A red rejection: High turnout in Valley helps historic Democratic success in midterm election

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Chief of Police - Edinburg, TX

Are you a progressive, visible, servant-leader with a record of building trust across diverse communities? Are you ready to lead a respected police department in the fastest-growing large city in the Rio Grande Valley? If so, the City of Edinburg invites you to apply to become its next Chief of Police. Reporting to City Management, the Chief of Police serves as the executive leader of the Edinburg Police Department, a team of 195 sworn officers and 72 professional staff serving a community of more than 110,000 residents. We’re seeking a leader who is:

Mercedes launches repairs on streets using federal grant funding

Mercedes, TX (KRGV) — Mercedes is moving forward with four street repair projects funded by federal grants, officials said. Crews are working on 6th Street from Colorado to Georgia avenues and Vermont Avenue from 8th to 10th streets. The other two streets in the 2025 funding are Cedar and...

Congressman-elect Bobby Pulido has one more race to win at the Latin Grammys

The Tejano star, who won election to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 3, is up for a Latin Grammy.

Wildcats put undefeated record on the line in playoff opener

PORTLAND, Texas — The Gregory-Portland football team will put its unbeaten record on the line Friday, Nov. 13, when it hosts Sharyland Pioneer in a Class 5A Division II bi-district playoff matchup at Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. as the Wildcats begin their postseason...

Lyford CISD hosts Veterans Day celebrations

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District hosted its 38th annual Veterans Day celebration in Lyford on Wednesday, welcoming more than 75 veterans from the area to participate in a commemorative ceremony. One of the veterans present at Wednesday’s event, Lt. Cmdr. Gil Tello, said he commends the district for “recognizing [the] […]

Ousted EDC board member addresses controversy

Ousted San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board Member Renato Rodriguez, removed by a majority vote of the San Benito City Commission at last week’s meeting, said his removal was more about asking too many of the “wrong” questions than about inconsistencies in his board application. In...

McAllen Secures $225M Valeo Plant and Earns Top State Economic Development Award

The City of McAllen is cementing its status as an emerging hub for advanced manufacturing following the announcement of a $225 million high-tech facility by French automotive technology supplier Valeo. The massive investment is poised to transform the South Texas talent landscape while generating hundreds of millions in regional economic output.

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STHS McAllen Reaches 1,000 Robotic Surgeries

McALLEN, Texas – Advances in robotic-assisted surgery are redefining modern surgical care, providing surgeons with enhanced precision, control and visualization while helping patients benefit from smaller incisions, less pain and faster recovery times. Demonstrating its commitment to bringing leading-edge surgical care to the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas Health...

Mission Fire Department hiring firefighters

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mission Fire Department is hiring firefighters. According to a notice posted by the city of Mission, the job offers competitive pay, benefits, training opportunities, and more. Starting pay for certified firefighters starts at $52,217, with up to $8,000 in additional medic pay based on certifications. Candidates must submit their applications […]

SpaceX reveals details on its proposal to buy Boca Chica State Park

McALLEN — In a rare move, SpaceX is laying out details of its plans in South Texas while the city of Starbase is speaking out about SpaceX’s potential purchase of Boca Chica State Park. All this comes amid fears that the state would cede control of the park...

Sharyland raises healthcare premiums to correct deficit

Sharyland ISD raised the monthly premium for its self-funded health insurance — the first of several increases in the administration’s long-term plan to align the district with market value and limit deficits. ​The SISD administration reported a $3.8 million deficit in its health insurance fund earlier in the...

Valley cities earn top marks in Blue Zones readiness assessments, eyes set on 2027 rollout

McALLEN, Texas – Civic, municipal, and philanthropic leaders in Brownsville, Harlingen, and Weslaco are celebrating high marks following comprehensive community readiness assessments conducted by Blue Zones, setting the stage for a multi-year public health transformation across the Rio Grande Valley beginning in early 2027. During a series of community...

Mission Veteran Battling Terminal Cancer Gets Home Repainted by STC Students

An Army veteran battling terminal cancer got a freshly painted home in Mission this week, courtesy of a crew of South Texas College students who spent the morning covering the house in new coats of paint. KRGV identified the veteran as Roger Luna, who called the gesture a dream come true.