HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton is visiting the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday as part of his statewide "Come and Take It" bus tour. Paxton's first stop is at Palenque Grill, located at 2600 Frontage Rd, in Brownsville. Paxton's second stop will be at the Citrus Live, located at 108 N [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The defense rested its case Thursday morning for Rogelio Martinez, the man convicted in the 2023 killing of San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez. The prosecution called rebuttal witnesses, Maria Castro, a Cameron County adult probation worker, and Melissa Resendez. Earlier Thursday, Martinez's father, Rogelio Martinez Sr., testified for the defense, [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On today's episode of Valley Storm Team, forecaster Craig Verley and Meteorologist Lexie Walker sat and talked about the drier and sunnier weather anticipated this weekend, with the pleasant conditions as highs look to stay around average for end of October peaking in the mid 80s. The pair also looked ahead [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In honor of October being domestic violence awareness month, a walk for victims and survivors will be held on Friday at the Raymondville Police Department Community room located at 523 West Hidalgo Ave. The walk is happening from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Victim advocate services will also be available. Assistant [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We are holding on to some chances to see some spotty to scattered showers today. The Valley average rain chance is about 30%. So not everyone will get rain. Highs today will range from the upper 80s in Starr County to the lower 80s in the Lower Valley, and close to [...]

Three out of 12 Democratic sheriffs from the South Texas border who Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this week said had endorsed him, have not, Border Report has learned.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 8 Team of the Week. Weslaco East earned the top spot with 770 votes, or 53% of the vote. Los Fresnos came in second with 355 votes, or 24% of the vote, and Harlingen came in third with 352 votes, or 23%. ValleyCentral thanks [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our weather remains mostly quiet, but a coastal trough could bring a few showers, especially across Hidalgo and Starr counties. Keep an umbrella handy, just in case. High pressure continues to build across the central United States will help temperatures climb back into the mid-80s on Thursday afternoon however, easterly winds should keep [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Day three of the punishment phase in the Rogelio Martinez case were met with tense moments as prosecutors challenged defense witnesses who described Martinez differently from the man convicted of murder. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Martinez for his role in the killing of San Benito police Lieutenant Milton [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two children and one adult were sent to the hospital on Wednesday evening after a shoulder lane crash on the expressway in Edinburg. The crash occurred on the 4200 block of the southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 69-C. A preliminary report from the Edinburg Police Department indicates that a tractor-trailer crashed [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Local and state officials gathered in San Carlos on Wednesday to break ground on a new lift station project. The station will be built between the San Carlos and La Blanca communities, located east of Edinburg along State Highway 107. This project is a collaborative effort by Hidalgo County Precinct 4, [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Criminal complaints obtained by ValleyCentral detail the events that occurred when a 44-year-old man was stabbed to death at a parking lot in San Juan earlier this month. Four men have been charged with murder for their alleged involvement in the stabbing death of Eric Garcia, including 33-year-old John Phuc Phan [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two men have been indicted on capital murder charges in connection with a deadly drug deal at an H-E-B parking lot in San Juan over the summer. Michael Anthony Lopez, 18, and Juan Samuel Olguín, 19, were arrested in July in connection with the shooting that killed 40-year-old Hervey Marin De [...]

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The businessman who owns McAllen Gold & Silver laundered money for an illegal gambling ring, according to federal prosecutors. Patrick Curry, 46, of McAllen accepted more than $750,000 for “Individual A” from 2021 to 2024, according to a federal criminal complaint against him. After he received the money, McAllen Gold & [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In today's episode of Tea Time, Host Elette Garza sits down with Anchor Alexia Serrata and Forecaster Taylor Gomez to talk about the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The trio dives into the opening acts of the event, influencers, models, casting, performances and the latest tea on Kylie Jenner. Tea Time is [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The sentencing phase continues Wednesday for a man convicted in the 2023 killing of San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez. The state is seeking the death penalty against Rogelio Martinez, who was found guilty of capital murder earlier this month following a days-long trial. The defense is trying to show that [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Somewhat calm and quiet weather conditions still exist across the seven-day forecast period. With that said as moisture interacts with a small disturbance off-shore later Wednesday, that will bring the Valley isolated to widely scattered showers and perhaphs a few thunderstorms. Activity will be highest on Wednesday afternoon into the evening [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Families gathered in Harlingen on Tuesday night to celebrate National Night Out with the Harlingen Police Department. The annual event is dedicated to family-friendly entertainment and bonding with local law enforcement. "We're bringing communities together to meet law enforcement and show our support for each other," said Harlingen police Chief Alfredo [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- An interim police chief has been named for the Edinburg Police Department. The city of Edinburg named Lieutenant Orlando Garcia as the next in line to succeed police Chief Jaime Ayala, who is preparing to retire at the end of the month. Born and raised in Edinburg, Garcia began his career [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The nice run of weather the Valley is experiencing will take a couple of turns, but none for the worse. The chances for light showers return Wednesday, tomorrow, as a shallow trough of low pressure heads west and pushes into the Rio Grande Valley throughout the day. A coastal trough is [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Court wrapped up day two of the punishment phase for Rogelio Martinez, the man convicted of killing San Benito police lieutenant Milton Resendez in 2023. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. On day two, the defense is asking jurors to look beyond the crime and consider Martinez's troubled childhood. Martinez's aunt, [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is partnering with school districts across the Rio Grande Valley to bring live high school football games to viewers with a click. ValleyCentral is the only news station in the region to bring you live broadcasts from the Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, and McAllen school districts. Throughout the football season, we [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Congressman Henry Cuellar presented federal funds to local law enforcement agencies across U.S. House District 28 on Tuesday as part of an ongoing effort to support the mission of Operation Stonegarden. Operation Stonegarden is a federally funded grant that supports state and local law enforcement agencies to strengthen border security. Cuellar [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Upgrades are underway at Stookey Park in San Benito. Stookey Park is one of the city parks that will see upgrades to its fields, concessions, buildings, light fixtures and scoreboards. San Benito Interim City Manager Carlos Yerena says the upgrades will help improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. [...]