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 Hidalgo County Election Department is seeking 900 poll workers for the general election on November 3, 2026, aiming to receive at least 1 050 applications. Applicants must be registered to vote in the county, not hold elected office, not be employees of an elected official, complete online training and will be paid; early voting will be from October 19 to October 30.

TxDOT confirmed that the lanes of South International Boulevard in Hidalgo reopened after an oil spill caused by an accident at block 1200. Police said southbound traffic was detoured onto the shoulder near Produce Road, cleanup took between three and four hours, and drivers must slow down and obey emergency personnel.

Planned Parenthood South Texas will offer free Pap smears and HPV testing this Saturday, September 12, from 8 to 11 a.m., walk‑in, in Harlingen.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — September 1st begins meteorological Fall. We have entered the 'ber months but Mother Nature didn't exactly get that memo because we still have the possibility of breaking or tying daily climatology records. This is as highs soar five to 10 degrees above normal. Look for mostly sunny skies today with southeast [...]

Donna police responded to a single-vehicle crash on West Expressway after an OnStar alert. The driver sustained major injuries and was taken to South Texas Health Systems.

A climate and culture survey showed La Joya ISD families feel welcomed and respected, but favorability declines as their child gets older. ​ The LJISD administration already has a plan to improve confidence at the secondary level and address three other problem areas the questionnaire exposed. ​ In May, the La Joya school district…

Energy infrastructure company Performance Services Inc. agreed in June to pay the Agua Special Utility District $95,000 to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the company had defrauded the district. That lawsuit, which sought over $1 million in damages, stemmed from an over $11 million “energy savings performance contract” Agua SUD entered into…

A tax increase of less than one cent has been proposed by the Mission city council for the next fiscal year which begins in October. The public can address the council on the proposed budget at a hearing set for September 8 at 4:30 PM at Mission city hall. If approved, the current…

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A video released by MyRGV.com shows a red BMW driven by 49‑year‑old Jesus Maria Alaniz Jr. crashing into the Hidalgo County Courthouse around 11:35 p.m., exploding in flames and causing extensive damage; Alaniz was hospitalized in critical condition and faces a DWI charge. County officials announced that the courthouse will remain closed to the public on Wednesday and Thursday while engineers asse

The article reports that Dr. Pat Burchfield, director of the Gladys Porter Zoo, described the opening of phase two of the El Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco exhibit, which adds species such as ocelots, howler monkeys, cotton‑top tamarins, white‑faced saki monkeys and prehensile‑tailed porcupines, and noted that the animals have begun using the new outdoor habitats, including an ocelot named Iggy crossin

The article reports that the UTRGV football team drew a record crowd of 13,698 to Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium, secured a 44‑0 shutout win, and details the parking, shuttle services and tailgating activities, highlighting Mayor Omar Ochoa’s tailgate that provided free tacos, drinks and other food to fans.

Developers of Fluidstack propose a data center campus covering hundreds of acres between Harlingen and Rio Hondo and are asking city commissioners to approve discharge of site runoff into a major canal near Valley International Airport, with Commissioner Daniel Lopez noting the 90‑foot channel may be insufficient for stormwater. Commissioners will meet in a closed session, and Fluidstack’s website

The article reports that Mission Police Union president Javier Lara was placed on indefinite suspension and effectively terminated after allegedly failing to submit evidence, with his attorney arguing the allegations are time‑barred; it also notes that the Texas Municipal Police Association warned the city of possible legal action over alleged retaliation and misconduct by Police Chief Cesar Torre

Four senior UPS drivers in Brownsville retired after long careers, with a ceremony held at the company’s distribution center that detailed each driver’s hiring dates and service history, and noted that UPS has offered buyout options as it downsizes.

The article reports that Brownsville approved a controversial $220 million deal with SpaceX to fund water‑infrastructure upgrades, which includes clauses to refund unused portions and restart payments if milestones are missed, and was tied to the disannexation of 444.45 acres approved at a special meeting; the upgrades aim to increase water capacity by up to 22.5 million gallons per day to address

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.

UTRGV students are heading to San Antonio to cheer on the Vaqueros as they take on UTSA at the Alamodome on Saturday.