The Brownsville Independent School District reported that a student was found with a firearm at Brownsville Early College High School on Wednesday, October 14, triggering an immediate protective shelter‑in‑place. The student was detained and placed into the custody of the Brownsville Police Department, which is leading the investigation, and the district asked parents to check backpacks and discuss school safety.

On October 19, police received a report of the theft of a white 2005 GMC Canyon pickup at block 600 of North McColl Road, McAllen, and discovered three additional stolen vehicles. They identified Carlos Alberto Morán, 27, as the alleged suspect and a municipal judge issued arrest warrants; residents can help by calling 956‑687‑8477 of McAllen Crime Stoppers.

The Sharyland High School gymnasium is finally getting a new chiller system after the district postponed the project for years due to insufficient funding. The Sharyland ISD Board of Trustees approved the replacement chiller at an estimated cost of $400,000, which authorizes administration to obtain pricing and proceed with the purchase. Administration originally planned to…

This article originally ran in the Sept. 11, 2026 issue of the Progress Times. The Sharyland ISD dress code is once again a topic of discussion following a school board meeting where students asked the trustees to approve shorts at the secondary level. SISD’s dress code states that students from seventh to 12th grade cannot…

Edinburg, TX  — UTRGV had to settle for a draw against Eastern Illinois after VAR changed two key calls in the second half.   Emmanuel Gore Bi put the Vaqueros ahead when VAR overturned an offside call on his header. Eastern Illinois tied it 6 minutes later when Sergej Misic scored over the goalkeeper.   Sammy Jadid sent a cross to Elias Taj for what looked like another UTRGV goal, but VAR confirmed the offside call.   Later, Jadid drew a penalty kick inside the box and

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Week 7 of High School Football, Valley Sports Central has nominated three teams for Team of the Week. The nominees are PSJA North, San Benito, and Sharyland Rattlers. This week PSJA North made a statement in its first district game since moving up from 5A to, beating Los Fresnos, 41 [...]

The story reports that the section of Shary Road on Expressway 83 in McAllen was reopened to traffic at 7:52 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, after being closed for a traffic investigation by the Mission Police Department. The department had asked motorists to use the frontage road or alternate routes to ease congestion, and the reopening time is the key detail for local drivers.

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Former UTSA defensive lineman Anthony Santoscoy, a Pharr alumnus, has returned to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to join the Vaqueros’ defensive line. Santoscoy said he is glad to be back home, wants to prove Valley players can compete, and coach Travis Bush praised his leadership and pride in the community.

The UTRGV Vaqueros defeated the #25 Southeastern Louisiana Lions 13‑3 on Saturday night in Edinburg, recording the fewest points ever allowed to a Division I opponent. Defensive backs TJ Neal and linebacker Jaiden Haygood each intercepted passes, with Haygood’s fourth‑quarter pick sealing the win, and the team now heads to San Antonio to face Incarnate Word.

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Vaqueros defended home turf Saturday night, beating Southeastern 13-3. Southeastern was the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's first ranked opponent at Vackar Stadium. The Vaqueros defended home turf and are one of the best teams in the country at doing just that, as one of just eight teams in [...]

Mission Police shut down the stretch of Expressway 83 from Shary Road in McAllen on Saturday for a traffic investigation. Officers asked motorists to use the frontage road or alternate routes to reduce congestion, and Channel 5 News is seeking additional information about the incident.

Brownsville Fire Department said 2 patients were critical and a third had an undetermined condition after a 3-vehicle collision. Cause is under investigation.

Roma football coach Frank Villanueva spoke with the KRGV Sports Team about the Gladiators 5-1 season so far.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s edition of ValleyCentral Weekend Report, Anchor Alejandra Yanez breaks down all the news of the week. Starting with the biggest stories of the week, in case you missed them. Convicted child murderer John Allen Rubio was found to be competent to be executed this week. Rubio was found [...]

Former UTSA walk‑on Nathan Huerta, a Harlingen native, has rejoined the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley defensive line. After gaining Division I experience with the Roadrunners, Huerta said he is glad to be back home and wants to show that Valley players can compete at the highest level. Coach Travis Bush praised Huerta’s leadership and his pride in representing the Valley.

Cameron Herrera, who spent three seasons as a recruiting operations assistant at Texas, has returned to the Rio Grande Valley as UTRGV’s lead recruiting operations contact. He now coordinates game‑day visits for high‑school and transfer‑portal prospects, guiding them through tours of the Vaqueros Performance Center, weight room, team room, locker room and a sideline view at Vackar Stadium. Herrera says the goal is to provide the best experience for recruits.

KRGV Sports Director KJ Doyle met up with UTRGV Tight End Coach Mike Barela on what kind of skillset the team looks for in players and saw first-hand how the tight ends get game day ready.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- First responders are at the scene of a three-vehicle crash in Brownsville. The crash occurred at the intersection of Paredes Line Road and Ruben M. Torres Boulevard. A spokesperson for the Brownsville Police Department says several people were transported to the hospital in unknown condition. The Brownsville Fire Department issued a [...]