EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Edinburg Mayor-elect Omar Ochoa won with more than 60% of the vote in an election that broke a record for voter turnout in the city. Ochoa calls his win ‘sur…

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville Independent School District superintendent Jesus Chavez said now that the district’s bond failed to pass, issues across their campuses will co…

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a person of interest involved in the theft of a purse. Brownsville police sa…

RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Three men are facing attempted murder charges after an argument led to an overnight stabbing at a Stripes in Raymondville. The stabbing occurred on Oct. 21 at …

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Brownsville man on Monday was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of his ex-wife. Jose Arnoldo Rodrig…

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Gladys Porter Zoo is hosting a ‘Salute to Our Troops Appreciation Day’ in honor of all current and former military members. Photo courtesy of Gl…

HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Hidalgo County jury on Monday found a McAllen woman not guilty in the death of a 71-year-old man. Adriana Aleman went on trial on Oct. 27 in connection wit…

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An entrance ramp in Harlingen will be closed for several hours on Thursday as crews make roadway improvements. The northbound I-69E entrance ramp before Loop 499 …

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million worth in methamphetamine at the Anzalduas International Bridge. CBP officers seize more than…

AJ Wark, a third-year maritime studies student at Texas A&M University at Galveston, started the fall semester on food stamps. In May, her parents kicked her out of their home after she came ou…

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Friends for Hope is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the Heroes and Outlaws concert, featuring Grammy award-winning group Shenandoah, on Saturday, Nov. 8, fr…

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The San Benito Chamber of Commerce is hosting its eighth annual casino night at the Oak Hill Event Center in San Benito, featuring live music, casino games, and a…

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Weslaco is set to host its 23rd annual Feast of Sharing event on Friday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, where ove…

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Edinburg has elected Omar Ochoa as its newest mayor, unofficial results show. Ochoa has received 7,074 votes with 90% of precincts reporting, according…

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The residents of Harlingen in District 1 have elected a new city commissioner. Delia Cavazos-Gamez has won the seat by 582 votes over Richard Uribe with 462 votes…

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Daniel N. Lopez has been reelected as Harlingen city commissioner for District 2, defeating his opponent Frank Puente Jr., according to unofficial election result…

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville residents voted to reject property tax increases Tuesday night, according to Cameron County unofficial election results. Approximately 5,847 re…

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Unofficial final election results show that Daniel ‘Dan’ Diaz has been reelected to the Edinburg City Council, Place One. Diaz received 7,103 votes wit…