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EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg man was sentenced to nearly two decades in jail in the shooting death of an 18-year-old girl. Jonathan Mugia Salinas was sentenced to 19 years in state jail Monday in connection to death of 18-year-old Alysha Garza, court records show. Salinas was originally facing charges of murder, aggravated assault […]

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fatalities and arrests in connection to driving while intoxicated (DWI) are on the rise across the Rio Grande Valley. The Texas Department of Public Safety made 34 DWI arrests in Hidalgo County while one fatal accident occurred this past weekend between Friday and Saturday night. Most of the 34 […]

HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A national sheriff’s group is calling for stronger action at the border. The American Sheriff’s Alliance met last week in San Diego to discuss a number of border-related issues. The ASA said they’re seeing an increase in the number of criminals coming across the border, a rising number of fentanyl […]

EDINBURG, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — A former La Joya ISD police officer pleaded not guilty to a felony drug charge Monday. Jose Luis Ramirez Jr., 34, of Sullivan City pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled substance — three vials of THC oil —  Monday during a hearing at the Hidalgo County Courthouse. Attorney Jesus […]

Pharmacies and hospitals across the Rio Grande Valley are seeing a shortage of hundreds of different medications. Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez says this is the worst medication shortage he’s seen in nearly 40 years. “We have approximately 305 medications that have been placed on the CDC...

People take water for granted, until it runs low. The problem for developers, business owners, and residents in the RGV is that the availability of water here depends in large part on a water treaty the U.S. has had with Mexico since 1944. What makes this a problem is that Mexico is almost always behind on its water payments.If you want to talk “water,” which again, we all take for granted, until it runs low, one of the best sources for info is Sonny Hinojosa, who has served as General Manager of Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 for the past ...

We have 2023 high school football competition in Hidalgo County, Texas this week, and information on how to stream these games is available right here. Follow High School Football this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Other Games in Texas...

Discover how you can make a difference during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This video provides valuable insights and practical steps to support victims, fostering a safer environment for all. Remember, it's never too early to start helping. Tune in and learn more.

Hidalgo County and the UT Health RGV Student Health Center officials say they will buy the updated COVID-19 vaccine and make it available for residents and the university community, respectively. Eduardo “Eddie” Olivarez, chief administrative officer for the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services department, said the monovalent COVID vaccine...

Herrera is affiliated with the Tango Vallucos gang and, in the past, with the Texas Syndicate gang.

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and the Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition are set to host the annual regional press conferences to create awareness for domestic violence. The district attorney’s office news release says the press conferences will be hosted from Oct. 16 through 19 in Willacy, Cameron, […]

The Valley organization that plans and coordinates highway projects and transportation initiatives is having to look for a new leader. has announced his departure from the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization. Canon has led the organization since its creation in 2019 via the hard-fought-for merger of what had been...

WESLACO, Texas – Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes along with the City of Weslaco, will host the 3rd Annual Breast Cancer awareness walk at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 7th to raise awareness, and celebrate survivorship. There is no registration required for this free event. The...

Instruction: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A powerful thunderstorm is expected to affect parts of western Hidalgo and southeastern Starr Counties until 6:45 PM CDT. The storm, located over La Grulla or near Los Ebanos, is moving northwards at a speed of 15 mph, as detected by Doppler radar at 5:54 PM CDT. The storm poses a hazard of winds exceeding 40 mph and hail of nickel size. The source of this information is radar indications. The impact of this storm could result in gusty winds that have the potential to cause damage to tree limbs and unsecured objects. There is also a possibility of minor damage to outdoor items. Specifically, the area affected includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 828 and 836. The maximum size of the hail is estimated to be 0.88 inches, with maximum wind gusts of 40 mph.

EDINBURG — After a busy budget season, officials in Hidalgo County approved a nine-figure budget and a 57.5 cent property tax rate during a pair of special meetings here last week. The $296.4 million budget includes a 4% across-the-board pay increase for county employees, including elected officials and county...

Meet the Mercedes rancher who has just been crowned the 'Hidalgo County Cowboy'. Discover the journey, the passion, and the hard work that led to this prestigious title. It's a story of grit, determination, and a love for the cowboy lifestyle.

Following a $17.5 million jury verdict, a state district judge entered a $10.5 million final judgment in a workplace accident. The personal injury case of a warehouse employee who lost a leg involved a product liability design defect claim. The manufacturer was alleged to have defectively designed a stand-up forklift...

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office identified 14 people arrested for illegal gambling at the Sizzling Sevens game room in Elsa on Thursday. According to a sheriff’s office news release, the individuals were arrested on the following charges: keeping a gambling place, possession of gambling device/equipment, gambling promotion, and engaging in organized […]

A total of 14 people were arrested and arraigned on multiple gambling related charges following a raid in an Elsa game room, the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office announced. The illegal gambling raid was conducted Thursday evening at the Sizzing Sevens game room, located at 412 State Highway 107 in Elsa, according to a Friday news release.