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Alligator spotted near canal in San Benito
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Irrigation District #2 is asking the public to be aware of an alligator spotted by a canal off of Vasquez Road in San Benito. The public is asked to stay off of district property, for their safety and the safety of district employees. A district spokesman said […]
Mercedes ISD places superintendent on leave
The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to place Superintendent Maria Chavez on administrative leave with pay after five hours of discussion behind closed doors in executive session Tuesday night. The board named Jeanne Venecia, the district’s student services and college readiness director, interim superintendent. It’s not...
Hearing scheduled for man accused of murdering wife due to ‘jealousy’
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A status hearing will be held Thursday for a man accused of murdering his common-law wife due to jealousy. Abel Giovani Nava is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the killing of 22-year-old Jocelyn Morales on Aug. 16, 2023. An indictment accuses Nava of suffocating Morales with a pillow and […]
Cameron County Irrigation places heavier water restrictions
CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Irrigation Officials are facing record lows and water shortages during the drought. Only farmers and others with eligible accounts are allowed access to allocated water. Eligible accounts include those who used water within the last two years, but others can still apply if they need irrigation water. The […]
Man arrested on drug possession charges
LA FERIA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested after authorities found a large amount of cocaine, stolen handguns and a large sum of money at his residence while executing a search warrant, deputies say. Manuel “Manny” Martinez, 60, was charged with manufacture/delivery of a substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana, […]
San Benito residents to be without water after emergency break
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect the City of San Benito is experiencing a water break, not the City of Edinburg. SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of San Benito announced it will be repairing a water break, leaving residents without water for at least three hours. The emergency water break is […]
VIA held groundbreaking ceremony for air traffic control tower
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley International Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new air traffic control tower on Wednesday. The new tower is set to replace the original one that was built in 1971. Modifications have been made in order to handle more air traffic. “We had a lot to go through, you can […]
Texas pilot program 1st to convert drainage water into drinking water
South Texas border unveiled a pilot reclamation program they've been working on for several years, that, if approved, would be the first in the Lone Star State to convert brackish wild water into potable water for homes and businesses.
RGV Humane Society to host vaccine, spay/neuter clinics in May
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society announced multiple dates for spay and neuter surgeries and vaccination clinics. There will be spay and neuter clinics available every week in May. Prices for cats and dogs are as follows: The RGV Humane Society will also be hosting four vaccination clinics from 10 a.m. […]
Driver arrested after trying to escape police on roadway
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after responding to a call about multiple vehicles on the roadway causing a disturbance and potentially racing. According to the sheriff’s office, at about 11 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to the area of Bob Youker and Old Rio Hondo Rd. in Harlingen. When deputies […]
CDCB, BC Workshop officially launch DreamBuild in Los Fresnos
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... BC Workshop and Come Dream Come Build, formerly the Community Development Corporation of Brownsville, officially launched their DreamBuild modular affordable housing program in Los Fresnos on Thursday. Dozens of people gathered under the high roof of the 8,000-square-feet open air steel building that anchors...
Treasure Hills to hold event announcing new ownership
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Treasure Hills Golf Club will host an event Thursday evening, where it will announce its new ownership. Treasure Hills, which opened in 1991, has a new owner; the Cristiano family. The purchase was finalized on April 9. The course, which sits on 189 acres, was described by Fairway Advisors as “one […]
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