HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of the Rio Grande Valley from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 115 in some areas during the hottest part of the day. While the "feels like" temperature may reach 115 [...]

The Texas Attorney General’s Custodial Death report states that 33‑year‑old Angel Vasquez Mendoza, detained by Palmview police on Aug. 23 after a disturbance and released to the ER/24‑7 Mission, died on Aug. 27 following delays in his transport to Rio Grande Regional Hospital because ICU beds were unavailable.

Harlingen officials are planning a town‑hall meeting to consider Fluidstack’s request to discharge runoff from a proposed data‑center project into a city‑owned canal, with commissioners slated to vote on the request after hearing public input.

A 27‑year‑old McAllen man, Jose Manuel Lopez‑Silva, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for directing teenage drivers in a long‑term smuggling operation that involved several high‑speed pursuits, one of which resulted in three deaths, including a minor, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office press release. The release said he recruited drivers as young as 14, used social media to coordinate pick‑up

The Hidalgo County Courthouse will reopen on Friday after being closed due to a car crash that damaged its main entrance, with temporary entrances set up for employees and the public while repairs continue on the main door.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After an exciting week one of high school football, the Rio Grande Valley has voted for its first team of the week of the 2026 season. The Raymondville Bearkats took home the title with 1,050 total votes, or 46% of the vote. McAllen Memorial came in second with 914 votes, or [...]

San Juan police identified 59-year-old Alejandro Quintero after he accidentally fell into a canal, as neighbors remember his kindness and fire officials warn of canal risks.

High school football fans in the RGV have a packed week ahead, highlighted by one of the area's biggest rivalries: the Bird Bowl.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Emotions ran high Wednesday as Harlingen residents confronted city commissioners over a proposed artificial intelligence data center planned near the city. New York-based Fluidstack is planning the data center on roughly 1,800 acres between Harlingen and Rio Hondo. Residents raised concerns about the project's potential impact on water resources, drainage, noise

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —A strong (and still strengthening) El Niño is firing up tropical activity in the eastern Pacific. We’ve got three systems at once, Hurricanes Lowell and Karina, plus Marie, which is expected to reach hurricane strength soon. Seeing multiple tropical cyclones in the Pacific at the same time is a classic sign of [...]

UTRGV women's soccer has been on a roll lately having won three games in a row, keeping a cleat sheet in those matches. 

The UTRGV Vaqueros took to the practice field this week as they prepare for the toughest matchup in their short program history.

Highlights from high school football games across the Valley from Tuesday, September 1st.

HARLINGEN, Texas (Valley Central) — Before an exciting week two of high school football unfolds, Valley Sports Central still has to pick the athlete of the week from week one. Hassan Woolery of the Harlingen Cardinals is our first athlete of the week for the 2026 season following a dominating 42-13 win over the Nikki [...]

Three Rio Grande Valley irrigation districts are receiving millions in funding from the North American Development Bank to convert open canals into underground pipes and conserve water.

Rio Grande City Animal Control is using new tracking software and setting traps on problem streets following neighbor complaints and attacks on local pets.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Superintendent Angela Dominguez and named Rebecca Castañeda as the Acting Superintendent. The board voted after returning from an hour-long executive session, during which it also discussed pending litigation and settlement matters, according t