HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An adorable guest made a special appearance at the studio on Tuesday morning. Chicago showed up wearing a red-and-white striped tie, ready to sweep up viewers off their feet with her cuteness. The Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center adoption specialist Jordan Wally introduced Chicago as a two-month-old puppy who is ready [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ceremony celebrating the life of beloved late actor RJ Mitte will be held Friday. The event will take place at The Mitte: Arts and Cultural Center, 660 Ringgold St., Brownsville. RELATED: Brownsville residents mourn the loss of actor R.J. Mitte "On behalf of Dyna Mitte, all are invited to come celebrate [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen was selected as one of 25 U.S. cities to join the Love Your Block initiative. Love Your Block is led by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University to help improve cities across the nation. As part of the initiative, the city of Harlingen will receive $70,000 [...]

The Maria del Pilar Garza Museum in Alamo seeks help identifying players in a historic photo of the Wildcats semi-pro baseball team for an upcoming exhibit.

EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley and the entertainment world are mourning [...]

Breaking Bad actor and philanthropist RJ Mitte has died at age 34 in Brownsville. Tributes pour in from co-stars Bryan Cranston, Dean Norris, and local leaders.

Mayor Pro Tem Pepe Cabeza de Vaca and city officials unveiled the largest mural in deep South Texas on Tuesday morning at the downtown parking garage on Chicago Avenue and South 15th Street in McAllen. The 14,000‑square‑foot piece, painted on both sides, portrays many bird species that live in the Rio Grande Valley, a feature that residents say showcases the area’s natural heritage.

The Mitte Cultural District will hold a vigil on Friday at 10 a.m. at The Mitte: Arts and Cultural Center, 600 E. Ringgold Street in Brownsville, to honor RJ Mitte, the actor and disability‑rights activist who died Monday in Brownsville. Known for his role as Walter White’s son with cerebral palsy on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Mitte also led the Mitte Foundation, and the community will remember his impact on local arts.

Sandcastle Days 2026 took place on South Padre Island from October 2‑4, where world‑class carvers built large hand‑carved sand sculptures that are now slowly eroding on the beach outside the island’s biggest bar. Organizer Lucinda “Sandy‑feet” Weirenga said rain forced a schedule shift but the artists, including her nephew Emerson Weirenga Schreiner, used spray‑glue and sealed work to protect pieces, keeping the event’s spirit alive.

The Salvation Army of Cameron County expands its Angel Tree program to 150 families and calls on community sponsors and volunteer bell ringers.

RGV seniors enrolled in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program must renew their registration by Nov. 3, 2026, to continue receiving monthly food boxes.

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Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin Starring Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Strong HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - “South Park” once devoted an episode to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg's alleged abuse of Indiana Jones, the beloved childhood hero they had supposedly dragged through the mud with “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On the latest edition of Valley Voices, Marco Ramirez sits down with local DJ Alex Vega, also known as Trimerson. Vega began his DJ career in McAllen and has strived to bring a unique sound to the Valley. Vega's mission is to blend reggaeton with house and electronic music. ON VALLEYCENTRAL+: [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local home-care agency will host a luncheon event later this month to educate veterans about available resources. Amor Eterno Provider Services is based in Brownsville, but serves the entire Rio Grande Valley and assists with daily living tasks. Their clients include veterans, geriatric patients and pediatric patients. Amor Eterno Provider [...]

Former City of Mission Media Relations Director Sydney Hernandez resigned last month after being demoted and filing a complaint against Fire Chief Mike Silva, allegations that a city investigation found were unfounded. Hernandez essentially complained that Silva had been telling people she would be fired, according to her complaint and communication related to…

Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. lifted the temporary closure of Beach Access Nos. 4, 5/E.K. Atwood Park Pavilion, and 6 on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 8:30 a.m., after high tides on Oct. 10 had made the sand unsafe for vehicles and foot traffic. County officials said the accesses are now open, South Padre Island sites stay open, and visitors should check the Flag Advisory System for current surf conditions.

On September 16, Mexico’s Independence Day was celebrated and, from September 15 to October 15, the Rio Grande Valley observes Hispanic Heritage Month. At the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy in Harlingen, the Spanish class led by Berenice Carmona completed projects about Miguel Hidalgo’s “Grito,” while local restaurants offered typical dishes such as ropa vieja and Puerto Rican empanadas.

On a humid Thursday morning, Ana Carolina “Caly” Fernández, with her nephew Saúl and promoter María Treviño of the Casa del Amor y la Justicia, drove a U‑Haul truck loaded with food to a colonia of 165 residents in rural Hidalgo County, where neighbors fearful of ICE’s presence waited outside their homes to receive the delivery.