HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This episode of Valley Storm Team brings members of the team together to talk about the drought, the hurricane, and our weekend. Recent rains have made a dramatic improvement in our drought conditions across the Valley. We are still seeing some drought conditions, but they are not anywhere near as bad [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While many teams took some R&R with a bye last week, our Valley High School football players still delivered plenty of action and stellar performances. Two partners in crime from Sharyland stood out to earn our Athletes of the Week. A mystery is brewing at Richard Thompson Stadium, and we must [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Hurricane Isaias will continue to get stronger out in the Gulf, and even though it will stay very far away from the Rio Grande Valley, we will still get some impacts from it. The current forecast brings the hurricane inland near the Alabama/Florida border Friday night. We will be on the subsident [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 6 Team of the Week. Brownsville Hanna earned the top spot with 441 total votes, or 47% of the vote. Brownsville Pace came in second with 283 votes, or 29% of the vote, and Mercedes came in third with 234 votes, or 24%. ValleyCentral [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A family member of the children slain by their parents, John Allen Rubio and Angela Camacho, finally broke the silence during a court hearing on Wednesday. It was a sudden and intense moment in the courtroom. Just after State District Judge Noe Gonzalez told Rubio he was out of options to [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville City Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to advance with a second and final reading for a proposed 90-day moratorium on data centers. The final reading will take place on Nov. 4. The Nov. 4 reading will determine whether the city moves forward with temporarily pausing the acceptance, processing, and [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The recent stretch of daily showers and steady rainfall is near its end across the Rio Grande Valley. Thursday will likely be our last meaningful chance for showers and a few rumbles of thunder before drier weather takes over. The best rain will be along the coast and in the lower [...]

Border Report on Wednesday confirmed that "hundreds" of military troops have been repositioned from other border posts to the Rio Grande Valley and are actively patrolling from McAllen, in Hidalgo County, and throughout Starr County. It comes after Coast Guard were shot at Sept. 26 from Mexico while patrolling the Rio Grande in Starr County.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A new facility focused on food, health, and wellness will open its doors in Brownsville this week. The Cannery Public Market is the city's newest approach to providing the community with wellness resources. The facility will officially serve weekly farmers' markets, a food pantry, cooking classes, gardening workshops, and volunteer opportunities. [...]

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Both the state and defense have rested in the capital murder trial of Rogelio Martinez, who is accused of killing San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez during a 2023 police chase. On the third day of trial, jurors heard directly from Martinez through a roughly 90-minute interview he gave to law enforcement [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The city of Lyford announced on Wednesday that it has lifted its boil water notice. Lyford residents are no longer advised to boil their water before use. The city of Lyford issued a precautionary boil water notice on Monday after a main water line break caused the city's public water system [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Brownsville Fire Department crew members are touring school campuses to keep students informed about fire safety. Fire crews visited Perez Elementary School on Wednesday to demonstrate how to respond during a fire emergency. "We're here to teach them about the 911 system, what numbers to dial, if there was an emergency, [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Prospective students and families interested in exploring the Texas A&M University-Higher Education Center at McAllen are invited to an open house event this weekend. Aggieland Saturday is a biannual event where the community can explore undergraduate programs, meet A&M faculty and staff, and learn about student services offered. "This is perfect [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring culture and traditions in the Rio Grande Valley. The ValleyCentral team featured local businesses that have left an impression in the Rio Grande Valley in a 30-minute special. Gulf Aviation The sound of a plane engine starting on the runway is very familiar [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The San Benito Police Department announced Wednesday that it will postpone its annual National Night Out celebration. Authorities announced on social media that the event was postponed due to weather. National Night Out is an annual celebration that connects law enforcement with communities across the U.S. The San Benito National Night [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — During a public hearing in Brownsville Tuesday night, residents spoke out against data centers and in favor of a moratorium the city is debating. Public comments were filled with warnings about the massive amounts of water it would take to power any data center in the area, as well as concerns [...]

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — UTRGV Men's Basketball Coach Brandon Chambers is gearing up for his first tipoff as head coach. But if you look at the character of this locker room, you wouldn't even recognize that this group's been together for just a few months. On Monday, the team held open practice for the community [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf! The track of the storm will turn northward, headed for the northern Gulf Coast. Strengthening is likely over the next few days, and residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle will see the biggest impacts. As for the Valley? It will remain offshore, [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Convicted killer John Allen Rubio is back in court Wednesday morning. Rubio, 46, is appearing before a judge for a motion hearing to determine his competency for execution, according to Cameron County records. He appeared relaxed and smiled to those around his as he awaited for the hearing to begin before [...]

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — UTRGV football had another tough outing on the road. Coach Travis Bush says there is no such thing as a layup in the Southland Conference. Every opponent will fight tooth and nail to come out on top, and the same applies to this week's matchup against Southeastern Louisiana. After falling to [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — All eyes are on a developing storm system in the southwestern Gulf, southeast of the Rio Grande Valley. Tropical Depression 9 is currently more than 150 miles southeast of the Valley and is forecast to move east, then northeast, toward the central Gulf of Mexico. The system is expected to strengthen [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DHR Health is raising money for cancer patients — and is inviting the community to participate. "Bras for a Cause" is an annual fundraiser and contest in which employees decorate bras to help raise money for the Renaissance Cancer Foundation. Now in its 15th year, the event also aims to raise [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Veterans, dependents and surviving spouses in Cameron County are encouraged to apply to two grant programs available through funding from the Texas Veterans Commission. General Assistance Program The General Assistance Program provides emergency financial assistance for eligible veterans, including help with rent, mortgage, utilities and other essential expenses. There is no [...]

In this episode of Border Report Live, international business consultant Luis Lozano talks with host Sandra Sanchez about how the fuel thefts are hurting Mexico's economy, and how negotiations between the United States and Mexico are progressing amidst stalled USMCA trade talks.