McAllen reports five arrests after an operation targeting alleged solicitation of prostitution. They also ask the community to report information.

Miguel Mariscal III, 30, a Mission resident, pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife with an object, causing serious neurological injuries and strokes. On Monday 24 de agosto de 2026 he was sentenced to 20 years in prison by Judge Letty Lopez of District Court 389, after an incident that occurred on 16 de noviembre de 2024 in a Hidalgo County home.

Jorge González Martínez, 49, a local pastor, was arrested on 27 de julio de 2026 in Edinburg on four indecency with a minor charges. The judge set bail at 100 mil dólares, and the investigation, which covers alleged incidents between marzo and abril de 2025, remains ongoing under the direction of the Edinburg Police Department.

The family of Anthony Joseph, 16, a resident of Pharr, is going through a painful situation with their son hospitalized in critical but stable condition after being stabbed seven times last Friday. Anthony Joseph’s parents continue to wonder why and what motivated Fernando Gaytán, of…

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 [...]

La Villa officials announced a plan to replace their 40‑year‑old water‑treatment plant, which would cost $14 million, and have applied for state grants to cover the expense. On Wednesday the city commissioners approved a backup strategy, and Administrator Antonio “Tony” Barco said the council authorized a loan application through the Texas Water Development Board to fund interim repairs that should keep the facility operating for a few more years while grant efforts continue.

The city of Mercedes has partnered with Compudopt to collect and refurbish used or broken electronics for local residents in need of digital access.

The family of a Weslaco teen who died after drinking Alani Nu energy drinks is urging the 13th Court of Appeals to allow their wrongful death lawsuit against product distributors to move forward.

Lendary founding Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry was born and raised in the South Texas border town of Mission. But it's a fact not everyone is aware of.

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 [...]

Cameron County commissioners voted to partner with Brownsville on a 25-year reinvestment zone aimed at expanding housing near I-169 to support growth from SpaceX, LNG, and tech developments.

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 [...]

A 73-year-old Rancho Viejo cyclist hit by a driver in Brownsville returned to Valley Regional Medical Center to thank the doctors, nurses, and therapists who saved his life.

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 [...]

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.

Fluidstack has broken ground on a $4 billion data center campus in Cameron County near Harlingen, promising over 2,500 jobs, closed-loop water cooling, and full property tax contributions.

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 [...]