Taco Bell removes certain menu items amid cyclospora outbreak: Reports
Taco Bell is reportedly taking precautions as a parasite continues to sicken thousands of people nationwide.
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Federal prosecutors, defense rest in Mission businesswoman’s bribery trial
McALLEN — After two days of trial, federal prosecutors and defense attorneys have rested in the trial of a Mission businesswoman accused of bribery over an energy company’s contract with the Mission school district. Opening arguments began Monday in the long-awaited trial of Veronica Inez O’Caña,...
Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday. A day after his 19th birthday, Yamal wa...
Timeline: 10 years of corruption in western Hidalgo County
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Testimony is scheduled to resume Tuesday in the case against Veronica O’Caña, a real estate broker who allegedly participated in a conspiracy to bribe a member of the Mission school board. O’Caña, however, is just one of more than 20 people from western Hidalgo Co...
Kylian Mbappé denied a 3rd straight World Cup final and stays even with Messi in Golden Boot race
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kylian Mbappé won't get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains tied for first with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot four years after he won it. The France striker couldn't generate many chances in his team's 2-0 loss to ...
Musical South Padre Island sweethearts offered new chance at life
On the sandy shores of South Padre Island, a pair of talented East Texan high school sweethearts have found a home abundant in hope, resilience, community and music, but life-altering health struggles have impacted their livelihoods. However, hope is on the Laguna Madre horizon. A new robotic bra...
Taco Bell removes certain menu items amid cyclospora outbreak: Reports
Taco Bell is reportedly taking precautions as a parasite continues to sicken thousands of people nationwide.
Messi vs. Bellingham could be the story of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina
ATLANTA (AP) — It's England vs. Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. It's also Lionel Messi vs. Jude Bellingham. The battle of the two No. 10s could be pivotal to deciding Wednesday's match in Atlanta. “We know how good Messi is,” England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said of the Argentina great, ...
Advocacy group seeks to provide clarity over Texas abortion law
With abortion laws in Texas causing confusion among patients and physicians, the Asking for a Mom campaign, a nonpartisan public education campaign, is hoping to provide clarity for pregnant women and their rights during pregnancy emergencies. For Dr. Todd Ivey, an OBGYN practicing in Houston, th...
Shohei Ohtani to be available for Dodgers' weekend series at Yankees after fluid drained from knee
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be a designated hitter at a minimum for this weekend's series at the New York Yankees after having fluid drained from his left knee. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Ohtani had the procedure to relieve irritation follow...
No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to a $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox, AP source says
CHICAGO (AP) — Roch Cholowsky has agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after he was the No. 1 overall pick in last weekend's amateur draft. A person familiar with the contract confirmed the agreement to the AP on Tuesday beca...
Breathe Better and Sleep Better with Pulmonary Care
By: Dr. Juan Manuel Ortiz, DHR Health Pulmonologist, Sleep & Critical Care Specialist Brownsville Clinic: 4770 Frontage Road, Suite 301 Brownsville, TX 78520 Starr County: 101 FM 3167 Suite 106 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ortiz in Brownsville call, (956) 362-3980...
British lawmakers approve Hillsborough Law to stop official cover-ups after tragedies
LONDON (AP) — A law intended to prevent police and other officials from covering up errors and wrongdoing was unanimously approved by British lawmakers on Tuesday, 37 years after the country’s deadliest sports tragedy sparked a campaign for justice. The Public Office (Accountability) Bill — or Hi...
Edinburg Vela’s Perez signs with Texas Rangers
Former Edinburg Vela catcher Jaime “Mito” Perez signed a contract to join the Texas Rangers organization as an undrafted free agent on Monday, RGVSports.com learned. Perez, who spent four years at Tarleton State in Stephenville and this past season at Grand Canyon in Phoenix, AZ, was productive a...
SafeSport hired ex-police officer whose actions led to a $24M civil verdict against her department
PARKER, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport hired a former police officer a year after she quit the force while subject of a malicious prosecution lawsuit that resulted in a $24 million verdict against her department. The case alleged that detective Shannon Brukbacher wrongfully arrested a...
Scottie Scheffler hits the reset button for the British Open after a rare missed cut
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Scottie Scheffler finally heard about the text his PGA Tour friend never sent, a reminder that even the No. 1 player in golf with four majors and more than 20 victories doesn’t know everything. It was a list of things to do on the weekend after missing the cut. “He was [...
Editorial: Statewide weather alert should remind us to check conditions before traveling
We’re still in the middle of the summer vacation season, and many families are still planning trips to other parts of the state. People making such plans should remember that Mother Nature can be a capricious old dame. Just days after forecasters announced that they expect this summer’s storm sea...
Bijan Robinson of the Falcons is voted as the top running back in the NFL by an AP panel
The expectations for Bijan Robinson were high as soon as he entered the NFL in 2023 as the first running back taken with a top-10 pick in five years. Robinson made an impact almost from the start with the Atlanta Falcons and then took his game to another level last season when he led the [...]
Roma ISD super named Region One super of the year
Carlos Gonzalez Jr. This year’s Region One Superintendent of the Year is Roma ISD’s Carlos Gonzalez Jr. Now, he’s a nominee for the state award. “I’m feeling blessed, excited and it’s a good feeling but I don’t accept this award on my own,” Gonzalez said. “The reason I got this award is because o...
Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The head of baseball's players' union chastised management on Tuesday for its advertising campaign in support of a salary cap while Commissioner Rob Manfred maintained the proposal was developed in response to fans. Bruce Meyer, who took over when Tony Clark was forced out in ...
Kickoff Game announces 'multimillion dollar' NIL deal with Auburn before opener against Baylor
ATLANTA (AP) — The Aflac Kickoff Game on Tuesday announced a name, image and likeness deal with Auburn leading up to the Tigers' game against Baylor on Sept. 5. The Peach Bowl and the Kickoff Game say the deal is worth “multimillion” dollars and marks the first time a neutral-site college footbal...
CBP finds 17 handguns, 6 rifles in vehicle at Anzalduas International Bridge
The entrance to the Anzalduas International Bridge near Mission seen Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge arrested a lawful permanent resident on Sunday after they discovered his attempt...
Brownsville mom publishes children’s book about ‘the seven summits’
Stephanie Tovar poses with her new book “Make Way For Madison: The Seven Summits.” (Courtesy photo) “Once there was a girl named Madison and she loved to climb,” Brownsville mom Stephanie Tovar wrote in her new children’s book dedicated to her seven-year-old daughter. In three months, Tovar wrote...
SSTASH in Mission ranked 41st best burger place in the world
MISSION — Somehow and someway, the Rio Grande Valley always finds its way on to the world stage. Either through politics, art, food or culture, our home, for better or for worse, makes a name for itself to the world. SSTASH, a burger restaurant just more than a year into their establishment, has ...
Scheffler and McIlroy shrug off legacy talk as they chase a 2nd British Open titles
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are both chasing a second claret jug at the British Open this week. The world’s top two golfers are unmoved about what that would mean for their legacies. “I’ll be long gone. I’ll be dead,” McIlroy said Tuesday when asked if winning mor...
Border study shows post-pandemic economic rebound in Valley
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Center for Border Economic Studies (CBEST) has published its Summer 2026 edition of its Border Business Briefs. The briefs are an examination of the cross-border economy in the Rio Grande Valley and northern Mexico, offering insights into various patterns...
Pogačar powers to 3rd stage victory to demoralize rivals and extend Tour de France lead
LE LIORAN, France (AP) — Four-time champion Tadej Pogačar dealt his rivals another crushing blow by winning the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday to extend his already commanding overall lead. “You never know how long it lasts,” said Pogačar, who is on course to equal the record for Tou...
ICE plans to temporarily limit traffic stops following fatal shootings: reports
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has privately directed its officers to temporarily pause traffic stops in the wake of two deadly shootings, though the agency would not confirm the directive publicly. Sources confirmed to NewsNation, The Hill’s sister outlet, that such stops would b...
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM CHILDREN’S EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ADVANCING CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY CARE
STHS Children’s has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Resuscitation Bronze Award for its commitment to implementing proven, evidence-based protocols that help improve survival and recovery outcomes for pediatric patients who suffer in-hospital cardiac arr...
Trump knocks congressman he pardoned, says he is now ‘fighting’ Cuellar
President Trump lashed out at Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) on Monday, saying he never expected the congressman he pardoned to run for office again as a Democrat and accusing him of disloyalty. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump called Cuellar a “weak and incompetent version of me” and was furi...
Brownsville City Hall to undergo 15-month renovation project
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Preparations are underway to upgrade Brownsville City Hall, a major project estimated to last 15 months. The project will include upgrades to the city hall HVAC system, electrical service, and network infrastructure. The city of Brownsville is reporting that the...
Minnesota officials say they've obtained body camera footage, other evidence from Good, Pretti shootings
Minnesota officials said Monday that they obtained body camera footage and other evidence from the federal government for the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing. The picture of Cardinals cool, Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly crowd and ...
Under Center: Valley’s top returning QBs ready for 2026
IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER EDITOR’S NOTE: This story begins our position-by-position look at the top returning high school football players in the Rio Grande Valley. Follow the series in the coming weeks as we count down to the release of our annual Top 30 players list in August. The 2026 high ...
World Cup absence of Jerry Jones at the home of his Dallas Cowboys is finally about to end
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones, the famous and ever-present owner of the Dallas Cowboys, hasn't been seen at a World Cup that included a tournament-high nine games at his NFL team's home stadium. The billionaire businessman has been keeping up, and he plans for the final World Cup game at AT...
Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls. Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bu...
Reigning Southland Conference Champions set defend tour: UTRGV volleyball releases 2026 schedule
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Volleyball released its 2026 schedule, including nine home matches at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. The reigning Southland Conference Champions open the season at West Virginia August 28. The home opener at UTRGV Fieldhouse is set fo...
‘A deal, dollars and deception’: Trial begins in Mission CISD bribery case
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Jurors heard opening arguments Monday in a case that may reveal whether a member of the Mission school board accepted bribes. Veronica Inez O’Caña, 50, of Mission is accused of participating in a conspiracy to bribe a member of the school board — and stop a witnes...
City truck rollover crash causes closure on Interstate-69C in Edinburg
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The northbound lanes of I-69C are closed until further notice due to a rollover crash involving a city of Edinburg solid waste truck. The crash reportedly happened at 6:30 p.m. on Monday right before the Monte Cristo Road exit in Edinburg. Police said the truck...
Sophomore season review: RGV Red Crowns make massive strides in second season
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The RGV Red Crowns' sophomore campaign ended in the South Texas Conference Championship to Capital City SC in penalty kicks. While the Red Crowns fell short of its ultimate goal, RGV accomplished a drastic turnaround from year one to year two. In its first seaso...
Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper said he did not know a Cameo video he recorded would be used by FanDuel as a reward for a VIP customer who later sued the sportsbook, saying it took advantage of his gambling addiction. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported last week tha...