The Brownsville Police Department warns the community of a recent increase in vehicle thefts, especially of Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler, in the city of Brownsville, Texas. Authorities ask owners to install visible immobilizers, such as steering wheel locks, or kill switches, and to report any suspicious activity immediately.

The Cameron County Sheriff's Office issued an alert to locate Jesús Esteban Escobar, 39, for an alleged case of aggravated sexual assault against a minor. According to information provided by authorities, the case is related to an incident that occurred at block 12000 of Highway 281, near San Benito.Las autoridades de…

Luis Alberto "Beto" Torres, 28, is being sought by the McAllen Police for allegedly being the leader of a car theft gang, according to a statement.

Elsa police arrested Bobbi Jo Bulnes, 49, after alleged drugs were found inside and outside the vehicle. She faces three charges and $90,000 bail.

Two Mission residents, 53‑year‑old Leobardo Adan Garza and 36‑year‑old Margarito Vasquez Cano, were killed in a two‑vehicle collision north of Palmview on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred at about 5:09 p.m. at the intersection of Farm‑to‑Market Road 1924 and Minnesota Road after Vasquez Cano allegedly ran a red light, and both men died at the scene while Texas DPS continues its investigation.

Opening arguments began Monday in the capital‑murder trial of 20‑year‑old Rogeilo Martinez, accused of killing San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez on Oct. 17, 2023 after a chase that started on South Padre Island and ended near the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville. Martinez has pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors say they will pursue the death penalty.

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - San Juan police are trying to find out who fatally stabbed a man in shopping center parking lot. Police say they received a 911 call just after 2 a.m. Saturday about a man stabbed on the 1600 block of North Veterans Boulevard. Investigators say 44-year-old Erick Garcia had been stabbed several [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested a man and seized marijuana and other THC products during a raid in Brownsville on Friday. Anthony Julian Hernandez, 21, was arrested on charges of manufacturing or delivery of a substance and possession of marijuana. Hernandez allegedly confessed to selling THC vape pens for about [...]

From August to September, the military used a high-energy laser in the Rio Grande Valley to take down at least 11 cartel drones.

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Prosecutors charged a “local golfing legend” with running an illegal sports gambling business on Friday. Ronald Lynn Kilby, 71, of Lakeway, Texas, managed an illegal sportsbook that collected more than $2.4 million from 2019 to 2026, according to federal prosecutors. People who lost money occasionally dropped off cash at Killer’s Golf, [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Convicted killer John Allen Rubio was booked into the Cameron County jail on Friday ahead of a motion hearing scheduled next week, jail records show. RELATED: John Allen Rubio's attorney argues that he is not competent for death sentence Rubio, 46, is scheduled to appear before a judge on Oct. 7 [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A McAllen man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 41-year-old San Antonio man in 2017. More than nine years after the fatal shooting, a Hidalgo County jury found Armando Adrian Arebalo, 37, of McAllen, guilty of the murder of Nicholas Anthony Bazan, 41, following a [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Starr County Sheriff's Office deputy is in stable condition after he was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash while responding to a domestic disturbance early Friday morning. The crash happened shortly after 3 a.m. Friday on U.S. Highway 83 near Conquistador Road. The sheriff's office said the deputy was responding [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A teen has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 26-year-old man in Pharr. Rafael Corpus Garcia Jr., 18, was charged with murder, a first-degree felony, and possession of marijuana on Friday. RELATED: 1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting in Pharr A judge set Garcia's [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - A young Brownsville woman is accused of hiding her underaged boyfriend at her house. Mikayla Renee Medina, who is 17 years old, is charged with harboring a runaway child - a class A misdemeanor. Brownsville police say she hid her 16-year-old boyfriend at her home, but police aren't certain how many [...]

Lady Rattlers eyeing District title after win over Lady Eagles After missing the playoffs last year, the Sharyland Lady Rattlers volleyball team is steamrolling toward the postseason this year. The Lady Rattlers are now 23-10 and 6-1 in District after a Tuesday night, three-set sweep of the always-tough Mission Lady Eagles, winning 25-12,…

Texas Appleseed released a report stating that the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 findings of unconstitutional conditions persist in all Texas juvenile centers, including Edinburg’s Evins Regional Juvenile Center. The study cites ongoing excessive force, abuse, inadequate mental‑health care, special‑education failures and a 62 % staff turnover rate, prompting continued concern for local families.

An 18‑year‑old man was arrested Thursday morning after fatally shooting a 26‑year‑old in the abdomen during a family‑related disturbance in Pharr. Police responded at about 10:15 a.m. to the 1200 block of East Serenidad Drive, found the victim dead at a hospital, and later located the suspect unarmed near East Trenton Road and the expressway. He is scheduled for a first appearance Friday at 11 a.m. in Pharr Municipal Court.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is dead and a teen is in custody following a shooting in Pharr Thursday morning. At about 10:15 a.m., Pharr police say they responded to a family-related disturbance on the 1200 block of East Serenidad Drive. When police arrived, they say they found a 26-year-old man with a gunshot [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway after the body of a man was found near a Willacy County ranch during a search on Thursday morning. A spokesperson with Willacy County Emergency Management said they received a call at approximately 8:30 a.m. about a man and a woman who were lost near a [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A child death investigation is underway in the San Benito area. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday that a child died and that an investigation is still active. Sheriff Manuel Trevino called it "a very sensitive investigation." Officials did not release the child's age or the manner of death. This [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A person has been hospitalized following a stabbing inside an H-E-B in Weslaco Wednesday night, according to a spokesperson for the Weslaco Police Department. Police say the stabbing occurred around 9:09 p.m. at the H-E-B located on the 1000 block of Texas Blvd. The suspect left the scene before police arrived. [...]

Chief Ayala’s career in law enforcement represents a full-circle journey rooted in the local community. A 1983 graduate of Edinburg High School, he began his dedication to public service in his hometown early on, working as a volunteer reserve officer and a dispatcher for the Edinburg Police Department. Prior to returning to lead the agency,…