On Sunday evening poets such as Chuck3Deesus, Diana Joe, Carolina Monsivais and former Texas Poet Laureate Jan Seale gathered at Bentsen‑Rio Grande Valley State Park for the ‘Celebration of the Land and the People of the Rio Grande Valley.’ Organized by the RGV Women’s Poet Society and Poets Against Walls, the event blended original readings with live bird song, featuring the only Valley poets ever named Texas Poet Laureate.

The Port of Brownsville will hold a free Grand Community Celebration on Saturday at its Brownsville Business Park, with doors opening at 7:30 a.m. and activities until 4 p.m. Port chairman Sergio Tito Lopez invites Rio Grande Valley residents to enjoy guided boat and bus tours, a Kids’ Port area, live entertainment, free food and exhibits; tour spots must be reserved on Eventbrite and adults need a government‑issued photo ID.

Join us as The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville Presents: Sunday Mass Live, on SOMOS EL VALLE Ch. 5.2, Cable 1240, at 11 a.m.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Road closures are in effect around downtown Pharr as the city prepares for its annual Avocado Festival. The closures began Thursday and have progressed as the Avocado Fest nears. Several major roads will be closed, including U.S. Business 83 and Cage Boulevard. Below is a map that shows additional roadways that [...]

Country singer‑songwriter Kris Kristofferson returned to the Rio Grande Valley on October 5, 1997, when he visited Brownsville for the first time since 1952. He appeared at the Gladys Porter Zoo to help publicize a fundraiser for the Brownsville Junior Service League, the organization that later became the Junior League of Brownsville.

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.

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society will hold two clinics in Harlingen this month to help all Valley pet owners protect their furry friends. The spay-and-neuter clinic will take place Oct. 17-19. The vaccine clinic will be held Oct. 31 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Both clinics will be held at [...]

Lady Lobos Win RGVCCA Meet of Champions A select few people on Earth find long distance running therapeutic rather than torturous, unlike most mere mortals. Those individuals thrive on pushing pain’s limits, defying the physical and psychological boundaries that the average person would avoid like the plague. The runner seeks that adversity. One…

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen officials gathered Thursday to unveil the "Wild Bright" event happening at the McAllen Convention Center next month. Opening Nov. 27, the event will bring millions of lights, hundreds of giant wildlife-themed lanterns, a food court, the Driscoll Electric Parade, and other family-friendly attractions. The holiday season kicks off with the [...]

During the 1847 U.S.–Mexico War, Irish-born deserter John Riley fought for Mexico at Fort Brown, helped form the Batallón de San Patricio and was captured at the Battle of Churubusco on Aug. 20, 1847, receiving fifty lashes and a D brand. Over 160 years later, New York native Eric Ellman heard the San Patricios story on the Rio Grande in Brownsville from musician Adrian Foncerrada while promoting a kayaking grant, and they bonded over Irish music.

Bank and city officials announced Thursday that Lone Star National Bank and McAllen are extending their partnership to sponsor the Wild Brite South Pole Illuminated Festival and the McAllen Holiday Parade. The new LSNB Kids Free Days will let children under 12 enter the festival free on selected Wednesdays, aiming to draw more families to the holiday attractions.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring culture and traditions in the Rio Grande Valley. The ValleyCentral team featured local businesses that have left an impression in the Rio Grande Valley in a 30-minute special. Gulf Aviation The sound of a plane engine starting on the runway is very familiar [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — During a public hearing in Brownsville Tuesday night, residents spoke out against data centers and in favor of a moratorium the city is debating. Public comments were filled with warnings about the massive amounts of water it would take to power any data center in the area, as well as concerns [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DHR Health is raising money for cancer patients — and is inviting the community to participate. "Bras for a Cause" is an annual fundraiser and contest in which employees decorate bras to help raise money for the Renaissance Cancer Foundation. Now in its 15th year, the event also aims to raise [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will be providing free produce on Friday morning. Produce will be distributed while supplies last from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Los Fresnos EMS and Fire Station located at 100 Rodeo Dr. Each household may only attend one mobile food distribution per [...]

The RGV Women’s Poet Society and Poets Against Walls are hosting a “Celebration of the Land and the People of the Rio Grande Valley” at Bentsen‑Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission on Sunday, featuring poet laureates and speakers such as tribal chair Juan B. Mancias. The program begins at 6 p.m., with organizers asking attendees to arrive at 5 p.m.; 40 guests receive free park entry, after which a $3 fee applies.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Amid the much-needed rainfall across the Rio Grande Valley this week, some areas have been left without power and water. In Starr County, commissioners are coordinating a water distribution to help residents in need. Commissioner for Precinct 3 in Starr County, Eleazar Velasquez, announced on social media that the county would [...]

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. Vice President JD Vance was in the Rio Grande Valley this week. Vance made two stops while in the [...]