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Bond set for teens charged in Monte Alto Halloween shooting, two more in custody

Monte Alto, TX (KRGV) — The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office arrested two 17-year-olds in connection with the Halloween shooting in Monte Alto. The shooting happened about 11:35 p.m. Oct. 31, 2026, in the 24000 block of Sunflower Lane. The sheriff’s office said it arrested the two suspects on...

Monte Alto, TX · 1d

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Two teens arrested in connection with birthday party shooting that wounded 9

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two teens are behind bars in connection with a birthday party shooting that wounded nine people on Halloween night. Dilan Cole Suarez and Lizzet Gallegos, both 17 years old, were arrested Thursday. The two teens were charged on Friday afternoon with aggravated assault mass shooting, a first-degree felony. According to a […]

Hidalgo County, TX · 1d

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Crash kills three in SB

A late Saturday night vehicular chase between law enforcement and what authorities describe as an alleged human smuggler attempting to escape from authorities led to a crash that claimed three lives. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), three people died in a crash caused by a San...

San Benito, TX · 2d

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DPS: Alton teen dies after driving into oncoming traffic in Palmview

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Alton teenager is dead after a two-vehicle crash on FM 676 east of Los Ebanos Road in Palmview on Wednesday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS identified the teen as Maximiliano Torres, 17, from Alton. The crash occurred at approximately 10:13 p.m. and a preliminary investigation reveals Torres […]

Alton, TX · 2d

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Closure of McAllen Food Truck Park delayed

McAllen, TX (KRGV) — The city of McAllen announced a new closure date for the McAllen Food Truck Park. The park, originally set to close on Dec. 14, will now close on Jan. 14, 2027, McAllen City Commissioner Michael Fallek said. “I am pleased to share that we have...

Mcallen, TX · 2d

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Historic landing: SpaceX Starship 15 returns to Starbase

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To the lyrics of “Baby Come Back” by the British-American rock group Player, SpaceX’s Starship Flight 15 made a picture perfect landing at Starbase Saturday afternoon. It was captured in midair by giant mechanical arms at its south Texas launch pad. The sonic boom was heard at least 30 miles away […]

South Padre Island, TX · 15h

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Starship’s explosive start to its 22-hour orbit mission

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX launched Starship Flight 15 from Starbase on Friday afternoon, the aerospace company’s most ambitious mission to date. The ship launched at approximately 4:45 p.m. for a planned 22-hour flight set to orbit Earth about 14 times, SpaceX said on its website. SpaceX made its first attempt on Friday to catch […]

Harlingen, TX · 1d

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New ordinance in effect ahead of Mission runoff election

Mission, TX (KRGV) — Mission put a new election ordinance in effect this week ahead of the runoff election, according to the city. The ordinance states campaigning will only be allowed in designated areas at polling places and the city also plans to add barriers to keep people out of the street.

Mission, TX · 1d

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Edinburg mom accused of killing her 2 children appears in court as death penalty decision remains pending

SAN ANTONIO – Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty against an Edinburg mother accused of setting a vehicle on fire with her two children inside. Marlene Vidal, 34, appeared before Judge Joel Perez in Bexar County’s 437th Criminal District Court. The state told Perez...

Edinburg, TX · 2d

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Pettus ends season with playoff loss to La Villa

PREMONT – Pettus’ football season ended Friday, Nov. 13, as La Villa defeated the Eagles 67-0 in a Class 2A Division II bi-district playoff game. The Eagles finished 6-5 after earning a postseason berth with a 2-3 district record. La Villa improved to 10-1, extending its winning streak to nine games and advancing to the area round.

La Villa, TX · 1d

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Mission family demanding answers after father undergoes open-heart surgery while in ICE custody

Mission, TX (KRGV) — A Mission family is demanding answers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after their father suffered a cardiac emergency while in custody. The family said they still do not have a clear picture of his condition or the medical care he is getting. Juan Castaneda...

Mission, TX · 2d

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South Texas ISD supporting staff seek answers after new policy cuts paid time off

Weslaco, TX (KRGV) — South Texas Independent School District updated its vacation policy for support staff starting next school year and those workers will no longer get 10 paid vacation days. The change affects 172 people, including bus drivers, custodians and maintenance workers. One custodian said the decision is...

Weslaco, TX · 1d

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Made in the 956 — Vaqueros Edition: How San Benito alum turned family hardship into a Division I dream

Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley freshman offensive lineman Luis Balli overcame family hardship, became district offensive lineman of the year and earned a Division I roster spot. At 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds, Balli looks built for Division I football. But just a few years...

Edinburg, TX · 19h

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Wildcats bludgeon Diamondbacks for bi-district victory

Following a slow start, the Gregory-Portland Wildcats kicked it into high gear and cruised to victory in the opening round of the playoffs last Friday night. No. 8 Gregory-Portland defeated the Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks 68-16 on Nov. 13 at Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium to move on to the area round. The Wildcats (11-0) will now face Liberty Hill (7-4) out of District 13-5A in the area round after Liberty Hill defeated Harlandale 50-21 on Friday night.

Gregory, TX · 1d

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Photo Gallery: Weslaco High passes Los Fresnos in post season play 43-3

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Los Fresnos, TX · 1d

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Surveillance video captures illegal brush dumping on San Benito church property

San Benito, TX (KRGV) — A San Benito homeowner is speaking out after surveillance footage showed two people dumping brush along the side of church property near his home. Israel Villarreal said his camera recorded a truck pulling up beside First Presbyterian Church on East Adele Street on Sunday. The driver and another person were seen on video getting out and unloading a large brush pile on two occasions.

San Benito, TX · 1d

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Hidalgo County hosts National Adoption Day event

HARLINGEN (ValleyCentral)—The Hidalgo County Courthouse hosted a National Adoption Day event on Friday, with Child Protection Court of the Rio Grande Valley Judge Carlos Villalon Jr. presiding over the event and holding adoption hearings. Several organizations assist children in foster care, including the Heart Gallery of South Texas and the Foster Angels of South Texas […]

Hidalgo County, TX · 1d

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Photo Gallery: The Bulldogs dominate the Wildcats, rolling to a 62-19 victory

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Mcallen, TX · 1d

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Veterans Memorial claims Bi-District Championship with blowout win

Veterans Memorial jumped out to a 28-0 lead early and never looked back. They face the Anderson Trojans next week in UIL 5A-DI playoffs.

Mcallen, TX · 1d

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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...

San Benito, TX · 2d