HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Early voting for the November election starts in just a few days. One of the country's most hotly contested, closely watched races is happening right here in the Valley. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez faces challenger Eric Flores in District 34 in a race that could decide the balance of power in Washington. [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police arrested a driver following a fatal crash on Tuesday night. Dania Martinez, 26, is facing charges of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle, a second-degree felony, and intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury, a third-degree felony. Police say they responded at 9:10 p.m. to the 2300 block [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the second time in two months, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson traveled to the Rio Grande Valley. The Louisiana Republican headlined a rally in McAllen, featuring Republican candidates from Starr County to Cameron County and beyond. It’s the latest in a series of high-profile Republican visitors looking to shore [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley version of summer-lite will continue for two more days before a cold front arrives on Friday. The front's exact timing is still a bit up in the air. However, we can expect a few showers to begin before the front arrives and then chances for rain continue behind [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Focus and execution are the keys that the Vaqueros football team need to pick up their first road win of the season. Vaqueros will hit the road to San Antonio to play against the University of Incarnate Word. The UTRGV football team is on a perfect 3-0 streak at home, but [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who was found after being reported missing last week in Brownsville has been reported missing for a second time. Mario Alberto Soto, 76, was last seen at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at his home, located at the 1800 block of Palm Blvd. in Brownsville, according to police. Soto’s family shared [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first cold front of the season is expected to arrive Friday morning, bringing a few noticeable changes to the Rio Grande Valley. Before the front arrives, expect rain-free conditions, plenty of humidity, and a mix of clouds and sunshine. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the mid-90s, making for another hot [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville City Commission is taking action to establish its own city drainage utility system to prevent flooding in the area. Commissioners voted in favor of establishing a city drainage utility system during a special meeting held on Oct. 7. "While they have approved the utility itself, we need to work [...]

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Suicide prevention experts are urging people to check in on loved ones and recognize the warning signs of emotional distress as conversations about suicide prevention return to the spotlight following the death of actor RJ Mitte. Although warning signs are not always easy to recognize, mental health professionals say family support, open [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Dixieland Road exit in Harlingen will be closed for a few hours on Wednesday for crash cushion repairs, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Exit #175, or the Dixieland Road exit, along eastbound I-2 at the Harlingen interchange will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. TxDOT advises drivers [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Raymondville was awarded nearly $1 million for its citywide park improvement plan. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez presented a $965,467 grant to the city of Raymondville on Tuesday. "Congressman Gonzalez and his staff work very diligently to help us out just about every day," said Raymondville Mayor Gilbert Gonzales. Gonzales says the grant [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Edinburg officials held a ceremony on Tuesday to mark the second and final phase of the Veterans Detention Pond Project. The city says the project aims to improve drainage capacity in the area. The project was funded through the 2018 General Bond Election and has been in progress since. Drainage work [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department launched its first responders' drone program a little over a year ago, using patrol drones to route calls and provide oversight for officers in the field. Police Chief Jaime Ayala said the patrol drones have improved officers' safety and their ability to keep eyes on the sky. [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Republican Party members will attend a rally in McAllen on Tuesday evening. Mike Johnson, the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will host the rally. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Republican candidates on the November election ballot will join Tuesday's rally, including Webb County Judge and District 28 [...]

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who allegedly participated in a conspiracy to steal cars for the Gulf Cartel was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday. The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested Angel David Salas Herrera, 20, of Matamoros in May 2025, when troopers stopped a stolen Jeep Gladiator in Brownsville. Salas said [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An adorable guest made a special appearance at the studio on Tuesday morning. Chicago showed up wearing a red-and-white striped tie, ready to sweep up viewers off their feet with her cuteness. The Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center adoption specialist Jordan Wally introduced Chicago as a two-month-old puppy who is ready [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Precinct 4 Commissioner Gus Ruiz is urging all Valley veterans to learn about the benefits they're entitled to at a resource event in Harlingen on Friday. The First Annual Claims and Resources Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Harlingen Convention Center, located at [...]

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — TJ Neal showed the conference, the world and his team that he is the real deal. The celebrations continue for the Vaqueros after their first win over a ranked opponent, a 13-3 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, as Neal earned Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors. The fifth-year defensive back [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ceremony celebrating the life of beloved late actor RJ Mitte will be held Friday. The event will take place at The Mitte: Arts and Cultural Center, 660 Ringgold St., Brownsville. RELATED: Brownsville residents mourn the loss of actor R.J. Mitte "On behalf of Dyna Mitte, all are invited to come celebrate [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen was selected as one of 25 U.S. cities to join the Love Your Block initiative. Love Your Block is led by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University to help improve cities across the nation. As part of the initiative, the city of Harlingen will receive $70,000 [...]

EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley and the entertainment world are mourning [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Summer is the season of Tuesday's forecast. Highs will climb 5 to 10 degrees above normal for mid-October normals. Look for the mid 90s east with upper 90s to low 100s out west. Southeast winds at 5 to 15mph. Anticipated wind gusts in the low 30s. Skies will stay mostly sunny [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Pharr Fire Department and crews from surrounding cities are battling a fire that broke out on Monday night. The fire broke out at the 1100 block of Albrad Ave. in Pharr. Fire crews from the Mission Fire Department and the McAllen Fire Department are at the scene assisting. One firefighter [...]

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido, who is running for Texas' 15th Congressional District, which is on the border, took part in a virtual discussion on Monday with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council. Border Report was the only journalism outlet to view the discussion.