The Hidalgo County Election Department is seeking 900 poll workers for the general election on November 3, 2026, aiming to receive at least 1 050 applications. Applicants must be registered to vote in the county, not hold elected office, not be employees of an elected official, complete online training and will be paid; early voting will be from October 19 to October 30.

TxDOT confirmed that the lanes of South International Boulevard in Hidalgo reopened after an oil spill caused by an accident at block 1200. Police said southbound traffic was detoured onto the shoulder near Produce Road, cleanup took between three and four hours, and drivers must slow down and obey emergency personnel.

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.

The Hidalgo County Courthouse will reopen on Friday after being closed due to a car crash that damaged its main entrance, with temporary entrances set up for employees and the public while repairs continue on the main door.

Three Rio Grande Valley irrigation districts are receiving millions in funding from the North American Development Bank to convert open canals into underground pipes and conserve water.

A stretch of Monte Cristo Road (FM 1925) in McAllen will close Sept. 4-7 for storm drain pipe installation, impacting traffic near the Tres Lagos community.

Hidalgo County's marriage license services have temporarily moved to 317 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg following a vehicle crash that closed the main courthouse.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Clerk's Office is processing marriage licenses at its Edinburg office as the courthouse remains closed to the public, according to a news release. Marriage license services will be available from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at 317 N. Closner Blvd. Services will also be available on Thursday and [...]

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said the county is working to reopen the courthouse after it was closed when a driver crashed a car into the main entrance, and while engineers consider the building structurally sound, they are addressing egress safety concerns before resuming operations; the driver, 49‑year‑old Jesus Maria Alaniz Jr., is believed to have been intoxicated and faces DUI charg

City commissioners in Brownsville approved a resolution directing the city manager to begin the process of adopting a temporary 90‑day moratorium on new data‑center rezoning applications and permits, and to reactivate the Environmental and Conservation Task Force to advise on data‑center policies. The proposed schedule includes public hearings on Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, a final vote on Nov. 17, with t

San Benito’s city commission approved a $20 million general‑fund budget with a $20.9 million fund balance, while voting 4‑1 against Mayor Pete Galvan’s proposal to reduce the property‑tax rate from 70 to 69 cents per $100 valuation. Finance director Stephanie Sarrionadia noted a $1.5 million surplus and said each cent of tax generates about $114,000, emphasizing the need to maintain revenue for gr

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen addresses community concerns over a rushed SpaceX deal, trading 445 acres of deannexed land for $220 million in critical city water projects.

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen addresses community concerns over a rushed SpaceX deal, trading 445 acres of deannexed land for $220 million in critical city water projects.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Night closures are scheduled for a portion of the frontage road in McAllen. The Interstate 2 westbound frontage road between Jackson Road and Jackson Avenue in McAllen will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Tuesday, Sept 1. Closures will be in effect through Friday, Sept. 4. All [...]

The Hidalgo County Courthouse stays closed Wed. and Thu. after a suspected drunk driver crashed into the building Sunday night, causing structural damage.

Harlingen updated its city commission decorum policy, adding new recording rules and public comment guidelines to replace rules from over two decades ago.

A tax increase of less than one cent has been proposed by the Mission city council for the next fiscal year which begins in October. The public can address the council on the proposed budget at a hearing set for September 8 at 4:30 PM at Mission city hall. If approved, the current…

The article reports that Mission Police Union president Javier Lara was placed on indefinite suspension and effectively terminated after allegedly failing to submit evidence, with his attorney arguing the allegations are time‑barred; it also notes that the Texas Municipal Police Association warned the city of possible legal action over alleged retaliation and misconduct by Police Chief Cesar Torre

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Military lawyers arrived in McAllen last week to assist federal prosecutors with an influx of immigration cases. The federal courthouse in McAllen, which serves Hidalgo County and Starr County, is among the busiest in the country. “In McAllen, our caseload has just exploded,” said Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane. “We’re [...]