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Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances

LONDON (AP) — A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club. Fritz's white blazer and NBA-style warmup pants for his walk-on at No. 2 Cou...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJul 2, 2026

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NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane among those available

NHL free agency spilled into Thursday with some high-profile players still on the open market, including a three-time Stanley Cup champion. Patrick Kane is still available after spending the past three years with Detroit. Kane is 37 now and a decade from winning the Hart Trophy a...

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Jaylen Brown set to form All-Star trio with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Reeling from an early exit in the NBA playoffs, Jaylen Brown was still a Boston Celtics star when he dissed Joel Embiid and called him a flopper on a livestream. “Joel Embiid is a great player, one of the best bigs in (expletive) basketball history,” Brown sai...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJul 2, 2026

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Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock to resign at end of month

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock will step down from his post as Texas’ chief financial officer at the end of July, according to a resignation letter he submitted to Gov. Greg Abbott Wednesday. Hancock’s departure notice, first reported by Texas Bullpen and confirmed by Abbott, c...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsJul 2, 2026

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A look at the Fourth of July weekend forecast

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 ...

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

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Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts. Beasley, the latest big name...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJul 1, 2026

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STC receives $75K grant from Metallica Scholars Initiative

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The legendary heavy-metal band Metallica is helping students at South Texas College build their careers through its nationally recognized scholarship initiative. South Texas College is one of 18 schools selected from across the country to receiv...

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

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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

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La Plaza Mall kicks off 4th of July weekend with ice cream party

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Plaza Mall in McAllen is kicking off the 4th of July weekend with an ice cream party on Friday. Free Ben and Jerry's ice cream will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis from 3 to 4 p.m. at the grand court at La Plaza Mall. Isabel ...

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

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Brownsville to celebrate America's 250th with Salute to Freedom 2026

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...

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

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Grupo Control headlining San Benito's ResacaFest

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...

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Spots still open for Harlingen's Freedom Fest 4K

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you missed registration for Harlingen's inaugural Freedom Fest 4K, now's your chance to sign up. Late registration is still open for the event happening at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. Runners won't receive a T-shirt, but they will get a fi...

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

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Cameron County Public Health to host kids summer camp

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....

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

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14 units, 7 duplexes: Texas GLO, San Juan Housing Authority break ground on new cottages

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local and state officials broke ground Wednesday to mark the construction of new affordable housing in San Juan. Fourteen new units across seven duplexes will make up the San Juan Cottages, a project directly responding to rental housing losses ...

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

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4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16. Two women and one man were found unconscious on stre...

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Supergirl: Another tired retread

Directed by Craig Gillespie Starring Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Eve Ridley ★ ★☆☆☆ HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If "Supergirl" had come out 10 years ago, it likely would have been a massive success. But arriving in 2026, it instead feels like the death rattle of a sty...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsJul 1, 2026

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Nats' Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to 'sit down, boy'

BOSTON (AP) — Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy” at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches' clearing scrum a night earlier. “I’m extremely torn up about the way that things were perceived...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJul 1, 2026

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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...

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Congo leads England 1-0 at halftime in the round of 32 at the World Cup

ATLANTA (AP) — Brian Cipenga gave Congo a surprising 1-0 lead over England at halftime at the World Cup on Wednesday. Cipenga scored in seventh minute of the round of 32 match to set up the potential upset at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Congo forward collected a cross on the left ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJul 1, 2026

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John Allen Rubio to appear in Cameron County court in August, DA says

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Convicted killer John Allen Rubio will soon be back in the Rio Grande Valley. Rubio has been sitting on death row since 2010, after he was found guilty of murdering his three young children: 3-year-old Julissa, one and a half year old John, and ...

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

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Hot and breezy with a chance of showers through Friday

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Climatology for the month of July shows that temperatures are seasonal for this time of the month. Highs will range from the 80s to the upper 90s, and even a couple of 100s. It will most likely feel like the lower triple digits everywhere, with ...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsJul 1, 2026

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods

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...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsJul 1, 2026

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'Infested zones,' new screwworm cases have border residents on edge

Ranchers and residents attended an information session Tuesday in Rio Grande City, Texas, to learn about new infestation zones and surveillance zones in STarr County, after a calf was found infected with New World screwworm on Saturday in neighboring Jim Hogg County....

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main NewsJul 1, 2026

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$250K bail for Alton man accused in shooting deaths of family

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home appeared before a judge Wednesday morning. Gaurav Chopra, 19, of Alton, was previously being held without bond after being charged with ...

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

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Serena Williams tweaked her knee during Wimbledon return at age 44, agent says

LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams tweaked her right knee at Wimbledon during her first singles match in nearly four years but still hopes to play doubles with sister Venus, her agent said Wednesday. The 44-year-old Williams did not ask for medical treatment during a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJul 1, 2026

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Naomi Osaka shows off another fashion creation before reaching 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) — Naomi Osaka had a new look to show off before winning her second-round match at Wimbledon. Osaka, whose fashion reveals have become an event of their own at Grand Slam tournaments, wore a less elaborate outfit for her walk-on than the “Kill Bill” inspired kimono she...

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LeBron James has governors, the NHL and the NFL waiting for his free agency decision

MIAMI (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his sales pitch. So did DJ Khaled, the New York Jets and the Winnipeg Jets. Even the PGA Tour took a swing, trying to appeal to someone who has quickly become obsessed with golf. “We're waiting for you Bron,” the tour posted on social med...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - SportsJul 1, 2026