has almost doubled its supply of water this week, although the reservoir is still at 15% capacity.
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...
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 markets, 24 flavors, and orders shipped to all 50 states. 🤠 For Jeany and her...
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...
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...
The store has been a community mainstay since the early 1980s.
Posted by @RGCAnimalKennel Facebook
📢 SAVE THE DATE! 🐾 FREE Spay & Neuter Registration Event RGC Animal Control is proud to partner with Texas Wellness Spay & Neuter Clinic to provide a FREE Spay & Neuter Program for qualifying...
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...
At a time when nonprofit funding is increasingly uncertain, the Borderland Rainbow Center has received a major financial vote of confidence.
Posted by @cityofrgc Facebook
🎣🦌 Are You Ready? Are You Excited? 🦌🎣 The countdown is on for the First-Ever Hunting & Fishing Expo 2026 in Rio Grande City, Texas, and you won't want to miss it! 📅 August 29–30, 2...
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...
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 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...
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.
Here's how to check whether the eggs in your fridge are part of the recall.
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...
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...
For someone in the midst of an epic battle with the forces of bureaucracy, Patricia Cortino seemed surprisingly calm, a coolness under fire that must come in pretty handy in the restaurant business.
Posted by Edinburg Police Department Police department Facebook
RGV Women! Ready to boost your self-defense skills? There is still time to register for our 3-day Women’s Self-Defense Class! Hosted by Edinburg PD, this class features hands-on training and real...
A three-vehicle crash that temporarily closed traffic was followed by an allegedly intoxicated driver crashing into a marked patrol unit, Laredo Police said.
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...
Posted by John Cowen Brownsville mayor page Facebook
Join our Parks and Recreation team this Saturday, July 25, for the 2026 Arts & Literacy Festival at Linear Park!Looking for the ultimate Saturday vibes? ☀️🎨 Join our Parks and Recreation tea...
Posted by John Cowen Brownsville mayor page Facebook
Thank you H-E-B!Thank you to H-E-B for helping us prep 1,500 backpacks for Kids Appreciation Day! Join us at the Gladys Porter Zoo on Saturday, July 25th, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The first 1,50...
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.
The tragedy happened at one of the busiest beach destinations in Texas.
The Combes Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 74-year-old man.
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.
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...
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.
A $2 million Texas GLO grant will fund major street repairs and flood-resilience improvements for over 6,500 residents in Mission, Texas.
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'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 voted to form a seven-member sports commission aimed at attracting tournaments and professional sports leagues to the area.
After days in the triple digits, stormy clouds to cool down these Texas towns.
Presidio has sued the federal government, arguing that a border wall could cause flooding in the town of 3,200 residents.
Recent court rulings and new laws make it tougher for the state to remove children from their homes.
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.
Prepare for a traffic jam and confusing switch ups this weekend if you're shopping or traveling, y'all.
Here's the latest on the tropical storm.
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...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Bertha was downgraded to a tropical depression on Thursday evening as it continued to push inland. The showers that swept across the Valley earlier have shift...
Two juveniles were detained after crashing a stolen pickup truck at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge, Laredo Police said.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Thousands of people gathered at Isla Blanca Park on Thursday hoping to watch SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 lift off, but weather had other plans. Less th...
Posted by Norma Sepulveda Mayor of Harlingen Facebook
Imagine a city that’s intentionally designed to help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. That’s the idea behind Blue Zones. Harlingen has the opportunity to explore this initiativ...