Willacy County judge Aurelio Guerra signed an order Tuesday that postpones the start of in‑person classes in all county schools until after September 18, with no classes beginning before the 21st. In the meantime, students must take courses virtually and extracurricular activities will not be allowed until in‑person classes resume.

Hidalgo County Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to dismiss the murder charge against 29‑year‑old Néstor Eduardo Flores, accused of killing his 43‑year‑old brother José Gabriel Flores. Judge Joel Ramírez signed the dismissal order, though the document does not detail the reasons behind prosecutor Toribio “Terry”’s decision.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF ALTON, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Alton, Texas (the “City”) will convene at its regular meeting place at the Alton City Hall Commission Chambers, 509 South Alton Blvd., in Alton, Texas at 7:30 o’clock p.m., Alton, Texas…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE San Juan 1st Choice Storage facility’s notice of public sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale will be Sunday, October 18, 2026. Sale will close at 1pm. Property can be seen at https://bid13.com/ Space is located at 120 N. Veterans Blvd, San Juan TX, 78589. Seller reserves the right to…

PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting and conduct public hearings on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mission Council Chambers, 1201 E. 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: A 0.19 acre tract of land, out of Block 4, Erdhal Subdivision,…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sullivan City will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget on: Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Sullivan City Public Library 203 Paloma St. Sullivan City, Texas 78595 The hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to…

Non-district finale: La Joya at Sharyland As the non-district portion of the 2026-27 high school football season concludes, it represents a final opportunity for two Big 7 programs to make adjustments before the district gauntlet. For the Sharyland Rattlers (1-2) and La Joya Coyotes (2-1), Week 4 grants these squads the opportunity to…

Huskies seek historic 4-0 start tonight against Lopez Finding a diamond in the Texas brush country isn’t easy. It’s an impossible task. So consider the miraculous existence of a luminous gem in La Joya, Texas. Straddling 7 Mile, nestled between Texan and Western Road, Juarez Lincoln High School sits on the edge of one…

On Friday, Sept. 11, ICE agents confronted two teenage boys on North Alamo Road by a McDonald’s, pepper‑spraying, striking and handcuffing them while a bystander shouted Spanish that the youths were minors. Video shows two women in tactical vests restraining one teen, hitting his head, and another agent placing handcuffs on second teen before escorting both to vehicles. For Rio Grande Valley residents, the key detail is that the youths were minors.

Two teenage boys were confronted, pepper‑sprayed, struck and handcuffed by ICE agents on North Alamo Road by a McDonald’s near the expressway on Friday, Sept. 11, after agents called them “anti‑ICE agitators.” Bystander video shows women in tactical vests and a man shouting in Spanish that the minor was being beaten. Rio Grande Valley residents may note that federal immigration officers were seen assaulting minors.

Graciela Salinas, planning coordinator for Cameron County, pointed out a crack in the terracotta façade of the 1912 courthouse outside the Dancy Building in Brownsville and noted warped wooden windowsills that could fall. The county will use a $2.87 million Texas Historical Commission grant for a renovation round, focusing on exterior terracotta, brick masonry and windows. Rio Grande Valley residents will note the total cost is about $6.3 million, matched by the county.

Metro McAllen launched a one‑way bus line from downtown to the Hidalgo‑Reynosa International Bridge, starting late last month and running Monday‑Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and Sundays at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. The $3 fare route, which carries about 90‑100 passengers daily, is popular with cross‑border commuters, students and medical‑appointment travelers, and city officials say it may become a two‑way service if demand continues.

In the latest episode of Border Report Live, host Sandra Sanchez asked RGV Sector Chief Patrol Agent Jared Ashby about the continued high number of migrants agents say are crossing illegally from Mexico into this region. Plus meet 'Chloe' the first Border Patrol rescue canine to be sworn in.

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A bookie who collected nearly $3.8 million from high-rollers in South Texas pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge on Monday. Marco Antonio Cardenas, 48, of Mission — and other people who participated in the conspiracy — received nearly $3.8 million from March 2019 to March 2026. Cardenas collected nearly $2.9 [...]

Two suspects, Tamya Jones and Shmair Williams, were arrested Wednesday morning after TSA agents and a K‑9 unit uncovered nearly 92 pounds of cocaine hidden in four suitcases at Valley International Airport in Harlingen. The bags were found during a routine baggage inspection before a flight to Houston, and investigators say the drugs were sealed in vacuum‑packed bundles wrapped in blankets and pillows.

Harlingen city commissioners voted 4‑1 on Wednesday to keep the property‑tax rate at 0.5260 per $100 valuation for the coming year, rejecting a proposed half‑cent increase. The decision follows a $72 million general‑fund budget that includes a $33.6 million fund balance and avoids the first tax hike in seven years, a point of interest for local homeowners.

Indian restaurant Leo’s Grill, originally opened in Port Isabel, launched a new takeout spot on September 14 at 1554 E. Seventh St. in Brownsville, directly across from Linear Park. Owners Leo and Latha Titus said the first week has been slow but steady, offering a variety of curries that require multiple pans, and they hope to meet the local demand for Indian cuisine.

Kimberly Trujillo, a 24‑year‑old from Brownsville, served as a delegate at La Unión del Pueblo Entero’s biennial Cumbre de Miembros held in August, where members—nearly half under 45—voted immigration to be the organization’s top priority. Trujillo, who joined LUPE only two months earlier, advocated for the issue, and overall attendance rose from 99 in 2024 to 197 in 2026, reflecting growing youth involvement.

Fluidstack has started construction of a 1,100‑acre data center on the Harlingen‑Rio Hondo corridor, with a $4 billion first phase near Gomez Road and FM 1595, after Cameron County issued a worksite permit late last week. Mayor Norma Sepulveda said the project involves a $27 million investment, including a $20 million city contribution and a $7 million drainage‑improvement plan, and she has requested a town‑hall meeting to address resident concerns.

On Tuesday the Mission City Council unanimously adopted the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a 417‑page plan that co‑interim city manager Andy Garcia says meets Government Finance Officers Association standards and will be entered for a distinguished budget presentation award. Candidate Daniel Tijerina, also seeking Place 3 council seat, asked the council to show taxpayers the cost of services such as EMS, noting the city’s revenue is $183.66 million.

McAllen officials presented the city’s budget on Monday, keeping the property‑tax rate at 44.89 cents per $100 of assessed value after earlier discussions about a possible increase. The unchanged rate is expected to generate about $675,000 less from existing property, while a median‑value homestead bill will rise roughly $16. Residents will also see a $70 million desalination plant slated to break ground next year and a 3 % cost‑of‑living adjustment for city employees.

Federal prosecutors announced that Jose Flores‑Flores, a Mexican national believed to be a Gulf Cartel hitman, was arrested near Mission, Texas, after Border Patrol agents detained him on July 10 along the Rio Grande. He faces federal charges under President Trump’s Executive Order 14157, which designates cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and investigators reviewed his phone, finding graphic videos of dismemberment. Residents will note the arrest occurred in Mission.