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Harlingen issued clean opinion on audit; in ‘great shape financially’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Harlingen is riding a record cash stockpile built on solid financial practices, leading auditors to issue a clean opinion, the city’s annual financial audit shows. During the fiscal year running from 2022 to 2023, the city’s fund balance climbed to $35.6 million, an...
Case of officer shot in Brownsville under review by DA, police say
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office will be reviewing the case involving an officer who was shot in Brownsville, police said. Shortly after 10 p.m. on May 8, Brownsville police officers responded to a report of an open door at a home on the 0 block of Coahuila Ct. While officers […]
Harlingen South seniors enjoying deep post-season run
HARLINGEN — Harlingen South seniors might be experiencing senioritis in the classroom, but on the diamond they are helping lead the Hawks into the fourth round of the 5A playoffs. Harlingen South is the first of the three remaining teams from the Valley to start its series when they...
Softball Recap: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo takes loss despite strong efforts from Aubrey Garza and Alexa Avila
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo and O'Connor squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Pharr-San Juan-Alamo had to settle for second. They fell just short of the O'Connor Panthers by a score of 4-3. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak. Alexa Avila and Aubrey Garza stepped...
MOFI Energy Bar brings hydration relief for the summer
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The MOFI Energy Bar brings us gluten-free, sugar-free, and hydration drinks. Located at 214 W. Jackson St. in downtown Harlingen, MOFI also names some of its drinks after businesses in the downtown area. In addition, MOFI offers shakes, Açaí bowls, Dragon Fruit bowls, and curbside service daily. Delivery is available as […]
Harlingen High student graduating at 15 years old
HARLINGEN, TX (ValleyCentral) — Graduation season is among us and high school seniors are getting ready to start the next chapter in their lives, including two brothers at Harlingen High School. The boys aren’t twins so how is it possible they’re graduating together? “It was never my goal to graduate this early, I mostly didn’t […]
Weslaco baseball back in the regional quarterfinals since 2007
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco freshman John Reyna delivered the game-winning RBI to send Weslaco to the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 2007. Reyna’s game-winner sealed a seven-run comeback for the Panthers in a winner-takes-all game three against Eagle Pass. Emotions were at...
Weslaco ISD celebrates 3rd annual Senior Decision Day
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco Independent School District celebrated its 3rd annual Decision Day on Wednesday. Seniors from Weslaco East High School and Weslaco High School announced their post-graduation plans in front of friends and family at the ceremony. “Whether they chose to go to the military, trade school,...
Over 21,000 power outages reported in Hidalgo, Cameron Counties
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — AEP Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative are reporting power outages due to Monday night’s storms. Most of the outages are reported in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties. According to the AEP Texas outage map, approximately 17,000 customers are without power across both counties. Magic Valley is reporting that 4,388 are without […]
Sepulveda: Harlingen is working hard to provide access to capital for budding entrepreneurs
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The City of Harlingen and Harlingen Economic Development Corporation are working hard to make sure access to capital is not a barrier for budding entrepreneurs in the city. This was the message Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda gave when she appeared as a panelist at RGV StartUp...
Rio Hondo Middle School hosts first History Fair
RIO HONDO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rio Hondo Middle School hosted its first History Fair on Monday. The event was held to let the Rio Grande Valley know that future leaders who care about our history are being made here. The fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth-grade honors and gifted and...
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