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CommunityMcAllen, Reynosa celebrate 10 years of collaboration
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ceremony was held on Tuesday to celebrate 10 years of collaboration between the sister cities of McAllen and Reynosa. First established in 2016, the agreement was created to connect the cities and strengthen both sides of the border. To commemorate a decade of collaboration, the mayors of McAllen and Reynosa signed
PoliticsBrownsville's International Boulevard opening postponed for second time
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation has postponed the opening of Brownsville's International Boulevard for the second time. According to a news release from TxDOT, the full width of State Highway 4, also known as International Boulevard, between I-69E and Wilson Street, was initially scheduled to open on April 22, before being rescheduled
EducationPSJA ISD School Board Appoints Temporary Trustee to Fill Board Vacancy
Texas Border Business SAN JUAN – The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) School Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Romeo Robles to serve as a temporary Member. Robles was officially sworn in during a regular School Board Meeting held Monday, April 27, 2026. Robles brings prior experience with PSJA ISD, having served in
Public SafetyTRAFFIC ALERT- Full Width of SH 4 Phase One to Open in Brownsville, PUSHED BACK to May 5-6
The full width of State Highway 4 (International Boulevard) currently under construction, between I-69E and Wilson Street in Brownsville, is scheduled to reopen.
PoliticsSDTX Hits 20,000 Cases in Border Enforcement Push
Since the implementation of Operation Take Back America, the Southern District of Texas has filed a total of 20,069 cases against 20,374 individuals in immigration and related matters.
Public SafetyMexico Highlights 'Significant' Blows Against Drug Cartels Following Arrests of CJNG Leaders
MEXICO CITY – President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized on Tuesday the 'significant' arrests of 'El Jardinero,' identified by authorities as one of the top leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), and his financial operator by the Armed Forces, in operations she linked to progress in the fight against organized crime. 'Yesterday, there were two very, very significant arrests (…) This is tied to advancements in intelligence and investigations in the country, which is one of our key strategies, and the results are evident,' the president stated during her daily press conference in Mexico City. On Monday, the Mexican Navy arrested Audías Flores Silva, alias 'El Jardinero,' in the western state of Nayarit. Flores Silva is considered one of the CJNG leaders and a possible successor to 'El Mencho,' who was killed in a federal operation two months ago and was regarded as one of the world's most wanted drug lords. Hours later, special forces from the Mexican Army and National Guard captured César Alejandro ‘N,’ alias 'El Güero Conta,' suspected to be Flores Silva’s financial operator.
Public SafetyFire at McAllen mulch facility under investigation
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Fire Department continues to extinguish smoldering brush piles that ignited Monday at the McAllen mulch facility, McAllen Fire Chief Juan Gloria said Tuesday. Firefighters will remain on site until they fully extinguish all hot spots. Chief Gloria told ValleyCentral that the fire is fully contained and poses no threat to
CommunityThink 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.
CommunityMade 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.
HealthCameron County Public Health confirms a case of measles in the area
El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Cameron ha confirmado un caso de sarampión en el área. Las autoridades están trabajando para identificar posibles exposiciones y han instado a la comunidad a verificar su estado de vacunación. Se recuerda a los residentes que el sarampión es altamente contagioso y que la vacunación es la mejor forma de prevención.
HealthCameron County Public Health investigating confirmed case of measles
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Public Health Department on Tuesday confirmed that it is investigating a measles case. According to the department, the case was identified in a non-Cameron County resident who had traveled from a state with recent measles cases. It's unclear if the person was vaccinated against measles, the department said.
Public SafetyReward Paid in Tip Leading to Fugitive’s Capture in San Antonio
Herbert Lee Souvenir, 47, was taken into custody in San Antonio on Friday, April 17. Following up on tip information.
SportsExperience the Passion of Soccer on Telemundo: Premier League and Liga MX This Weekend
The passion for soccer will heat up the Telemundo screen this weekend with matches from the Premier League and Liga MX. It all kicks off on Saturday, May 2, at 12:30 PM Eastern with the Arsenal vs. Fulham match from the Premier League. The soccer excitement continues later that same Saturday at 8:55 PM Eastern with the Liga MX quarterfinal match between Tigres and Chivas.
Public SafetyWoman remains in critical condition after being ejected from truck window: Edinburg police
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 22-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being ejected from a truck window over the weekend, according to an update from the Edinburg Police Department on Tuesday. At approximately 2:20 a.m. on Saturday, 25-year-old Andrew Rodriguez was driving a Toyota Tacoma with the windows down. The woman, who has not been
BusinessStrengthening the Local Economy: Join the Pharr City Official Roundtable, May 7th
he Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC), will host Doing Business in Pharr, an upcoming business roundtable.
Community'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
Public Safety59-Year-Old McAllen Man Charged with Allegedly Furnishing Alcohol to Minors Following House Party
Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas – The McAllen Police Department has arrested a 59-year-old resident following a weekend response to a disturbance that uncovered a large gathering involving underage drinking. On the evening of Sunday, April 26, 2026, officers were dispatched to the 7300 block of North 8th Street after a neighbor reported hearing a young
Public Safety908 pounds of meth hidden in tile shipment at Pharr bridge: CBP
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Officers seized 908 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden in a title shipment at the Pharr International Bridge last week, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. On April 21, CBP officers referred a commercial tractor-trailer traveling from Reynosa, Mexico, to a secondary inspection. Upon a physical inspection, the title pallets
PoliticsWhite House Pressures ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over Comment About First Lady
The White House escalated pressure on ABC Tuesday to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a comment he made about First Lady Melania Trump last week, with a senior advisor stating the comedian 'should be sidelined for the rest of his life.' In a post on X, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung used strong language to criticize Kimmel for making a 'disgusting joke' and 'doubling down on it instead of doing the decent thing and apologizing.' 'ABC must fire him immediately,' Cheung said, echoing a demand made by President Donald Trump. The president and first lady have strongly condemned Kimmel for referring to her as a 'widow-in-waiting' during last Thursday's episode. Two days later, a gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington. The Trumps and senior administration officials were evacuated from the Washington Hilton ballroom. The suspect faces three charges, including attempted assassination of the U.S. president. Kimmel addressed the wave of criticism at the start of his Monday show, framing his 'widow' comment as a joke about the 23-year age gap between the Trumps. 'It was a very light roast-style joke about the fact that he’s nearly 80 and she’s younger than me. By no means, under any definition, was it a call for murder,' Kimmel said, adding that he believes the country should reject 'hateful and violent rhetoric.' Kimmel's latest monologue had surpassed 2.2 million views on the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' YouTube channel as of Tuesday morning. ABC and its parent company, The Walt Disney Co., have remained publicly silent regarding the war of words between the White House and Kimmel. The network and media giant did not respond to multiple requests for comment. The criticism of Kimmel comes seven months after ABC briefly suspended his talk show amid a media storm over his comments about the political motivations of the man accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. During that controversy, Nexstar and Sinclair — two major owners of local TV stations — pulled Kimmel's show from their programming for nine days. (Together, Nexstar and Sinclair own 70 ABC affiliates across the U.S.) Nexstar and Sinclair did not immediately respond to NBC News' inquiries about whether they plan to interrupt Kimmel's show again. Kimmel's remarks about the suspect in Kirk's murder also drew scrutiny from Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and the top federal regulator of the broadcasting sector. Carr accused Kimmel of exhibiting 'the most sickening behavior imaginable.' On Tuesday, the FCC is expected to issue an order requiring Disney-owned and directly operated TV stations to submit their broadcast license renewal applications ahead of schedule, according to a source familiar with the matter. The source called the move 'unprecedented' and noted it was tied to a year-long investigation into Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, though the uproar over Kimmel's comments accelerated the process.
EducationPSJA ISD Students and Parents Complete Harvard Law School Zero-L Program
Dozens of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) students and parents were recognized on April 24, 2026 at the 370th District Court for successfully completing the Harvard Law School Zero-L Program, a rigorous legal education course offered through a unique partnership between the PSJA ISD Sustainability Department, Harvard Law School, and Hidalgo County.