Harlingen, TX

A failure to yield led to a deadly 2-vehicle crash in a rural area north of Edinburg Monday morning. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the driver of a Saturn sedan was heading south on Lazy Palms Drive but didn’t yield the right-of-way to traffic on Floral Road and was struck by a Freightliner tractor-trailer. The man driving the Saturn was killed instantly.

A house is a total loss in a fire reported Monday morning near Edinburg. Grundy County Rural Fire Protection and other emergency services responded at approximately 7:40 Monday morning to 71 Northwest 52nd Avenue of rural Trenton. The owner was listed as Timothy Dennert. Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke...

Harlingen police are asking for your help in turning up a Harlingen woman who’s been missing for almost a week. Police and family members are looking for 27-year-old Christy Martinez. Martinez hasn’t been heard from since Tuesday night of last week which is when family members say they last spoke with her.

HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The widow of a man killed while walking in Edinburg by a Weslaco Fire Department non-emergency vehicle is suing the city of Weslaco. The widow of Juan Pedro Guerra first filed the suit against the city in late October, less than a month after Guerra died in Edinburg. According to […]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting a controlled burn at the Bahia Grande Unit near Port Isabel and Laguna Vista, the Brownsville Fire Department announced Monday afternoon. The prescribed fire, also known as a prescribed burn or controlled burn, refers to the controlled application of fire by a...

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year across the U.S and it was no different at local stores here in the valley. From clothes to household goods and toys, shoppers in Brownsville were looking to find their Black Friday deals this holiday season. “I’m looking for something on […]

The Sunrise Mall in Brownsville is expecting a big crowd of local and Mexican shoppers on Black Friday, and are preparing for the biggest shopping day of the year. Susie Torres, Sunrise Mall’s senior marketing director, said they have already seen an increase in shoppers over the past few months, thanks to different sales such as back to school shopping that has returned their traffic to pre-pandemic levels.

This Thanksgiving week kicked off a busy holiday travel season. Millions of people are packing up and traveling across the county to meet with loved ones during the holiday. Airports like Valley International Airport in Harlingen anticipate the largest surge in travelers since the pandemic. Valley International Aviation Director Marv...

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Looking to add a new member to the family, or know someone who is? This might be the sign you are looking for. For the month of November, the Humane Society of Harlingen is encouraging the community to adopt senior pets or more than 2-years-old at the shelter. All cats, dogs […]

The Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is featuring a new photography exhibit, highlighting the contributions made by women to the space industry. The Women in Aviation and Space History Exhibit showcases 35 images of accomplishments by women from the early days of aviation to space exploration. Executive Director for...

A fight over how much is should cost Edinburg taxpayers to house stray animals. The Palm Valley Animal Society in Edinburg is asking the city to pay three times more per animal they take in. “We’re asking for that increase so that we can continue to provide the humane and...

Community. Connectivity. It’s what makes Harlingen the best place to choose for living, playing, and shopping. While you’re here, stay for outdoor fun at our many parks and trails, enjoy the local flavors our eateries serve up, or take a stroll in Downtown Harlingen for unique gifts, antiques, coffee, and restaurants.

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley is home to many coffee drinkers, as well as dozens of coffee shops. However, one stands out from the rest as it is the RGV’s only mobile coffee bar inside a horse trailer. “We are the first mobile coffee bar in a horse trailer in […]

This month 8 trips were coordinated to transport animals to other shelters with the purpose of increasing the opportunity for them to be adopted more quickly. 26 pets are being taken to new sites or with people who will temporarily adopt them in San Antonio. The boarding began at 6 am.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Black Friday sales are happening soon across the nation, retailers and experts say it is important to be safe while out shopping on that day. “Let’s be realistic, it is the biggest shopping day of the year,” said Sunrise Mall – CBL Properties senior marketing director, Susie Torres. She said lines […]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — During the holidays, people begin to think about family gatherings and preparations for travel. Josh Ramirez, Health Director for the City of Harlingen, said it is always best to finish our holiday dishes or follow the recommended food safety tip when it comes to storage.  According to Ramirez, once a dish […]

McALLEN — Dog lovers from far and wide stopped by Fireman’s Park on Saturday for the Palm Valley Animal Society’s inaugural 5K run and doggie dash. The event hosted about 300 guests who participated in the shelter’s 5K run and doggie dash, which was a mile-long run where owners walked and ran with their dogs and a brunch hosted by the University Draft House.

Alamo City residents are always thrilled when folks from elsewhere figure out that our beloved institutions kick serious ass. Which likely explains why so many readers flocked to the Current's story this week about Whataburger's Kansas City debut drawing so many people that it created a traffic nightmare around the new store. Similar civic pride also drove plenty of folks to read up on SA chocolatier Nacho Aguirre's return to national TV.

It can be hard choosing a place to take your friends or family visiting from out of town during the holiday season. So, why not take them to places where everyday San Antonians go to eat and drink?. We narrowed down our list to local favorites that are also likely...

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Humane Society of Harlingen (HSH) said on their “No-Kill-Shelter” title is met with some new popularity and a lot of new animals during what is usually a slower season. “[There are] more people wanting to surrender animals to us because they know we are the only no-kill shelter in the […]