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List: 4th of July events happening across the Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Fourth of July is about a week away, so ValleyCentral has gathered a list of festivities happening across the Rio Grande Valley. Here are the Fourth of July events happening near you: Brownsville The 26th Annual Fourth of July Salute to Free...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 26, 2026

Father of 7 pleads not guilty in migrant smuggling case

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A father who allegedly smuggled two migrants through Starr County — while his infant child sat in the back seat — pleaded not guilty Monday. Eric Eliel Peña, 32, of Roma is accused of participating in a conspiracy that started in November 2022 and...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 26, 2026

McAllen pitch competition to showcase local entrepreneurs

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Eight local entrepreneurs are set to compete in a pitch competition in McAllen. The competition, titled Innovation Texas Demo Day, is a collaborative effort by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the city of McAllen to uplift up-and-coming entr...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 26, 2026

Bodies identified in Houston-area death investigation linked to the Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has released the identities of the two men who were found dead in the back of a van that was purchased in the Rio Grande Valley. The bodies of Jose Andres Joaquin Modesto, 29, and Omar Silbino San...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 25, 2026

Five RGV teams set to represent at state 7-on-7 tourney

IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER The Rio Grande Valley will once again have a strong presence at the Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament, with five teams earning bids to compete in College Station beginning Thursday. The three-day event features some of the top 7-on-7 programs in Texas acr...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 25, 2026

The "Tyler Trio" of UTRGV men's basketball making an impact on the hardwood

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Of the 13 new transfers brought in by new head coach Brandon Chambers, a trio of juco transfers is standing out as an example of the culture the team as a whole is building. Chris Uwayo, Caden Bell and Josiah Hill are all making the move from Tyl...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJun 25, 2026

Hot, breezy and dusty means a normal forecast for the Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley settles into a classic early-summer stretch as strong high pressure takes control across South Texas. Beginning Wednesday, daytime highs will climb into the low to mid-90s, with a few afternoons pushing closer to the mid-9...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 25, 2026

McAllen to spotlight emerging entrepreneurs at InnovationTX Demo Day

McALLEN — The McAllen Chamber of Commerce will showcase the Rio Grande Valley’s next generation of innovators Friday as it hosts the InnovationTX Demo Day Pitch Competition. “It’s the first time that we’re doing Demo Day,” said Jorge Sanchez, McAllen Chamber of Commerce vice pres...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 25, 2026

UTRGV football announces home agreement with the University of Montana

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Athletics Department on Wednesday announced a home agreement football series with the University of Montana. The home agreement is the first look into the Vaqueros' football schedule for the 2030 and 203...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 24, 2026

Lane closures planned for San Juan and McAllen

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting Tuesday night, there will be lane closures in San Juan and McAllen. From 8 p.m. on Tuesday to 6 a.m. Friday, the Westbound I-2 Veterans Boulevard exit ramp in San Juan will be closed. In McAllen, the westbound I-2 main lanes between McC...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 24, 2026

UTRGV football announces home and home series vs. Montana

Special to RGVSports.com After putting together the winningest inaugural season by a startup program in FCS history in 2025, UTRGV football has continued to build a schedule that will challenge the Vaqueros both now and in the future. This season, the Vaqueros will face their fir...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 24, 2026

Days of a seasonal summer forecast turn to dust by the weekend

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley is riding on a series of seasonal days through the week and into the weekend. Seasonal, in this case, means lots of sun, southeast breeze, and daytime highs in the 90s. Humidity will be noticeable but tolerable leaving the...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 24, 2026

McAllen to host inaugural PONY Summer Super Series: International Tournament of Champions

HARLINGEN, Texas, (ValleyCentral) — The City of McAllen held the official opening ceremony for the inaugural PONY Summer Super Series: International Tournament of Champions baseball tournament on Tuesday. The event will bring together over 50 elite youth baseball teams from acr...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 23, 2026

Serving Cameron County: Transforming Lives Through Bariatric Surgery

By: Dr. Angela Lomas, DHR Health Bariatric Surgeon 4770 N. Expressway 77 Suite 303, Brownsville, TX 78526 To schedule an appointment, call (956) 362-3715 To learn more about weight loss services and seminars at DHR Health, visit https://rgvweightloss.com/ Summer is here and bring...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 23, 2026

Eight individuals, eight teams honored at annual RGV Sports Hall of Fame ceremony

IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER MISSION — The Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame held its 38th annual induction ceremony Saturday at the Mission Event Center, honoring eight individuals and eight teams. Headlining the individual class were four former athletes, three coaches and ...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 23, 2026

Man accused of selling guns to the Gulf Cartel pleads not guilty

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who allegedly sold guns to the Gulf Cartel pleaded not guilty on Monday. Julio Treviño Jr., 23, of McAllen allegedly sold three semi-automatic rifles to a man affiliated with the Los Metros faction of the Gulf Cartel. “He has a substantial c...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 23, 2026

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 Sheriff's Office. At approximately 9 a.m. on Saturday, Harris County deputies re...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 23, 2026

Spot on sunshine, winds this week for the Valley

Good news: little or no rain is expected in the immediate future for the Rio Grande Valley. Recent rain has provided a proper soaking across Deep South Texas. It is time to enjoy some normal weather for a change. Tuesday is a great example of normal weather for this time of year....

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 22, 2026

Vaqueros BBQ Sauce to hit H-E-B shelves

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Vaquero BBQ sauce officially launched during the grand reopening of the H-E-B on Freddy Gonzalez in Edinburg on Saturday. The sauce will hit H-E-B shelves on July 22, according to UTRGV Athletics. The ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 22, 2026

Jaguars run table at Mid-Valley Classic, earn first state berth

IVAN PALACIOS | STAFF WRITER WESLACO — Edinburg Economedes has been far from a football powerhouse in the Rio Grande Valley during its 26 years of existence. The past two years, however, the Jaguars have been on the rise, making back-to-back postseason appearances, including sett...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 21, 2026

Judge orders alleged ‘port runner’ held without bond in ammunition smuggling case

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man accused of smuggling ammunition across the border was held without bond last week. Esteban Padron Jr. allegedly sped across an international bridge to stop U.S. Customs and Border Protection from searching his truck. “The government believes...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 19, 2026