HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A traffic switch is scheduled in Edinburg, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The traffic switch is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on SH 107 from Sharp Road to Cesar Chavez Road, according to a news release from TxDOT. The traffic has been scheduled for construction work. Motorists driving [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nightly closures have been scheduled in the Donna and Weslaco area, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. According to a news release from TxDOT, all eastbound lanes of I-2 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 a.m. starting Sept. 8, through Sept. 18, between FM 493, also known as Salinas [...]

The Harlingen Fire Department is proposing new fees for contractor plan reviews, permits, and failed inspection visits to reduce wasted time and improve building safety.

Mayor Hugo Gamboa, candidate Norberto Rangel and Commissioner Stephanie Alegria of Progreso are being sued by their opponents, who claim Gamboa and Rangel skipped required filing fees and Alegria left mandatory information off her paperwork. The suit seeks to bar all three from the November ballot, and a judge has not yet scheduled a hearing. Residents should note the pending removal could affect the upcoming election.

Los Fresnos is preparing to adopt a 10-year master plan focused on upgrading water and sewer systems, drainage, roads, and expanding hike and bike trails.

An Olmito homeowner is challenging Cameron County Appraisal District records, alleging his 95-year-old home's listed age was lowered to increase property taxes.

Harlingen is spending over $32,000 to repair a private easement on Los Ranchitos Road damaged by the city's 18-ton garbage trucks.

Harlingen water and sewer bills are going up. Commissioners gave final approval to new rates to fund major infrastructure projects across the city.

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Alton will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Legislative Chambers located at 509 S. Alton Boulevard to consider the following request: Si desea información en español, llame al departamento de Planeación de la Ciudad de Alton, (956) 432-0730. REZONE REQUEST:…

Small Taxing Unit Notice The City of Granjeno will hold a meeting at 7:00PM on September 10, 2026 at City of Granjeno City Hall, 6603 S FM 494, Granjeno, TX 78572 to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year2026. The proposed tax rate is $0.4342 per $100 of value. The proposed tax rate…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Palmview Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Palmview City Hall Council Chambers, 400 West Veterans Blvd, Palmview, Texas to consider the following: • Consideration for a variance to the zoning ordinance, requested…

The City of Mission is set to vote on its upcoming fiscal‑year budget and a modest increase in its no‑new‑revenue property tax rate—from $0.5580 to $0.5653 per $100 valuation—with a public hearing on September 22 and council votes scheduled for September 15 and the following Tuesday, and officials say the rise reflects changes in property valuations, higher exemptions and freeze adjustments rather

The article reports that TxDOT's I‑69E preventive‑maintenance project in Brownsville, which began in February 2025 and includes milling, overlay, striping and guard‑rail upgrades on a 3.5‑mile stretch between Ruben Torres Boulevard and State Highway 4, has caused regular evening lane closures and traffic diversions, with Old Highway 77 being rebuilt as a single unpaved lane; substantial completion

The Hidalgo County Courthouse reopens Friday, Sept. 4, following a crash into the main entrance. Driver Jesus Alaniz Jr. faces DWI charges upon medical clearance.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Courthouse will reopen its doors to the public on Friday after a suspected drunk-driving crash forced county officials to shut down operations for several days. Temporary entrances have been created while the courthouse's main entrance remains closed and undergoes repairs, according to a news release. The public can [...]

Harlingen officials are planning a town‑hall meeting to consider Fluidstack’s request to discharge runoff from a proposed data‑center project into a city‑owned canal, with commissioners slated to vote on the request after hearing public input.