Lyford authorities announced that the boil water advisory for human consumption was lifted effective October 7, after a break in a main pipe caused a loss of pressure. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality confirmed in laboratory tests that the water now meets standards and no longer needs to be boiled. Residents can contact (956) 347‑3512 for information.

The district said the report was outside the campus. After the “Secure Hold,” authorities detained several people and classes resumed.

The lawyer asks to keep the van and the black box after the crash with a Border Patrol unit. Learn what the family is requesting.

McAllen Police are asking for help locating Elisa Yvette Colombel, 46, and Cindy Thalia Ramírez, 38, suspected of theft and credit‑card abuse at city businesses between July 30 and August 23, 2026. A municipal magistrate issued arrest warrants for both. Colombel’s last known address is Mission, Texas, and Ramírez’s is McAllen.

Hidalgo County voters report receiving daily political campaign texts, with local experts offering advice on how to spot potential scam links during election season.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville City Commission is taking action to establish its own city drainage utility system to prevent flooding in the area. Commissioners voted in favor of establishing a city drainage utility system during a special meeting held on Oct. 7. "While they have approved the utility itself, we need to work [...]

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Suicide prevention experts are urging people to check in on loved ones and recognize the warning signs of emotional distress as conversations about suicide prevention return to the spotlight following the death of actor RJ Mitte. Although warning signs are not always easy to recognize, mental health professionals say family support, open [...]

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez handed a $965,467 check to Raymondville city officials during a Tuesday ceremony, earmarked for safety and renovation work at the city’s parks. The money will fund new restrooms, exercise stations, nature trails, lighting, parking and ADA‑compliant facilities at Pool Park, Pocket Park and Smiley Face Park, a boost that local families hope will improve community recreation.

In Roma, Texas, Army Lt. Col. Ray Richards showed a formerly busy crossing on the Rio Grande now quiet after the Army shifted hundreds of troops to the area this month, following a surge in cartel activity. Soldiers, a Blackhawk‑deployed infantry unit and Border Patrol boats now patrol the river, and the Coast Guard recently returned fire after gunshots from the Mexican side, a development that local residents see as a heightened security presence.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Dixieland Road exit in Harlingen will be closed for a few hours on Wednesday for crash cushion repairs, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Exit #175, or the Dixieland Road exit, along eastbound I-2 at the Harlingen interchange will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. TxDOT advises drivers [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Raymondville was awarded nearly $1 million for its citywide park improvement plan. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez presented a $965,467 grant to the city of Raymondville on Tuesday. "Congressman Gonzalez and his staff work very diligently to help us out just about every day," said Raymondville Mayor Gilbert Gonzales. Gonzales says the grant [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Edinburg officials held a ceremony on Tuesday to mark the second and final phase of the Veterans Detention Pond Project. The city says the project aims to improve drainage capacity in the area. The project was funded through the 2018 General Bond Election and has been in progress since. Drainage work [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department launched its first responders' drone program a little over a year ago, using patrol drones to route calls and provide oversight for officers in the field. Police Chief Jaime Ayala said the patrol drones have improved officers' safety and their ability to keep eyes on the sky. [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Republican Party members will attend a rally in McAllen on Tuesday evening. Mike Johnson, the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will host the rally. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Republican candidates on the November election ballot will join Tuesday's rally, including Webb County Judge and District 28 [...]

RGV’s Little Elves, a nonprofit founded in 2019 by Sarah Gutierrez, partners with Rio Grande Valley school districts to find students and families needing clothing, food, hygiene items and other necessities year‑round and during holidays. The nine‑member volunteer board assembles Thanksgiving kits, Christmas blessings and summer bikes for families in the 956 area, and the group depends on community donations.

Boo in the Woods, a Halloween party for children of all ages, will be held in the park at Quinta Mazatlán on Friday, October 23, 2026, and Saturday, October 24, 2026. Marketing supervisor Samantha Gutierrez shared the details with Channel 5 News, noting that tickets can be purchased only online through the provided link.

A mysterious fuel depot in Hidalgo, Texas, might be linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who allegedly participated in a conspiracy to steal cars for the Gulf cartel was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday. The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested Angel David Salas Herrera, 20, of Matamoros in May 2025, when troopers stopped a stolen Jeep Gladiator in Brownsville. Salas said [...]