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U.S. Honor Flag displayed for fallen Brownsville Border Patrol agent
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The United States Honor Flag will be displayed in honor of a fallen Brownsville Border Patrol Agent. According to a social media post from the U.S. Border Patrol, agent Jesus Anaya died May 23. Anaya was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector – Brownsville Border Patrol Station where he served […]
Sheriff, tax-assessor incumbents in Cameron County lose in Democratic runoff
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The May 28 Cameron County Democratic primary runoffs saw two incumbent upsets for the sheriff and tax-assessor race while a Brownsville lawyer cruised to victory for the nomination in a state representative race. One-term Sheriff Eric Garza lost his runoff to Primera Police Chief...
Brownsville hosts its first space-themed festival
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau in partnership with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation will be hosting its first Space Fest. The free space-themed event is set to take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday at 923 E. Washington Street in Brownsville. The event...
Brownsville commissioner speaks to defeat of municipal district
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A proposal to replace Brownsville’s two existing economic development organizations (EDOs) with a single Municipal Development District (MDD) might have had a better change of success if city officials had done a better job of communicating to voters about it. That’s according to...
Brownsville residents upset at trash filled resaca
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Brownsville woman reported for years a resaca near her home has been riddled with trash. Elizabeth Caro had been documenting the trash for years. She said she has reached out to the city of Brownsville to get the issue resolved but has not seen any results. “I tried to contact […]
Veterans Memorial Project Committee host Memorial Day candlelight service
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Harlingen and the Veterans Memorial Project Committee held a candlelight service in honor of Memorial Day on Thursday. The ceremony was held at the Veterans Memorial at Pendleton Park where numerous veterans, volunteers and community members gathered to honor those who lost their lives while serving.
Péna: Arrival of Alamo Angels in Brownsville and the RGV is a momentous occasion
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Cori Péna, president and CEO of Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, says a new partnership her group has forged with San Antonio-based Alamo Angels will pay big dividends for the Rio Grande Valley. “The arrival of Alamo Angels in Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley is...
Local groups urge commissioners to deny LNG tax breaks
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct name of the Rio Grande LNG company. BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Several local organizations are urging Cameron County commissioners to vote no to giving tax breaks to Texas LNG and Rio Grande LNG projects. The groups protested outside the Cameron County courthouse earlier today […]
Mercedes water closures to last up to 8 hours
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Mercedes is advising residents of an emergency water closure. The advisory was announced Wednesday afternoon at approximately 3 p.m. Surrounding areas of Baseline Road, North FM 491 and Starr Street will be affected, according to the city. City officials say the water closure is estimated to last up […]
Contested Mayoral race in Progreso for the first time in 10 years
PROGRESO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Early voting is underway in Progreso city elections. Currently, the Place 2 Commissioner’s seat and Mayor’s office are both vacant. Raul Martinez, a former school board and city Alderman member, is facing off against political newcomer Hugo Gamboa. This year’s election is going to be different from mayoral contests the city’s […]
Early voting begins in Progreso
PROGRESO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Early voting polls are now open for the Progreso Special Election. Residents can now cast their ballot to chose the city’s next Mayor and Council Member for Place Number 2. Candidates Raul Martinez and Hugo Gamboa are facing off to claim the title as the next mayor of Progreso. The seat […]
Mexican Nationals not able to vote in RGV for Mexico elections
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mexican Consolates in McAllen and Brownsville were not approved as voting locations and are forcing voters to travel out of the Rio Grande Valley in order to vote. Mexican nationals living abroad can go vote in 20 different consulate locations in the United States however, the consulates in McAllen and […]
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