Agents of the Border Patrol's Rio Grande Valley (RGV) sector, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), arrested 27 people during three migrant smuggling incidents, a press release said. The first incident occurred just before dawn on March 9 when…

The case began when an officer responded to a possible child abuse report after receiving information from a school counselor at IDEA School in Alamo. The counselor said a student had revealed that one of his siblings was allegedly assaulted by his stepfather. During the investigation, authorities determined that the alleged abuse occurred on …

Mend Collaborative, the design firm hired by McAllen for a downtown‑revitalization study, unveiled a plan on Monday at city hall. The strategy divides the historic core into five zones—a commercial east‑Broadway sector, a mixed‑use residential area, a government hub, an entertainment‑cultural district, and a Main Street historic retail corridor—and proposes incentives and a possible historic‑district designation to unlock tax credits. Local business owners will see new development patterns and support programs.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a conservative Democrat from South Texas, attended a community‑center event in late August where the progressive group LUPE Votes announced its midterm endorsements. Since 2025 he has led talks between the construction industry and Homeland Security on immigration raids, met ICE leaders with faith groups, and toured proposed wall sites to hear environmental concerns. A Rio Grande Valley resident may note his coordination of immigration‑raid discussions with local industries.

Jorge Cardenas, Brownsville’s chief information officer since August 2022, announced he will leave his post at the end of the week after modernizing the city’s technology, including installing the first 100 miles of fiber, a municipal 5G network, park Wi‑Fi and an in‑house artificial‑intelligence platform. The new AI system, which saves the city money, is a key detail a Rio Grande Valley resident would be most interested in.

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection caught a woman crossing the Roma bridge with 78 pounds of cocaine on Friday morning. Erika Janeth Cobos, 30, of Roma crossed the bridge at 6:33 a.m. Friday. Cobos had eight children — all younger than 15 years old — in her 2011 GMC Acadia. Customs [...]

MERCEDES — The South Texas Independent School District Board of Directors voted to approve voluntary resignation agreements with Deputy Superintendent Efrain Garza and Assistant Superintendent for Finances and Operations Marla Knaub Tuesday before also voting to terminate Knaub’s contract. The board discussed those decisions — along with a couple of unrelated items — behind…

A representative for a company with accounts across the country believes the city of Mission did not provide a fair shot for a recent bid for sludge management services and appealed the city’s decision to award the contract to a south Texas company. Peyton Golden, Municipal/Event Sales Manager for the Central Region of…

The city of Mission agreed in March to pay its former deputy city attorney $25,000 and provide her with a neutral letter of reference to settle a lawsuit she filed against the city. Esther Peña sued Mission in 2024, alleging city leadership had discriminated against her and retaliated against her before firing her in…

The National Weather Service office in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley issued its three‑month outlook on Monday, saying that after a brutally hot, dry June‑September 2026, the region can expect a wetter‑than‑normal October‑December period. Meteorologists warn of torrential rains that could cause flash flooding on the Valley and deep South Texas ranchlands, especially in October and November when tropical moisture from the Pacific and Gulf converges.

The Valley Baptist Medical Center School of Vocational Nursing in Harlingen says enrollment for the January LVN class is low and that applicants must submit TEAS exam results by October 20. Program director Stephanie Hamby notes the test is the only requirement besides a high school diploma or GED, with a criminal background check needed. Rio Grande Valley residents should note the October 20 deadline to be considered for admission.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Vice President JD Vance will be visiting the Rio Grande Valley this week. He is expected to attend a Midterm Rally at the Harlingen Convention Center on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Doors to the event open at 10 a.m. with the vice president speaking at noon. Vance canceled a trip to the [...]

The BorderReport site shows recent headlines such as the arrest of “El Tavo” in a police‑helicopter attack three days ago, a teen’s mother deported after ICE‑raid videos four days ago, and a judge allowing a SpaceX land exchange. It also reports Sheinbaum’s planned visit to Juárez amid a US‑agent dispute and a boost in commercial traffic to Del Rio from Mexico, a detail of particular interest to Rio Grande Valley residents.

Adan Alaniz EDINBURG – Adan Alaniz, 79, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at his Edinburg home. Aristobal Alaniz McALLEN – Aristobal Alaniz Jr., 85, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at his home. Lucia Alaniz EDINBURG – Lucia Alaniz, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at her Edinburg home. Paul…

September 25 & 26 – Hidalgo County will hold a public auction of general merchandise, vehicles, and equipment on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. at Bond & Bond Auctioneers, 2101 I-69C in Edinburg. Buyers can register at bondauctioneers.com. They may also register and bid online through proxibid.com and equipmentfacts.com. Details and an itemized list of…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE San Juan 1st Choice Storage facility’s notice of public sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale will be Sunday, October 18, 2026. Sale will close at 1pm. Property can be seen at https://bid13.com/ Space is located at 120 N. Veterans Blvd, San Juan TX, 78589. Seller reserves the right to…

PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at the Mission Council Chambers, 1201 E. 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Conditional Use Permit: Janette Salinas desires a Conditional Use Permit for a Bar and for the Sale & On-site…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Palmview Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Palmview City Hall Council Chambers, 400 West Veterans Blvd, Palmview, Texas to consider the following: • Consideration to rezone from its present designated land use…

Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa said the city’s planning and zoning department has recommended amending the Unified Development Code to require a special‑use permit for any data‑center project within city limits. The proposal, announced on Friday, would give officials an extra review step but does not ban such facilities. Residents should note that future data centers would face this additional permitting process.

Brownsville opened applications for the new Brownsville Sports Commission, asking residents to apply by the end of September for a one‑year volunteer role advising on programming and sustainability of the Brownsville Sports Park. The commission, with one city appointee and seven community members, will help Nathan Burkhart of the Convention and Visitors Bureau attract tournaments and events that bring visitors who stay in hotels, shop and dine, increasing sales‑tax revenue.

The Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory will stage the musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” opening Friday at 7 p.m., featuring 14‑year‑old Charlie Strohmeyer as Evan Hansen. The production also includes 16‑year‑old Javier Cabello‑Corona as Connor Murphy and 17‑year‑old Nadia Vento as Evan’s mother, and emphasizes that a helping hand is always available for the characters facing mental‑health struggles.

Pablo Javier Almaguer was named director of the Colonias Program at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center in McAllen after Oscar Muñoz retired following a 31‑year tenure. He will build on a university‑DHR Health medical‑legal partnership that provides low‑income colonia residents with legal assistance and aims to expand rights‑education, training and trust‑building services, especially given community fears about ICE.