A woman and two men were arrested after agents found a stolen vehicle that was allegedly in their custody.

A fire broke out in a residence located at 2433 Iris Street in McAllen, and was attended by four fire trucks and personnel from the city Fire Department. The department chief, Juan Gloria, said that the crew was able to control the flames, search for and rescue people, and that, fortunately, no one was injured, while an investigation remains ongoing to determine the cause of the blaze.

The couple reported leg pain and was taken to the hospital. Police said there are no serious injuries and the driver will not face charges.

Twenty‑four‑year‑old José Delgado, 25‑year‑old Roel Rubalcava, and 19‑year‑old Jonathan Balderas, who were arrested by the Special Car Theft Unit of the Brownsville Police Department on October 31, 2022, now face additional charges for allegedly taking part in multiple vehicle thefts. According to Brownsville Police, over a two‑week period…

A driver accused of his second DWI in 10 days crashed into the Hidalgo County Courthouse late Sunday, forcing a multi-day closure and entrance changes.

An early Sunday morning fire destroyed a three-unit apartment complex in Las Lomas. Fire investigators and state K-9 units are working to determine if arson was involved.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Independent School District Police and Security Services Department is advising parents to stay vigilant when it comes to the "Cat in the Hat" social media trend. According to the public service announcement, BISD police are aware of the "Cat in the Hat" trend that is circulating on online platforms and [...]

The Hidalgo County Courthouse will be closed Monday after a car crashed into its main entryway late Sunday night. Based on damage at the scene, a car appears to have careened off the courthouse’s main driveway, going between two of the building’s flagpoles to flatten a handrail and destroy part of its front steps before…

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - A suspected drunk driver is being blamed for a crash that forced officials to shutdown the Hidalgo County Courthouse on Monday. Officials say at 11:35 Sunday night, Edinburg police and fire fighters responded to a crash at the courthouse located at 100 N. Closner Blvd. According to a news release, officials [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The Hidalgo County Courthouse will remain closed Tuesday as county officials continue to investigate an alcohol-related crash that caused extensive damage to the building. Officials say that at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, Edinburg police and firefighters responded to a single-vehicle crash at the courthouse located at 100 N. Closner Blvd. Edinburg resident [...]

Emergency personnel extracted the driver, identified as 49‑year‑old Jesus Maria Alaniz Jr. of Edinburg, who was taken to a hospital in critical condition after the BMW crash into the courthouse entrance; investigators suspect alcohol involvement, the driver will be charged with DWI, and the courthouse remains closed Tuesday pending safety assessments.

Several Rio Grande Valley fire departments are battling a major brush fire in northern Hidalgo County near Linn-San Manuel. Texas A&M Forest Service is also responding.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple fire departments are responding to a brush fire in Willacy County. Officials estimate more than 1,000 acres have burned since the fire began. Edinburg firefighters were dispatched at 3:30 p.m., according to Edinburg Fire Chief Omar Garza, who said the fire had been burning for a while before then. The [...]

Several Rio Grande Valley fire departments are battling a major brush fire in northern Hidalgo County near Linn-San Manuel. Texas A&M Forest Service is also responding.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen city staff and first responders attended a two-day training course on how to prepare for disaster recovery. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's MGT-482 Disaster Recovery Public Assistance program hosted the course, which trained staff on how to prepare for, document, manage and maximize [...]

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Online threats targeting children are becoming increasingly sophisticated — but the FBI says some of the most dangerous networks aren't relying on sophisticated hacking tools. Instead, they're exploiting something much simpler: trust. The FBI says networks linked to the 764 movement have targeted children through everyday social media, messaging and gaming platfor

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Authorities arrested a former employee with the Cameron County District Attorney's Office on Friday, according to District Attorney Luis V. Saenz. Claudia Garcia is a former employee of the DA's Office, according to Saenz, and was arrested Friday morning on charges of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance and prohibited [...]