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…

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is bringing you the players to watch on Football Fridays with Gridiron Game Changers. The Game Changer for Weslaco Eastis senior dl Jaden Garza. He has 77 total tackles, 4 TFL and 2 sacks. The Game Changer from Weslaco is senior db Seth Moya. He has 54 tackles, 4 interceptions [...]

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

A textbook summer pattern will remain in place across the Rio Grande Valley this weekend, bringing plenty of sunshine, a few fair-weather clouds, and afternoon temperatures climbing to 100 degrees or higher. While most areas will stay dry, there is a slight chance of isolated afternoon sea breeze showers. Anyone planning to spend time outdoors, [...]

More than 1,200 pounds of meth allegedly were found hidden within a shipment of leeks at the Pharr International Bridge, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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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 [...]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE San Juan 1st Choice Storage facility’s notice of public sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale will be Sunday, September 20, 2026. Sale will close at 1pm. Property can be seen at https://bid13.com/ Space is located at 120 N. Veterans Blvd, San Juan TX, 78589. Seller reserves the right to…

Attention Bidders McAllen Independent School District is accepting submittals on the following items: No.: Description: 2027-1010 Request for Proposal (“RFP”) – Personal Importation Mail Order Prescription Program Deadline: 09/04/2026 10:00 AM (CT) Location: Purchasing Services 2000 N. 23rd St., McAllen, Texas 78501 Interested respondent may obtain specifications and information at https://mcallen

Attention Bidders McAllen Independent School District is accepting submittals on the following items: No.: Description: 2027-1017 Request for Proposals (“RFP”) – Catering, Entertainment, Field Trips, Fundraising, Food, Restaurants, Rentals, Retail, and Other Related Products and Services Deadline: 06/30/2029 10:00 AM (CT) Location: Purchasing Services 2000 N. 23rd St., McAllen, Texas 78501 This is

Attention Bidders McAllen Independent School District is accepting submittals on the following items: No.: Description: 2027-1016 Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) – Collection of Delinquent Taxes Deadline: 09/11/2026 10:00 AM (CT) Location: Purchasing Services 2000 N. 23rd St., McAllen, Texas 78501 Interested respondent may obtain specifications and information at https://mcallenisd.ionwave.net/

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on the City of La Joya, Texas Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 P.M at City of La Joya City Hall, 701 E Expressway 83 La…

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board held a closed‑session meeting in which members discussed a proposed agreement with SpaceX and a position for director of Internal Audit, took no action on these items, and the board chair deferred further questions to a spokesperson, noting the board must serve any customer within its service area, including SpaceX.

A Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley analysis of 8,388 unemployment claims from January to March shows most unemployed workers are aged 25‑44, with a median age of 36 and 63% holding a high school diploma or less, and highlights construction as the sector with the most claims while recommending targeted up‑skilling and affordable childcare.

UTRGV announced a record first‑day fall 2026 enrollment of 36,466 students, including 7,373 freshmen, 790 doctoral students, and 3,933 master’s students, marking the seventh consecutive year of enrollment records.

Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville installed bi‑plane imaging equipment to treat stroke patients on site, reducing the need for hour‑long transfers to Harlingen and enabling faster, more precise thrombectomy procedures.

The McAllen International Airport runway and taxiway improvement project experienced a delay of roughly 1,000 days instead of the contracted 415 days, prompting a supplemental agreement that adds $977,987 for consultant KSA, with the city saying the cost will be covered by liquidated damages despite the mayor’s uncertainty.

Video from the scene of a reported carjacking shows a woman sobbing uncontrollably as a man recording the footage reassures her, saying, “It’s OK, it’s fine, it’s OK.”