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Teen arrested at Harlingen South Prom for displaying weapon, police say
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One teen was arrested after displaying a knife during a high school prom, authorities say. According to the Harlingen Police Department, the 17-year-old was arrested for aggravated assault after displaying a knife. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the Harlingen South High School Prom held at Casa De Amistad. Authorities […]
VARCO claims San Benito trying to ‘rob’ Resaca Village
SAN BENITO — City officials are trying to “take over” San Benito’s first resaca-side commercial development, failing to give its developer more time to complete construction, an attorney said Thursday. John Adams, a Dallas-based attorney representing Brownsville-based VARCO real estate, said city and Economic Development Corporation...
Mission police investigate fatal rollover accident
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission police are investigating a single-vehicle rollover accident that left a man dead. The incident occurred at 4:24 a.m. on 495 and Los Ebanos. According to the Mission Police Department Public Information Officer Art Flores, the 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the victim is being […]
Has the ocelot, the endangered South Texas wildcat, expanded its range in state?
McALLEN — It’s been more than 50 years since the South Texas ocelot — a medium-sized spotted wildcat known for parallel stripes running down its neck — was put on the federal endangered species list. By official counts, there are only about 100 of these creatures...
CarePortal provides vital assistance to children, families in crisis
HARLINGEN — There’s a crisis in the middle of the night and suddenly a woman’s grandchildren have filled her small home. She did not know this would happen and so she has no preparations to accommodate her grandchildren — no beds, no playpens, no car seats.
Temporary closure of Boca Chica Beach, State Hwy 4 for SpaceX testing
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. has ordered the temporary closure of access to Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4 for SpaceX testing. The closure will begin from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday from FM 1419 (Oklahoma Avenue) to the entrance of Boca Chica Beach, according to a […]
Inside Valley Politics: Cameron County Tax Accessor Runoff Candidates
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s episode of Inside Valley Politics, Incumbent Tony Yzaguirre and opponent Eddie Garcia talk about their runoff race in late May. Also, Border Report’s Sandra Sanchez reports on international bridge expansion projects. Here’s how to watch our special Inside Valley Politics: CBS 4 NBC 23 KGBT 4.1
WCSO: Inmate charged with assaulting other inmate
WILLACY COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Willacy County inmate is facing additional charges after assaulting another inmate last week. According to the Willacy County Sheriff’s Office, inmate Jose Arturo Salinas is now facing charges of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury and tampering with physical evidence. The charges stem from an incident on April 17, […]
Cameron County Irrigation places heavier water restrictions
CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Irrigation Officials are facing record lows and water shortages during the drought. Only farmers and others with eligible accounts are allowed access to allocated water. Eligible accounts include those who used water within the last two years, but others can still apply if they need irrigation water. The […]
Hearing scheduled for man accused of murdering wife due to ‘jealousy’
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A status hearing will be held Thursday for a man accused of murdering his common-law wife due to jealousy. Abel Giovani Nava is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the killing of 22-year-old Jocelyn Morales on Aug. 16, 2023. An indictment accuses Nava of suffocating Morales with a pillow and […]
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