Telemundo 40 McAllen (KTLM), owned by NBCUniversal since January 2014, serves the Hispanic community of the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas with news, weather, sports, entertainment and community programs about education, health, immigration and development. The station began broadcasting in July 1999 and today offers local programming 24 hours a day, keeping Rio Grande Valley residents continuously informed.

Nightmare on La Homa, a family‑oriented haunted house, opened in October in Mission, Texas, created by members of the Kali Productions boxing gym. The production blends theater with local Mexican and Hispanic folklore, featuring characters such as La Llorona and La Lechuza, and is led by the Caretaker played by poet laureate Gabriel Sanchez. Residents of the Rio Grande Valley can experience the interactive Halloween attraction at the Mission venue.

Brownsville city commissioners approved on Tuesday the steps to secure $27 million in facility improvements, authorizing tax‑exempt bonds and a traffic‑signal contract. City Manager Alan Guard said certificates of obligation will be issued in January or February to fund the 2027 capital plan, with about $8.8 million earmarked for the municipal landfill’s Cell 6 development and equipment, and the financing does not require a resident vote.

Christopher Lee Soto pleaded guilty to the October 30, 2023 murder of 38‑year‑old Brittany Kay Ireland at the Acacia RV park in Alamo and was sentenced to 40 years in prison by District Judge Bobby Flores. The killing involved a bloody, silver serrated knife, and Soto had previously been found incompetent in July 2025, a status later restored for trial. The 40‑year term is the key penalty for the case.

On Monday, a jury sentenced 21‑year‑old Rogelio Martinez Jr. to death for the October 2023 shooting that killed San Benedict police Lieutenant Milton Resendez after a multi‑state chase that began on South Padre Island and ended in Brownsville. After nearly nine hours of deliberation over three days, jurors found Martinez guilty of murder, while co‑defendant Rodrigo Axel Espinosa Valdez had previously pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

Aura Zeledon, a junior defender from Nicaragua, has joined the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley women's soccer team after two years at Motlow State Community College in Tennessee. She has appeared in 13 games for the Vaqueros, setting up set pieces and defending against wingers and forwards, and says her next goal is to help the team win championships.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Week 9 of High School Football, Valley Sports Central has nominated three teams for Team of the Week. The nominees are the Nikki Rowe Warriors, the Edinburg Bobcats, and the Sharyland Rattlers. Starting with the Nikki Rowe Warriors. They came out to play against McAllen Memorial. The Warriors advanced to [...]

Aura Zeledon, a junior defender originally from Nicaragua, now plays for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley after two JUCO seasons at Motlow State Community College in Tennessee. She has featured in 13 matches for the Vaqueros, contributing on set pieces and defensive stops, and is focused on helping the squad capture a championship.

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The UTRGV Vaqueros walked out of Estes Stadium with their first road victory of the season and first-ever victory in overtime against the Central Arkansas Bears, 30-27. This was also the Vaqueros' first game in overtime since the program's start. Travis Bush announced earlier in the week the team would get [...]

Cindy Banda, a single mother of six, arrived at the Houston cancer center for follow‑up care after a mastectomy, expressing worry about mounting medical bills as the Nov. 3 midterm election approaches. The story notes that about half of registered voters now cite rising healthcare costs as a major problem, a concern echoed by many families in the Rio Grande Valley.

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The UTRGV men’s soccer team hosted Western Illinois on Saturday evening, hoping to secure its first home victory of the 2026 season. Before kickoff, five Vaquero players were recognized for Senior Day, and the game’s highlights and post‑game reactions are available in the linked video.

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A tire blowout on a 1999 Ford F‑250 caused the vehicle to roll over on U.S. 281, killing Edinburg resident Arturo Ponce, 65, at the scene on Oct. 23 at about 3:09 p.m., six miles north of Premont, Texas. Two other 65‑year‑old passengers were in the truck; one was air‑lifted to Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, the other and a 42‑year‑old Tacoma driver were uninjured, and Alice Highway Patrol continues the investigation.

The UTRGV football team beat Central Arkansas 30-27 in overtime Saturday for its first road win of the season and the first overtime game in program history.

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The City of Weslaco will unveil a new memorial statue honoring World War II Iwo Jima flag raiser Cpl. Harlon Block on Saturday at the Harlon Block Sports Complex.

A grant is expanding Donna North High School’s veterinary science program, more than doubling its hands-on surgical training capacity and preparing students to address regional veterinary shortages.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Ramon Ayala Jr., the son of Tejano music legend Ramon Ayala Sr., was booked into jail and charged with sexual assault on Friday in Hidalgo County, jail records show. Ayala Jr.'s arrest is followed by a string of lawsuits filed earlier this year by former band members accusing Ayala Jr. of [...]