Harlingen, TX

Romance scams. Unemployment insurance fraud. Fraudulent marriages. These are just a handful of accusations against 28 people accused of bilking at least $17 million out of people, government entities and businesses since 2017. And the first suspect was arrested Wednesday in Edinburg. Kingsley Oziegbe is charged with conspiracy to commit...

A man was charged Wednesday in connection with a crash in June that killed his wife and injured their two children, according to Brownsville police. Miguel Angel Dominguez was charged with manslaughter, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of injury to a child after an arrest warrant for him was issued. Dominguez turned himself in, the Brownsville Police Department announced Thursday in a news release.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department Narcotics Unit arrested multiple while conducting surveillance on a suspected location where narcotics were being sold from. BPD Narcotics Unit worked around the clock watching a residence located at the 1700 block of Grant Street. Agents viewed multiple individuals leave the location...

Three men were arrested after the Brownsville Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted surveillance at a location police suspected narcotics were being sold from. Justin Phillip Alexander, Kevin Robert Broussard and Joshua Isaiah Ramirez were arrested after leaving the location on the 1700 block of Grant Street, police said in a Thursday news release.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department has arrested the driver of a fatal crash that killed a mother, injured her two children. On June 29, 2021, Brownsville PD responded to a major crash at the intersection of North Minnesota Avenue and Padre Island Highway between multiple vehicles. The...

HARLINGEN— What started as a medical necessity to help with her pregnancy became a challenge that led to the bodybuilding stage. Jessica White, who lost a total of 275 pounds in four years, began her weight loss journey in 2017 after being told she was practically infertile. She had Polycystic...

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. Here are a few friends available for adoption at the Humane Society of Harlingen. Get to meet them!. Rue. Domestic Shorthair kitty. 2...

DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As classes resumed face-to-face instruction this school year, it has also brought unexpected stress and anxiety levels for parents and students. Now the Donna Independent School District is hoping to bring those levels back down by implementing yoga into their P.E. classes. Donna ISD Director for...

Nestled in the center of Brownsville, the Gladys Porter Zoo has more than 30 acres (12ha) of lush tropical plants and diverse wildlife. Known for its conservation projects, the park is divided into four areas of the world, with animals native to each. Rejoice in the mile-long park with visits to permanent exhibits such as the Macaw Canyon, Bear Grottos and Komodo Dragon exhibit. Here are the top hotels nearby, all bookable on Culture Trip.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & Birding Center is teaching the community how to fish for free through its Beginner Fishing Program. Becky Reyes, an interpretive naturalist, said the program is an opportunity for parents and their children to bond while learning about wildlife. According to Reyes,...

Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours and New Braunfels Ghost Tours made USA Today's top 10 list of ghost tours across the country.

HARLINGEN — Downtown Harlingen is full of antique stores with knick-knacks and furniture. But in recent years, and more specifically last year, the craze of vintage clothing has increased. This allowed vintage sellers to grow and expand and has inspired other people to be immersed in this conscious way of shopping.

Just in time to explore for the Halloween season, three San Antonio-area ghost tours made USA Today's list of the 10 best ghost tours in the country. All three companies also made last year's list. Travel experts and USA Today's 10Best editors compiled nominees for this year's best ghost tours,...

Overwhelmed with animals from the cities of Edinburg, McAllen, Palmhurst, La Joya and Hidalgo County, and the excessive number of animals going into the shelters, Palm Valley Animal Society has lost the no-kill status it long-worked to achieve. “Intake kind of jumped back up after things started getting better this...

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Since opening in 2003, the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and Birding Center has provided the community a sense of adventure. Park Manager Marisa Oliva said the wetlands always have a lot to offer its visitors year-round. “We’re just a wonderful place to visit our native habitat and...

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To Maryann Pinon, the owner of Grind Coffee in Edinburg, un cafecito con pan means more than just a drink and a snack, it means community. It was with that sense of community in mind that she opened her own coffee shop near the Hidalgo County Courthouse in 2016.

HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) — Looking to add a new member to the family, or know someone who is? This might be the sign you are looking for. Here are a few friends available for adoption at the Humane Society of Harlingen. Get to meet them!. Charlie. Charlie is a retriever/shepherd...

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is looking for local vendors for its monthly farmer’s market. La Cebollita Mid-Valley Farmer’s Market will feature vendors for fruits and veggies, seasonal specialties, honey, salsas, craft items, and more. The market takes place on the last...

MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Mercedes veterinarian advises pet owners to look at the ingredients of pet food before making that purchase. Dr. Jack Valerius said pet owners should take a look at the ingredients first because it could affect their pet’s overall health. Every bag of pet food is...

"Uniformed first responders always drink free. Any time police officers, EMT's, firefighters come in, they get a free cup of tea."