Cameron County received $9.18 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build a 305-space commercial truck parking facility near the Los Indios Bridge to alleviate road congestion.

Brownsville is allocating $450,000 to upgrade its B‑Metro bus system with new tracking and dispatch technology, including tablets for dispatchers and real‑time phone notifications for riders. The improvements aim to reduce delays and help more buses run on schedule. Transit manager Simon Ortiz said the equipment should be installed within the next two months.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez was joined by Cameron County officials on Tuesday to raise awareness about financial fraud schemes targeting seniors. The event was held at the Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement Community in Harlingen. One main goal of the event is to help seniors fight financial fraud and help them protect [...]

State Rep. Ryan Guillen, a Republican from Rio Grande City in Starr County, told reporters on October 26 2026 that many Latino voters who backed a Republican presidential candidate in 2024 are expected to shift back toward the left in the November 3 election. Guillen, who changed parties in 2021 and heads the Texas House Hispanic Republican Caucus, said a correction is certain but did not say how large it will be.

In the latest episode of Border Report Live, we take a deep dive into key congressional races on the Texas/Mexico border in the upcoming middterm electioons.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott will stop in Harlingen on Tuesday as part of his "Let's Roll" campaign. Abbott's visit is followed by several rallies and campaigns in the Rio Grande Valley ahead of Election Day. The campaign event will take place at 3:15 p.m. at Smoke: Texas BBQ & Watering Hole, 1600 [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — $1 million in federal funds will go toward addressing flooding in La Feria. U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, (D) Texas 34, presented a $1 million check to La Feria city officials Tuesday morning. The funds will be used to install a new storm sewer pump station in the city's La Bonita neighborhood. [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island will soon begin dredging sediment to renourish its beaches and maintain the shoreline. The project will dredge about 400,000 cubic yards of sediment, with 300,000 cubic yards going to beach access 24-19. The city says the remaining sediment will be placed at Andy Bowie Park. The United States [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Day-to-day shower chances with some rumbles of thunder Tuesday, Wednesday and again Thursday. Coverage won't be that impressive and will be influenced by daytime heating. This means that most of the activity will develop during the afternoons with isolated coverage, scattered at best if we're lucky. Severe weather is not anticipated [...]

McAllen city leaders convened Monday at town hall to review the next steps for a proposed new city hall. The preliminary design phase is complete, but officials remain undecided between two façade concepts, and a schematic shows staff could rise from 198 to 354 by 2046, requiring a 51,514‑square‑foot office area. Residents will see the building’s exterior design debated.

Two months after Harlingen’s $72 million general‑fund budget passed without raises, City Commissioner Daniel Lopez said about 400 employees could receive a one‑time 5 % pay increase costing roughly $845,000. Lopez discussed the proposal with Finance Director Robert Rodriguez and City Attorney Mark Sossi, noting that if the raise continues, the city may need to raise property taxes. Residents will watch for any tax impact.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's been a long election season, but the finish line is in sight as early voting gets underway. Cameron and Hidalgo counties recorded near-record turnout in the closely watched contests that could determine which party ends with a House majority. Governor Greg Abbott announced he was endorsed by 12 County Sheriffs [...]

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Cameron County Elections Administrator Remi Garza says a social media post has raised questions from voters by claiming a ballot will be disqualified if a poll worker writes on it.

Early voting enters its final week as Cameron County nears its 2022 midterm total and Hidalgo County approaches its early turnout from that year.

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a five-term Democrat who defeated Republicans in all five general elections, faces his toughest campaign yet after his South Texas district was redrawn to favor the GOP. President Donald Trump won the new district by 10 points, giving Republican Eric Flores an edge heading toward the Nov. 3 election — provided [...]

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 [...]

State Rep. Ryan Guillen, who switched from Democrat to Republican in 2021, says the 2024 election will likely bring a “correction” as Starr County— which voted for a Republican presidential candidate for the first time since 1896—may swing back to the left. Guillen, whose district includes Rio Grande City, noted the size of that shift is uncertain. The article highlights his long service in South Texas politics.

Brownsville city commissioners approved on Tuesday the steps to secure $27 million in facility improvements, authorizing tax‑exempt bonds and a traffic‑signal contract. City Manager Alan Guard said certificates of obligation will be issued in January or February to fund the 2027 capital plan, with about $8.8 million earmarked for the municipal landfill’s Cell 6 development and equipment, and the financing does not require a resident vote.