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Alamo residents to experience low water pressure overnight
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The North Alamo Water Supply Corporation has issued a notice to advise customers of water interruptions overnight. Water services will be interrupted from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday through Thursday. The interruptions come as a result of construction upgrades to the Victoria Road water plant. Those affected by the water […]
STHS Edinburg named a best regional hospital for third straight year
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Health System Edinburg has been named a Best Regional Hospital in Texas for a third consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital’s news release stated it made the annual list of top hospitals for its performance in providing complex care across multiple medical specialties. Coming in […]
UTRGV Men’s Tennis Returns to Southland Conference Competition with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Leading the Pack
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The 2025 spring season will mark a return to competing in the Southland Conference for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) men’s tennis team. UTRGV spent four seasons in the Southland Conference (SLC) from 2010 to 2013, competing then as legacy institution UTPA. In 2010, the Broncs went 2-3 in conference play and were the No. 4 seed in the SLC Tournament. They defeated No. 5 Lamar, 4-1, to advance to a semifinal match against former SLC member No. 1 UT Arlington, where they fell in a tight 4-3 match. UTPA went 1-4 in…
Edinburg Announces $24 Million Upgrade to Wastewater Treatment Plant
Edinburg Announces $24 Million Upgrade to Wastewater Treatment Plant. Edinburg officials have unveiled plans for a significant upgrade to the city’s wastewater treatment plant, marking a crucial step in addressing the needs of a growing population. The $24 million investment will enhance the plant’s capacity from 12.3 to 13.5 million gallons per day and involve the removal of old facilities.
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...
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