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…

The woman's body was found on 3 de abril inside an abandoned car in a parking lot near the International Bridge of Hidalgo.

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 [...]

Marco Cantu MISSION – Marco Aurelio Cantu, 72, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Edinburg. Joshua Colunga EDINBURG – Joshua Colunga, 19, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at his home. Guadalupe Davila EDINBURG – Guadalupe Davila, 54, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at McAllen Medical Center. Nancy Fears MISSION…

September 11-12 The City of Edinburg hosts the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St. This year’s festival spotlights 31 standout independent works. Events range from the red-carpet opening night to a red-carpet awards gala, with a pitch competition and workshops between. Admission…

September 11 – The Mission Fire Department invites the community to the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Mission Central Fire Station, 415 W. Tom Landry St. September 11 – The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2026 Latina Leadership Conference will be held at the Mission Event Center in Mission. Registration…

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — 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. After reviewing a lawsuit filed by Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2, which owns a canal near the wildlife refuge, U.S. Magistrate Judge [...]

An Alton grand jury has indicted 19-year-old Gaurav Chopra on capital murder and evading arrest charges following the June 16 shooting deaths of his parents and grandmother.

Five Brownsville ISD campuses and a local medical clinic were placed under security restrictions as Brownsville police searched for an auto theft suspect near Hortencia Boulevard.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Officials of Frontera Fest have announced the festival has been cancelled. According to a news release, the Frontera Festival 2026 has been canceled due to what officials say are "circumstances beyond the control of the promoters." ValleyCentral has spoken with the Frontera Fest President, Louie Guillen, who said, "We tried hard for [...]

HARLINGEN Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police say they are searching for a suspect in the Southmost area of the city and that has lead to several school lockdowns. The Brownsville Independent School District announced that five schools have been placed in lockdown, secure and hold due to police activity in the surrounding areas. According to [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau Rio Grande Valley is advising consumers regarding a misleading Facebook post. According to the news release from the BBB Rio Grande Valley, the post is claiming that Habitat for Humanity is offering free roof installation, replacement, or repair services for seniors over the age of 50; however, when [...]

Harlingen, Valley Baptist Medical Center‑Harlingen and San Benito will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Friday with public ceremonies. Harlingen’s Patriot Day service begins at 10 a.m. on the North Tarmac of Valley International Airport, while Valley Baptist will host a 9 a.m. stair‑climb at Medical Arts Pavilion Stairwell #23. Rio Grande Valley residents can attend the free events.

A developer, Fluidstack, has launched the $4 billion first phase of a 1,100‑acre data‑center project east of Valley International Airport between Harlingen and Rio Hondo. The company offered Harlingen $20 million for a storm‑water discharge permit and $7 million to widen the 90‑foot canal, while commissioners consider a town‑hall meeting. Rio Grande Valley residents will note the massive data‑center plan.

Harlingen school trustees are using a state disaster‑relief program to raise the district’s property tax rate by about 3.17 cents for one year, from 0.9182 to 0.9499, to pay for repairs after the March 2025 flood. City commissioners are also proposing a half‑cent increase, from 0.5260 to 0.5310 per $100 valuation, with a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

J&S Construction Management, a Valley‑based construction firm, announced a giveaway tied to the Netflix premiere of "Say a Little Prayer," which debuted on September 3. Three winners will receive a $650 staycation package that includes a two‑night stay at a McAllen hotel, a movie‑night snack bundle, a limited‑edition bracelet, a branded blanket and a jewelry box; the promotion is meant to thank the local community.

UTRGV football will open its 2025 Southland Conference schedule on Saturday with an away game against Nicholls. Sophomore wide receiver Corey Holmes said the team wants to play hard after a loss last week, while head coach Travis Bush emphasized the importance of starting 1‑0 in conference play. Nicholls, coming off a 44‑10 win over Mississippi Valley State, is ranked seventh in the preseason poll.

RGV LEAD partners with the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association to give high school students hands-on trade training and job certifications to address the local labor shortage.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tropical moisture may sneak back in along the weaker edges of an upper‑level ridge, just enough to spark sea‑breeze thundershowers Thursday and Friday afternoon. These will be the last scattered showers before a noticeably drier trend settles in for the weekend. That same high‑pressure system keeps temperatures running above average through [...]