Eric Flores announced on Monday his desire to run for the Republican Party nomination for the U.S. Congress for District 34, which includes cities in the Rio Grande Valley. Congressional District 34, currently held by Democrat Vicente González, includes Kingsville, Brownsville, Elsa, Weslaco, Santa Rosa, Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos, Lyford,…

Adrián Edward Quintero, 40, a resident of La Feria, was arrested after two thefts and an attempted theft at the Muñiz Rio Grande pharmacy between July 18 and August 25. Harlingen police detained him during a search of Bearfield Lane and charge him with robbery, attempted robbery and possession of controlled substances, causing concern among Rio Grande Valley residents.

Cirilo Castillo, 54, a resident of Edinburg, faces a bestiality charge and two counts of criminal trespass, with a bail of 70 mil dollars. Authorities noted that he had already been prosecuted in 2022 for animal sex and in 2013 for animal cruelty and trespassing, which alarms the population of the Valle del Río Grande.

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On Saturday before 10 a.m., Melissa Reséndez and several San Benito police officers gathered at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in San Benito for a Mass remembering Lt. Milton Reséndez, who was shot on Oct. 17, 2023. The court found 21‑year‑old Rogelio Martínez guilty on Thursday, Oct. 8, and prosecutors said Monday’s sentencing phase will pursue the death penalty, a key point for local residents.

A man in his 40s was found dead after being hit by a train at the Hidalgo and South Street crossing near Lyford, Texas. The train’s conductor reported the incident at 11 a.m., and deputies from Willacy County Sheriff’s Office and Lyford Police responded. Officials said they do not yet know whether the death was accidental or intentional and the investigation continues.

The family of 24-year-old Daniel Morin is launching a foundation to help grieving families with funeral costs after he was killed by an alleged drunk driver in Brownsville.

The City of Brownsville held a celebration of life for actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte at the Mitte Cultural District following his passing at age 34.

Rose Benavidez and Joel Villarreal compete for the Starr County Judge seat in the 2026 election following the retirement of long-time incumbent Eloy Vera.

A man in his 40s was killed by a train in Lyford on Friday. Texas DPS issues safety reminders about railroad track hazards as the investigation continues.

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a September shooting near Garceño as U.S. and Mexican troops deploy to the Starr County border, sparking mixed local reactions in Roma.

Republican Gary Groves and Democrat Julio Salinas compete for open Texas House District 41 seat covering McAllen and Edinburg ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weekend ahead promises to be fantastic! North winds will keep temperatures below normal; the sun will shine, and humidity will be low. Thanks to the recent cold front, conditions across the Rio Grande Valley will be nearly perfect this weekend. Nearly, but there will be issues. Conditions impacting the Valley [...]

The City of Brownsville is considering a new stormwater drainage utility fee to replace its existing $6.25 Resaca Fee and fund citywide flood mitigation projects.

The Better Business Bureau is holding a free document shredding and e-cycling event this Saturday at Lone Star National Bank in McAllen to help prevent identity theft.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A car crash in McAllen has caused a power outage affecting more than 1,400 customers, according to an AEP Texas outage map. The power outage is along Nolana Avenue, between Ware Road and Jackson Avenue. Power is estimated to be restored in the affected areas by midnight. This is a developing [...]

On Saturday before the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley football game, Tejano singer Bobby Pulido stepped out of a tailgate tent in UTRGV orange, greeted fans, kissed a woman on the cheek and reminded the crowd to vote. Pulido, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 15th Congressional District, used the appearance to promote his campaign to the Rio Grande Valley community.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this edition of Mic’d Up, Photojournalist Diego Tijerina follows Weslaco East Head Coach Carlos Cuellar as the Wildcats take on Brownsville Hanna. The Wildcats were down by 14 at halftime. In the locker room, Cuellar had some inspiring words for his team. "Don't get down on yourself," Cuellar said. "Right [...]