Lieutenant Orlando García, a native of Edinburg, has been temporarily appointed to lead the city's Police Department while a permanent chief is sought. With more than 25 years in the force, he joined in January 2001, became a sergeant in 2009, earned the Master Peace Officer certification in 2012, and reached the rank of lieutenant in 2016.

A person, whose name has not been released, was arrested for evading and driving recklessly this past Sunday in Edinburg, said María Hernández, spokesperson for the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The incident began in the Academy parking lot in Edinburg and ended at the intersection of Sugar Street with Trenton, where…

UTRGV volleyball currently sits at the top of the Southland Conference standings with a perfect 6-0 record, with five of them coming via sweep.

Edinburg officials have broken ground on a $760,000 voter-approved flood prevention project featuring a new detention pond near South Veterans Boulevard and Alberta Road to protect nearby subdivisions from stormwater flooding.

First Stop Bagels opened a few weeks ago at 4113 South Sugar Road, introducing New York‑style hand‑rolled bagels to the Rio Grande Valley. Owners Jesus Alvarado and Melissa Blanco, who learned the craft at the New York Bagelfest, say the shop will give locals a fresh alternative to the region’s beloved breakfast tacos.

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Suicide prevention experts are urging people to check in on loved ones and recognize the warning signs of emotional distress as conversations about suicide prevention return to the spotlight following the death of actor RJ Mitte. Although warning signs are not always easy to recognize, mental health professionals say family support, open [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Edinburg officials held a ceremony on Tuesday to mark the second and final phase of the Veterans Detention Pond Project. The city says the project aims to improve drainage capacity in the area. The project was funded through the 2018 General Bond Election and has been in progress since. Drainage work [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department launched its first responders' drone program a little over a year ago, using patrol drones to route calls and provide oversight for officers in the field. Police Chief Jaime Ayala said the patrol drones have improved officers' safety and their ability to keep eyes on the sky. [...]

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — TJ Neal showed the conference, the world and his team that he is the real deal. The celebrations continue for the Vaqueros after their first win over a ranked opponent, a 13-3 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, as Neal earned Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors. The fifth-year defensive back [...]

Edinburg’s city commission voted on Oct. 6 to adopt more than 60 staff‑recommended changes to the Unified Development Code. The revisions require any data center to obtain a special‑use permit and ban such facilities in 11 zoning districts, limiting them to light‑industrial or general‑industrial zones. Mayor Omar Ochoa said the updates also reduce minimum lot sizes for homes, a change that could affect future neighborhood density.

UTRGV defensive back TJ Neal was named the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week after his stellar performance against Southeastern Louisiana.

KRGV Sports Director KJ Doyle speaks with UTRGV Head Coach Travis Bush on the Vaqueros first win over a ranked opponent in FCS. The Vaqueros defeated Southeastern 13-3.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed on Thursday the conviction and death sentence of 31‑year‑old Victor Godinez of Edinburg for the 2019 shooting of DPS Trooper Moises Sanchez. Godinez ran a red light after a drunk‑driving crash on April 6, 2019, fled, and then shot the trooper, who later died in a Houston hospital. For Rio Grande Valley residents, the ruling confirms the ultimate penalty for a local defendant.

Edinburg, TX  — UTRGV had to settle for a draw against Eastern Illinois after VAR changed two key calls in the second half.   Emmanuel Gore Bi put the Vaqueros ahead when VAR overturned an offside call on his header. Eastern Illinois tied it 6 minutes later when Sergej Misic scored over the goalkeeper.   Sammy Jadid sent a cross to Elias Taj for what looked like another UTRGV goal, but VAR confirmed the offside call.   Later, Jadid drew a penalty kick inside the box and

Former UTSA defensive lineman Anthony Santoscoy, a Pharr alumnus, has returned to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to join the Vaqueros’ defensive line. Santoscoy said he is glad to be back home, wants to prove Valley players can compete, and coach Travis Bush praised his leadership and pride in the community.

The UTRGV Vaqueros defeated the #25 Southeastern Louisiana Lions 13‑3 on Saturday night in Edinburg, recording the fewest points ever allowed to a Division I opponent. Defensive backs TJ Neal and linebacker Jaiden Haygood each intercepted passes, with Haygood’s fourth‑quarter pick sealing the win, and the team now heads to San Antonio to face Incarnate Word.

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Vaqueros defended home turf Saturday night, beating Southeastern 13-3. Southeastern was the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's first ranked opponent at Vackar Stadium. The Vaqueros defended home turf and are one of the best teams in the country at doing just that, as one of just eight teams in [...]

Former UTSA walk‑on Nathan Huerta, a Harlingen native, has rejoined the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley defensive line. After gaining Division I experience with the Roadrunners, Huerta said he is glad to be back home and wants to show that Valley players can compete at the highest level. Coach Travis Bush praised Huerta’s leadership and his pride in representing the Valley.

Cameron Herrera, who spent three seasons as a recruiting operations assistant at Texas, has returned to the Rio Grande Valley as UTRGV’s lead recruiting operations contact. He now coordinates game‑day visits for high‑school and transfer‑portal prospects, guiding them through tours of the Vaqueros Performance Center, weight room, team room, locker room and a sideline view at Vackar Stadium. Herrera says the goal is to provide the best experience for recruits.

KRGV Sports Director KJ Doyle met up with UTRGV Tight End Coach Mike Barela on what kind of skillset the team looks for in players and saw first-hand how the tight ends get game day ready.

KRGV Sports Reporter Gloria Morelia spoke with University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Head Coach Travis Bush about how the Vaqueros prepared to take on Southeaster Louisiana.

The Altacair Foundation received a $210,000 Hogg Foundation grant to launch the CRECE project, helping residents in Edinburg-area colonias learn local governance and advocate for community needs.

The school board approved by a 4-3 vote a three-year contract for new superintendent Angela Domínguez, with an annual salary of $335,000, while the debate focused on the serious $15 million budget deficit and other financial problems facing the district.