Port Isabel, TX

CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Three were arrested, and three others are wanted, in connection to an aggravated kidnapping case. On Sunday, July 3, 2022, deputies responded to an aggravated kidnapping at Avenida Katarina in Cameron Park, a release by the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office stated. Deputies made contact with a witness who said the […]

LOS FRESNOS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas Department of Transportation announced a traffic switch planned for State Highway 100 in Los Fresnos, on Aug. 11 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. TxDOT’s news release said all traffic will shift over to the north side of State Highway 100, from Mesquite Street to Alamo Street, to allow […]

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Chivas women’s team will take on Inter Milan on Wednesday night at the Brownsville Sports Park. The match will begin at 7:30 p.m. “It can’t get better than this, the champions of Mexico, Chivas Femenil, and one of the biggest brands around the world, which is Inter Milan,” said match organizer Jorge Villalobos. “With the women’s team, it can’t get better than that.”

The Biden administration's decision to end the remain in Mexico program has stoked strong reactions from those who want migrants to be able to claim asylum in the United States, and those who believe they should remain south of the border during their immigration proceedings.

SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — San Benito prepares for hurricane season with their drive-thru sandbag distribution. The city will distribute sandbags only to San Benito residents and business owners on two separate dates. The first distribution will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. The second distribution will take place from 7 […]

After residing in Austin for three decades where there is a plethora of hotels and cafes, I had a fear that I would not have my daily ritual of java and pastry anymore. I left my two-story home only a month ago to live near South Padre Island. But to my sheer delight, I found a gem- the Lighthouse Boutique Hotel.

The 7th Annual Summer Causeway Run & Fitness Walk will be hosted by the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce on September 17. The event will benefit the Point Isabel ISD Scholarship Fund. The Press spoke with Mary Gonzalez, Interim Director of the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, regarding details on the event.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 82nd Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) begins on Thursday. The organization said they offer the best of bay and offshore fishing to enthusiasts of all ages. TIFT begins the first weekend in August and attracts up to 1,500 anglers and more than 500 boats. Participants of all […]

Registration is open for the 16th annual DHR Health Fishing for Hope Fishing Tournament hosted on South Padre Island, Texas. Source: <a href="https://texasborderbusiness.com/lets-go-fishing-for-hope-august-27th/?utm_source=pocket_mylist">https://texasborderbusiness.com/lets-go-fishing-for-hope-august-27th/?utm_source=pocket_mylist</a>

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – Registration now open for DHR Health’s 16th annual charity fishing tournament. The tournament is called “Fishing for Hope” and all proceeds benefit the Hope Family Health Center in McAllen. HOPE provides free medical care and counseling to the uninsured in the Rio Grande Valley.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With the tax-free weekend approaching, Rio Grande Valley malls and outlets announced they will be offering the public clothing, footwear, and backpacks for all their back-to-school needs. A news release from the Sunrise Mall in Brownsville advises shoppers to make a list. Write down all clothing, footwear, school supplies, and essential […]

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Los Fresnos, Texas — The Ethel Whipple Memorial Library has been having a blast exploring with kids the underwater world through this year’s summer camp “Oceans of Possibilities”. The camp started on June 13th and has just come to an end this month on the 14th.

REMEMBER – even if you did not rent out your property any time during the previous month, you are required to file your HOT Return Form and claim zero. Failing to register and/or submit your HOT Return Form can result in a fine up to $500 and you can be fined daily while not in complinance.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The results are in for Best of the RGV: BBQ Edition. ValleyCentral asked the public to find the best BBQ in the Rio Grande Valley and you delivered. The #2 spot goes to The Bullpen Smoke House in Brownsville. Owner Luis Muñoz opened the restaurant just four months ago and quickly […]

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The results are in for Best of the RGV BBQ Edition. ValleyCentral asked the public to find the best BBQ in the Rio Grande Valley and you delivered. The #1 spot goes to RJ’S BBQ of Brownsville. RJ’S BBQ is currently located at the food court in Sunrise Mall. Owner Raul […]

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A whale shark was spotted by shrimpers off the coast of South Padre Island. A video posted on social media shows a large whale shark near the side of a boat. Pedro Morales, the captain of the shrimp boat who filmed the shark, said he has never seen a […]