Bayview, TX

Police say the shooting happened on Sutter Avenue at the corner of Osborne Street just after 3 a.m.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department is investigating an auto-pedestrian crash that left one dead. At approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, the Brownsville Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit responded to the 2100 block of Minnesota Avenue in reference to an Auto-Pedestrian crash. According to the BPD Traffic Investigation Unit, a man was crossing […]

SAN JUAN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade is bringing mixed reactions from communities, officials, and the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville. Visitors of the Basilica of Our Lady San Juan Del Valle do not all share the same opinions on the supreme court’s decision. Asked how he felt […]

Brownsville police are trying to identify a man who died of injuries he received in an auto-pedestrian accident. The Hispanic man is said to be between 50 to 60 years old, weighs between 180 to 200 pounds and is 5 feet 7 inches tall. The accident happened at about 10...

PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new development in the I-2/I-69C Interchange Project allows drivers traveling southbound to McAllen to do so on a newly-opened direct connector. Those traveling south on I-69C and who are planning to merge onto Interstate-2 west toward McAllen can take the new connector, DC4, a news release from the Texas Department […]

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Landing at the cavity entrance, this beautiful Red-crowned Parrot surveys her surroundings for any sign of danger before cautiously entering to feed her young. Perched dutifully atop the weathered palm tree at Dean Porter Park in Brownsville, her mate stands vigil while the young are fed. Red-crowned Parrots mate for life, […]

It's time to head back home but not before a great Mexican food breakfast and a visit to Bobz World! #southpadreisland #bobzworld #elchilando #texascoast #memorialdayweekend

South Padre Island Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary staff responded to a nuisance alligator complaint from the South Padre Island Golf Club in Laguna Vista during the afternoon of Saturday, June 18. This was their sixth complaint response in the coastal Cameron County area since the start of spring!

The City of South Padre Island wants visitors and locals to keep their pet’s safety in mind while enjoying the Island this summer. “Friends of Animal Rescue is the Voice of the Animals here on South Padre Island,” said Sherry Pindard, director of Operations and Outreach for Friends of Animal Rescue (FOAR). “The Island is pet friendly,

HARLINGEN — Valley International Airport officials say they haven’t seen passenger numbers like those of the past three months in 14 years. The airport, benefiting from pent-up demand following the travel downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic, posted more than 40,000 enplaned passengers in March and April, and then 39,294 passengers in the month of May.

It was a nice zoo good for children to walk with families.

We love visiting the sea turtles at Sea Turtle Inc. whenever we visit South Padre Island. We also try what I proclaim to be the best ceviche ever! #southpadreisland #seaturtles #ceviche #texascoast #memorialdayweekend

LAGUNA VISTA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The South Texas Ecotourism Center has announced a mini-summer camp. In a Facebook post, the center said every week in July, children enrolled will get to learn more about native plants, birds, insects, habitats, and more. The camp is open for up to 24 students ages 7 to 10 and […]

At the second annual REEL Lifesaver Invitational catch and release fishing tournament, put on by Getaway Lodge at Port Mansfield on June 4, a group of competitive anglers battled it out while under the tutelage of some of the best fishing guides on the Lower Laguna Madre. The format included...

We spent Memorial Day Weekend in South Padre Island, Texas, where we also celebrated our wedding anniversary. This is a sneak peek into our first day. Enjoy! #southpadreisland #beachgetaway #texascoast #memorialdayweekend

If you're looking for a great seafood spot on the Texas coast, eat at Joe's Oyster Bar in Port Isabel. It's on the way to the beach in South Padre Island and will kick off your visit just right! #joesoysterbar #portisabel #texasseafood #southpadre #texascoast