Harlingen Travel Center temporarily closed for building maintenance

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Travel Information Center in Harlingen is temporarily closed for building maintenance starting Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The center, located at 2021 West Harrison in Harlingen, will be closed through Friday, May 8. According to TxDOT, there will be no public restrooms or WiFi available at the

McAllen Expands Wellness Access with New Outdoor Fitness Court Launch

Texas Border Business The City of McAllen, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and NationalFitness Campaign are holding a ribbon cutting launch of the much-anticipated Fitness Court® in McAllen. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Fitness Court® will provide the region withequitable access to free world-class Healthy Infrastructure that allows users to leverage their own body weight

Applications Open for Teen Court Volunteers

The City of McAllen Teen Court program is now accepting applications for student volunteers, ages 14 and up who live in McAllen, attend a McAllen high school, or reside in surrounding areas.

Harlingen Travel Information Center Closed April 27th – May 8th

Texas Border Business HARLINGEN, Texas – The TxDOT Travel Information Center, at 2021 West Harrison in Harlingen, will close temporarily from April 27 to May 8, for building maintenance. The TxDOT Travel Information Center is one of several across the state staffed with professional counselors providing current information on points of interest, events, and road conditions

Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Marvin G. Shields

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Marvin G. Shields has the distinction of being the only Seabee to ever be awarded the Medal of Honor.

WATCH LIVE: Sunday Mass, April 26, 2026

'Like my heart is split': Families demand fixes to damaged Weslaco memorial

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Gold Star son says he is outraged over the condition of a memorial in Weslaco meant to honor fallen service members, and families are now demanding action. “It's been years. It's been a long time that this has been an issue,” said Sam Daily, a Gold Star son. The concerns center [...]

Meet Magpie, a dog trained to sniff out sea turtle nests at South Padre Island

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Sea Turtle Inc. has a new furry friend who's helping to protect endangered sea turtles on South Padre Island. Meet Magpie, a highly trained detection dog who's sniffing out sea turtle nests that are often hidden due to wind, tides, and other beach activity. Sea Turtle Inc. says the [...]

CBS 4's Derick Garcia visits South Texas Comic Con

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Comic Con is in full swing, bringing in pop culture icons to the Rio Grande Valley for a weekend filled with fun. To ring in the annual event, CBS 4's Derick Garcia joined in on the festivities with special guests, local vendors, and cosplayers. Some highlights of Derick's live coverage [...]

Social Fest 2026: What to know about the Valley's conference for creators

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — While scrolling through social media, you might have come across videos talking about the Social Fest Experience, a conference based in the Rio Grande Valley that brings business owners, marketing professionals, brands, and creators together to learn about the impact that the social media economy has. The three-day social media conference [...]

Tree City USA 2025 Reflects McAllen’s Commitment to Sustainability and Quality of Life

The Arbor Day Foundation named the City of McAllen a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.

McAllen Public Library Prepares to Celebrate Family, Culture and Literacy, April 26th

McAllen Public Library (MPL) invites families to its annual El Día de los Niños / El Día de los Libros celebration on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 4001 N. 23rd St. The post McAllen Public Library Prepares to Celebrate Family, Culture and Literacy, April 26th appeared first on Texas Border Business.

Monarch Fest Celebrates Nature, Community, and Conservation, April 25th

Monarch Fest: A Party for the Planet is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration and part of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, led by the National Wildlife Federation to support pollinators and promote environmental awareness.

City of Pharr Proclaims April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month

The Pharr City Commission approved a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month, recognizing the importance of promoting awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism affects communication, behavior, and social interaction.

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LGBTQIA+ LatinX Pride this Saturday, Food Bank RGV needs volunteers, and more stories from the Rio Grande Valley

The South Texas Equality Project is leading the effort to create a dynamic blend of queer visibility and Latinx representation as a family event for all ages.