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PoliticsRubén Rocha, the Most Troublesome Governor for Mexico's President
MEXICO CITY — Rubén Rocha Moya, a 76-year-old politician from the ruling Morena party, has not only been one of the most challenging governors for Mexico's president, but on Wednesday, he became the first sitting governor formally accused by Donald Trump's administration of having ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. This development has placed the president in a difficult position: choosing between her party or relations with the United States. Rocha, a career professor, former rector of Sinaloa's university, and twice a gubernatorial candidate, was a historical ally of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (2018-2024) and served as a senator before taking office as governor of Sinaloa in late 2021. Sinaloa, located in Mexico's Pacific Northwest, is the birthplace of some of the country's most notorious drug traffickers and a stronghold of one of the world's most powerful criminal organizations, labeled a terrorist group by Trump's administration. Rocha was a staunch supporter of López Obrador's 'Hugs, Not Bullets' strategy, which aimed to address the root causes of violence but was widely criticized by analysts for failing to combat cartels, allowing them to expand territorial control across many regions. His alleged connections to members of the Sinaloa Cartel have long shadowed him, partly because Rocha hails from Badiraguato, the same municipality where Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Loera was born, and is nearly of the same generation as the cartel's founders, Guzmán and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, both currently imprisoned in the United States. Rocha also accompanied the former president on controversial visits, including one where López Obrador greeted 'El Chapo's' mother.
CommunityRichard Moore Outdoor Report: Texas Tortoise
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas tortoises are on the move, and while they may not be moving very fast, they plod steadily along. Recent rains have provided bountiful brows for these hardy denizens of the Chaparral, and they are contentedly munching on fresh green grass carpeting south Texas senderos. The only place in the
Public SafetySouth Texas Man Receives 120-Month Sentence for Role in Deadly Smuggling Plot
Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 21-year-old Peñitas resident has been ordered to federal prison for his role in bringing in and harboring illegal aliens. Jesus Grimaldo aka Chuy pleaded guilty Oct. 22, 2025. U.S. District Judge David S. Morales has now ordered Grimaldo to serve the maximum
Public SafetyPeñitas man sentenced to 10 years for human smuggling
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Peñitas man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after prosecutors say he was responsible for smuggling more than 100 people into the U.S. over a nearly three-year period, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas. A federal judge ordered Jesús "Chuy" Grimaldo, 21, of
CommunityValley Voices: Veteran Females United
HARLINGEN,TX (ValleyCentral) - In the latest episode of Valley Voices, CBS 4's Marco Ramirez sat down with members of Veteran Females United based in the Rio Grande Valley. VFU helps fellow female veterans across the Valley adjust to civilian life after their service. The organization not only provides emotional support to veterans but also offers
PoliticsTexas AG Takes Action Against Houston Center for Exploiting Birthright Citizenship
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against a Houston-area “birth tourism” operation known as De’Ai Postpartum Care Center (“Center”) for unlawfully facilitating the invasion of Chinese nationals into Texas for the sole purpose of birthing children and obtaining “birthright citizenship” in a manner that violates Texas law, including the Texas Penal Code.
PoliticsU. S. Supreme Court weakens key pillar of Voting Rights Act, opening the door for Texas to redraw political maps
La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos emitió un fallo que debilita una parte fundamental de la Ley de Derechos Electorales, lo que podría permitir que Texas y otros estados redibujen sus mapas políticos. Esta decisión podría tener un impacto significativo en la representación de las comunidades minoritarias en las elecciones futuras.
HealthThe push for raw milk intensifies in 18 states despite a series of outbreaks
La demanda por la leche cruda está ganando fuerza en 18 estados de los Estados Unidos, incluso frente a recientes brotes de enfermedades relacionados con su consumo. A pesar de las advertencias de las autoridades de salud sobre los riesgos asociados, los defensores argumentan que la leche sin pasteurizar ofrece beneficios nutricionales y un sabor más auténtico. Este debate continúa generando controversia entre consumidores, legisladores y expertos en salud pública.
PoliticsWhite House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will soon run out
La Casa Blanca informó que los recursos financieros destinados a pagar a los empleados de la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA, por sus siglas en inglés) y otros trabajadores del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional están cerca de agotarse. Esto podría generar interrupciones en servicios esenciales si no se toman medidas para garantizar el financiamiento necesario.
SportsFIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.
La Copa Mundial de la FIFA es uno de los eventos deportivos más lucrativos del mundo, generando miles de millones de dólares en ingresos. Sin embargo, las ciudades de Texas que serán anfitrionas de partidos en el torneo recibirán beneficios económicos limitados. A pesar de los costos significativos asociados con la preparación y organización, los ingresos principales se concentran en la FIFA, dejando a las ciudades locales con un retorno financiero modesto.
EducationClassroom to Career Journey Begins for STC Students at Annual AEC Day
Students from South Texas College’s Architecture program stepped beyond the classroom recently with a goal to catch a glimpse of their future careers during Architecture Engineering Construction (AEC) Day hosted by Millenium Engineers Group in Pharr.
Public SafetyGovernor of Sinaloa and Nine Other Current and Former Mexican Officials Charged with Drug Trafficking and Weapons Offenses
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York The Defendants Allegedly Conspired with Leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel to Import Massive Quantities of Narcotics Into the United States in Exchange for Political Support and Bribery. United States Attorney for the Southern District of New
EducationPSJA ISD Scales P-TECH Programs to Bridge Education and Industry Gaps
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) continues to expand college and career opportunities for students, with multiple campuses earning or advancing in Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) designations for the 2026-2027 school year.
Public SafetyCoordinated Global Takedown Shatters Scam Network with Hundreds of Arrests
Unprecedented cooperation between the FBI, Dubai Police Department, and Chinese Ministry of Public Security has resulted in the arrest of at least 276 individuals and the dismantlement of at least nine scam centers used for cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes.
EducationSTC and Hidalgo County Team Up to Launch Rebuilding Futures Program
Texas Border Business By Amanda Sotelo In a historical two-hour convening, South Texas College, Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios, made an epic announcement regarding the college’s Rebuilding Futures initiative, which provides a second chance at an education and career for individuals previously incarcerated. The event “Rebuilding Futures: Advancing Second Chances through
BusinessCommercial Flights Between the U.S. and Venezuela Resume This Thursday After 7 Years
After nearly seven years without direct flights between the United States and Venezuela, American Airlines is resuming its Caracas-Miami route this Thursday. This milestone not only eliminates layovers for travelers but also marks a significant step in the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, now focused on facilitating capital flows into Venezuela's mining and energy sectors. American Airlines, which has been a major player in the Venezuelan market for decades, will formalize the restart of operations with a flight departing Thursday afternoon from Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, serving Caracas, and returning Friday from Miami. Starting in May, the airline will operate two daily flights using an Embraer 175 aircraft, operated by Envoy, a subsidiary of American Airlines, with a capacity of fewer than 100 passengers. This resumption comes nearly seven years after the airline ceased operations in Venezuela, coinciding with the breakdown of diplomatic relations between the two nations. These relations have now been formally reestablished following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in January and the subsequent appointment of former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president.
BusinessPharr Lands Major Semiconductor Investment with Avant Technology Expansion
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business PHARR, Texas — The City of Pharr is taking center stage in Texas’ booming semiconductor industry following Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement of a $4.83 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to support Avant Technology’s expansion in the city. The project will bring approximately 250 high-skilled jobs to
Public SafetyProsecutors Claim D4vd Murdered Celeste Rivas Over Threats: 'Would End His Career'
During a court appearance on Wednesday for 21-year-old TikTok star David Burke, known as D4vd, new details emerged about the evidence against him in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernández from Southern California. Her remains were discovered in an abandoned Tesla registered to Burke. The preliminary hearing, originally scheduled for Friday, was tentatively postponed to May 26. Burke, dressed in an orange jail uniform, agreed to the delay. A defense request to allow him to change clothes and another to seal court documents were denied by the judge, citing public interest in the case. Prosecutors revealed that Burke and Celeste met in January 2022, when she was 11, and began a sexual relationship in November 2023, when she was 13 and Burke was 18. Burke was arrested on April 16 after months of investigation following the discovery of Celeste's decomposed remains in the front storage compartment of his Tesla in September 2025. The coroner determined her cause of death to be multiple stab wounds. Celeste, who disappeared from Lake Elsinore in 2024, was identified through forensic analysis. Prosecutors detailed their findings, including text messages showing arguments between Celeste and Burke, with Celeste allegedly threatening to expose their relationship and ruin Burke's career. Authorities believe Celeste died on April 23, 2025, just days before D4vd's next album release. Burke was charged on April 20, 2026, with first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and illegal mutilation of human remains, along with special circumstances that could increase his sentence, including witness murder and use of a deadly weapon. Prosecutors allege Burke killed Celeste to protect his lucrative music career, which she had threatened to expose. Burke has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
EducationBrownsville ISD, Edinburg CISD begins search for new superintendent
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two school districts in the Rio Grande Valley are now accepting applications for their next superintendent. A search is underway to hire a superintendent for the Brownsville Independent School District and the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Both school districts are accepting applications through O’Hanlon, Demerath, & Castillo PC. The deadline to
PoliticsWatch live: Trump hosts Artemis II astronauts at White House
President Trump on Wednesday afternoon will welcome the astronauts from NASA's historic Artemis II moon fly-by mission to the White House. The four-member crew — commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and Canadian mission specialist Jeremy Hansen — returned to Earth earlier this month after a 10-day mission that took the astronauts