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Rain continues for the Rio Grande Valley — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

Rain continues for the Rio Grande Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Upper-level low pressure migrating from Chihuahua, Mexico, to Oklahoma is cutting a diagonal swath across Texas, providing the necessary ingredients for rain across the Rio Grande Valley. Most of the rain will fall as scattered showers, but plenty will also fall...

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Rain to continue today and Monday; road closures north of the Valley — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

Rain to continue today and Monday; road closures north of the Valley

CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) - A flash flood warning is in effect for the lower parts of Cameron County. The National Weather Service in Brownsville says 1 to 3 inches of rain have already fallen in many parts of the Valley and they expect 2 to 3 inches today. Forecasters say there is a...

DPS: Smuggler, 2 migrants dead in Brownsville crash in 4 vehicle crash — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

DPS: Smuggler, 2 migrants dead in Brownsville crash in 4 vehicle crash

CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Three people were killed on Saturday after a U.S. Border Patrol agent tried to stop a suspected human smuggling operation. The Texas Department of Safety says the deadly crashed happened at the intersection of State Highway 4 and North Indiana Avue on...

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SpaceX plans to launch Starship 15 flight on Nov. 13 — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

SpaceX plans to launch Starship 15 flight on Nov. 13

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX is targeting Friday, Nov. 13 as an early date to launch Starship 15 flight. According to SpaceX, the flight is still pending regulatory approval. The 75-minute launch will open at 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 13. SpaceX adds that the upcoming flight aims to be the...

DPS: 3 dead following major multi-vehicle crash in Brownsville — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

DPS: 3 dead following major multi-vehicle crash in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Three people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash in Brownsville on Saturday morning, according to a spokesperson of the Texas Department of Public Safety. At approximately 8:40 a.m., the Brownsville Fire Department responded to a crash involving five...

Community members in Weslaco planting a tree in honor of Major Omar Alonzo Adame during Arbor Day celebration

Weslaco celebrates Arbor Day with tribute to Major Omar Alonzo Adame

On a bright, breezy morning in Weslaco, families and community leaders gathered at La Plazita Park to honor a man whose legacy continues to inspire local residents—Major Omar Alonzo Adame. As children played nearby and neighbors exchanged warm greetings, the mood was one of reflection and hope. The...

Norie vs. Rick: Mission mayoral candidates clash over city's future — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

Norie vs. Rick: Mission mayoral candidates clash over city's future

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission mayoral candidates Ricardo Salinas and incumbent Norie Gonzalez Garza are making their case to voters ahead of December's runoff election, with different views on the city's finances, infrastructure and future growth. Gonzalez Garza received just under 25%...

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Brownsville community members discussing safety after a police chase incident in La Feria

Man accused of running away from La Feria police

On a bright Thursday morning in La Feria, a scene unfolded that reminded us of the unpredictable nature of life in our close-knit community. A man, whose face was etched with a mix of fear and defiance, bolted from the scene when officers signaled him to stop. His hurried escape, driven by the...

Brownsville pet owner caring for her dog, alert to signs of screwworm infection amid community efforts to control the pest

First dog screwworm case reported in the Valley

On a quiet morning in Brownsville, Maria Lopez noticed her beloved Labrador, Buddy, scratching incessantly and showing signs of discomfort. Concerned, she took him to the local veterinarian, little realizing that her pet’s condition would reveal a troubling health threat now making its way into the...

A family enjoying the warm weather before the cold front arrives in Laredo.

Cold front brings storms and cooler air to the Valley

On a recent Thursday morning, the residents of Laredo woke up to the promise of a warm day, but little did they know that a cold front was on its way to shake things up. As the sun peeked through the clouds, families prepared for a typical day, unaware that the weather was about to change...

Activists gather in Laredo to advocate for immigrant rights and economic improvement.

Hispanic civil rights group wants Democrats they helped get elected to get 'ICE out'

As the sun rose over Laredo on a crisp Wednesday morning, a sense of anticipation filled the air. Local activists gathered outside a community center, their faces illuminated by the hope of change. Among them was a determined group from La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), a prominent Hispanic civil...

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Rain continues for the Rio Grande Valley — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

Rain continues for the Rio Grande Valley

Rain to continue today and Monday; road closures north of the Valley — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

Rain to continue today and Monday; road closures north of the Valley

DPS: Smuggler, 2 migrants dead in Brownsville crash in 4 vehicle crash — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

DPS: Smuggler, 2 migrants dead in Brownsville crash in 4 vehicle crash

SpaceX plans to launch Starship 15 flight on Nov. 13 — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)

SpaceX plans to launch Starship 15 flight on Nov. 13

A police officer's badge with a blurred background of a police station

Cop who stole nude photos from colleague’s phone pleads guilty, surrenders law enforcement license

Families enjoying sunny weather in Laredo, Texas

Sunny skies and mid-80s ahead before a cold front

Mission mayoral race candidates at polling location

Mission mayoral race headed to runoff

Hugo Gamboa celebrating his re-election as mayor of Progreso

Hugo Gamboa re-elected as Progreso mayor

Monica De La Cruz presenting grant at UTRGV for screwworm research

UTRGV awarded $2.2M grant for New World screwworm research

Rose Benavidez celebrating her election victory with supporters

Rose Benavidez secures seat as Starr County judge, unofficial results show

Voters standing in line at a polling place in Harlingen, Texas.

Election official aims to prevent delayed results in Hidalgo County

Traffic accident scene in McAllen, Texas

DPS investigating morning crash in McAllen

Residents enjoying warm weather in Laredo, Texas

The heat is on today then the Valley begins a temperature roller coaster