Anoushka Mitra, a 21‑year‑old biology major at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, worries the new federal rule will limit her ability to stay in the U.S. after graduation. Effective Sept. 15, the rule replaces the “duration of status” system for F‑1 visas with a four‑year cap, preventing students from extending their stay or changing majors without a new visa.

Progress Times’ Game of the week: Pioneer vs Grulla After losing key players through the first two weeks of the season, the Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks are focusing on building up and getting healthy before district play begins in two weeks. Progress Times spoke with Pioneer head football coach Eddie Galindo. In an…

Jorge González Martínez, 49, a local pastor, was arrested on 27 de julio de 2026 in Edinburg on four indecency with a minor charges. The judge set bail at 100 mil dólares, and the investigation, which covers alleged incidents between marzo and abril de 2025, remains ongoing under the direction of the Edinburg Police Department.

An unloaded firearm was discovered Tuesday in a student’s backpack at Edinburg North High School, located at 3101 North Closner Boulevard in Edinburg, the Edinburg School District confirmed.

A red Ford van lost control while taking the I-69C exit and rolled over. A motorist helped the driver before help arrived.

Grupo Frontera already has its day in Edinburg, Texas, and now they are part of a large mural in the city that has developed until gaining worldwide fame with the hit "Un x100to", a song they perform with the Puerto Rican Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny. The mural, which they call "Fama Mundial", is the work of the artists Alexander…

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Edinburg kicks off its 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival on today, a three-day event showcasing regional talent. The event is happening from Thursday to Saturday and taking place at the Edinburg Arts Culture, and Events (ACE) Center. Opening night will celebrate talent from the Rio Grande [...]

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…

September 11-12 The City of Edinburg hosts the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St. This year’s festival spotlights 31 standout independent works. Events range from the red-carpet opening night to a red-carpet awards gala, with a pitch competition and workshops between. Admission…

UTRGV football will open its 2025 Southland Conference schedule on Saturday with an away game against Nicholls. Sophomore wide receiver Corey Holmes said the team wants to play hard after a loss last week, while head coach Travis Bush emphasized the importance of starting 1‑0 in conference play. Nicholls, coming off a 44‑10 win over Mississippi Valley State, is ranked seventh in the preseason poll.

Palm Valley Animal Society broke ground on a $6.1M climate-controlled expansion in Edinburg, adding three buildings and preparing to consolidate its facilities by 2028.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An affidavit reveals new details in the arrest of an Edinburg pastor accused of inappropriately touching minors at church. According to the affidavit, Jorge Gonzalez Martinez, 49, pastor at Iglesia Internacional Poder y Gloria, is accused of touching two girls in the church's camera-operating room. On July 24, one of the [...]

Program claimed to have paid fraudster after repeated warnings EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Head Start Program allegedly paid an imposter masquerading as a representative of its food service provider $235,457.20 in 2024, continuing to pay the fraudster even after being alerted about the likely theft. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office arrested…

The Dinsburg school board met on Tuesday and voted unanimously to issue a request for qualifications for an independent forensic audit, amid a $15 million deficit in the proposed next‑year budget. Board members Leticia “Letty” Garcia, David Torres and President Xavier Salinas also approved soliciting public bids for the sale of a 113.35‑acre property originally slated for low‑ and moderate‑income housing development.

The UTRGV Vaqueros volleyball team won their home opener, defeating Texas Southern in three straight sets. Harlingen native Julianna Bryant led with nine kills and four blocks, while Ema Petkovic contributed a team‑high 17 kills and 13 digs, and Carmina Tijerina delivered a crucial ace in the second set. The Vaqueros return home on September 26 to host Nicholls, with additional tournaments in Lubbock and Illinois before conference play begins.

Hidalgo County has launched five free Narcan vending machines across Edinburg, McAllen, Weslaco, and Elsa to expand access to the life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug.

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas is changing how it funds special education services this school year, with the state adding about $250 million in additional funding statewide. The new model shifts away from primarily basing funding on where a student receives services and instead considers the intensity of services each student needs. For local school districts, [...]

Edinburg city officials are planning to cut the street‑paving program to free up about $1 million for employee health‑insurance costs. Mayor Omar Ochoa said the city, which switched to self‑insurance last year and spent roughly $9 million on coverage, needs to reduce the $2.5 million repaving budget. Residents like Argelia Guadarrama worry the cuts will delay repairs on streets such as Ebony Lane.

The UTRGV volleyball team will have its first home game on Tuesday afternoon after starting the 2026 season with back-to-back tournaments on the road.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A traffic switch is scheduled in Edinburg, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The traffic switch is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on SH 107 from Sharp Road to Cesar Chavez Road, according to a news release from TxDOT. The traffic has been scheduled for construction work. Motorists driving [...]

Channel 5 Sports Director KJ Doyle speaks with UTRGV Head Football Coach Travis Bush for a recap of the game between the Vaqueros and UTSA Roadrunners.

A 22-year-old Donna man died after his Ford F-150 went airborne, landed in a canal, and caught fire on Trenton Road east of Edinburg in Hidalgo County.

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A mother is demanding answers after she says her 5-year-old daughter walked away from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV. She was later found outside the facility without shoes. Destiny Esquivel says Wednesday was her daughter Zoe Torres’ first and last day at the Boys & Girls Club’s after-school program. [...]

UTRGV women's soccer has been on a roll lately having won three games in a row, keeping a cleat sheet in those matches.