Carlos Daniel Hinojosa Hernández, 23, of La Feria, died after being shot multiple times in a confrontation with a DPS officer on Joe Stephens Avenue near the Mid Valley airport in Weslaco, at about 2:34 a.m. on Saturday. The suspect, pursued since 2:04 a.m., tried to climb onto the patrol car and activate the siren before being shot.

Texas A&M AgriLife in Weslaco is offering free soil testing on Oct. 28 for Arroyo Colorado growers to optimize nutrient use, lower fertilizer expenses, and curb runoff.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Voto Latino held a rally on Sunday in Weslaco, where statewide and local candidates made their final pitch to voters during early voting. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, running against incumbent Greg Abbott for governor, and State Rep. James Talarico, running against Attorney General Ken Paxton for Senate, were present at the [...]

Juan Carlos Lara, 54, a resident of Weslaco, was arrested this Wednesday after meeting with the owner of a black 2013 Range Rover SUV he was interested in buying, the Donna Police said. The incident occurred on October 1, 2025, the date when Donna Police officers received the…

The City of Weslaco will unveil a new memorial statue honoring World War II Iwo Jima flag raiser Cpl. Harlon Block on Saturday at the Harlon Block Sports Complex.

Elsa police arrested Bobbi Jo Bulnes, 49, after alleged drugs were found inside and outside the vehicle. She faces three charges and $90,000 bail.

The district said the report was outside the campus. After the “Secure Hold,” authorities detained several people and classes resumed.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 8 Team of the Week. Weslaco East earned the top spot with 770 votes, or 53% of the vote. Los Fresnos came in second with 355 votes, or 24% of the vote, and Harlingen came in third with 352 votes, or 23%. ValleyCentral thanks [...]

Weslaco city leaders approved a new ordinance limiting vape shop operating hours from 7 a.m. to midnight and establishing strict fines for non-compliance.

Weslaco utility crews are using a new $100,000 valve maintenance trailer to service water lines, record GPS coordinates for hydrants, and improve future repair mapping.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Week 8 of High School Football, Valley Sports Central has nominated three teams for Team of the Week. The nominees are Harlingen, Weslaco East and Los Fresnos. This week, the Cardinals went into pharr and knocked off the valley's top-ranked team, PSJA North 15-9. As for the Wildcats, they trailed [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic’d Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows Weslaco East Head Coach Carlos Cuellar as the Wildcats take on Brownsville Hanna. The Wildcats were down by 14 at halftime. In the locker room, Cuellar had some inspiring words for his team. "Don't get down on yourself," Cuellar said. "Right [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to viewers with a click. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, and McAllen school districts. Throughout the football season, we [...]

Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez announced that the city’s property‑tax rate for fiscal year 2026‑27 was cut to .6678 per $100 valuation, a reduction of roughly two cents from the previous .6867 rate. The change, approved at the regular commission meeting on September 15, is intended to keep overall tax revenue steady while maintaining city services such as drainage and street improvements.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s time for another week of high school football! Our Valley Sports Team is highlighting the Weslaco at Vela matchup. We'll have live coverage on Friday, bringing our viewers highlights from the game. Our live Game of the Week coverage will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. High school football [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A person has been hospitalized following a stabbing inside an H-E-B in Weslaco Wednesday night, according to a spokesperson for the Weslaco Police Department. Police say the stabbing occurred around 9:09 p.m. at the H-E-B located on the 1000 block of Texas Blvd. The suspect left the scene before police arrived. [...]

The Weslaco Fire Department and Knapp Medical Center have launched a grant‑funded Community Healthcare Program that offers home visits and follow‑up calls to patients in Weslaco and Progreso who meet specific medical criteria, with the pilot year being fully covered by a $100,000 grant.