The Cameron County Sheriff's Office issued an alert to locate Jesús Esteban Escobar, 39, for an alleged case of aggravated sexual assault against a minor. According to information provided by authorities, the case is related to an incident that occurred at block 12000 of Highway 281, near San Benito.Las autoridades de…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that at the southern Texas entry ports a recent increase has been recorded in the number of people who, when crossing the border, leave the inspection area.

Luis Alberto "Beto" Torres, 28, is being sought by the McAllen Police for allegedly being the leader of a car theft gang, according to a statement.

Brownsville voters will decide on 15 city‑charter amendments on Election Day, November 3, after early voting began Monday and ends October 30. Proposals cover new ethics rules that could remove officials for misconduct, creation of an ethics board, and a pay increase for city commissioners; a town‑hall was held Thursday and another is scheduled for October 26 at the Brownsville Events Center.

The American Association of University Professors‑American Federation of Teachers at UTRGV issued a statement saying academic freedom and shared governance are vital to the university’s mission and that Texas Senate Bill 37 endangers those principles. The union, representing 77 faculty members and led by President Professor Fuat Firat, warned the bill expands oversight of curricula and degree programs and called for dialogue with UTRGV administration after core‑curriculum review guidelines were released.

Six mayoral candidates in Mission—incumbent Norie Gonzalez Garza, Mayor‑Pro Tem Ruben Plata, former mayor Armando “Doc” O’Caña Sr., Ricardo “Rick” Salinas, Natalie “Nati” Garza and Juan Jesus Gines Crispin—appeared at a candidate forum on Wednesday evening at Freedom Life Church. The event, organized by Village in the Valley with Leadership Mission and the John Lewis Voters Coalition, let each explain why they seek office and answer six community‑derived questions on districting, division, transparency, mayor‑manager relations, economic development and infrastructure.

The ACLU of Texas released a report titled “Gone Too Far” based on a poll of 1,031 adults conducted Aug. 25‑Sept. 2 in El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy. It found that over 60% of Texans—52% of RGV respondents—believe ICE tactics have gone too far and make life harder without improving safety, while 64% want law‑enforcement to focus on crime prevention rather than immigration enforcement. The poll highlights regional opposition to current ICE practices.

Robert Vackar, board chair and chief performance officer of Bert Ogden Auto Group, was nominated for Time Magazine’s Dealer of the Year award in a press release on Wednesday. The nomination highlights Vackar’s tens‑of‑millions‑dollar donations that created a new program for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students, and he will be honored at the National Automobile Dealers Association Show in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 19, 2027.

Special services teacher Francisco Contreras Jr. faces charges of sexual assault and improper relationship with a student after confessing to a multi-month relationship, according to Starr County records.

Early voters in Starr County must visit two separate polling locations to cast ballots in both the general election and the school board election, creating potential travel hurdles across the county.

Hope for Small Farm Sustainability is expanding its free community gardening program from Harlingen to Plaza Amistad in Donna, providing hands-on agriculture education and plot access.

Special education teacher Francisco Contreras Jr. faces charges of sexual assault and improper relationship with a student after confessing to a multi-month relationship, according to Starr County records.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our first cold front of the season is expected to arrive Friday afternoon. Here’s what you can expect: The front will bring cooler temperatures, but low humidity, gusty winds, and dry vegetation will also create favorable conditions for fire weather across much of the valley, excluding the coastal areas. The National [...]

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County judge candidates Joel Villarreal and Rose Benavidez are outlining different approaches to economic development, property taxes and funding essential services as voters prepare to choose the county’s next leader in November. The candidates are seeking to succeed County Judge Eloy Vera, who has held the office for nearly [...]

Brownsville voters will consider 15 proposed city charter amendments (Propositions A–O) in November, addressing mayor and commissioner salaries, ethics oversight, campaign finance, and citizen-led initiatives.

A fire at a wind turbine near FM 1018 in Sebastian remains under investigation after local fire crews and Willacy County emergency management responded to monitor falling debris and control traffic.

Early voters in Starr County must visit two separate polling locations to cast ballots in both the general election and the school board election, creating potential travel hurdles across the county.