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Question for the City of Brownsville? One City Information Fair has the answers
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Citizens of Brownsville! If you have ever had a question about your city or its inner workings, now is the time to find out. Doroteo Garcia Jr., assistant city manager, invites the public to the One City Information Fair on Thursday evening from 5:30 to 9:30. Garcia said all city departments […]
Lt. Resendez honored in Washington at national memorial
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fallen San Benito Lt. Milton Resendiz was honored at the 43rd annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington D.C. Resendez’s widow attended the event along with member of the San Benito Police Department and Resendez’s family members. Members from the Edinburg Police Department were also in attendance. President Joe […]
Feds: Woman caught driving with 7 year old son and 4.9lbs of cocaine in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Mexican woman made her first appearance in court after she was caught driving with nearly five pounds of cocaine in a vehicle with her 7-year-old son, documents revealed. Ana Isela Estrada-Rivera was arrested on a charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, federal records show. A criminal […]
Sugarz Donuts whips up Top Performer status
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In tonight’s Food 4 Thought, If you like donuts check out these top performers. We’re adding a sprinkle to a gourmet baker’s front door and making her smile from ear to ear and we’re heading to a corner store with its share of violations but is making improvements.
10 high school seniors receive scholarship from BPUB
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Ten high school seniors were awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Brownsville Public Utilities Board. BPUB funded these scholarships through its Project SHARE program. The funds are awarded to graduates for their upcoming studies at accredited higher education institutions this fall. “Congratulations and best wishes to all our recipients,” said BPUB General […]
Brownsville hires new director of Parks and Recreation
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The city of Brownsville has a new director of its Parks and Recreation Department: Sean De Palma, who joins the city with more than two decades of public and private sector experience. De Palma, who comes to Brownsville from Florida, is expected to focus...
Groups sue to get info on child who died in CBP custody in South Texas
Two nonprofits on Friday filed a federal lawsuit for more information on an 8-year-old migrant girl who died exactly a year ago in custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in this Rio Grande Valley border town.
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 […]
Harlingen CISD: Vehicle runs red light, hits school bus
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Harlingen school bus en route to pick up students was hit by a truck Thursday morning. The accident happened at approximately 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of F Street and Tyler Avenue. According to the Transportation Department with the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, a red pick-up truck disregarded a […]
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 […]
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Starr and Cameron County
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Starr and Cameron Counties. Meteorologist Freddy Vela says the issuance will be in effect until 8:45 p.m. Gusty winds, heavy downpours and frequent lightning are associated with this storm.
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