HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Five men were arrested on solicitation of prostitution charges, the McAllen Police Department announced Wednesday. Officers with the McAllen PD conducted a law enforcement initiative that resulted in the arrest of three men on Aug. 26, one man on Aug. 28, and another man on Sept. 2, police said. McAllen PD [...]

Brownsville ISD and local police are warning students and parents about a viral

A woman was arrested and charged after allegedly delivering marijuana to an inmate at the Cameron County Jail.

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting Wednesday night, the southbound main lanes of I-69E and US 77 in San Benito will be closed between the FM 732 exit ramp and the San Benito rest stop, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., traffic counters will be installed to help TxDOT [...]

A 59-year-old man died after an accidental fall into a San Juan canal near East El Dora Road, according to San Juan Police Chief Leandro Sifuentes Jr.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will result in dangerous heat index values Wednesday afternoon. Consequently, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Willacy and Cameron Counties from noon until 6 p.m. The heat index, or that "feels like" temperaturem, will reach as high as 115 [...]

The National Weather Service office in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley issued a three‑month outlook that shows a slight tendency toward hotter‑than‑normal temperatures from September through November, with the highest confidence for September, and notes a 20‑50% chance that a wetter pattern could develop later in the season due to a strong El Niño, potentially increasing flood risk.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said the county is working to reopen the courthouse after it was closed when a driver crashed a car into the main entrance, and while engineers consider the building structurally sound, they are addressing egress safety concerns before resuming operations; the driver, 49‑year‑old Jesus Maria Alaniz Jr., is believed to have been intoxicated and faces DUI charg

City commissioners in Brownsville approved a resolution directing the city manager to begin the process of adopting a temporary 90‑day moratorium on new data‑center rezoning applications and permits, and to reactivate the Environmental and Conservation Task Force to advise on data‑center policies. The proposed schedule includes public hearings on Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, a final vote on Nov. 17, with t

San Benito’s city commission approved a $20 million general‑fund budget with a $20.9 million fund balance, while voting 4‑1 against Mayor Pete Galvan’s proposal to reduce the property‑tax rate from 70 to 69 cents per $100 valuation. Finance director Stephanie Sarrionadia noted a $1.5 million surplus and said each cent of tax generates about $114,000, emphasizing the need to maintain revenue for gr

The Donna ISD School Board appointed deputy superintendent Rebecca Castañeda as acting superintendent and said it will conduct a comprehensive search for a permanent superintendent.

Mission Economic Development Corporation CEO Telco Garcia announced he will retire effective September 11 after more than 19 years of municipal service, will take several weeks off before exploring private‑sector opportunities, and indicated the board will manage the transition.

San Perlita ISD schools were temporarily closed after a rapid spread of COVID‑19 cases, but county health officials said the modest increase in cases is a normal seasonal pattern and not a major concern, noting that the virus is now less likely to cause hospitalizations and mainly threatens high‑risk individuals.

La Joya ISD superintendent Marcey Sorensen was granted a contract extension through June 30 2031 with an annual salary of $355,865, about $10,000 higher than her previous contract, and the agreement includes reimbursement for travel and other reasonable expenses subject to audit.

The Edinburg Human Resources Department sent a city‑wide email to employees on Friday with insurance premium quotes that showed large increases, but city leadership said the figures were incorrect and are preparing new rates. Mayor Omar Ochoa said he took full responsibility for the error, apologized to staff, and indicated that revised rates will be released soon, though no specific date was prov

The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office arrested Victor Manuel Castillo, 27, and Alejandra Maria Guevara, 23, for allegedly smuggling marijuana into the Carrizales‑Rucker Detention Center, with Castillo already in custody and Guevara taken into custody at a Brownsville residence.

The McAllen Public Library is celebrating Library Card Sign‑up Month in September by giving children who register a limited‑edition card featuring the mascot Marty the Cat and highlighting its wide range of resources and early‑literacy programs.

CHANNEL 5 SPORTS is highlighting high school senior athletes on our Playmaker of the Week segment every Tuesday on CHANNEL 5 NEWS at 10.