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National Weather Service · KRGV FIRST WARN 5

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The most recent from six Valley outlets — KRGV, Telemundo 40, ValleyCentral, Border Report, The Monitor, and Progress Times. Their content, linked and attributed. Spanish-language stories are AI-translated and labeled — the link always opens the original.

ValleyCentral CBS 4

Woman who allegedly filmed herself counting drug money held without bond

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman accused of counting cash at a stash house was held without bond Tuesday. Leila Lizette Vallejo, 21, of Donna allegedly recorded herself counting cash at a stash house in Mission. When federal agents searched the stash house, they found about $903,000 in cash — and videos of Vallejo counting [...]

Sep 11, 2026

The Monitor (MyRGV)

From the archives: How 9/11 affected the Rio Grande Valley

The Monitor’s archive shows that after the September 11, 2001 attacks the Rio Grande Valley saw La Plaza Mall close, McAllen’s bus terminal cancel trips to Mexico, and a surge of drivers at gas stations fearing price hikes. Schools kept classes but dropped after‑school programs, the Bentsen Tower federal courthouse tightened security with U.S. Marshals on alert, and officials reassured residents that fuel prices would stay stable, a key concern for commuters.

Sep 11, 2026 · AI description

KRGV Channel 5

Fluidstack breaks ground on 4 billion data center project in cameron county

Fluidstack has broken ground on a $4 billion data center campus in Cameron County near Harlingen, promising over 2,500 jobs, closed-loop water cooling, and full property tax contributions.

Sep 10, 2026

Border Report

Legendary Cowboys coach Tom Landry hails from the South Texas border

Lendary founding Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry was born and raised in the South Texas border town of Mission. But it's a fact not everyone is aware of.

Sep 10, 2026

ValleyCentral CBS 4

Atlantic remains quiet as drought deepens across the Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- We are now in the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, yet conditions remain remarkably quiet across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. A combination of a strong El Niño pattern and persistent Saharan dust has helped suppress tropical development, limiting storm activity across the basin. While the [...]

Sep 10, 2026

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Telemundo 40 Español

Calls for answers after school district actions

An incident allegedly at Tabasco Elementary School involving two students was reported.

Sep 11, 2026 · translated from Spanish by AI — the link opens the original

Progress Times

Death Notices

Marco Cantu MISSION – Marco Aurelio Cantu, 72, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Edinburg. Joshua Colunga EDINBURG – Joshua Colunga, 19, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at his home. Guadalupe Davila EDINBURG – Guadalupe Davila, 54, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at McAllen Medical Center. Nancy Fears MISSION…

Sep 10, 2026

The Monitor (MyRGV)

Valley communities are planning for multiple Patriot Day events, observances

Harlingen, Valley Baptist Medical Center‑Harlingen and San Benito will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Friday with public ceremonies. Harlingen’s Patriot Day service begins at 10 a.m. on the North Tarmac of Valley International Airport, while Valley Baptist will host a 9 a.m. stair‑climb at Medical Arts Pavilion Stairwell #23. Rio Grande Valley residents can attend the free events.

Sep 10, 2026 · AI description

KRGV Channel 5

New ordinance will demolish abandoned buildings in La Villa

La Villa is targeting run-down and abandoned properties for demolition under a new city ordinance aimed at removing safety hazards and improving neighborhood appearance.

Sep 10, 2026

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