San Benito
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Irrigation District addresses resaca levels
Area residents and visitors who frequent the resaca which surrounds the heart of the city have noticed the concerning low levels of water in recent weeks, causing many to theorize about the cause. From global warming to the draught to water misuse, residents have taken to social media and contacted...
San Benito school board goes with Fred Perez as superintendent finalist
Jul. 19—SAN BENITO — After a two-month statewide search, the school board Friday unanimously selected acting Superintendent Alfredo "Fred" Perez as the finalist for the district's superintendent job. After a three-hour closed session meeting, board members picked Perez from a short list after narrowing a field of 27 candidates. Now, board members are waiting through a state-mandated 30-day ...
Proposal to pay Harlingen mayor, commissioners shot down
HARLINGEN — After nearly 100 years, Harlingen’s mayor might be getting a vote on the city commission. In November, voters will decide the fate of the proposed City Charter amendment heading for the city election’s ballot. But amid some residents’ opposition, commissioners shot down a committee’s proposal...
COVID-19 cases rise 50% from past week
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Data shows that another COVID-19 surge is happening right now across the country and right here in the Rio Grande Valley. Cameron County Health Authority Dr. James Castillo says cases have doubled each week in the past three weeks. “Each week, it’s about 50% more cases,” Castillo said. “You know, it’s […]
Take Two: Mayor reacts to firm’s second video installment
San Benito Mayor Ricardo “Rick” Guerra shared some choice words this week regarding the second installment of an investigative video segment critical of the City and posted on various internet platforms. Produced by Dolcefino Consulting, a Houston-based investigative firm led by broadcast reporter Wayne Dolcefino, this second installment...
Cameron County leaders are thrilled with SpaceX HQ announcement
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Billionaire founder and CEO of SpaceX Elon Musk is so mad at the governor of California that he’s moving the company’s headquarters from Hawthorne, a suburb of Los Angeles, to SpaceX’s Starbase compound at Boca Chica. At least that’s what Musk...
Navy veteran brings taste of success to Harlingen restaurant
HARLINGEN — The flavors of Italy have gathered to share their wonders with anyone hungry for flavor, intrigue and variation. In the walls of Laurel Park Bistro the flavors from the place in Italy called Florence avail themselves first with their names. The Ortaggio. The Caprese, the Genovese, the...
Governor Abbott Announces $110K Training Grant to Texas State Technical College for Workforce Upskilling
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has recently announced a significant Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant for Texas State Technical College (TSTC). As reported by the Governor's office, the award of $110,193 dispensed by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), is designed to propel customized training for Noble Texas Builders LLC employees, targeting roles in accounting, surveying, office administration, and construction.
Cowen discusses SpaceX announcement at Coffee with the Mayor event
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Space X’s proposed relocation to Starbase, the drought, LNG, the Games of Texas and the new Metro Smart Card are some of the developments taking place today in Brownsville and there are still more things to come. That is how Mayor John Cowen is showcasing...
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 […]
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner this week told South Texas leaders in private that Mexico intends to send some of the water it owes but that won’t be enough, they worry, as the region and farmers suffer. “There doesn’t seem...
Residents to get chance to speak out on election propositions
Jul. 17—HARLINGEN — Residents are getting a chance to speak out on a committee's proposals for amendments to the City Charter, including paying the mayor and commissioners compensation for their time of service while also proposing giving them access to the city's health insurance. On Thursday, city officials are planning to hold a public hearing giving residents a chance to speak up before ...
Harlingen proposes $64 million budget while mulling street paving crew
Jul. 18—HARLINGEN — A proposed $64.8 million general fund budget boasting a $34 million cash reserve — the biggest cache in the city's history — might be coming with Harlingen's first street paving crew expected to "revolutionize" street repairs and maintenance, officials said. The proposed budget compares with the current $57.2 million general fund budget, coming with a $31 million cash ...
Former Borderplex leader gives advice to RioPlex supporters
HARLINGEN, Texas – Businessman and economic development consultant Rolando Pablos was keynote speaker at a CEO Group event held at the Harlingen Convention Center. Pablos had been invited to give a testimonial on how developed the Borderplex Alliance for the cities of El Paso, Texas, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, and Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
Gonzalez: COSTEP was invited to attend Gov. Abbott’s trade mission to Asia
HARLINGEN, Texas – The CEO of the Council for South Texas Progress says his organization was invited to go on Gov. Greg Abbott’s trade mission to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Adam Gonzalez says the reason COSTEP did not go was because he did not budget for two...
Elizabeth Walker’s legacy honored with shelf at Brownsville library
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Public Library System unveiled a portrait of the late Assistant City Manager Elizabeth Walker. Walker served the city of Brownsville as Assistant City Manager from 2019 to 2023. Last year she lost her battle to cancer. However, her legacy lives on. Members of the […]
New marketing campaign aims to rebrand the Valley as 'Rioplex'
Rio Grande Valley leaders are teaming up with leaders in Mexico to re-brand themselves under a new name. On Wednesday, local leaders met at the Harlingen Convention Center to discuss Rioplex, a new marketing campaign that will include all four Valley counties and northern Mexico. The goal is to create...
TAAF Games of Texas held in Brownsville for the second year in a row
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Brownsville is hosting the TAAF Games of Texas for the second year in a row. The Games of Texas event will be held on July 25 through July 28, where more than 10,000 athletes, family members and friends will participate in a variety of competitions. The 2024 Games […]
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