HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The DEA McAllen office seized over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine, the DEA Houston office announced Thursday. According to the DEA Houston office, the methamphetamine was found hidden within a shipment of cabbage. "This major seizure is part of a Homeland Security Taskforce Investigation, conducted jointly with HSI, FBI, CBP, USB, and [...]

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman accused of counting cash at a stash house was held without bond Tuesday. Leila Lizette Vallejo, 21, of Donna allegedly recorded herself counting cash at a stash house in Mission. When federal agents searched the stash house, they found about $903,000 in cash — and videos of Vallejo counting [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- We are now in the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, yet conditions remain remarkably quiet across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. A combination of a strong El Niño pattern and persistent Saharan dust has helped suppress tropical development, limiting storm activity across the basin. While the [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez and U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego visited Harlingen on Thursday to host a lunch for all Veterans. The lunch was held at VFW Post 2410 and served as a token of appreciation to all Veterans. "I should say to all of our family members and service members that served, [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Vendors from across Texas arrived in Harlingen on Thursday morning ready to set up for Frontera Fest. Instead, they found an empty venue and a festival that had been canceled. Some vendors say they are now out thousands of dollars in merchandise, travel expenses and other costs. Marilu Rodriguez, owner of Powder [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A celebration was held in Harlingen on Thursday to officially unveil the Gloria G. Canales Auditorium. Formerly known as the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, the building was renamed after the late Folklorico dancer and instructor known for her teachings at the Gloria Canales School of Dance. Founded in 1975, the Gloria Canales School [...]

Alejandra Yañez publicó el 10 de septiembre de 2026 una página de KVEO‑TV que funciona como motor de búsqueda y listado de videos locales, incluyendo reportes sobre veteranos en Harlingen, el Frontera Fest y avistamiento de un caimán. La página muestra enlaces a transmisiones en vivo y a la aplicación ValleyCentral+, dirigida a la audiencia del Valle del Río Grande.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Locals have reported seeing a large alligator in Port Isabel near the Long Island Village; however, gator experts say the animal was probably passing through the area. ValleyCentral spoke with educator, alligator expert and licensed nuisance alligator trapper with the South Padre Island Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary, Jacob Reinbolt, who [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — New York-based Fluidstack announced it has begun construction of a $4 billion data center campus in Cameron County. As previously reported by ValleyCentral, the facility will be built on more than 1,000 acres east of the Valley International Airport and west of the Port of Harlingen, near Rio Hondo. The company estimates [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Donna Independent School District was awarded $3.12 million by the Texas A&M Forest Service Schoolyard program to build new outdoor classrooms, increase tree canopy and add nature-based learning spaces to eight district schools. According to a release, the program is a partnership between Texas Trees Foundation, Donna ISD, Region One [...]

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Edinburg kicks off its 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival on today, a three-day event showcasing regional talent. The event is happening from Thursday to Saturday and taking place at the Edinburg Arts Culture, and Events (ACE) Center. Opening night will celebrate talent from the Rio Grande [...]

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A federal judge on Thursday recommended that border wall construction near the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge remain paused until trespassing claims against the government’s construction contractors are resolved. After reviewing a lawsuit filed by Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2, which owns a canal near the wildlife refuge, U.S. Magistrate Judge [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Officials of Frontera Fest have announced the festival has been cancelled. According to a news release, the Frontera Festival 2026 has been canceled due to what officials say are "circumstances beyond the control of the promoters." ValleyCentral has spoken with the Frontera Fest President, Louie Guillen, who said, "We tried hard for [...]

HARLINGEN Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police say they are searching for a suspect in the Southmost area of the city and that has lead to several school lockdowns. The Brownsville Independent School District announced that five schools have been placed in lockdown, secure and hold due to police activity in the surrounding areas. According to [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau Rio Grande Valley is advising consumers regarding a misleading Facebook post. According to the news release from the BBB Rio Grande Valley, the post is claiming that Habitat for Humanity is offering free roof installation, replacement, or repair services for seniors over the age of 50; however, when [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tropical moisture may sneak back in along the weaker edges of an upper‑level ridge, just enough to spark sea‑breeze thundershowers Thursday and Friday afternoon. These will be the last scattered showers before a noticeably drier trend settles in for the weekend. That same high‑pressure system keeps temperatures running above average through [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department has launched accessible Narcan vending machines to help reverse opioid overdoses. An event was held on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of five Narcan vending machines across Hidalgo County. The first machine was made available back in November 2025 at the Hidalgo County [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Families across the Rio Grande Valley are invited to get active while supporting a local cause during Sunny Glen Children's Home's 12th annual Incredible Kidz 5K, 1-Mile and Color Run later this month. Amanda Lucio, director of marketing for Sunny Glen Children's Home, joined us Wednesday morning to share details about the [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local photographer and videographer collaborates with the well-known metal band Walls of Jericho to film their latest music video in Harlingen. Mateo Torres has worked in the rock/metal music industry for nearly 20 years, including with bands such as Close Your Eyes, who were signed to Victory Records, among others, as [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An affidavit reveals new details in the arrest of an Edinburg pastor accused of inappropriately touching minors at church. According to the affidavit, Jorge Gonzalez Martinez, 49, pastor at Iglesia Internacional Poder y Gloria, is accused of touching two girls in the church's camera-operating room. On July 24, one of the [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Elsa Fire Department is advising the public to be aware of callers impersonating the department. According to a public service announcement, the department has been receiving reports of individuals calling businesses and residents, claiming to be from the Elsa FD to schedule or conduct fire inspections. Elsa FD is informing the [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Alamo appointed Iris Alvarado Padilla as the new assistant city manager on Tuesday. Padilla earned a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law with a minor in History and a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D in public administration to expand her professional growth [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The forecast continues to be a broken record with similar conditions on tap again Wednesday afternoon. Hot and mostly sunny with some afternoon passing clouds, a warm breeze from the southeast and a chance of isolated sea breeze showers. The heat ridge anchored over the southern US keeps the Valley close [...]

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas is changing how it funds special education services this school year, with the state adding about $250 million in additional funding statewide. The new model shifts away from primarily basing funding on where a student receives services and instead considers the intensity of services each student needs. For local school districts, [...]