WASHINGTON, D.C. (ValleyCentral) — Texas officials are offering competing views of the federal response to the New World screwworm outbreak, with Democrats saying budget cuts weakened monitoring before the parasite reached the southern border. The flesh-eating parasite primarily ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi had his World Cup scoring streak snapped by Switzerland on Saturday night, but the co-leader with France's Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot nevertheless found his way to leave his mark with an assist in Argentina's 3-1 victory. Th...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is heading to McAllen as a guest at the Rally in the Valley campaign event. The event is taking place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the University Draft House Townlake, located at 100 West Busines...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, is visiting Edinburg as part of his campaign for the U.S. Senate. The event is scheduled for noon on July 15 at Bert Ogden Arena, located at 4900 I-69C in Edinburg. Talarico is running against Republican cand...
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — EchoPark Speedway may be the perfect setting for Tyler Reddick to reclaim his momentum in the NASCAR Cup Series points race. Reddick won five of the first nine stops on this year's Cup Series schedule, including at EchoPark Speedway on Feb. 22, one week after ...
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley football fans can expect a new game-day experience this fall after the Vaqueros released kickoff times and promotional themes for their 2026 home schedule, building on the momentum of the program’s inaugural ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual block parties for the community. According to a news release from city officials, the Mobile Recreation Unit block parties are officially back, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the...
Veteran Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is the latest participant announced for the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night. Schwarber joins his teammate Bryce Harper in the eight-man field and the pair will try to put on show for the home crowd at Citizens Ba...
City leaders in NYC say they are confident in ongoing stabilization efforts at the buckling high-rise that sparked chaos across Midtown.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caitlin Clark says she feels good enough to return from her back injury Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Sparks. If she does, the Indiana Fever All-Star doesn't expect to play in Thursday's highly anticipated rematch at Phoenix. Clark has spent the last ...
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- In this week's Starship update, SpaceX is full speed ahead with construction of Starship infrastructure in three separate locations. Also, SpaceX is now testing for flights 13 and 14 concurrently. What's the latest progress with these campaigns?...
SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun is in the United States' starting lineup for Monday's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar across the sport. Balogun’s red card was assessed by Brazilian re...
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic screamed out his frustrations at times before overcoming a surprisingly tough challenge from 132nd-ranked qualifier Roman Safiullin on Sunday to break one of Roger Federer’s Wimbledon records. Djokovic had to save two set points when trailing 5-2 in t...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — That was quite a big brew outside the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers for America's 250th birthday. The Rangers partnered with Budweiser on Saturday to set a Guinness World Record for the largest-ever glass of beer. A 12-foot tall, 600-gallon glass beer...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Willacy County Sheriff's Office is advising its residents to be cautious when visiting the Laguna Point Park in Port Mansfield, as there are reports of a bee colony. According to the Willacy County Sheriff's Office, they have received confir...
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McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen purchased 26 acres of land for a proposed recreation project. The land sits across the street from the Lark Community Center on the city's north side. The city secured the property earlier this year. McAllen City Manager Isaac ...
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McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Acxel Marquez’s story just didn’t add up. On the morning of March 8 — just a few hours after midnight — Marquez crossed the bridge from Miguel Aleman to Roma in a gray Ford Explorer. Marquez told U.S. Customs and Border Protection he planned to pa...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A strong high‑pressure system parked over the eastern United States, the same one driving that intense heat wave, will brush up against the Rio Grande Valley just enough to stir up a bit of atmospheric moisture. When that moisture meets the sea ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville is celebrating the 4th of July with its 26th annual Salute to Freedom event at the Brownsville Sports Park. The event will include live music, food vendors, and a whole host of family activities. Brownsville Parks and R...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of San Benito is inviting the community to its annual ResacaFest on Thursday to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The free event, taking place at W.H. Heavin Memorial Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., will feature live music, food, over 40...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Public Health Department is hosting a summer camp this July to teach kids about public health. This year's camp is a whimsical medieval theme where kids will go on a quest to learn about public health and become public heroes....
Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday. “We must prohibit them from building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods,” Abbott said at the Bullard event, which primarily disc...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of McAllen is continuing its La Cancha Watch Party series at the McAllen Convention Center on Tuesday. Fans can watch the Mexico vs. Ecuador match at 8 p.m. at Oval Park. Gates open at 6 p.m., and admission is free. "Wear your green jer...
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Creating a historic district and developing a new public park are just some of the recommendations being considered for the future of downtown McAllen. The city of McAllen and Mend Collaborative, an urban planning firm, held an interactive open h...
RIO HONDO — Scouts from across the Rio Grande Valley participated in various activities here on Friday during the Rio Grande Council Scouting America’s final summer program at Camp Perry. From the 21st to the 27th, the weeklong program gave scouts an opportunity to engage in over...
Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career, a person with knowledge of the agreement said. Portland is sending Jerami Grant and K...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Now that summer break is underway, it’s a perfect time to start knocking out all the exciting summer activities available in the Rio Grande Valley. One of the most fun and iconic ways to spend a hot summer day is at Beach Waterpark on South Padr...
By Ellie Ashby | The Texas Tribune and Chloe Landen | Religion News Service Roughly two dozen immigration advocates, faith leaders, Japanese internment camp survivors and their descendants completed a four-day, 45-mile pilgrimage Saturday to an immigrant detention facility outsid...
CHICAGO (AP) — As the White Sox were slugging their way to a 22-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night, former player Ron Kittle was getting married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating. Kittle tied the knot with his girlfriend, Barbara, in Rei...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Candace Parker’s basketball journey has come full circle. It started when she led Tennessee to two national championships, then continued in the WNBA, where she was part of three titles and won two MVP awards. She also helped the U.S. win two Olympic gold ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday morning to celebrate the new improvements at Andy Bowie County Park on South Padre Island. The park features new pavilions, picnic tables, and a walkway beach access with rinse stations. Improvements ...
Caitlin Clark will miss Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks while she recovers from a back injury she suffered against Phoenix on Wednesday. Indiana coach Stephanie White said Friday morning that Clark wouldn't play. Indiana doesn’t play again after Saturday until visi...
TORONTO (AP) — Marina Mabrey matched the WNBA scoring record with 53 points to help the Toronto Tempo rout the Los Angeles Sparks 125-97 on Thursday night. Mabrey tied the mart set by Liz Cambage for Dallas against New York on July 17, 2018, and by A’ja Wilson for Las Vegas at At...
Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team's salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out additional details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players' association. During a barg...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is out indefinitely with a lower left leg injury. The team said Wednesday that she'll be reevaluated in four weeks, in which she'll miss at least the next 10 games. Plum missed three games with a right ankle sprain she susta...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mexican soccer legend Ramón Ramírez is making a special appearance at McAllen's La Cancha Watch Party on Wednesday. The watch party, being held at Oval Park at the McAllen Convention Center, is bringing fans from across the Rio Grande Valley for...
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Two days of rain gave way to a clearing sky Wednesday at the Travelers Championship, a reminder that his week could be a soft re-entry into the post-U.S. Open world. Scottie Scheffler says that doesn't make it any easier, just different. Scheffler, who won ...
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Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas. In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texa...
Chef Eugenio Uribe of Le Rêve and Boqueron shows off his signature hamburger, which was included in the inaugural World’s 101 Best Burger Places ranking. (Courtesy: Daniela Loera) Chef Eugenio Uribe’s hamburger has been ranked 77th best on the planet in the inaugural World’s 101 ...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For veterans looking to celebrate the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial, the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is hosting two Valley events to honor the birth of America and those who’ve served. As part of their Freedom 25...
The Portland Trail Blazers picked Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their next head coach on Tuesday, after making the playoffs for the first time in five years under the direction of interim coach Tiago Splitter. Nori, who spent the past five seasons with the Timber...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen on Monday morning celebrated the 24th Annual Texas Regional Bank Amateur Golf Championship. McAllen Parks & Recreation also recognized 20 youth golfers who are receiving scholarships through its golf program. The city of McAl...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is on a mission to make meals accessible to children on summer break. This summer, the Food Bank RGV is hosting a match campaign with the Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation. The f...
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 Division. At approximately 5:05 p.m., Cameron County Park Rangers were dispatched ...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper was looking to change things up Saturday. So he got to the ballpark for some early batting practice, then switched his bat to a heavier model usually reserved for workouts. The result was his first career cycle in the major leagues on a night when...
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer WESLACO — When the pools were revealed for Saturday’s Mid-Valley 7on7 State Qualifying Tournament in Weslaco, the Mercedes Tigers and Mission Veterans Patriots appeared on a collision course on the Weslaco East side of the bracket. Both the Tigers and P...
TORONTO (AP) — An hour into the game, Germany was getting outplayed by Ivory Coast and trailed by a goal. Coach Julian Nagelsmann needed a spark and substituted in three fresh players, one of whom was Deniz Undav. That decision paid off big time. Undav scored twice as Germany def...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Thousands of jubilant Carolina Hurricanes fans crammed onto sidewalks, peered out office building windows and even lined up on floor after floor of a parking deck to cheer and wave at the team's Stanley Cup championship parade on Saturday. The turnout that pa...
A U.S. Border Patrol agent parks on the side of a road at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Alamo. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo announced that construction on the levee will begin ne...
McAllen’s new downtown circulator will officially start running this weekend. The circulator offers a free, air-conditioned ride around downtown on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s an effort toward improving mobility in a dense retail sector with limited parking and one of the city’s ...
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McAllen’s newest investment in downtown isn’t a building or streetscape project. It’s a free ride. Following months of tension over public safety, nightlife, and the future direction of downtown McAllen, the city held a workshop on June 8 to look beyond enforcement and regulation...
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