An accident on US 281, seis miles north of Premont, killed 65‑year‑old Arturo Ponce, the driver of a Ford F‑250, and injured another passenger in the same vehicle. On Friday, 23 de octubre, at about 3 p.m., the left front tire blew out and the pickup struck a Toyota Tacoma that ended up in the center median. The injured passenger was airlifted by helicopter to Christus Spohn Shoreline hospital.

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Donna corn farmer John Billman and Texas A&M Agrilife experts discuss how severe Rio Grande Valley drought conditions are cutting corn yields by over 50% and threatening livestock feed supplies.

Construction on a $1 million road project near Rio Hondo Elementary School is delayed until January 2027 due to city hall staffing transitions and unexpected underground utility repairs.

Edinburg CISD banned energy drinks across campus after a rise in emergency room calls for racing heartbeats and anxiety, launching a parent notification campaign to address health risks.

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 [...]

Union Water Supply Corporation in Starr County secured a $781,000 federal grant to construct a new river intake and pumping system after low river levels threatened local water supplies.

Edinburg named Lt. Orlando Garcia interim police chief following the retirement of Chief Jaime Ayala, while the city launches a nationwide search for a permanent chief.

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 [...]

Weslaco utility crews are using a new $100,000 valve maintenance trailer to service water lines, record GPS coordinates for hydrants, and improve future repair mapping.

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, [...]

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is launching a new smart meter program on Nov. 1, 2026, to alert customers via text and email about continuous water leaks and prolonged usage.

The city of Alamo is constructing a $20 million state-of-the-art public safety facility, boosted by $2.4 million in federal funding, marking its first new public safety building since 1950.

The Texas Historical Commission installed a new historic plaque in Mercedes, Texas, at the corner of Missouri Avenue and Third Street, marking the former site of Colegio Jacinto Treviño, one of the nation’s first Mexican‑American colleges. City leaders said the marker preserves a piece of Rio Grande Valley history, and historic preservation officer Marisol Vidales noted its importance for remembering the rights Mexican Americans fought for.

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. [...]

At least 30 immigrant detainees are reportedly on a hunger strike at the El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, Texas, to protest the conditions there, Border Report has learned.

At least 30 immigrant detainees are reportedly on a hunger strike at the El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, Texas, to protest the conditions there, Border Report has learned.

At least 30 immigrant detainees are reportedly on a hunger strike at the El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, Texas, to protest the conditions there, Border Report has learned.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental‑health condition such as depression, anxiety or panic disorder. Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas Program Director Jacqueline Garcia discussed the organization’s support services with Channel 5 News reporter Dina Herrera Garza. Residents of the Rio Grande Valley can learn about the local resources the agency provides for those needing help.