HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The DEA McAllen office seized over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine, the DEA Houston office announced Thursday. According to the DEA Houston office, the methamphetamine was found hidden within a shipment of cabbage. "This major seizure is part of a Homeland Security Taskforce Investigation, conducted jointly with HSI, FBI, CBP, USB, and [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez and U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego visited Harlingen on Thursday to host a lunch for all Veterans. The lunch was held at VFW Post 2410 and served as a token of appreciation to all Veterans. "I should say to all of our family members and service members that served, [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Vendors from across Texas arrived in Harlingen on Thursday morning ready to set up for Frontera Fest. Instead, they found an empty venue and a festival that had been canceled. Some vendors say they are now out thousands of dollars in merchandise, travel expenses and other costs. Marilu Rodriguez, owner of Powder [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A celebration was held in Harlingen on Thursday to officially unveil the Gloria G. Canales Auditorium. Formerly known as the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, the building was renamed after the late Folklorico dancer and instructor known for her teachings at the Gloria Canales School of Dance. Founded in 1975, the Gloria Canales School [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Locals have reported seeing a large alligator in Port Isabel near the Long Island Village; however, gator experts say the animal was probably passing through the area. ValleyCentral spoke with educator, alligator expert and licensed nuisance alligator trapper with the South Padre Island Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary, Jacob Reinbolt, who [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Officials of Frontera Fest have announced the festival has been cancelled. According to a news release, the Frontera Festival 2026 has been canceled due to what officials say are "circumstances beyond the control of the promoters." ValleyCentral has spoken with the Frontera Fest President, Louie Guillen, who said, "We tried hard for [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tropical moisture may sneak back in along the weaker edges of an upper‑level ridge, just enough to spark sea‑breeze thundershowers Thursday and Friday afternoon. These will be the last scattered showers before a noticeably drier trend settles in for the weekend. That same high‑pressure system keeps temperatures running above average through [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Families across the Rio Grande Valley are invited to get active while supporting a local cause during Sunny Glen Children's Home's 12th annual Incredible Kidz 5K, 1-Mile and Color Run later this month. Amanda Lucio, director of marketing for Sunny Glen Children's Home, joined us Wednesday morning to share details about the [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local photographer and videographer collaborates with the well-known metal band Walls of Jericho to film their latest music video in Harlingen. Mateo Torres has worked in the rock/metal music industry for nearly 20 years, including with bands such as Close Your Eyes, who were signed to Victory Records, among others, as [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The forecast continues to be a broken record with similar conditions on tap again Wednesday afternoon. Hot and mostly sunny with some afternoon passing clouds, a warm breeze from the southeast and a chance of isolated sea breeze showers. The heat ridge anchored over the southern US keeps the Valley close [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Will the Rio Grande Valley change area codes? The National American Numbering Plan, also known as NANP, has filed a relief plan for area code 956. According to the NANP, a relief plan is a strategy to introduce a new area code when an existing area code runs out of phone numbers. [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's Week 2 of High School Football and ValleySportsCentral has nominated three high school football teams to claim the title of Team of the Week! The nominees for Week 2 are Harlingen High, Weslaco High and McAllen High. Here are some recent highlights of this week's nominees. Harlingen High Harlingen High got [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man accused of murdering his wife is pending an arraignment, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Aldo Vargas, 45, was charged with murder, a first-degree felony, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. On Sunday, Cameron County deputies responded to a 911 call at the 29000 [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Happy Labor Day! This Monday started in the upper 70s to low 80s with dew points sitting in the 70s. While its not exactly topping out the muggy meter, it will absolutely play a role in how we feel later today. Highs will climb above normal for early September normals, between 5 [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Have a bucket, a pozole pot or a favorite popcorn tub? You're in luck, Cinemark has brought back "Bring Your Own Bucket" in celebration of National Popcorn Day! Cinemark is letting movie and popcorn lovers get creative and bring a clean bucket of their choice, up to 400 ounces, and enjoy the [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A truck fell into a canal before catching on fire, resulting in one man's death, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. At approximately 5:50 a.m., DPS troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Trenton Road east of Tower Road near Edinburg. A preliminary investigation revealed a [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McDonald's launched its Texas bundle meal on Sept. 1, featuring collectible cups designed by Texas-based artist Avery Orendorf, with different areas of Texas and the 956 Valley is one of them. The meal includes 10-piece spicy or regular Chicken McNuggets, medium fries and a medium drink, plus one of the collectible [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley football program fell to UT San Antonio 45-16 Saturday night in its first on-the-road game of the 2026 season. The Vaqueros started the game with fifth-year quarterback Garret Rangel, who led UTRGV into field goal range on its opening drive. However, the field goal [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A semi-truck hauling produce overturned Saturday morning, causing traffic near Southbound U.S. 281, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. According to photos posted on social media by TxDOT, the semi was hauling 40,000 pounds of bell peppers when it overturned near the area of southbound US 281 and FM 186 in [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —In this weekend’s weather tale, two stubborn characters step into the spotlight: Triple‑digit heat; loud, confident, and already used to running the show, and a quieter challenger, sea‑breeze showers drifting in from the Gulf, hoping to steal a little attention. For now, the high‑pressure system remains the big boss, stretching across the [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. In one of the biggest stories of the week, 49-year-old Edinburg resident Jesus Alaniz is accused of driving his BMW into the front of [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police are searching for a man wanted on several felony warrants stemming from a domestic-related investigation. Jakobie Deanthony Harris, 23, of McAllen, is wanted on two counts of violation of certain court orders, a third-degree felony; two counts of continuous violence against the family, a third-degree felony; injury to a [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s week two of high school football in the Rio Grande Valley, and Valley Sports Central has your Thursday night highlights. Our high school football coverage continues Friday in Harlingen, where our Valley Sports Central team will be closely following our Game of the Week. Harlingen High School is taking on [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS Rio Grande Valley works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our Forever Family partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meet Sylvia, a 16-year-old girl who is ready to be matched with her forever family. Sylvia [...]