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North Carolina resident allegedly got $100 to smuggle bullets to Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A North Carolina resident and two South Texas men are facing federal charges in connection with failed attempts to smuggle ammunition and cash to Mexico. Jose Luis Torres, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was arrested at the Progreso, Texas, port of entry on June 3 after Mexican soldiers denied him […]
Weslaco wins State Championship
For many the number 321 doesn’t mean anything, but to the Weslaco Lady Panthers it meant everything to them this softball season. Last Saturday, the Weslaco Panthers made history by being the first softball team from the Rio Grande Valley to win a state championship. After nearly five months of practice, non-district games, tournaments, in-district play, and playoff series, the Panthers found themselves partaking in the biggest game of the season and one that would define their legacy as legendary.
Feds: Man held without bond after caught entering U.S. with heroin, cocaine
DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested at the Donna Port of Entry after he was caught with heroin and cocaine, court documents show. Jonathan Luna was arrested on a charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, according to records. On June 3, Luna was pulled aside for secondary inspection while […]
Serna: Projected revenues from Texas LNG to Cameron County over 19 years is $76.7 million
Texas LNG did submit an application for a tax abatement, they did pay the necessary fee. So, this is a rendering of the proposed site for Texas LNG which will also be at the Port of Brownsville. This is a site location map from the appraisal district, the location where they propose to construct their LNG.
Weslaco preps for Lady Panthers hometown parade
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Weslaco is preparing for a parade to celebrate the Lady Panthers Softball team for winning a state title. The parade begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday and will start at Pike Boulevard and end on 6th Street in Weslaco. The Lady Panthers...
San Benito to open up splash pad this weekend
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of San Benito announces the Splash Pad at First Responders Community Park will be open Friday through Sunday. According to the city, due to current drought conditions, the splash pad will only be operational on those days 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. These adjustments, the city says, are […]
Affidavit provides new details in fatal Queen Isabella Causeway crash; suspect released from jail
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Court documents provided new details in a fatal crash on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway that claimed the life of a 20-year-old Valley woman. Hugo Ernesto Lara, 48, was arrested on a charge of intoxication manslaughter in connection to a crash Sunday that killed Mariah Desiree Enriquez of Edinburg, […]
Winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Donna
DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Lottery Commission said a Donna resident claimed a Powerball prize worth $1 million. The winning quick-pick ticket, from the March 18 drawing, was sold at Pepe’s Drive Thru located at 121 N. Salinas Blvd. It matched all five white ball numbers drawn but not the red Powerball number (16). […]
Man dies in Harlingen car accident, says DPS
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A two-vehicle accident left one man dead in Harlingen Sunday night, according to a Texas DPS news release. DPS is investigating the accident that happened at 9:40 p.m. on FM 1479 and FM 800. The investigation showed a white Toyota RAV4 was traveling westbound on FM 800. A white Ford F-150 […]
Feds: No bond for Harlingen man caught with 77lbs of cocaine, 29lbs of heroin
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Harlingen man is being held without bond after he was caught with bundles of cocaine and heroin at the Los Indios Port of Entry, documents allege. Noah Martin Corona was arrested on a charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, records...
Cellphone video showed San Juan murder suspects burying barrel with victim’s body: docs
SAN JUAN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Authorities discovered a cellphone video showing two murder suspects burying a barrel that contained a man’s remains with an excavator, documents revealed. Jesus Grijalva Jr. and Monica Gomez are two of four suspects facing murder charges in connection to the death of Juan Carlos Hernandez De Leon. Samuel Uvalle Jr. […]
Truck being towed rolls over on expressway
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A truck being towed on the expressway in Harlingen became unhooked and ended up rolling over on the highway. Harlingen police say the accident happened on the northbound lanes near Valle Vista Mall around 7 p.m. A truck was being towed when it became unhooked. The truck then hit the concrete […]
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