BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of Cristobal Stephan Garzez, the man accused of killing tow truck driver David Zapata in a July 2025 crash in Harlingen. A jury was selected Monday to hear the case. Prosecutors Michael Benton and lead attorney Jared Gover told jurors that Garzez’s actions “literally [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police say three children were hurt Wednesday morning when they were struck by a vehicle as they used a crosswalk on their way to school. Police said the auto-pedestrian crash occurred in the 5200 block of Southmost Boulevard near Southmost Elementary School. The students were transported to a local hospital [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale and Meteorologist Marcelo Rivera take a closer look at the science behind El Niño, a climate pattern that can influence weather around the world. In Texas, El Niño is often associated with cooler conditions. In the Rio Grande Valley, it can also bring increased precipitation, raising the risk of flooding. [...]

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 [...]

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.

The State of Texas on Tuesday declared that 9 islands in the middle of the Rio Grande belong to the state, not to Mexico.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A few more showers are expected for the Rio Grande Valley this week, including isolated showers Wednesday afternoon and a better chance by Thursday. Rain chances Thursday will improve as the remnants of Hurricane Vance move from Western Mexico into Northern Mexico. Most of the rain will fall west of the [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Authorities arrested a Mexican man and seized 20 bundles of cocaine at Brownsville's Veterans International Bridge last week. The bundles, which weighed about 46 pounds, were hidden in a 2005 International truck with a flatbed trailer. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers say they found the drugs after the truck was [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this episode of Behind the Flavor, local vlogger host Ismael Martinez takes us to Paula's Tea House in downtown Hidalgo's historic district. The vintage-themed tea house sits in the heart of Hidalgo, in a building that has stood for more than 100 years. Outside Paula's Tea House, guests will notice [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — myTV 4.2 is the home of the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Rio Grande Valley Vipers. myTV 4.2 will air 22 San Antonio Spurs games, 82 Dallas Mavericks games and 20 Rio Grande Valley Vipers games this basketball season. All the action starts Tuesday, Oct. 27, as the Spurs take [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley International Airport (VIA) in Harlingen is giving the community advance notice of an emergency drill scheduled for Wednesday. According to the VIA, the emergency drill is coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration. The drill is part of a routine full-scale airport emergency plan exercise held at least once every 36 [...]

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 [...]

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said if unclaimed, the islands could be used by cartels for smuggling operations.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when advocates unite to raise awareness and highlight resources available to individuals affected by domestic violence. Domestic violence is not only physical abuse, but it can also be emotional, economic, psychological, or sexual abuse, as well. Texas Council on Family Violence 2025 Report [...]

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) — City officials announced Monday that they will build a new $2.5 million facility for 5x5 Brewing Co. in Edinburg. The facility will include a brew room, dining area, taproom and bar and outdoor patio. The facility is expected to bring 20 primary jobs. RELATED: 5x5 Brewing Co. continues partnership with LNF [...]

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) — Opening statements began Tuesday in the jury trial for a man accused in the death of a tow truck driver in Harlingen last year. A jury was chosen on Monday for Cristobal Stephan Garzez, who is on trial for the death of tow truck driver David Zapata. RELATED: Jury selection underway [...]

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 [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Democratic nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa made a tour stop on Monday at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg campus. Hinojosa's visit is part of her "One Fight" tour, rallying across Texas to boost voter turnout ahead of Election Day. Hinojosa met with students to encourage them to [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A local business owner is helping breast cancer patients and survivors maintain their confidence, one wig at a time. Merle Norman Aesthetics & Beauty of Sharyland in Mission has introduced a new line of wigs personalized to help breast cancer patients. Mary Ann Martinez, owner of Merle Norman in Mission, hopes [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two separate episodes of showers, above normal temperatures, and an extra hour of sleep are all coming to the Rio Grande Valley this week. Adequate moisture coupled with upper-level support will squeeze out a few showers, periods of steady rain, and a few rumbles of thunder Tuesday. No strong or severe [...]

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rogelio Martinez Jr. has been sentenced to death for the 2023 killing of San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez. A Cameron County jury reached its decision Monday after about 10 hours of deliberations over three days. Before announcing the sentence, 440th State District Judge Ricardo Adobbati told Martinez, “May God have [...]

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 [...]