Think Before You Touch: A Guide to Encountering Newborn Animals in the Wild

Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife.

Made in the 956: Annual 5K helps students while honoring beloved Edinburg teacher

La carrera anual de 5K 'Made in the 956' se lleva a cabo en Edinburg para recaudar fondos destinados a apoyar a estudiantes locales. Este evento también celebra la vida y legado de una querida maestra de la comunidad, destacando su impacto en la educación y el desarrollo de los jóvenes. Participantes de toda la región se unen para correr y rendir homenaje, mientras contribuyen a una causa significativa.

'We all have a caramelo': Meet Mexico's 4th national dog, the caramel dog

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This month, the State of Mexico's Environmental Agency officially recognized the perro caramelo, or the caramel dog, as Mexico's fourth representative canine symbol. On April 16, the State of Mexico's Environmental Agency, also known as the PROPAEM, announced on social media that the caramel dog is now the fourth symbolic national dog

Edinburg Parks and Recreation to Host ‘Senior De Mayo’ Celebration

A festive celebration created with seniors in mind returns to Edinburg! Community members ages 55 and up are invited to join the Parks and Recreation Department for ‘Senior de Mayo’ on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the Jose Nieto and Consuelo Alfaro Robledo Center (El Tule).

Texas Mariachis Previously Detained by ICE to Perform at Country Artist's Concerts

AUSTIN, Texas – Country artist Kacey Musgraves will perform at three concerts starting May 3 alongside three young Mexican mariachis from South Texas who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last March. Musgraves, who is set to release her new album 'Middle of Nowhere' this Friday, will take the stage at the historic Gruene Hall in New Braunfels on May 3, 4, and 5. Tickets went on sale this morning and are already sold out, according to the venue's official website. Brothers Antonio, Caleb, and Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar were held in two ICE migrant detention centers in Texas, sparking widespread criticism from both Democratic and Republican politicians, as well as activists and members of the South Texas community, where the family has lived since 2023. Antonio and Caleb were part of the award-winning school mariachi group Mariachi McAllen Oro, which earned state-level recognition and led to their acknowledgment in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2025. The family, originally from San Luis Potosí, Mexico, was arrested during a routine ICE appointment and released following a pressure campaign led by Congressmembers Joaquín Castro and Mónica de La Cruz. The Gámez-Cuéllar family entered the U.S. through the CBP One app, a program implemented under Democratic President Joe Biden (2021-2025) that allowed migrants to schedule border appointments to begin their asylum application process.

McAllen mariachi brothers to open for Kacey Musgraves at Texas shows

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen mariachi brothers — Antonio, Caleb and Joshua Gamez-Cuellar — are opening for American singer-songwriter Kacy Musgraves next month at Texas' oldest dance hall. The brothers will perform opening sets for the Grammy-award-winning artist on May 3, May 4, and May 5 at Gruene Hall, located at 1281 Gruene Road

Valley group creates second memorial to honor families of murder victims

Un grupo comunitario en el Valle ha inaugurado un segundo monumento dedicado a las familias de víctimas de asesinato. Este esfuerzo busca ofrecer un espacio de reflexión y apoyo para quienes han perdido a sus seres queridos debido a la violencia. El memorial incluye placas conmemorativas y áreas para que las familias puedan rendir homenaje a sus seres queridos.

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.