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South Texas Health System discusses respiratory illnesses, causes and treatments
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — According to the World Health Organization chronic respiratory diseases are the third leading cause of death globally accounting for four million deaths in 2019 alone. South Texas Health System will broadcast its latest 30-minute episode of South Texas Health Living devoted to respiratory diseases. Watch on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, […]
Teenage girl hit by car while running, McAllen police say
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A teenage girl was struck by a car this morning in McAllen, according to police. The incident occurred at around 6:19 a.m. Thursday when the teenager was reportedly running. According to police, the incident happened on W. Pecan Boulevard and Bentsen Road. The 911 call that came in, identified the young […]
Why does it smell like smoke in Brownsville?
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you live in Brownsville, odds are your nostrils were hit with a strong odor of smoke this morning. The smoke was visible in the downtown Brownsville area and as far north as near the Port of Brownsville. After several individuals reported the smell, ValleyCentral reached out to local law enforcement […]
Sen. Cruz celebrates UTRGV relationship with Los Alamos National Laboratory
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Senator Ted Cruz was among the elected officials at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valle to celebrate a collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory. Cruz was happy to be in Edinburg on Wednesday with UTRGV students, some of whom he recognized with a certificate. “We’re celebrating an incredible partnership between […]
Brownsville PD search for man involved in Stripes robbery
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was caught on camera stealing from a Stripes location in Brownsville. The man pictured below is a person of interest in the robbery. The incident happened Sunday at the Stripes located at the 1600 block of W. Price Road, according to police. Brownsville Police are asking for the public’s […]
Annual P.A.T.H. Conference topics help Valley youth
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office with local, state, and federal entities hosted the annual Prevention Awareness Team of Hidalgo County (PATH) conference. The conference provided continuing education to law enforcement, social workers, school counselors, and parents on a wide range of topics that directly impact communities in the Rio […]
Non-profit to host book sale to support Harlingen Public Library
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local non-profit group is calling all book lovers to join an upcoming book sale in support of the Harlingen Public Library. The Harlingen Friends of the Library is hosting the book sale to help fund the Harlingen Public Library programs and services. “We have a lot of books that are […]
PD: Teen collected ‘entrance fee’ at party that left McAllen football player dead
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police arrested a McAllen teenager suspected of collecting the “entrance fee” to a party that left a high school football player dead. Heron Hernandez Jr., 17, was arrested on a charge of purchasing or furnishing alcohol to a minor, a state jail felony, according to a news release from the McAllen […]
Owners of medical equipment company acquitted in fraud scheme trial
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two men who were indicted on federal charges in connection to a $14.5 million health care fraud scheme, have been found not guilty by a jury. In 2023, Kuba Zarobkiewicz, of San Antonio, and Anthony Fermin, of Boca Raton, Florida, were charged with 22 counts related to health care fraud, […]
Brownsville City Commission votes to increase bus fares
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Bus fares in Brownsville are going up for everyone following a vote by city commissioners. They say it is necessary to fix the budget and avoid any cuts to their service. The vote came despite public outcries against the increase. The resolution was approved in a five-to-two decision. Commissioner Roy De […]
Man on trial for death of starving boy sentenced to prison
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Willacy County man was sentenced Wednesday morning for the death of 13-year-old Jesse Harrison. On Tuesday, a jury found Ruben Gonzalez guilty of criminal negligent homicide and injury to a child in connection to Harrison’s death. The jury returned Wednesday morning, where they deliberated for two hours to decide Gonzalez’s […]
PD: Fatal Alamo shooting in McDonald’s parking lot believed to be gang related
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Alamo Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead Tuesday night. Two suspects were arraigned Wednesday afternoon for their involvement in a McDonald’s parking lot shooting at 1018 W. Frontage Rd. in Alamo. Christina Louise Montemayor, 44, and Albert Angel Medina, 23, face murder charges without bond. […]
Edinburg North Mariachi Band featured in Netflix documentary
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Edinburg North High School Mariachi Band will be featured in an upcoming Netflix documentary, ‘Going Varsity in Mariachi.’ The team won the UIL state championship in a tough 21-22 school year. “That class of students, 21-22, they were new,” said Mariachi Teacher, Abel Acuña. “They were right out of COVID, and […]
Mayor sues Progreso, claims the city canceled elections ‘for corrupt political power’
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mayor Hugo Gamboa filed a lawsuit against the city of Progreso on Monday, claiming the city had canceled elections with a “blatant disregard for the City Charter and the Texas Constitution for corrupt political power.” The lawsuit requests a temporary restraining order that would place three City Council seats on the […]
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