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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Hidalgo, Starr Counties
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Hidalgo and Starr Counties due to strong storms moving in from the southwest. Strong winds, heavy rain and hail are associated with this storm. Meteorologist Freddy Vela says the issuance will be in effect until...
Family honors fallen on Memorial Day
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery was packed with people honoring their loved ones. Many sat down near the graves while others saluted. One mother also proudly wore her son’s bootcamp shirt. She sees it as a token of Alberto Garcia’s patriotism and...
Mission CISD adopts A.I. powered security system
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission High School held a demonstration for a new weapon detection software on Monday. Programmed by Angel Protection, they look to help response times against school shootings. Its new weapon detection software looks to close the average time between weapons spotted on campus and calling 9-1-1 in as little as three […]
Texas towns across the Rio Grande impose emergency measures due to lack of water from Mexico and droughts
Different Texas towns that get the bulk of its water from the Rio Grande are imposing restrictions as a lack of flows from Mexico and continued droughts are reducing their reservoirs to critical levels. According to Border Report, officials in the town of Zapata worry they could soon run out...
V’s Up! Jose Contreras signs letter of intent to UTRGV
LOS FRESNOS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Los Fresnos kicker Jose Contreras signed his letter of intent to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Contreras is the latest kid from the Valley to stay right at home and continue his football career. Jose was nearly perfect for the Falcons as...
Mexico man with homicide warrant deported after Mission arrest
MISSION, Texas, (ValleyCentral) — A man with an active warrant for homicide in Mexico was arrested by McAllen Border Patrol agents. According to a post from the U.S. Border Patrol RGV Sector, agents from the McAllen station arrested a man near Mission. After conducting a record check they discovered that the man had an active […]
Mission man to debut original song, music video
A Norteño Tejano musician will debut his first song on Wednesday after signing a distributing contract with Cielo Entertainment. Domingo De La Garza, 3Zero (tercero), is ready to share his music with the Rio Grande Valley. The Mission resident, although born in McAllen, will be showcasing his music video...
High risk for rip currents this weekend
Excessive Heat Warning: Inland Cameron County, Inland Willacy County, Northern Hidalgo County, Southern Hidalgo County, Starr County.
Mission U.S. Army Colonel passes the torch to UTRGV ROTC graduates
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley celebrated a joint ceremony honoring retiring Army Colonel Roman Cantu to mark his 35 years of service and celebrated Spring 2024 Military Science graduates. U.S. Army Cadet Command Major General Antonio Munera, commander at Fort Knox, Kentucky, served as the guest speaker...
La Joya announces water conservation plan due to excessive heat
LA JOYA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of La Joya advises residents to help conserve water amidst the excessive heat warning during the Memorial Day weekend. On Friday, city officials announced the city was without water due to the line break. Moments later, the city announced that services were restored, just over two hours after […]
Edinburg man accused of impersonating a police officer
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg man was arrested after allegedly impersonating a police officer, documents show. Randall Javier Martinez was arrested on a charge of impersonating a public servant, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. A probable cause affidavit stated that on April 16, police responded to the 4300 block of N. 10th Street […]
Decomposed body found in La Grulla, authorities say
STARR COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An investigation is underway after a decomposed body was found in La Grulla. According to the Starr County Sheriff’s Office, the body was found by U.S. Border Patrol agents in the area of Private Lazaro Solis Street. The male body was found in an “advanced state of decomposition,” the sheriff’s […]
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