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Father charged in high-speed rollover crash: Alamo police

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A father accused of being behind the wheel during a high-speed rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer in Alamo was charged on Thursday. Francisco Davila Jr. was charged with four counts of child endangerment. A judge set bail at $200,000, a...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 2, 2026

Multiple crashes slow down traffic on Alamo expressway

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple crashes slowed down traffic on both eastbound and westbound lanes of the expressway in Alamo on Thursday morning. According to the Alamo Fire Department, several people from different crashes were taken to the hospital with non-life-thr...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 2, 2026

Mission police to crack down on firework use, DWIs on Fourth of July

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Fourth of July is around the corner, and the Mission Police Department is reminding the community about a city ordinance that prohibits the use of fireworks within city limits. Arturo Flores, Public Information Officer with the Mission Polic...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 1, 2026

NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead

ATLANTA (AP) — The brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at her home in Atlanta during a welfare check. Arrest warrants say Nateal Campbell’s throat was cut and Ciarre Campbell was found in possession o...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJul 1, 2026

Man hospitalized after crash on State Highway 107 near La Villa

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A man was hospitalized following a crash near La Villa. The La Villa Fire Department was dispatched to the crash site on the corner of FM 1425 and State Highway 107. La Villa fire crews shared images of the crash site on its social media page. ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJul 1, 2026

No foul play found in Monday’s Rancho Viejo death investigation

The Rancho Viejo Police Department has stated there was no foul play found in the death investigation of the man found lying in his driveway Monday morning. At around 7:30 a.m. that day, officers responded to the 700 block of Zapata Avenue in regards to the man, according to the ...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 30, 2026

Fourth of July Safety: Preventing Burns, Fires, and Injuries

By: Dr. R. Dewayne Edwards, DO, FACS DHR Health Chief Burn Surgeon, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma Surgery As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, one tradition remains constant, burns. While fireworks are a popular way to celebrate, they also pose significant risks when no...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 30, 2026

'No Refusal' campaign aimed at reducing DWIs during Fourth of July weekend

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office is collaborating with law enforcement agencies to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes and fatalities this Fourth of July weekend. The No Refusal Enforcement Initiative is a collaborative eff...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 30, 2026

Rancho Viejo PD rules out foul play in death investigation

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rancho Viejo Police Department has ruled out foul play in the death investigation of a man found unresponsive in his driveway, according to an update from the police department. The unidentified man was found at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Mo...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 30, 2026

Guerrero makes first appearance in federal court since arrest in Mexico

Omar Guerrero is pictured Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) McALLEN — Former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero made his initial appearance in federal court Tuesday morning following his arrest in Mexico last week. Guerrero appeared bef...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 30, 2026

The latest at Starbase with LabPadre: June 29

STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- At the beginning of fire testing for Ship 40, the ship's static fire stand was brought to Mega Bay 2 for ship transfer and rollout to the Massey Outpost. When the door was reopened, we could see that Ship 40 was on the static fire stand. The shi...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 30, 2026

Edinburg woman admits to using apartment as stash house

An Edinburg woman was arrested Thursday following a traffic stop after she admitted to using her apartment as a stash house for people illegally in the country. Ana Gabriela Gonzalez, born in 1992, was charged with conspiracy to conceal, harbor and shield from detection people il...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 30, 2026

Rancho Viejo police investigating death of man found in driveway

The Rancho Viejo Police Department is currently investigating the death of a man found lying in his driveway. At about 7:30 a.m. Monday morning, officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Zapata Avenue regarding a man lying in his driveway, according to an agency news ...

MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All NewsJun 29, 2026

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 approximately 1:09 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle rollover with multiple...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 29, 2026

After high-speed chase near Roma, man accused of smuggling marijuana pleads not guilty

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man accused of smuggling nearly 500 pounds of marijuana through Starr County pleaded not guilty last week. David Garcia, 27, of Zapata waived his right to arraignment on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty. The Texas Department of Public Safety arr...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 29, 2026

Death investigation underway in Rancho Viejo

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rancho Viejo Police Department is investigating a death that occurred within the town, the department said Monday morning. Investigators continue to process the scene. Police said there is no danger to the public and the community is safe. T...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 29, 2026

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 received a call regarding a lot of black smoke in the area off of Kyle Street i...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 28, 2026

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 Brownsville Police Department. Dispatch received a call about the crash at approxi...

ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local NewsJun 28, 2026

North Carolina murder suspect arrested in San Benito

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A North Carolina murder suspect was captured in San Benito on Friday morning. According to the San Benito Police Department, at about 7:40 a.m., members of the San Benito SWAT team, Criminal Investigations Division and Patrol Division executed a...

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

Mission family displaced after house fire

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Mission family has been displaced following a home fire on Friday. Crews with the Mission Fire Department responded to the fire, where heavy smoke was coming from the front of the home. "All residents were out of the building," Mission Fire Ch...

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

Starbase selects first-ever police chief

STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starbase selected the city’s first-ever police chief on Friday. During a meeting on Friday afternoon, the City Commission selected Glenn Bennett — a lieutenant at the Belton, Texas, police department — to head the Starbase Police Department. “I t...

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

Bail set at $200K for passenger in Alamo expressway crash

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The passenger of a vehicle involved in a high-speed rollover crash with a tractor-trailer in Alamo has been charged. Samantha Vianney Rodriguez appeared in court on Thursday, where she was charged with four counts of endangering a child – immine...

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

Deputies arrest fugitive with multiple felony warrants in Lyford

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Willacy County Sheriff's Office on Thursday arrested a wanted fugitive with outstanding felony warrants. Jesus Maria Gomez, 41, was arrested on the following charges: According to the Willacy County Sheriff's Office, an anonymous tip about G...

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

Man hospitalized after marble slab falls on head in Harlingen

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man has been taken to the hospital after a marble slab fell on his head Friday morning, according to the Harlingen Police Department. Police said the man is 34 years old. The incident occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m on the 1500 block of Bar...

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

43-year-old bicyclist killed in overnight hit-and-run crash: Edinburg police

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An early Friday morning fatal hit-and-run collision is under investigation by the Edinburg Police Department, according to police. Police said the hit-and-run claimed the life of cyclist David Moreno, 43. At approximately 1 a.m., officers with t...

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

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him with Andy Green

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green. New York is 34-47 following a six-game losing streak, 15 games behind NL East-leading Atlanta and 9 1/2 games back of the NL’s last wild-card berth. Mets...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJun 26, 2026

RGV Red Crowns are fired up to finally be back home

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — RGV Red Crowns are back home in Harlingen preparing for its first home game since May 30. "We're happy to be home. We're happy to be back in front of our fans." RGV Red Crowns Head Coach Rafael Reyna Red Crowns recently clinched its spot in the ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJun 26, 2026

DHR Health provides fire safety tips ahead of Fourth of July

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DHR Health is raising awareness and providing fire safety tips ahead of the Fourth of July. Healthcare leaders advise practicing precautions before setting off fireworks and getting the grill ready for the annual celebration. "Our goal is preven...

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

Tractor-trailer driver stayed after Alamo expressway crash, then left: Records

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A tractor-trailer driver charged in connection with an Alamo crash that injured multiple people initially stayed on the expressway after the collision, but then later left the scene, according to an affidavit obtained by ValleyCentral. Jose Fide...

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

Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking WNBA player Sophie Cunningham

An Indiana man was charged Wednesday on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media. Kevin Singh, 48, faces felony charges for stalking and intimidation, as well as a misdemeanor harassment charge. He was arr...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJun 25, 2026

Former Edinburg CISD coach arrested for inappropriate relationship with a student

A former Edinburg school district coach was arrested Wednesday on a charge of inappropriate relationship between an educator and a student. In a news release, the district said Christian Roxburgh surrendered to the district’s police department. No information on the allegations w...

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

Former Hidalgo County district clerk wanted since 2013 arrested in Mexico

A former Hidalgo County district clerk is in U.S. custody after being arrested in Mexico. Omar Guerrero, who had previously served as the Hidalgo County district clerk, had been on the run for over 10 years. He was wanted in connection with a sexual assault of a child, a second d...

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