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Alamo city leaders working to regulate panhandling
Alamo city leaders are working to pass an ordinance that would regulate panhandling. In Texas, it's not illegal to panhandle, but the Alamo Mayor J.R. Garza says over the past couple of months the city has received several calls about aggressive panhandlers. He says some are even blocking the flow of traffic.
Harlingen PD search for six fugitives
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Department is searching for six fugitives from different investigations. According to a release from Harlingen PD, the fugitives have been wanted as of July 15. The following people are the wanted suspects: Harlingen police advise that the fugitives may be dangerous and to not confront them. Anyone with […]
Cameron County judge speaks on water shortage issues plaguing Valley
CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Water shortage is still a top issue in the Rio Grande Valley with officials continuously looking at ways to combat the lack of supply. Officials say the Valley’s water shortage issue is not something that is going away any time soon, regardless of rainfall. They are exploring solutions through state […]
VIDEO: Man arrested in Harlingen for shining laser at helicopter, DPS says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is behind bars after allegedly shining a laser pointer at a law enforcement helicopter. Pedro Cortina was arrested on a charge of illuminate aircraft with laser pointer, impairing operator, according to Cameron County Jail records. ValleyCentral spoke with Sgt. Maria Hernandez with the Texas Department of Public Safety, who […]
Harlingen PD continue investigating death of Nahomi Rodriguez 8 years later
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen police continue to investigate the death of 19-year-old Nahomi Rodriguez eight years after her death. On July 17, 2016, Rodriguez was last seen leaving McDonald’s in a small light-colored SUV, after working an overnight shift. According to a previous ValleyCentral report, surveillance footage at the drive-thru captured an interaction between […]
2 injured after accident on Queen Isabella Causeway
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two people were transported to a hospital after a crash on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway Wednesday morning. Sgt. Maria Hernandez with DPS told ValleyCentral that the vehicles involved were a Ford Pinto and a Mercedes SUV. According to DPS, South Padre Island police received a call of a […]
Elsa says water leak won’t get fixed until Friday
ELSA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Elsa is reporting a water leak at its water plant. The issue began at 1 p.m. July 15 when a water leak was found at the Ela Water Plant, located south of the ground storage tank extending to the pump house. The affected pipe measures 24 inches in […]
DPS: Driver leaves scene of multi-vehicle crash on Monte Cristo
ELSA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that happened Wednesday afternoon on Monte Cristo Road. According to Sgt. Maria Hernandez with DPS, three vehicles crashed near the intersection of Mile 7 West and East Monte Cristo Road. Investigation reveals a vehicle traveling eastbound on Monte Cristo Road […]
Pro Level Elite Training Baseball Camp in Elsa
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Pro Level Elite Training Baseball Camp is coming to Elsa, Texas. From Aug. 19 through 22 the camp for kids ages 9 to 18 will be held at Mario Leal Park from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Led by former MLB player Karim Garcia the camp will teach kids the […]
Body of missing Caleb Harris found in wastewater lift station months after Texas student last seen taking dog for walk
THE body of a missing student has been found in a wastewater well months after being reported missing. Caleb Harris was last seen on March 4 when he took his dog out for a walk. On June 24, human remains were found inside a City Wastewater Life Station, according to...
Walk Through One Of The Most Abandoned Malls In Texas
Today, Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, Texas is frozen in time. Walking through it feels like stepping into a ghost town frozen in the past. Take a peek into the Sunrise Mall today. Each photo tells a piece of its story—crumbling walls, forgotten corners, and little details that show what it's like now. Whether it's a sunlit atrium or a shadowy hallway, these photos give you a real feel for what the mall looks like today.
CCISD investigating staff member's social media comment on Trump Rally shooting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Independent School District is looking into a social media comment a staff member made about the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on Saturday. In response to a post of a news article on social media, the staff member commented saying,...
Mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus in Portland
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City of Portland officials announced Tuesday that the city will be entering a Level 3 of their public health response plan after a trapped mosquito tested positive for the West Nile virus. The mosquito was trapped on the 1100 block of Moore Avenue according to...
Better Business Bureau warns of scammers targeting Amazon Prime Day shoppers
Amazon Prime Day sales are active, and so are the bad guys. The Better Business Bureau of South Texas, located in Weslaco, says scammers are sending emails to shoppers pretending to be Amazon. The BBB says scammers are trying to get people to submit personal information on a fake order...
Bert Ogden celebrates Lady Panthers with free concert tonight
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Join the Bert Ogden Arena tonight at 6 p.m. as they celebrate the 6A State Softball Champions Weslaco Lady Panthers with a spectacular Taylor Swift Tribute Concert. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first 1,000 attendees will receive pom-poms courtesy of H-E-B. Admission is free to the public. Wear purple […]
Weslaco mayor gives details about upcoming concert honoring the Lady Panthers softball team
The celebrations continue for the Weslaco Lady Panthers, the 6A Softball State Champions. Now, they are getting ready for a big concert in their honor, and everyone is invited. Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez sits down with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza about the concert with Red, a Taylor Swift...
Dallas Builder Aarieanna Ware Trades Hard Hat for Tiara as Reigning Miss Texas
Three years after completing her first million-dollar, new construction build in Dallas’ prestigious M Streets, sustainable home builder and interior designer Aarieanna Ware scored another big win — an uncommon victory among local construction bosses. She was named Miss Texas. The 26-year-old grew up as a self-professed military...
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