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Florida Fugitive From Edinburg Arraigned On Local Drug Charges
An Edinburg native wanted on a sexual assault warrant out of Tampa Florida has been arraigned on separate charges related to his arrest in Edinburg last week. 35-year-old Carlos Perez was before a local judge Tuesday on 8 counts of drug possession and one count of tampering with a government document. Edinburg police say Perez had a fraudulent driver’s license when they pulled him over for a traffic violation last Wednesday.
PVAS questioning Edinburg euthanizing hundreds of animals
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Representatives of Palm Valley Animal Society have expressed concern with the city of Edinburg euthanizing hundreds of animals recently despite the shelter having space at the time to care for the animals and possibly getting them fostered or adopted. Among the many concerns the...
Will UTRGV be in the EA’s new College Football 25 game?
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With the highly anticipated arrival of College Football 25 on the horizon, some may be wondering if they can play with UTRGV’s football team. EA Sports College Football is slated to return later this month after an 11-year hiatus. According to EA, the latest iteration in the series will […]
Edinburg Police, 7-Eleven Stripes set to launch “Operation Chill”
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department announced the start of Operation Chill. The police department’s latest effort to beat the heat and strengthen the relationship with the community encourages youth to do good deeds this summer. In addition, the collaboration with 7-Eleven and Stripes aims to help reduce crime in Edinburg, according to […]
‘Time of my life’: Guy Bailey looks back on 10 years as president of UTRGV
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A lot can happen in a decade. On Monday, Guy Bailey looked back on his tenure as president of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, recalling the ups and downs of turning two legacy institutions — the now-former UTPA and UTB (universities of Pan American and Brownsville) — into a one-of-a-kind institution, growing with it both personally and professionally.
DHR Health Clinics to Host Free Hiring Event, July 15
DHR Health Clinics are encouraging job seekers to attend their hiring event which can open the door to the healthcare field! The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on July 15, 2024 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance located at 118 Paseo Del Prado. The event is free and open to the public.
UTRGV Officially Joins Southland Conference
The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley is now officially a member of the Southland Conference. Coaches and athletic department staffers gathered inside the UTRGV Fieldhouse Monday to unveil new conference logos on the university’s basketball court. The Southland Conference is made up of seven teams from Texas and five teams from Louisiana, including familiar names like Stephen F. Austin and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
City of Edinburg prepares for Fourth of July celebration with cook-off event
Lots of cities in the Rio Grande Valley are getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, including the city of Edinburg. Edinburg is getting ready for the Texas Cook 'Em High Steaks event. Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ronnie Larralde speaks with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza...
Sports Medicine Adds Phetkhamchanh and Rodriguez to Staff
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday the hiring of Braden Phetkhamchanh as associate athletic trainer and Maria Fernanda Rodriguez as assistant athletic trainer. Braden Phetkhamchanh. Phetkhamchanh is joining UTRGV after spending the past three years at...
How should Valley EDCs spend their money? Marketing the region, says one business leader. Helping tech entrepreneurs, says another.
MCALLEN, Texas – Former Edinburg assistant manager Brian Kelsey kickstarted a lively debate in the Rio Grande Valley when he unveiled just how much money the region’s economic development organizations have in their coffers. Kelsey now works as an economic development manager at EY in Arlington Texas. In...
Mounce: Pachanga in the Valley: Democracy in Action
The definition in Spanish of “Pachanga” is “boisterous party with drinking and dancing!” There was no dancing and no drinking (except for water provided by Justice Marla Cuellar and crew). There were, however, lots of cups of Mexican Street Corn, sandia, paletas de todos sabores, and–if this were a German HillCountry affair–gemutlich. That is, “a good time was held by all.”
FEMA awards Edinburg Fire Department funds for smoke alarms
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded a grant to the City of Edinburg Fire Department. According to the city’s news release, the grant will provide new smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to Edinburg residents free of charge. The federal funding is part of FEMA’s Fire Prevention and Safety Grant […]
Valley cities distributing sandbags ahead of potential storm activity
Cities across the Rio Grande Valley will be distributing sandbags ahead of potential storm activity caused by Hurricane Beryl in the Gulf of Mexico. Monday through Friday (Closed on July 4, regular schedule resumes on July 5) Tickets will be available at city hall for elderly and disable residents who...
Man wanted for soliciting minor online arrested at Donna International Bridge
DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehended a man wanted out of Bexar County for soliciting a minor online. Jose Quintanilla, 27, was arrested on a warrant for online solicitation of a minor, a news release from CBP stated. On Friday, officers at the Donna International Bridge referred a man, identified as […]
Weslaco woman accused of enticing child away from parent at Walmart
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Weslaco woman was arrested after she allegedly tried to entice a child away from their parent at a Walmart. Jessyca Lopez was arrested on a charge of enticing a child away from a custodian, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. A probable cause affidavit stated that at 5 p.m. on […]
LIST: 4th of July events across the Valley
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cities across the Rio Grande Valley are gearing up for the upcoming Indepence Day celebrations. Here are a few spots you can check out this week. Cameron County Brownsville Harlingen South Padre Island Hidalgo County Alamo Donna Edinburg McAllen Mission Peñitas Pharr San Juan Weslaco
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