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Mia Morales

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South Texas ISD Science Academy wins national Esports title

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The South Texas Independent School District Science Academy Dragons are now national champions after competing at the 2026 Esports Series Championship in Orlando, Fl

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 29, 2026 · schools

Cameron Co. Sheriff's Prisoners at Work program continues cemetary cleanup

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Sheriff's Office says its Prisoners at Work Program continues to keep the community and local cemeteries clean. According to the Cameron County Sh

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 29, 2026 · local

5-year-old child ejected from vehicle in Alamo expressway crash in stable condition, police say

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 5-year-old child who was ejected from a vehicle during a rollover crash on the Alamo expressway earlier this month is in stable condition, according to the Alamo P

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 29, 2026 · safety

No major injuries reported after vehicle fires in rural Cameron County

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — No major injuries were reported after three vehicles caught fire in rural Cameron County over the weekend. According to the Los Fresnos Fire Department, at approxima

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 29, 2026 · safety

'Our goal is compliance and safety': Brownsville mayor on Midtown Entertainment District shutdowns

Editor's note: The video above is from previous coverage. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In a statement on Sunday, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen said the city's priority is safety following the rec

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 29, 2026 · government

Major house fire in Edinburg deemed total loss

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple fire department agencies responded to a major house fire in Edinburg on Sunday, according to the Edinburg Fire Department. At approximately 1 p.m., dispatch

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 28, 2026 · safety

McAllen nun released from ICE custody after being detained while on her way to Mass

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley nun who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while on her way to Sunday Mass has been released, according to U.S. Repr

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 28, 2026 · local

Man in critical condition after two-vehicle crash caused SUV to collide into pole: PD

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is reported to be in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision caused his SUV to crash into a pole on Saturday night, according to an update from the Br

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 28, 2026 · safety

NC murder suspect transferred to Carrizalez Rucker Detention Center, awaiting extradition

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A North Carolina murder suspect captured in San Benito has been transferred to Carrizalez Rucker Detention Center, according to Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 27, 2026 · local

New World screwworm case confirmed in Jim Hogg County, cases rise to 26

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new case of New World Screwworm has been confirmed in Jim Hogg County, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The detection was confirmed on Friday in a

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 27, 2026 · local

Sheriff: Decomposed body found in cornfield, investigation underway

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway after a decomposed body was found in a cornfield in rural La Villa, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's O

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 27, 2026 · local

'Full dose of your vacation in one location': South Padre Island food truck opens full service restaurant

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With hard work and dedication, dreams do come true. Local businessman and owner of Pineapple Ninjaz, Jerry Leal, has seen his South Padre Island food truck business

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 26, 2026 · business

'Let's do something crazy': Brownsville indie rock band gears up for first festival

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Looking for new music, nostalgia, 2011 Tumblr, and local "indie sleaze" talent all in one location? An indie rock band from Brownsville is gearing up for its first f

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 24, 2026 · local

Weslaco funeral home searches for missing emotional support dog

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Weslaco funeral home is searching for its missing emotional support dog. Johnny Salinas, owner of Salinas Funeral in Weslaco, and his family are searching for thei

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Local · Jun 23, 2026 · local

Brownsville police seek public's help in vehicle burglary case

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a vehicle burglary investigation. At approximately 11:40 p.m

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Local · Jun 23, 2026 · safety

Van in Houston-area death investigation linked to Rio Grande Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway in Harris County after two bodies were found inside a vehicle that came from the Rio Grande Valley, according to the Harris County

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Local · Jun 23, 2026 · local

Cemetery cleanup underway with Cameron Co. Sheriff's Office Prisoners at Work Program

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cleanup efforts at cemeteries are underway as part of the Cameron County Sheriff's Office Prisoners at Work Program. Last week, prisoners began cleaning two cemeteri

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Local · Jun 23, 2026 · local

United Way NCC, TSTC, Matt's Supplies team up to build over 120 beds for students

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The United Way of Northern Cameron County, alongside Texas State Technical College and Matt's Building Supplies, held its annual Build-A-Bed event. The event helped

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Local · Jun 23, 2026 · schools

Man turns himself in after allegedly exposing himself to minors at Weslaco park: Records

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco police arrested a man who allegedly exposed himself to children at a park and then reported himself to police, according to a criminal complaint obtained by

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Local · Jun 22, 2026 · safety

Edcouch man dies after being pulled from water at South Padre Island

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edcouch man died after being pulled from the water at Cameron County Beach Access #5 on Sunday, according to a news release from the Cameron County Park Ranger Di

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Local · Jun 22, 2026 · parks

McAllen police seek teen suspect in armed robbery investigation

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a teen suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery investigation. Francisco San

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Local · Jun 22, 2026 · safety

Cameron County murder suspect arrested in Eagle Pass: Police

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Cameron County man wanted on charges of murder was arrested in Eagle Pass, according to the Eagle Pass Police Department. According to a news release, Eagle Pass o

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 21, 2026 · safety

Deputies find dog with severe facial injuries, no food, green water; Man arrested

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 66-year-old man is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies discovered a German Shepherd with severe facial injuries, no food and dark green water, according

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 21, 2026 · safety

Sheriff: Drug raid leads to discovery of severely malnourished dogs

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Investigators found two malnourished dogs after a drug raid at a Brownsville home, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Julio Cesar

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 19, 2026 · local

Edinburg firefighters save cat stuck in dog food can

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg deputy fire chief, along with the Edinburg firefighters, saved a kitten from what could've been a cat-astrophe. Photos shared by the Edinburg Fire Depart

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 19, 2026 · safety

Harlingen Animal Shelter to host microchip clinic for Harlingen pet owners

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Animal Shelter is hosting a microchip clinic for Harlingen pet owners on Saturday. The clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Harlingen A

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News · Jun 19, 2026 · local

About 4,000 customers without power in Rio Grande Valley at peak of storm, AEP Texas says

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple power outages were reported as heavy rainfall moved across the Rio Grande Valley on Monday. At the peak of the storm, American Electric Power Texas reported

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Local · Jun 16, 2026 · local

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