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CCSO: 2 men arrested for possession of controlled substance, public intoxication
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men for possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication. At approximately 7:35 p.m. on July 24, deputies responded to the intersection of Avenida Rancho Viejo and Avenida Nina in Cameron Park, in reference to a call of suspicious subjects on the road. Deputies located […]
Cameron County inmates charged in connection with dating app assault in Brownsville
The Brownsville Police Department identified two Cameron County inmates as the suspects they said were involved in an aggravated robbery that stemmed from an online dating encounter. A total of four individuals, including a juvenile, were charged in connection with the June 29 attack, police said. Eduardo Ruiz, 20, and...
Girls soccer Lower Valley all-area awards
Senior playmaker Angela Garcia had a terrific career at Brownsville Veterans that resulted in a scholarship with Our Lady of the Lake in the spring. Garcia scored 43 times in District 32-5A for the Chargers in 2024 and is The Brownsville Herald/Valley Morning Star’s 2024 Girls Soccer Most Valuable Player.
Max Baca to be Youngest Inducted into Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame
San Antonio, TX – The Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum is set to honor Max Baca, a renowned bajo sexto player and leader of Los Texmaniacs, as one of its newest inductees. Baca, who has been a pivotal figure in the Conjunto music scene, will be celebrated for his contributions to the genre at the induction ceremony this weekend in San Benito, Texas.
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government, and statewide issues. The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering...
Trustees pick Perez as Superintendent
The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Friday, July 19 where the trustees decided on and announced their lone finalist for Superintendent. Trustee Rudy Corona, Acting Superintendent Alfredo Perez, and School District Attorney Tony Torres were absent from the meeting. There...
SBCISD legal counsel awaits update
Approximately a year and a half since work on two multi-million dollar bond projects ceased and nearly seven months since the last official update on the status of those projects, a San Benito CISD administrator said this week that the district has no official update to provide stakeholders. In a...
Sayon-Callandret celebrate shared history
“Our Roots run deep, our Love runs deeper.” This past weekend, San Benito had the unique honor of hosting the Sayon – Callandret 21st Annual Family Reunion at the Callandret Black History Museum located on property owned by the family since the turn of the century until Fannie Callandret donated it to the school district in 1948 to facilitate a school for black children.
Fiesta de Piñatas looking for artists, cooks, register now
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you have a knack for making Mexican-style arts and crafts, the city of Harlingen has an event for you. This September, the city is hosting its annual Fiesta de Piñatas at Gutierrez Park. Organizers are looking for vendors and local artists to show off their crafts, such as jewelry, pottery, […]
Police executing search warrant at Harlingen home
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police are executing a search warrant at a home in Harlingen. The search warrant is being executed at the 1400 block of Garza Road, according to police. Details regarding the search warrant are currently unavailable. ValleyCentral has a team at the scene and will bring updates as they come in.
Summer style trends at RGV Outlets
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Summer is underway and the new school year is approaching. The Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets in Mercedes say they have a wide variety of summer and back-to-school fashions. For more information visit Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets to find deals and events including information on the upcoming tax-free weekend. Watch […]
The ‘Best Tamale Maker in Texas’ Has Been Raided by the Feds
Uh-oh! Looks like trouble bubbles for Deila, the self-proclaimed 'best tamale maker in the world' was raided by federal agents in south Texas on Wednesday. If you have no idea who Delia is or why she's got the G-Men barging in uninvited and rifling through everything, buckle up. This is a hot tamale of a story.
West Texas Convenience Store Plans To Open Location In East Texas
There's a gas station and convenience store brand that Texans, especially in West Texas cities like Amarillo and Lubbock swear by and for once, NO, we're not talking about "Buc-ee's". Of course in other areas of Texas, the "beaver" may reign supreme and is starting their trek towards global domination...
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
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