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Federal case dropped against former Hidalgo County District Clerk, state charges remain

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Federal charges against former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero have been dropped by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Texas. According to a criminal complaint, the order of dismissal was submitted on Thursday due...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 17, 2026

More heat, more haze and more dry weather on the way

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A stubborn high‑pressure ridge stays locked over the Gulf, keeping conditions dry, warm and hazy. With that sinking air overhead, temperatures stay hot and slightly above average, especially for the western regions of the Rio Grande Valley. The ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 17, 2026

McAllen ISD rolls out new nutritional plan focused on scratch-cooking

The McAllen ISD Child Nutrition Program is set to introduce a new strategic plan focused on increasing scratch-cooking, improving freshness and nutritional quality, and equipping staff with upgraded kitchen equipment and culinary training. The child nutrition program strategy pla...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJul 16, 2026

Edinburg man sentenced to 25 years for McAllen murder

Reinaldo Rafael Sanchez Jr. A jury found a 49-year-old Edinburg man guilty of murder in an incident where his co-defendant admitted to wearing a wig when the victim was shot multiple times. Reinaldo Rafael Sanchez Jr. was found guilty by a jury following a trial for the murder of...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJul 16, 2026

Border Patrol encounters dropped in June, Rio Grande Valley Sector again leads

HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The number of migrants encountered by Border Patrol agents on the Southwest border dropped slightly in June from May, and the Rio Grande Valley Sector continued to report the most encounters. U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Thursday relea...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsJul 16, 2026

Soldier who smuggled migrants through South Texas sentenced to 1 year in prison

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Alabama National Guard sent Spc. Derrick Sankey to South Texas with a simple mission: Secure the border. When he arrived in McAllen, however, Sankey decided to work for smugglers instead. Sankey provided smugglers with codes that allowed them ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 16, 2026

Grupo Frontera holds pop-ups in McAllen before hometown concerts

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Grupo Frontera will drop exclusive merch during pop-ups in McAllen ahead of their hometown concerts on Thursday and Friday. The pop-up ends at 7 p.m. on Thursday and will continue on Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 1224 E Yuma Avenue. The Gramm...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 16, 2026

James Talarico makes stop in the Valley

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s been a busy couple of days for U.S. Senate candidates in the Valley. Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton visited McAllen for a rally on Tuesday. On Wednesday, his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, stopped by McAllen and Edinburg as par...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 16, 2026

'We really need it': Salvation Army distributes 150 box fans to Raymondville residents

RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As triple-digit temperatures continue across the Rio Grande Valley, dozens of Raymondville residents received some relief Wednesday when the Salvation Army distributed 150 box fans to help families stay cool during the summer heat. The Raymon...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 16, 2026

Food Bank RGV to distribute free produce in Hidalgo

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank RGV will give out free fruits and vegetables to residents on Thursday in Hidalgo. A pop-up mobile produce distribution event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Payne Arena located at 2600 N. 10th St. A picture ID is requ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 15, 2026

Jury finds Veronica O’Caña guilty in Mission CISD bribery case

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After a three-day trial, a jury deliberated for less than three hours Wednesday before finding Veronica O’Caña guilty on bribery, money laundering and witness tampering charges. Veronica Inez O’Caña, 50, of Mission accepted bribes on behalf of her...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 15, 2026

4Ever Family: Gabriella

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Every week, CBS4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meet 17-year-old Gabriella, who also goes by the nickname ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 15, 2026

Salvation Army, H-E-B partner for free box fan distribution in Cameron County

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Salvation Army of Cameron County is partnering with H-E-B to hand out 600 fans to residents across the lower Rio Grande Valley. The box fans will be distributed starting Wednesday in Raymondville at no cost to help residents beat the Texas ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 14, 2026

Hidalgo County Health raises awareness on Cyclosporiasis amid national outbreak

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department is raising awareness on Cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness causing an outbreak across the nation. Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness linked to fresh produce, causing serious sym...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 14, 2026

Edinburg Vela’s Perez signs with Texas Rangers

Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer 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 G...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJul 14, 2026

Hot, dry and hazy this week for the Rio Grande Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A high-pressure system over the northern U.S. is shaping our weather here in the Valley, keeping us on the southern edge of that ridge. That means temperatures will stay right around what we normally expect for this time of year, hot, dry and pr...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 13, 2026

The Veronica O’Caña Trial: What to Know

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A real estate broker from Mission is scheduled for trial Monday afternoon on bribery, money laundering and witness tampering charges. Here’s what we know about Veronica Inez O’Caña, 50, of Mission and the case against her: Who is Veronica O’Caña? ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 13, 2026

RGV Red Crowns prepare for South Texas Conference championship against Capital City SC

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The RGV Red Crowns are back on the pitch to prepare for the South Texas Conference championship against Capital City SC. "I think it would be really special. I mean not to be funny or anything, but most people think Texas ends at San Antonio. So...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJul 11, 2026

McAllen real estate market sees high home inventory

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area has close to nine months of inventory on the market -- a decade-high number, according to Texas A&M's Real Estate Research Center. Real estate agent Michael Jinks, a third-generation real estate agent with W...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 11, 2026

Hidalgo County Health and Human Services offers free colorectal cancer screening kits

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits to eligible members in the community. The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services advises its community to get routine screenings, as early detection...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 11, 2026

McCreery Aviation hosts Rio Grande Council Scouting America STEM week

McCreery Aviation recently hosted the 2026 Rio Grande Council Scouting America STEM week for Scouts from across the Rio Grande Valley. (Courtesy Photo) “I don’t think I can land it!” cried out Emilio Escobar, 15. These Scouts may have been tying knots and learning first aid skill...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJul 10, 2026