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Man found dead near Cameron County beach access No. 6

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – An elderly man was found unresponsive Friday morning on a Cameron County beach. According to the Cameron County Park Ranger Division, they were called to an area nearly three miles north of beach access 6 just after 7 a.m., where the body was found. The man was pronounced dead by the Justice […]

Cameron County, TX · 19h

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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 · 1d

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2 teens charged in Halloween mass shooting in Monte Alto

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office arrested two 17-year-old teenagers Thursday after one of them shot at several people attending a Halloween party in Monte Alto following the other teen’s instruction, according to a news release. The post 2 teens charged in Halloween mass shooting in Monte Alto appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Monte Alto, TX · 17h

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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 · 21h

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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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John Allen Rubio scheduled for Thursday execution

The father who murdered three children 23 years ago in one of the Rio Grande Valley’s most infamous crimes is set to be executed by the state on Thursday. The post John Allen Rubio scheduled for Thursday execution appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 2d

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Weslaco East cross country star Alexander Nava brings home the gold

Alexander Nava is now a part of sports history in the Rio Grande Valley. The Weslaco East junior is officially a state champion. Nava took home the gold medal from the boys 5A cross country state meet this past weekend, with the wildcats finished as state runners-up as a team.

Weslaco, TX · 2d

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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 · 8h

ValleyCentral

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 · 1d

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Valley cities earn top marks in Blue Zones readiness assessments, eyes set on 2027 rollout

McALLEN, Texas – Civic, municipal, and philanthropic leaders in Brownsville, Harlingen, and Weslaco are celebrating high marks following comprehensive community readiness assessments conducted by Blue Zones, setting the stage for a multi-year public health transformation across the Rio Grande Valley beginning in early 2027. During a series of community...

Weslaco, TX · 2d

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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 · 13h

ValleyCentral

Brownsville man arrested following drug raid

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral)— A Brownsville man is behind bars after the Cameron County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit and S.W.A.T. conducted a search warrant at a home on Varela Court in Brownsville. The man, identified as Farid Sadek Khouane, allegedly attempted to run away as law enforcement entered the property. A subsequent search of his house […]

Brownsville, TX · 13h

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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 · 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 · 16h

ValleyCentral

Valley airports issue travel advisories amid FAA nationwide ground stop

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Airports in the Rio Grande Valley are issuing travel advisories after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide on Friday afternoon. According to the Associated Press, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a communications issue is affecting the 22 regional air traffic control centers that direct planes en route between airports […]

Harlingen, TX · 15h

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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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Selfless service: Former Brownsville, Cameron County and port commissioner dies

John Wood wasn’t born in Brownsville, but after more than three decades in public service, he definitely left his mark. The post Selfless service: Former Brownsville, Cameron County and port commissioner dies appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 20h

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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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Border Report Live: Brownsville bishop denounces ICE raids, calls for immigration reform

HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — In this episode of Border Report Live, Bishop Daniel Flores of the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville talks about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in the Rio Grande Valley and the fear they are stoking in communities. Flores is vice chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and recently […]

Harlingen, TX · 2d

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