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Teens charged in Brownsville motel ‘love triangle’ shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two teenagers have been charged in connection to a shooting at a Brownsville motel that left a man and woman injured. Celestino Cruz Pulido, 17, and Mario Angel Castillo, 19, were arrested in connection to the shooting Thursday morning at the Flamingo Motel, police said. Pulido was charged with two counts […]
Cameron County Sheriff candidates to debate Monday
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Democrats of Southern Cameron County will host a sheriff’s race debate Monday. Incumbent Eric Garza will face off against challenger Manuel Trevino in a live debate powered by Studio785 Productions. A livestream of the debate can be found in this article at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The event is scheduled to […]
Valley Storm Team anticipates potential rain chances this afternoon
RIOI GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After raining and potentially hailing conditions this morning, the Valley Storm team is keeping you up to date with the latest on today’s radar. In case you missed it, there was a storm warning in Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties this morning....
HSI: Woman had 32lbs of cocaine in hidden compartment of car
ROM, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman was arrested after she was caught with more than 32 pounds of cocaine in a hidden compartment in her car, federal authorities allege. Marilu Castro, who was born in 2003, was arrested on a charge of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, records show. On […]
Brownsville Man Sentenced to 82 Months for Smuggling $200K Worth of Cocaine in Jeep
A Texas man is staring down the barrel of a seven-year prison stint after trying to smuggle cocaine with a street value of over $200,000 in his Jeep, federal authorities said. Elias Garcia, a Brownsville resident, was handed an 82-month sentence for his part in the illicit cargo caper, according to a U.S. Attorney's Office statement.
Brownsville main library to re-open following fatal shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Brownsville is scheduled to re-open its main public library after one person was fatally shot inside last week. City officials announced the library main branch will resume to regular operating hours starting Monday, May 20. The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to […]
CCSO: Narcotics search warrant yields cocaine ready for distribution
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit on Monday carried out a narcotics search warrant at a Brownsville home where they discovered cocaine. Along with the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security, the search warrant stemmed from a tip regarding illegal narcotics sales from a man identified as […]
‘Water bank’ sought to maintain flow to South Texas cities in drought
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The head of a South Texas planning group is proposing that a “water bank” be formed so smaller cities can get water from larger cities with surplus supplies and keep it flowing in South Texas. Jim Darling is chairman of the Region...
Brownsville to host Lunada Artisan Market Saturday
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This weekend the City of Brownsville will host its monthly Lunada Artisan Market. The event is free to the public and encourages local foodies and shoppers to attend. Lunada will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Linear Park. Lunada features unique crafts and treasures from local artisan artists, […]
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