https://themcallen.org/ https://themcallen.org/og-image.png The McAllen https://themcallen.org/news/the-latest-at-starbase-with-labpadre-june-29 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/labpaddre-june-29.png?w=900 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 do https://themcallen.org/news/ja-morant-is-headed-to-portland-after-the-memphis-grizzlies-trade-the-2-time-all https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a431f90372b34.21626932.jpeg?w=900 Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career. https://themcallen.org/news/paraguay-stuns-germany-in-a-penalty-shootout-for-the-biggest-upset-of-the-2026-w https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a431d3366bf12.53723913.jpeg?w=900 Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup. He made his first start a memorable one. Canale scored on t https://themcallen.org/news/sportsbooks-say-world-cup-betting-has-surged-past-expectations-with-us-hype-driv https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a430371d1dcf5.75556212.jpeg?w=900 Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in No https://themcallen.org/news/she-changed-lives-valley-nurse-nun-detained-by-ice-known-for-her-compassion https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/church.png?w=900 'She changed lives': Valley nurse, nun detained by ICE known for her compassion MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Community members are sharing stories of compassion and service after a Valley nun and registered nurse was briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcemen https://themcallen.org/news/free-agency-starts-tuesday-in-nba-and-lebron-james-has-all-eyes-on-him-once-agai https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42f1cce9cd95.84760868.jpeg?w=900 Free agency starts Tuesday in NBA, and LeBron James has all eyes on him once again NBA free agency in 2010: Everyone waited for LeBron James to make a decision. NBA free agency in 2026: Everyone is waiting again for James to make a decision. James was the biggest domino to fall in t https://themcallen.org/news/south-texas-isd-science-academy-wins-national-esports-title https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/05/south-texas-ISD.jpg?w=900 South Texas ISD Science Academy wins national Esports title HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The South Texas Independent School District Science Academy Dragons are now national champions after competing at the 2026 Esports Series Championship in Orlando, Fl https://themcallen.org/news/serena-williams-return-at-wimbledon-is-the-ticket-to-have-for-the-grass-court-gr https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42c79f927c86.98351218.jpeg?w=900 Serena Williams' return at Wimbledon is 'the ticket to have' for the grass-court Grand Slam LONDON (AP) — Anticipation is building at Wimbledon for Serena Williams’ first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams is scheduled to play an opponent less than half her age, 20- https://themcallen.org/news/defending-champion-sinner-comes-back-to-beat-kecmanovic-in-5-sets-in-1st-round-o https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42e8737c28a5.39399173.jpeg?w=900 Defending champion Sinner comes back to beat Kecmanovic in 5 sets in 1st round of Wimbledon LONDON (AP) — Defending champion Jannik Sinner had to come back from a set down twice and regain his composure following a worrisome tumble to the grass in a five-set victory over 50th-ranked Miomir K https://themcallen.org/news/gabriel-martinelli-scores-late-in-injury-time-to-help-brazil-beat-japan-2-1-at-w https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42e28e507972.69559622.jpeg?w=900 Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup HOUSTON (AP) — With Brazil trailing for much of the game and with extra time looming, Gabriel Martinelli came through in a big, big way at the World Cup. Martinelli entered the game as a second-half s https://themcallen.org/news/south-texas-ecotourism-center-hosts-free-after-dark-summer-series https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/stec.png?w=900 South Texas Ecotourism Center hosts free After Dark summer series HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The South Texas Ecotourism Center in Laguna Vista is hosting a summer series that allows guests to visit the facility after hours at no cost. After Dark 2026, the la https://themcallen.org/news/the-nfls-detroit-lions-have-released-cornerback-terrion-arnold-who-is-charged-ov https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42d7ce6d9094.82122740.jpeg?w=900 The NFL's Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is charged over kidnappings The NFL's Detroit Lions on Monday released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his arrest over allegations that he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men who prosecutors believe he https://themcallen.org/news/cameron-co-sheriffs-prisoners-at-work-program-continues-cemetary-cleanup https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Prisoners-at-Work-Program-1.jpg?w=900 Cameron Co. Sheriff's Prisoners at Work program continues cemetary cleanup HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Sheriff's Office says its Prisoners at Work Program continues to keep the community and local cemeteries clean. According to the Cameron County Sh https://themcallen.org/news/us-riding-wave-of-confidence-to-world-cup-knockout-rounds-after-strong-start-to- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42ddf5837b89.99625442.jpeg?w=900 US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation's best World Cup run in their home tournament over the followi https://themcallen.org/news/cortinos-italian-restaurant-celebrates-60-year-milestone https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Cortinos-1.jpg?w=900 Cortino's Italian Restaurant celebrates 60-year milestone HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A beloved Italian restaurant located in the heart of the mid-Valley was recently recognized for its 60-year milestone of service and hospitality, according to a news https://themcallen.org/news/laredo-bracing-after-screwworm-found-right-across-border https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/screwworm-e1769211397450_060ff2.jpg?w=800 Laredo bracing after screwworm found right across border The South Texas border town of Laredo is taking extra precautions after a case of New World screwworm was found in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, just across the Rio Grande. Laredo Mayor Victor Treviño said Sa https://themcallen.org/news/deion-sanders-says-he-feels-like-his-old-self-a-year-after-surgery-i-consider-my https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42c2f3bd1615.12333694.jpeg?w=900 Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: 'I consider myself cancer-free' BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders says he feels like his old — and younger — self again a year after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder. “I consider myself cancer-free, https://themcallen.org/news/a-marriage-proposal-and-bad-bunny-steal-attention-from-novak-djokovics-opening-w https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42ce64bda7f1.27750264.jpeg?w=900 A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic's opening Wimbledon match LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding. After Djoko https://themcallen.org/news/liberty-and-aces-chase-history-in-commissioners-cup-final-with-a-2nd-title-at-st https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42b8663e39a1.80323209.jpeg?w=900 Liberty and Aces chase history in Commissioner's Cup final, with a 2nd title at stake NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty or Las Vegas Aces will make history on Tuesday in the Commissioner's Cup championship as the winner will become the first franchise to win the in-season tournament https://themcallen.org/news/5-year-old-child-ejected-from-vehicle-in-alamo-expressway-crash-in-stable-condit https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-19-200619.png?w=900 5-year-old child ejected from vehicle in Alamo expressway crash in stable condition, police say HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 5-year-old child who was ejected from a vehicle during a rollover crash on the Alamo expressway earlier this month is in stable condition, according to the Alamo P https://themcallen.org/news/naomi-osaka-wows-wimbledon-crowd-with-kimono-inspired-by-lucy-lius-character-in- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42c1899d1b86.14144565.jpeg?w=900 Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono inspired by Lucy Liu’s character in ‘Kill Bill' LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon's strict rules about all-white clothing didn't prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club on Monday. Osaka, https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-seeks-input-on-downtown-entertainment-district https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/image001.png?w=857 McAllen seeks input on downtown entertainment district HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen is seeking input from residents who live, work, visit and invest in the downtown entertainment district during an open house scheduled for Monday https://themcallen.org/news/south-padre-islands-beach-waterpark-to-host-summer-specials-offer-new-attraction https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/beach-waterpark-image.jpg?w=637 South Padre Island's Beach Waterpark to host summer specials, offer new attractions 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 f https://themcallen.org/news/harlingen-named-2026-all-america-city-by-national-civic-league https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/all-america-city-harlingen.jpg?w=900 Harlingen named 2026 All-America City by National Civic League HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen was recognized as an All-America City by the National Civic League on Sunday. The National Civic League, an organization whose goal is to advan https://themcallen.org/news/viktor-hovland-wins-travelers-in-monday-playoff-when-scheffler-misses-short-bird https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42a313ddb2e0.02827927.jpeg?w=480 Viktor Hovland wins Travelers in Monday playoff when Scheffler misses short birdie putt CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Viktor Hovland got all the validation he needed Monday that his game was on track again, and a whole lot more. He beat Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championsh https://themcallen.org/news/no-major-injuries-reported-after-vehicle-fires-in-rural-cameron-county https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/730543296_1136851995567805_3344660445325178732_n.jpg?w=900 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 approxima https://themcallen.org/news/gotham-signs-australian-striker-sam-kerr-through-the-2030-season https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a4299a5f12637.46478359.jpeg?w=900 Gotham signs Australian striker Sam Kerr through the 2030 season Australian striker Sam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer league after spending the past six-plus seasons with Chelsea. Gotham announced signing Kerr on Monday to a deal that wil https://themcallen.org/news/former-nfl-rb-chris-johnson-known-as-cj2k-for-his-2000-yards-for-titans-in-09-re https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a4298bebf7d76.30229302.jpeg?w=900 Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in '09, reveals he has ALS Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, revealed in a televisi https://themcallen.org/news/after-high-speed-chase-near-roma-man-accused-of-smuggling-marijuana-pleads-not-g https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/David-Garcia-SCSO-Photo.png?w=900 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 arraignmen https://themcallen.org/news/death-investigation-underway-in-rancho-viejo https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Image-16.jpg?w=900 Death investigation underway in Rancho Viejo HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway after a man was found on a driveway in Rancho Viejo Monday morning, according to Rancho Viejo police Chief Arturo Huerta. At about https://themcallen.org/news/our-goal-is-compliance-and-safety-brownsville-mayor-on-midtown-entertainment-dis https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/bars2.png?w=900 'Our goal is compliance and safety': Brownsville mayor on Midtown Entertainment District shutdowns Editor's note: The video above is from previous coverage. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In a statement on Sunday, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen said the city's priority is safety following the rec https://themcallen.org/news/alonso-reaches-500-consecutive-games-and-olson-is-closing-in-on-the-braves-franc https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42a435dc8af8.74882526.jpeg?w=900 Alonso reaches 500 consecutive games, and Olson is closing in on the Braves' franchise record Pete Alonso played his 500th consecutive game this week, although if he wanted that to seem impressive to local fans, he probably picked the wrong city to play in. Alonso, of course, joined the Baltim https://themcallen.org/news/money-cant-buy-success-in-world-cup-for-gulf-nations-like-saudi-arabia-and-qatar https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a422364891a74.03841713.jpeg?w=900 Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar ATLANTA (AP) — Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into soccer and infrastructure experienced unceremonious exits from the World Cup, proving that big money doesn’t guaran https://themcallen.org/news/sonny-gray-loses-no-hit-bid-against-yankees-in-8th-but-red-sox-rally-in-10th-to- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a42073d639e23.81197273.jpeg?w=900 Sonny Gray loses no-hit bid against Yankees in 8th but Red Sox rally in 10th to finish 4-game sweep BOSTON (AP) — Sonny Gray was almost overloaded with reasons to celebrate. As if taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning and reaching 2,000 career strikeouts weren't enough, his brilliant outing Sund https://themcallen.org/news/red-sox-rally-past-yankees-5-4-in-10-innings-to-complete-4-game-sweep-after-gray https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a41ed74204364.33848004.jpeg?w=900 Red Sox rally past Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings to complete 4-game sweep after Gray loses no-hit bid BOSTON (AP) — Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning after Boston blew a two-run lead in the ninth, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the riv https://themcallen.org/news/korda-looks-forward-to-rest-before-taking-on-next-two-majors-after-frustrating-f https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a41d97d2f1e29.57275110.jpeg?w=900 Korda looks forward to rest before taking on next two majors after frustrating finish at Women's PGA CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Nelly Korda moved within three strokes of the lead as she made the turn in the final round of the Women's PGA Championship, before three sharp shots gave her a birdie on the 10th https://themcallen.org/news/scheffler-makes-clutch-putt-to-force-monday-playoff-against-hovland-in-travelers https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a41bfb2a79a50.83569755.jpeg?w=900 Scheffler makes clutch putt to force Monday playoff against Hovland in Travelers Championship CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday and pumped his fist with more emotion than he showed all day, just for the right to return Monday at the rain-d https://themcallen.org/news/haeran-ryu-wins-the-womens-pga-championship-for-her-first-major-title https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a41b8b41383f1.29686214.jpeg?w=900 Haeran Ryu wins the Women's PGA Championship for her first major title CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine Na https://themcallen.org/news/major-house-fire-in-edinburg-deemed-total-loss https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/edinburg-fire-department-1.jpg?w=900 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 https://themcallen.org/news/canada-beats-south-africa-1-0-in-world-cups-first-knockout-match-on-stephen-eust https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a41ae274110e2.32357155.jpeg?w=900 Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio's late goal INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Right after Canada finished its first knockout match victory in a World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch huddled his players on the grass of a stadium still in pandemonium and spoke fr https://themcallen.org/news/lindsey-vonn-has-a-special-understanding-of-serena-williams-comeback-as-a-fellow https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a4197ed0fb9c5.35845396.jpeg?w=900 Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of Serena Williams' comeback as a fellow 40-something LONDON (AP) — When Serena Williams played her first professional tennis match in nearly four years recently, another elite female athlete in her 40s was on hand for the occasion. Skier Lindsey Vonn ha https://themcallen.org/news/swimming-world-record-lasts-just-nine-days-as-gretchen-walsh-breaks-50-freestyle https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a419128d7c999.13050289.jpeg?w=900 Swimming world record lasts just nine days as Gretchen Walsh breaks 50 freestyle mark in Rome ROME (AP) — American swimmer Gretchen Walsh broke the world record in the women's 50 meter freestyle on Sunday, just nine days after her training partner Kate Douglass had set a new mark in the sprint https://themcallen.org/news/south-korea-coach-quits-after-early-world-cup-exit-prompts-fierce-criticism-from https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a41852312cee9.10901256.jpeg?w=900 South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team's quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country's president, who called the coach “incapable” and order https://themcallen.org/news/inside-the-world-cup-knockout-stage-bracket-some-teams-have-an-easier-path-than- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a4191678d4b55.16626248.jpeg?w=900 Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee rig https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-nun-released-from-ice-custody-after-being-detained-while-on-her-way-to-m https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/image-11-1.jpg?w=900 McAllen nun released from ICE custody after being detained while on her way to Mass HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley nun who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while on her way to Sunday Mass has been released, according to U.S. Repr https://themcallen.org/news/hornets-send-miles-bridges-to-phoenix-suns-as-offseason-shakeup-continues-ap-sou https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a416b550ec4d2.15873960.jpeg?w=900 Hornets send Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns as offseason shakeup continues, AP source says CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are continuing their offseason overhaul. The Hornets have agreed to trade forward Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round draft pick and a 2027 second-round pick https://themcallen.org/news/george-russell-beats-verstappen-and-the-heat-to-win-austrian-grand-prix-and-boos https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a415c2c3021c7.74399690.jpeg?w=900 George Russell beats Verstappen and the heat to win Austrian Grand Prix and boost F1 title chances SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — George Russell showed he can stand the heat in more ways than one as he won the Austrian Grand Prix to revive his Formula 1 title chances. Racing in a heatwave with a broken https://themcallen.org/news/serena-williams-gave-herself-a-pep-talk-to-play-singles-at-wimbledon-at-age-44 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a41564e7a6f91.88274462.jpeg?w=900 Serena Williams gave herself a pep talk to play singles at Wimbledon at age 44 LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles. The All England club was holding one last wild card entry and the 23-time Grand Slam singles champio https://themcallen.org/news/england-beats-panama-2-0-on-goals-by-bellingham-and-kane-to-win-its-world-cup-gr https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a41470f6de395.74567556.jpeg?w=900 England beats Panama 2-0 on goals by Bellingham and Kane to win its World Cup group EAST RUTHERFORD, N,.J. (AP) — Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and England's fervid fans made MetLife Stadium feel like Wembley. They hope for a repeat at next month's World Cup final. With supporters' red https://themcallen.org/news/man-in-critical-condition-after-two-vehicle-crash-caused-suv-to-collide-into-pol https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/BROWNSVILLE-CRASH-JUNE-28-MAP.jpg?w=797 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 Br https://themcallen.org/news/congo-rallies-to-a-3-1-win-against-uzbekistan-to-seal-place-in-the-world-cup-kno https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a40b32e5f2e02.69366588.jpeg?w=900 Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts ATLANTA (AP) — For 52 years, Congo's standout World Cup memory was a humiliating 9-0 rout at the hands of Yugoslavia in its only other appearance on soccer's biggest stage. Not anymore. Not after a ne https://themcallen.org/news/messi-becomes-first-to-score-in-7-straight-world-cup-games-while-extending-goals https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a40ae6d146990.11539967.jpeg?w=900 Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina's superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Me https://themcallen.org/news/austria-algeria-trade-goals-in-stoppage-time-both-advance-at-world-cup-with-stun https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a40ad50005ae1.64349668.jpeg?w=900 Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Algeria and Austria knew that a pedestrian draw Saturday night would have sent both to the knockout round of the World Cup. They delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw instead. In the https://themcallen.org/news/iran-narrowly-knocked-out-of-tumultuous-world-cup-on-austrias-last-second-goal https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a409cee76aaf9.02977335.jpeg?w=900 Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by t https://themcallen.org/news/candace-parker-elena-delle-donne-lead-womens-basketball-hall-of-fame-class-in-kn https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a407b23f2fa22.58454782.jpeg?w=900 Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne lead Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class in Knoxville 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 won three title https://themcallen.org/news/hovland-flips-the-script-on-scheffler-and-takes-the-lead-at-travelers-championsh https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a40612005a593.45122382.jpeg?w=900 Hovland flips the script on Scheffler and takes the lead at Travelers Championship CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Viktor Hovland feels he is headed in the right direction, and Saturday at the Travelers Championship was a big test. He played alongside Scottie Scheffler on a course that featu https://themcallen.org/news/nc-murder-suspect-transferred-to-carrizalez-rucker-detention-center-awaiting-ext https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-7.jpg?w=900 NC murder suspect transferred to Carrizalez Rucker Detention Center, awaiting extradition HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A North Carolina murder suspect captured in San Benito has been transferred to Carrizalez Rucker Detention Center, according to Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino https://themcallen.org/news/white-sox-chairman-reinsdorf-officiates-wedding-of-former-rookie-of-year-kittle- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a40418060f732.76871874.jpeg?w=900 White Sox chairman Reinsdorf officiates wedding of former Rookie of Year Kittle during game 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 https://themcallen.org/news/could-players-prize-money-protest-extend-to-us-open-not-full-support-at-wimbledo https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a403947727b04.34354021.jpeg?w=900 Could players' prize-money protest extend to US Open? Not full support at Wimbledon LONDON (AP) — Tennis star Jessica Pegula said a protest by top players over prize money at the French Open was “productive and worked well." Seemed to be, because Wimbledon then increased its prize mo https://themcallen.org/news/new-world-screwworm-case-confirmed-in-jim-hogg-county-cases-rise-to-26 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/AP25237540452359.jpg?w=900 New World screwworm case confirmed in Jim Hogg County, cases rise to 26 HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new case of New World Screwworm has been confirmed in Jim Hogg County, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The detection was confirmed on Friday in a https://themcallen.org/news/pittsburgh-is-twin-city-after-penguins-draft-markus-ruck-in-2nd-round-after-liam https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a4043d3aa9242.13243071.jpeg?w=900 Pittsburgh is twin city after Penguins draft Markus Ruck in 2nd round after Liam in 1st BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Born eight minutes earlier than his twin brother Liam, Marcus Ruck is fine with ceding NHL draft bragging rights. All that mattered to Ruck on Saturday was being selected with the https://themcallen.org/news/star-power-serena-williams-commands-spotlight-ahead-of-her-wimbledon-return https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a4021ce145e41.99091544.jpeg?w=900 Star power: Serena Williams commands spotlight ahead of her Wimbledon return LONDON (AP) — Iga Swiatek is the defending champion. Aryna Sabalenka is the No. 1 women’s singles player. Serena Williams is the star, though, at Wimbledon. The 44-year-old Williams' presence has been https://themcallen.org/news/sheriff-decomposed-body-found-in-cornfield-investigation-underway https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/cornfield_461ed1.jpg?w=855 Sheriff: Decomposed body found in cornfield, investigation underway HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway after a decomposed body was found in a cornfield in rural La Villa, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's O https://themcallen.org/news/russell-beats-ferraris-to-f1-pole-in-austria-despite-yellow-flag-controversy https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a400b94a21aa9.86250069.jpeg?w=900 Russell beats Ferraris to F1 pole in Austria despite yellow flag controversy SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Just when it seemed Mercedes' Formula 1 pole position streak was surely at an end, George Russell had other ideas at the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday. Russell came through https://themcallen.org/news/stearns-under-added-scrutiny-after-firing-mendoza-as-the-last-place-mets-look-fo https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a400a5da3b9b7.84126562.jpeg?w=900 Stearns under added scrutiny after firing Mendoza as the last-place Mets look for a path forward NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Mendoza is out. Just like Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil. Last year's coaching staff, too. And maybe a few more quality players by the Aug. 3 trade deadl https://themcallen.org/news/cape-verdes-dream-run-continues-becoming-smallest-country-into-world-cup-knockou https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f966d2dd608.45541285.jpeg?w=900 Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round HOUSTON (AP) — Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the https://themcallen.org/news/rgv-red-crowns-beat-capital-city-claim-top-spot-in-the-south-texas-conference-st https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/RGV-Red-Crowns-beat-Capital-City-claim-top-spot-in-the-South-Texas-Conference-standings.jpg?w=900 RGV Red Crowns beat Capital City, claim top spot in the South Texas Conference standings HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — RGV Red Crowns defeated Capital City SC in emphatic fashion at home, 5-1. "The grass is green. The lights are bright. Kiss the badge. Dream about the badge. I think https://themcallen.org/news/padres-walker-buehler-beats-the-dodgers-for-the-first-time-after-nearly-a-decade https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f678cbc6a50.08867810.jpeg?w=900 Padres' Walker Buehler beats the Dodgers for the first time after nearly a decade in Blue SAN DIEGO (AP) — Walker Buehler usually pitched superbly against the San Diego Padres during the near-decade he spent wearing Dodger Blue. In his first chance to pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers https://themcallen.org/news/egypt-survives-with-1-1-draw-against-iran-advances-past-group-stage-for-1st-time https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f6407c81e06.09136101.jpeg?w=900 Egypt survives with 1-1 draw against Iran, advances past group stage for 1st time at World Cup SEATTLE (AP) — Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran, which had a potential late winning goal called back due to an offside, will have to wait one day to f https://themcallen.org/news/angels-fire-gm-perry-minasian-midway-through-a-6th-straight-disappointing-season https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f5f51d93027.34894185.jpeg?w=900 Angels fire GM Perry Minasian midway through a 6th straight disappointing season in his tenure ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian midway through their sixth consecutive disappointing season under his leadership. The last-place Angels appointed for https://themcallen.org/news/maple-leafs-select-penn-state-forward-gavin-mckenna-with-the-no-1-pick-in-nhl-dr https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f597f374771.40759951.jpeg?w=900 Maple Leafs select Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick in NHL draft BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Gavin McKenna’s nerves finally eased when lifetime Maple Leafs fan and international pop icon Justin Bieber took the NHL draft stage to announce who Toronto was selecting No. 1. “ https://themcallen.org/news/we-are-vigilant-gladys-porter-zoo-works-to-prevent-new-world-screwworm-infestati https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/zebra.png?w=900 'We are vigilant': Gladys Porter Zoo works to prevent New World screwworm infestation BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As concerns over the New World screwworm continue across South Texas, the Gladys Porter Zoo is taking extra precautions to protect its animals while assisting stat https://themcallen.org/news/dhr-health-talks-treatment-during-alzheimers-brain-awareness-month https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-26-174144.png?w=900 DHR Health talks treatment during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A healthcare expert at DHR Health spoke with ValleyCentral to provide insight on brain diseases and treatment as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month comes to a close https://themcallen.org/news/a-breezy-weekend-turns-to-a-hazy-mess-by-monday-for-the-rio-grande-valley https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/slot0_a91487.jpg?w=900 A breezy weekend turns to a hazy mess by Monday for the Rio Grande Valley HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weather this weekend will be great for the beach or any other outdoor activities planned. However, there are a few concerns in the air and on the sea. One conce https://themcallen.org/news/north-carolina-murder-suspect-arrested-in-san-benito https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-7.jpg?w=900 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 B https://themcallen.org/news/veterans-gather-at-harlingen-va-clinic-fourth-of-july-event https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/va-celebration-.png?w=900 Veterans gather at Harlingen VA Clinic Fourth of July event HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System on Friday kicked off a series of Fourth of July celebrations. The first celebration was held in Harlingen, welcoming https://themcallen.org/news/mission-family-displaced-after-house-fire https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/mission-fire.png?w=900 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 on the 1700 block of E. 28th St., w https://themcallen.org/news/starbase-selects-first-ever-police-chief https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Glenn-Bennett-Starbase-Photo-2.png?w=758 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 https://themcallen.org/news/new-improvements-at-andy-bowie-county-park-on-south-padre-island https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/andy-bowie-improvements.png?w=900 New improvements at Andy Bowie County Park on South Padre Island 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 pavilio https://themcallen.org/news/brownsville-prohibits-renting-private-pools-for-events https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-26-154251.png?w=900 Brownsville prohibits renting private pools for events HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With school out and summer underway, the city of Brownsville is reminding homeowners that renting out their private pools is prohibited. Renting out private resident https://themcallen.org/news/first-federal-court-appearance-set-for-former-hidalgo-county-district-clerk https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Omar-Guerrero-Booking-Photo-Front.jpg?w=900 First federal court appearance set for former Hidalgo County district clerk HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero will make his initial appearance in a McAllen federal court next week. Guerrero's initial appearance has been set https://themcallen.org/news/bail-set-at-200k-for-passenger-in-alamo-expressway-crash https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-24-171710.png?w=408 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 https://themcallen.org/news/list-4th-of-july-events-happening-across-the-valley https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2022/07/0662772d649d40af8afd61da0c963b86.jpg?w=900 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 even https://themcallen.org/news/deputies-arrest-fugitive-with-multiple-felony-warrants-in-lyford https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-20.png?w=800 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 cha https://themcallen.org/news/full-dose-of-your-vacation-in-one-location-south-padre-island-food-truck-opens-f https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/jerry_leal_img_2026-06-26_09-27-00-rotated.jpeg?w=540 'Full dose of your vacation in one location': South Padre Island food truck opens full service restaurant HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With hard work and dedication, dreams do come true. Local businessman and owner of Pineapple Ninjaz, Jerry Leal, has seen his South Padre Island food truck business https://themcallen.org/news/man-hospitalized-after-marble-slab-falls-on-head-in-harlingen https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-26-102916.png?w=704 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 yea https://themcallen.org/news/juvenile-driver-to-be-charged-in-connection-with-fatal-edinburg-crash-involving- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-21.png?w=800 Juvenile driver to be charged in connection with fatal Edinburg crash involving bicyclist HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A juvenile driver has been taken into custody and will be charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Edinburg, the police department said in an update o https://themcallen.org/news/father-of-7-pleads-not-guilty-in-migrant-smuggling-case https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Eric-Eliel-Pena.png?w=640 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 Ro https://themcallen.org/news/brownsville-leaders-explain-shutdown-of-midtown-bars-dozens-of-violations https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/bars2.png?w=900 Brownsville leaders explain shutdown of midtown bars, dozens of violations BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Cameron County judge issued a temporary restraining order for a group of bars in Brownsville that were shut down by the city, now allowing the bars to operate te https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-pitch-competition-to-showcase-local-entrepreneurs https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/mcallen-incubator.png?w=900 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 https://themcallen.org/news/warm-and-dry-conditions-continue-across-the-valley https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/temperature-setup-6.26.26.jpg?w=900 Warm and dry conditions continue across the Valley HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A strong high‑pressure system to the west remains one of the main drivers of our weather pattern through the end of the week and into the weekend. This system, combi https://themcallen.org/news/port-of-brownsville-leaders-say-completed-deeper-ship-channel-means-more-opportu https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-25-175724.png?w=746 Port of Brownsville leaders say completed deeper ship channel means more opportunity BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project is officially complete, meaning the Port of Brownsville can welcome bigger ships with bigger cargo loads. Lead https://themcallen.org/news/we-have-no-idea-what-we-did-brownsville-bar-owners-question-sudden-closures-that https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/bars.png?w=900 'We have no idea what we did': Brownsville bar owners question sudden closures that cost thousands BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge issued a temporary restraining order for a group of bars that were shut down by the city of Brownsville, now allowing the bars to operate temporarily. Seve https://themcallen.org/news/labpadre-provides-the-latest-spacex-updates-june-25 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/labpadre-june-25.png?w=900 LabPadre provides the latest SpaceX updates: June 25 STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Moving on to the week's testing-related activities, on Monday, SpaceX utilized a rolling road closure to relocate the booster cryogenic proofing and puck-shucking st https://themcallen.org/news/psja-isd-pianist-talks-about-performing-at-venues-worldwide https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Image-12.jpg?w=540 PSJA ISD pianist talks about performing at venues worldwide HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial Early College High School pianist recently performed at the Teatro Colón in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Francisco Rocafuerte https://themcallen.org/news/dhr-health-provides-fire-safety-tips-ahead-of-fourth-of-july https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/burn-conference.png?w=900 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 firew https://themcallen.org/news/missing-emotional-support-dog-from-weslaco-funeral-home-reunited-with-owners https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Mitsy-Courtesy-of-Johnny-Salinas-1.jpeg?w=630 Missing emotional support dog from Weslaco funeral home reunited with owners HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An emotional support dog at a Weslaco funeral home who was reported missing earlier this week has been reunited with her owners. Salinas Funeral Home shared the news https://themcallen.org/news/bodies-identified-in-houston-area-death-investigation-linked-to-the-valley https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2025/06/gettyimages-482691137-e1729617334160.jpg?w=800 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 Gr https://themcallen.org/news/ride-along-an-inside-look-at-the-cameron-county-sheriffs-office-swat-team https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Image-1.jpg?w=900 RIDE-ALONG: An inside look at the Cameron County Sheriff's Office SWAT team CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) – At an undisclosed location in Cameron County, a small but highly trained group of deputies prepares for some of the most dangerous calls in law enforcement. The https://themcallen.org/news/tractor-trailer-driver-stayed-after-alamo-expressway-crash-then-left-records https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-25-133420.png?w=900 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 late https://themcallen.org/news/edinburg-cisd-coach-had-sex-with-student-at-hotel-on-track-meet-trip-records https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/CHRISTIAN-ROXBURGH.jpg?w=900 Edinburg CISD coach had sex with student at hotel on track meet trip: Records HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An affidavit obtained by ValleyCentral reveals why a now-former Edinburg High School coach is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Christi https://themcallen.org/news/france-forward-ousmane-dembl-scores-a-first-half-world-cup-hat-trick-in-4-1-win- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f46b85c25d5.22775805.jpeg?w=900 France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race. Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Mbappé https://themcallen.org/news/brownsville-isd-names-lone-finalist-for-superintendent-role https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/timothy-cuff.jpg?w=900 Brownsville ISD names lone finalist for superintendent role HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees named Timothy E. Cuff as the lone finalist for its superintendent position. The announcement was made https://themcallen.org/news/spain-wins-its-world-cup-group-beating-uruguay-1-0-as-musleras-error-sends-2-tim https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f3c291b0f74.58567772.jpeg?w=900 Spain wins its World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Muslera’s error sends 2-time champion home GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera, advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminating the South American powerho https://themcallen.org/news/hot-breezy-and-dusty-means-a-normal-forecast-for-the-valley https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/slot0_ff3fe9.jpg?w=900 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 https://themcallen.org/news/poor-air-quality-possible-as-saharan-dust-moves-over-to-the-valley https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/24198fe5-a4d9-4b2a-9b83-15e5632ab7a5.jpg?w=900 Poor air quality possible as Saharan Dust moves over to the Valley HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —  A broad ridge extending over the eastern lower-48 will enforce the same weather conditions all week long, and the Fourth of July holiday weekend is just on the hori https://themcallen.org/news/rangers-acquire-pavel-dorofeyev-from-vegas-boston-gets-jj-peterka-from-utah-at-t https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f433b5252e9.72243006.jpeg?w=900 Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, Boston gets JJ Peterka from Utah at the NHL draft Pavel Dorofeyev is heading to the New York Rangers as part of a trade at the NHL draft on Friday night, as they hope the high-scoring winger helps supercharge their retooling effort. The Rangers acqui https://themcallen.org/news/last-place-mets-fire-manager-carlos-mendoza-team-owner-steve-cohen-says-fans-des https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f3e88e07f70.86584538.jpeg?w=900 Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Team owner Steve Cohen says 'fans deserve better' NEW YORK (AP) — From the front office to the field, the New York Mets have failed in almost every area over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall. Halfway through a wretch https://themcallen.org/news/former-edinburg-cisd-coach-turns-self-in-to-police-over-student-relationship-all https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/roxburgh2.png?w=403 Former Edinburg CISD coach turns self in to police over student relationship allegations: District HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Edinburg High School coach turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday following allegations of a student-teacher relationship, according to the Edinburg https://themcallen.org/news/harlingen-water-rate-increase-taking-effect-oct-1 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Water-Rates-Residential-Commercial-Effective1026-768x969-1.png?w=571 Harlingen water rate increase taking effect Oct. 1 HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen residents will soon have a rate increase on their water bills, according to the Harlingen Waterworks System. The planned increase will take effect on Oct. https://themcallen.org/news/driver-passenger-in-alamo-expressway-crash-arrested-on-child-endangerment-charge https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG.png?w=900 Driver, passenger in Alamo expressway crash arrested on child endangerment charges HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Alamo Police Department on Wednesday arrested the driver and passenger of a vehicle involved in a tractor-trailer crash on the expressway that left four children https://themcallen.org/news/lionel-messi-wont-start-argentinas-group-finale-but-world-cup-scoring-record-hol https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f0aef07f948.18084552.jpeg?w=900 Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group J winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last mat https://themcallen.org/news/ina-yoon-widens-her-womens-pga-championship-lead-to-5-strokes https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f25ec1336c9.86497868.jpeg?w=900 Ina Yoon widens her Women's PGA Championship lead to 5 strokes CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women's PGA Championship with a 3-under 69 that put her five strokes up on the second-place pack after another strong South Korean showing Frida https://themcallen.org/news/colombia-fans-return-to-hard-rock-stadium-nearly-2-years-after-chaotic-scene-at- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f1b584130f8.60393892.jpeg?w=900 Colombia fans return to Hard Rock Stadium nearly 2 years after chaotic scene at Copa America final MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Juan Nicolas wants this time to be different. The Bogotá, Colombia, native saw the scary scene two years ago during the Copa America final as thousands of ticketless fans br https://themcallen.org/news/feds-charge-businesswoman-in-114-million-medicaid-fraud-case https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2023/12/Brownsville-Courthouse-File-Photo.jpg?w=900 Feds charge businesswoman in $114 million Medicaid fraud case McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A businesswoman who convinced Cameron County to send people with mental health problems to a ranch near Raymondville for rehabilitation surrendered to the FBI on Wedne https://themcallen.org/news/mike-trout-will-likely-turn-down-invitation-to-participate-in-all-star-home-run- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3f10c6a02d86.72672098.jpeg?w=900 Mike Trout will likely turn down invitation to participate in All-Star Home Run Derby ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout said Friday he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring. Trout expects to return from the inj https://themcallen.org/news/scottie-scheffler-misses-out-on-another-sub-60-round-and-posts-60-for-early-targ https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3edf86574003.97926695.jpeg?w=900 Scottie Scheffler misses out on another sub-60 round and posts 60 for early target at Travelers CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler could not convert a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole Friday at the Travelers Championship, narrowly missing out on a chance to join Jim Furyk as the only p https://themcallen.org/news/cfl-wont-allow-brendan-sorsby-to-sign-with-any-team-or-be-added-to-negotiation-l https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3ef8681ecb69.47451677.jpeg?w=900 CFL won't allow Brendan Sorsby to sign with any team or be added to negotiation lists TORONTO (AP) — Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA for sports betting, won’t be kick-starting his pro football career in Canada. The CFL said Friday it won’t allow the https://themcallen.org/news/utrgv-football-announces-home-agreement-with-the-university-of-montana https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/02/resize.jpg?w=900 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 agree https://themcallen.org/news/telling-stories-of-growth-inside-farah-mazid-saddahs-writing https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-29-120935.png?w=694 Telling stories of growth: Inside Farah Mazid Saddah’s writing HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Farah Mazid Saddah is a writer and a poet whose work explores identity, resilience, and the transformative power of the human spirit. Throughout her journey as an au https://themcallen.org/news/mexican-soccer-legend-ramn-ramrez-to-meet-fans-at-mcallen-world-cup-watch-party https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-24-145238.png?w=713 Mexican soccer legend Ramón Ramírez to meet fans at McAllen World Cup watch party 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 M https://themcallen.org/news/trinidad-chambliss-disagrees-with-lsu-coach-lane-kiffin-about-how-black-recruits https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3ef955b12fe1.90872773.jpeg?w=900 Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments that Ole Miss' past embrace of Confederate symbols made re https://themcallen.org/news/jose-alvarado-will-return-to-the-knicks-on-a-multiyear-deal-ap-source-says https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3ef8261467f8.62524539.jpeg?w=900 Jose Alvarado will return to the Knicks on a multiyear deal, AP source says NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Alvarado will return to the New York Knicks on a multiyear contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. Alvarado declined his player option a https://themcallen.org/news/tsc-to-host-free-movie-screening-car-show-in-brownsville https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-24-133717.png?w=314 TSC to host free movie screening, car show in Brownsville HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas Southmost College representative Sophie Vega stopped by our NBC 23 studio to spread the word about two free, family-friendly events coming up on the Brownsvill https://themcallen.org/news/ivp-changes-to-education-standards-activists-oppose-saronic-tax-deal https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/ivp-sboe-standards.png?w=508 IVP: Changes to education standards, activists oppose Saronic tax deal HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Austin, the State Board of Education hosted days of public comment as it weighed changes to required reading lists and social studies standards. Opponents of the https://themcallen.org/news/former-hidalgo-county-district-clerk-captured-in-tulum-after-years-long-search https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Omar-Guerrero-Booking-Photo-Front.jpg?w=900 Former Hidalgo County district clerk captured in Tulum after years-long search EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Hidalgo County elected official who spent more than a decade on the run is now back in custody and expected to return to the Rio Grande Valley to face charge https://themcallen.org/news/cheryl-reeve-steps-away-from-the-wnba-grind-for-a-hall-of-fame-induction https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3eea12335e99.55217369.jpeg?w=900 Cheryl Reeve steps away from the WNBA grind for a Hall of Fame induction Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall https://themcallen.org/news/lane-closures-planned-for-san-juan-and-mcallen https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/road-closures-e1782319290397.jpg?w=900 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 https://themcallen.org/news/lets-do-something-crazy-brownsville-indie-rock-band-gears-up-for-first-festival https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/IMG_20260623_205521.jpg?w=540 'Let's do something crazy': Brownsville indie rock band gears up for first festival HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Looking for new music, nostalgia, 2011 Tumblr, and local "indie sleaze" talent all in one location? An indie rock band from Brownsville is gearing up for its first f https://themcallen.org/news/thunder-sending-3-point-shooter-isaiah-joe-to-pistons-for-draft-picks-ap-source- https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Thunder sending 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to Pistons for draft picks, AP source says Oklahoma City further reduced its potential luxury tax bill for next season by agreeing to trade elite 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two second-round draft picks, a person with https://themcallen.org/news/mlb-proposes-limiting-most-free-agent-contracts-to-5-years-and-15-of-a-teams-sal https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3ea16ab416a3.09680328.jpeg?w=900 MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team's salary cap 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 details of a plan likely to spark a https://themcallen.org/news/serena-williams-draws-20-year-old-maya-joint-in-first-wimbledon-singles-match-in https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3e9f16b2cee0.02249669.jpeg?w=900 Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years. The s https://themcallen.org/news/trump-administration-sued-for-denaturalization-plans https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/AP17261744553577-e1758136837708_b75d0f.jpg?w=800 Trump administration sued for denaturalization plans A nonprofit is suing the Trump administration for more information on its plans to identify and pursue denaturalization cases in the United States. https://themcallen.org/news/who-is-marina-mabrey-the-feisty-tempo-guard-who-tied-the-wnba-scoring-record-wit https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3e9f10933a05.23217787.jpeg?w=900 Who is Marina Mabrey? The feisty Tempo guard who tied the WNBA scoring record with 53 points Casual sports fans may not know much about Marina Mabrey. She doesn't garner the national attention of other more well-known WNBA players. But the feisty and competitive Mabrey created a buzz with one https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-nun-to-be-released-after-being-detained-on-her-way-to-mass-legislators-s https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 McAllen nun to be released after being detained on her way to Mass, legislators say - KSAT <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxPQzFYYURSeUVBYlB2dDVVWmlDUEJGLV9SR19MUVZGakc4YUttcTduZ2dZQlkwaEF5dTZUUnJfTFg5XzdLVHBpUFdsUFYtYmwxV3piWHlIZS16UGVXQno2M1pEdG1uWVMtSXZ1aWl2ZU https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-nun-to-be-released-after-being-detained-on-her-way-to-mass-legislators-s https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 McAllen nun to be released after being detained on her way to Mass, legislators say - KSAT <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxNTjNROGQwT0pqWU5rQk10eFpwZUZqSXFKUndsYlF0aklIdkJJR3RKSlAyV0VqOGdjSTdoQVFTcUo0RE9fdzJqblljekMxaG81Mzd5VzZnTlFFRVR6c0xnVFdzMW9GdmRyRGVnQk54Wm https://themcallen.org/news/valley-reps-say-nun-detained-by-ice-in-mcallen-is-returning-home-myrgvcom https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Valley reps. say nun detained by ICE in McAllen is returning home - 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At approximately 11:40 p.m https://themcallen.org/news/van-in-houston-area-death-investigation-linked-to-rio-grande-valley https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/police-lights-002-1_0764f6.jpg?w=900 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 https://themcallen.org/news/cemetery-cleanup-underway-with-cameron-co-sheriffs-office-prisoners-at-work-prog https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/cameron-county-so.jpg?w=869 Cemetery cleanup underway with Cameron Co. Sheriff's Office Prisoners at Work Program HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cleanup efforts at cemeteries are underway as part of the Cameron County Sheriff's Office Prisoners at Work Program. 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As of June 21, 2026, the USDA has confirm https://themcallen.org/news/vaqueros-bbq-sauce-to-hit-h-e-b-shelves https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-22-085800.png?w=660 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. https://themcallen.org/news/caitlin-clark-sidelined-vs-the-sparks-as-she-recovers-from-back-injury https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3e9de730c968.19677743.jpeg?w=900 Caitlin Clark sidelined vs the Sparks as she recovers from back injury 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. 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The promising 18-year-old shortstop was taking infield practice Tuesday during the MLB draft combine at Chase F https://themcallen.org/news/pulisic-returns-to-the-us-lineup-with-highlights-and-lowlight-in-a-world-cup-los https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3e21b3391675.21811478.jpeg?w=900 Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States on Thursday night just in time to warm up for the World Cup games that really matter starting next week. Pulisic https://themcallen.org/news/pochettino-annoyed-by-perceived-disappointment-after-us-finishes-group-play-with https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3e14d5825ae7.73648421.jpeg?w=900 Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey INGLEWOOD, Calif. 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(AP) — Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enoug https://themcallen.org/news/iran-and-egypt-avoid-talking-about-world-cup-pride-match-in-seattle https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3e0224b2c717.79668527.jpeg?w=900 Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle SEATTLE (AP) — Before the Iranian coach and goalkeeper answered any questions Thursday ahead of the team's World Cup match with Egypt, a FIFA official spoke up. Daniel Marin, FIFA's executive director https://themcallen.org/news/rgv-red-crowns-are-fired-up-to-finally-be-back-home https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/RGV-Red-Crowns-are-fired-up-to-finally-be-back-home.jpg?w=900 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 https://themcallen.org/news/marina-mabrey-matches-wnba-scoring-record-with-53-points-to-help-toronto-rout-lo https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3df08ce2ea36.73598166.jpeg?w=900 Marina Mabrey matches WNBA scoring record with 53 points to help Toronto rout Los Angeles 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 mark set by Liz Cambage for https://themcallen.org/news/brian-brobbey-and-the-dutch-roll-in-the-rain-to-a-3-1-win-over-tunisia-to-top-wo https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3dd2093e33e6.49319259.jpeg?w=900 Brian Brobbey and the Dutch roll in the rain to a 3-1 win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F KANSAS CITY, Mo. 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Evert, 71, was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in https://themcallen.org/news/cubs-acquire-left-hander-david-peterson-in-a-trade-with-the-mets-ap-source-says https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3d54988cd961.70281161.jpeg?w=900 Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the Mets, AP source says NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have patched a hole in their depleted rotation by acquiring struggling left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the New York Mets, according to a person with direct https://themcallen.org/news/heat-hazard-declared-for-f1s-austrian-gp-as-europe-battles-scorching-weather https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3d54d9cb3800.29042201.jpeg?w=900 'Heat hazard' declared for F1's Austrian GP as Europe battles scorching weather SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Formula 1 drivers will carry extra cooling gear for this week’s Austrian Grand Prix after “heat hazard” rules were activated as hot weather causes disruption across Europe. I https://themcallen.org/news/harlingen-police-youth-academy-guides-new-generation-of-students https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/youth-academy.png?w=900 Harlingen Police Youth Academy guides new generation of students HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Department is hosting its annual youth academy to guide the next generation of law enforcement officers. During the youth academy, students will https://themcallen.org/news/edinburg-police-ramp-up-patrols-ahead-of-fourth-of-july https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/edinburg-pd-station.png?w=900 Edinburg police ramp up patrols ahead of Fourth of July HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Edinburg Police Department has launched a safety initiative ahead of the Fourth of July festivities to eliminate the number of impaired drivers on the road. The https://themcallen.org/news/french-soccer-player-drowns-in-the-rhone-river-as-france-swelters-in-a-heat-wave https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3d53af177406.90697438.jpeg?w=900 French soccer player drowns in the Rhone River as France swelters in a heat wave PARIS (AP) — A 21-year-old French soccer player with a second-division club has died after drowning during the heat wave that has gripped France. Kenzo Kies, who played for the Guingamp reserve team, https://themcallen.org/news/spurs-and-thunder-go-big-acuff-brown-is-a-matchup-to-watch-and-other-takeaways-f https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3d3c043775f8.31001045.jpeg?w=900 Spurs and Thunder go big, Acuff-Brown is a matchup to watch and other takeaways from the NBA draft NEW YORK (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder were thinking big. Darius Acuff Jr. and Mikel Brown Jr. might be a matchup to watch among smalls. And the one-and-done era is far from d https://themcallen.org/news/the-world-cup-is-half-over-with-54-of-104-matches-complete-and-the-drama-is-just https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3d53f27b8e68.25643446.jpeg?w=900 The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete. And the drama is just getting started MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — It's halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone. Wednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament — technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now https://themcallen.org/news/mexico-beats-czech-republic-3-0-to-win-all-3-world-cup-group-stage-matches-for-1 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3cdf7d7b53a3.37799912.jpeg?w=900 Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time MEXICO CITY (AP) — Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to the Mexican team’s success at the World Cup is that they are a family. This family, it seems, is on a historic journey https://themcallen.org/news/second-suspect-in-mcallen-armed-robbery-investigation-arrested-krgv https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Second suspect in McAllen armed robbery investigation arrested - KRGV <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxQc0diTm9vV3hHeHJOc1RLN2gwWU9VWHBfTnlSd0RBaW5hT0djRjdaY19uaWhobjlJdGlKQXVjN1M1UEdFMWFOREo5RHlPd0ZSQjlXRjdGMC1WZHhKMFFwMkxrT0VHZHJwdzlBdUxEd3 https://themcallen.org/news/federal-appeals-court-allows-the-trump-administration-to-resume-expanded-use-of- https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations - BorderReport <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8gFBVV95cUxOWllvY09KMEhjU1ZVYWZLQU5fbWdvVno2ZmFDQkduWXI4TnNfbHZJQ1k3NlBmcTMybUpwR2RoQWpDSEhodmJqb2xrTzg4djFleEtzdlFpVTMxYXBmRVJEbHktNmZaTmFTdklMbVRMXz https://themcallen.org/news/man-charged-in-mcallen-freemason-murder-now-linked-in-two-lodge-fires-krgv https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Man charged in McAllen Freemason murder now linked in two lodge fires - KRGV <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxOOXBrTkxYUnYycElpZGFjb3hjWFF2ejlORVN0OVJyd0IySzFMR1ZGaVZ5RGNBeG1MM3luY0RmWE9ySkZUa05iejVERzVPTTYxN3Uxbmp6MmR4N0JhQ0pkTWU2NWstWG01dTdIZW5jVV https://themcallen.org/news/hidalgo-county-is-helping-progreso-spray-for-mosquitoes-krgv https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Hidalgo County is helping Progreso spray for mosquitoes - KRGV <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxQeE5PWHlHY3JyUWZRMjF3VFM5WDZNa2JrX0lBS1VvNGN4NDQ1aWQwd21Kc0J1Z3BLYTVTek5OT1BYa2J3VWZTWkFJQ1hyTkVHaHBUaTVnbTRZdXl0NHF6VUF5Y2pyRWxwY0pPQzRNaj https://themcallen.org/news/houston-area-man-indicted-on-manslaughter-for-mcallen-mans-death-myrgvcom https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Houston-area man indicted on manslaughter for McAllen man’s death - MyRGV.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxPb2JLRHl1Z2VqLTA4cVlqeE00WlpRaGNQZ2VYM3B5My1FSllvVHpCcXJRdnpleVhEYVhUS1VaQzdkeFU5ZFZ5WjQ4aGFoRlFDQThZU2QwaC03UnRmQ3pzdGthNENQNUx3WFYtMjlfUm https://themcallen.org/news/omar-guerrero-arrest-former-hidalgo-county-clerk-omar-guerrero-captured-after-13 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Omar Guerrero Arrest: Former Hidalgo County Clerk Omar Guerrero Captured After 13 Years On The Run For Child Sex Crimes - Fox Rio Grande Valley <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0wFBVV95cUxQMG5iN2ZqWmVyVFFPcC05V0x5TWpyWW5aeUhVOUU3UGFTMUxMeEZLVzVEcXhvc181S0hSbjVMQzJWZXZuNkszd29Zdzd0RU55OGx5c3RwdWp6SUNkeXpiRXMtVUhjSlczSEhhVEtRYV https://themcallen.org/news/allison-to-ramsey-i-so-want-you-at-every-one-of-our-public-meetings-rio-grande-g https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Allison to Ramsey: I so want you at every one of our public meetings - Rio Grande Guardian <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxOMmtoVk9xSTVpS1FIWkJFaElMcFYwOC1VR3FoUHItb2NpcEZwRDAydUhLUHZqQXMzNGVxX2tlVFNhMTV5QlI3LWwxbDRNOExWbF9XNDF2dVpSQkRqU1RiOTdWaThES1BYNldTa0FOSX https://themcallen.org/news/swansons-epic-doubleheader-gives-him-best-4-game-series-in-cubs-history-with-gam https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3cad11924c31.48901761.jpeg?w=900 Swanson's epic doubleheader gives him best 4-game series in Cubs history -- with game left NEW YORK (AP) — Thanks to a historic doubleheader performance Wednesday, Dansby Swanson has the best four-game series in Chicago Cubs history — with a game to spare. Swanson had a go-ahead RBI triple https://themcallen.org/news/vincius-jnior-silences-critics-with-2-more-goals-giving-him-4-in-this-world-cup- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3ca284272dc4.39824604.jpeg?w=900 Vinícius Júnior silences critics with 2 more goals, giving him 4 in this World Cup for Brazil MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brazil star Vinícius Júnior knew what his critics were saying coming into this World Cup, that he just can't score on soccer's biggest stage the way he can at Real Madrid. H https://themcallen.org/news/nba-draft-finishes-up-in-new-york-where-some-second-round-picks-are-revered https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c9ca71e5ca4.11411333.jpeg?w=900 NBA draft finishes up in New York, where some second-round picks are revered NEW YORK (AP) — Some of New York's biggest basketball heroes were second-round draft picks. Like Jalen Brunson, the guy marching through Manhattan with the Larry O'Brien Trophy in his arms last week d https://themcallen.org/news/caitlin-clark-leaves-fevers-loss-with-a-back-injury-doesnt-return-after-3rd-quar https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c934f03f1c6.28342240.jpeg?w=900 Caitlin Clark leaves Fever's loss with a back injury, doesn't return after 3rd-quarter scare INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever's 111-109 loss to Phoenix with a back injury in the third quarter Wednesday night. The All-Star guard has been dealing with a back issue this s https://themcallen.org/news/homophobic-chant-returns-in-mexicos-world-cup-match-against-the-czech-republic https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c9b70c7e4d9.16204638.jpeg?w=900 Homophobic chant returns in Mexico's World Cup match against the Czech Republic MEXICO CITY (AP) — Fans at Mexico’s final World Cup group stage match on Wednesday chanted a slur that has previously led to fines and other sanctions against the country’s soccer federation. The slur https://themcallen.org/news/bible-stories-are-approved-as-required-reading-in-texas-public-schools https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools DALLAS (AP) — Texas' education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible stories, widening conservative efforts to bring Chris https://themcallen.org/news/south-africa-reaches-world-cup-knockout-round-for-1st-time-with-1-0-win-over-sou https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c9a4ee90d97.91359607.jpeg?w=900 South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) — South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night. Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minut https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-to-host-inaugural-pony-summer-super-series-international-tournament-of-c https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/32d074de-6432-4918-af75-167a29ff0b72.png?w=556 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 Tues https://themcallen.org/news/the-tyler-trio-of-utrgv-mens-basketball-making-an-impact-on-the-hardwood https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screen-Shot-2026-06-24-at-9.26.23-PM.png?w=900 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 bu https://themcallen.org/news/vincius-jnior-scores-2-goals-as-brazil-beats-scotland-3-0-to-win-its-world-cup-g https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c8661904e61.08509453.jpeg?w=900 Vinícius Júnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to win its World Cup group MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Vinícius Júnior made it look easy. So did Brazil. Vinícius scored two goals — one of them practically into an empty net to open the scoring — and five-time World Cup champio https://themcallen.org/news/indiana-man-charged-after-being-accused-of-stalking-wnba-player-sophie-cunningha https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c763fbaf180.18068147.jpeg?w=900 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 s https://themcallen.org/news/sabres-trade-tuch-to-the-capitals-in-sign-and-trade-deal-nashville-lands-drury-f https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c78506c2248.99387264.jpeg?w=900 Sabres trade Tuch to the Capitals in sign-and-trade deal. Nashville lands Drury from Colorado BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch is heading to Washington as the Capitals jumped the line for the top free agent available, and the Buffalo Sabres got something in return for a player they knew was not https://themcallen.org/news/nelly-korda-is-2-for-2-in-major-titles-this-season-the-womens-pga-at-hazeltine-n https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c6eef3b6333.94522089.jpeg?w=900 Nelly Korda is 2 for 2 in major titles this season. The Women's PGA at Hazeltine National is next CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The latest stop for Nelly Korda in this especially busy summer is the Women's PGA Championship in Minnesota, where the top-ranked player in the world will try this week to hoist a https://themcallen.org/news/christian-pulisic-feels-great-hopes-to-play-for-us-in-final-world-cup-group-game https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c6bab6418f1.73961554.jpeg?w=900 Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey on Thu https://themcallen.org/news/plenty-of-sun-heat-for-the-weekend https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/slot3_636a95.jpg?w=900 Plenty of sun & heat for the weekend HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The weekend is promising some great weather for outdoor activities, as long as you plan for hot temperatures and some breezy conditions. The combination of heat and https://themcallen.org/news/man-accused-of-selling-guns-to-the-gulf-cartel-pleads-not-guilty https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Julio-Trevino-Jr-Texas-DPS-Photo.png?w=569 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 af https://themcallen.org/news/mauricio-pochettino-says-rebuilding-us-team-is-tougher-than-he-imagined-but-hes- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c5e949a7cd4.63791988.jpeg?w=900 Mauricio Pochettino says rebuilding US team is tougher than he imagined, but he's making progress DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino's office during the World Cup has a terracotta-tiled terrace with a spectacular view of an iconic Orange County beach and a vast stretch of the Pacific. S https://themcallen.org/news/ohio-lawsuit-alleges-new-ncaa-rule-unfairly-denies-high-school-class-of-22-athle https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c59ce3976f7.40806150.jpeg?w=900 Ohio lawsuit alleges new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of '22 athletes a 5th season Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court claiming the new https://themcallen.org/news/sparks-hit-hard-as-kelsey-plum-sidelined-indefinitely-out-at-least-10-games https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c58ad304c76.58736273.jpeg?w=900 Sparks hit hard as Kelsey Plum sidelined indefinitely, out at least 10 games 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 leas https://themcallen.org/news/4th-of-july-celebrations-to-be-held-for-veterans-at-harlingen-mcallen-va https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/07/GettyImages-134023377.jpg?w=724 4th of July celebrations to be held for veterans at Harlingen, McAllen VA 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 https://themcallen.org/news/prime-day-ends-tonight-the-60-best-deals-our-editors-could-find https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/FEATURE_Prime-Day-ends-tonight_The-60-best-deals-our-editors-could-find_2026.jpg?w=900 Prime Day ends tonight: The 60 best deals our editors could find We've rounded up the 60 best Prime Day deals in the most popular categories to shop before the event ends tonight. https://themcallen.org/news/bill-dewitt-iii-promoted-from-president-to-chief-executive-officer-of-the-cardin https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c390cca9171.82878270.jpeg?w=900 Bill DeWitt III promoted from president to chief executive officer of the Cardinals ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bill DeWitt III was named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday after serving as team president since 2008. The Cardinals also announced the promotion of Anu https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-celebrates-24th-texas-regional-bank-amateur-golf-championship https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/MCA01385.jpg?w=900 McAllen celebrates 24th Texas Regional Bank Amateur Golf Championship 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 g https://themcallen.org/news/utrgv-students-research-new-paths-for-discovering-alzheimers-indicators https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-22-211340.png?w=671 UTRGV students research new paths for discovering Alzheimer's indicators HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Alexa Nichols, a former ophthalmic technician and rising third year medical student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, knows firsthand how much informatio https://themcallen.org/news/metering-could-resume-at-border-after-supreme-court-ruling-groups-warn https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/scotus_040126gn02_w_610c64.jpg?w=900 'Metering' could resume at border after Supreme Court ruling, groups warn Migrant advocacy groups condemned the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Thursday to uphold a previous government immigration policy that had turned back asylum-seekers at U.S. ports of entry before they ent https://themcallen.org/news/as-eyes-are-on-the-men-at-the-world-cup-the-womens-world-cup-countdown-has-begun https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c36a9b06fd6.47564739.jpeg?w=900 As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women's World Cup countdown has begun While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. The women's tournament is set to start June 24, 2027, hosted by https://themcallen.org/news/indianas-aliyah-boston-and-caitlin-clark-surge-to-1-2-in-wnba-all-star-fan-votin https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c3584584b01.41335837.jpeg?w=900 Indiana’s Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark surge to 1-2 in WNBA All-Star fan voting NEW YORK (AP) — Indiana teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are 1-2 in the fan voting for this year's All-Star game, the league announced Wednesday. Four-time league MVP A'ja Wilson is third abo https://themcallen.org/news/cape-verde-goalkeeper-vozinha-seeks-new-club-after-world-cup-stardom-doesnt-rule https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c2d8e882a12.31164579.jpeg?w=900 Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn't rule out Brazil move Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club. And the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper hasn't ruled out playing in Brazil, where fans helped him reach immediate stardom https://themcallen.org/news/lakers-will-re-sign-austin-reaves-to-a-4-year-185-million-deal-ap-source-says https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c0b4fd0f7a2.65515529.jpeg?w=900 Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to a 4-year, $185 million deal, AP source says EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday https://themcallen.org/news/olympic-athletes-to-get-cash-grants-from-new-100m-fund-created-by-ioc https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c2d48367777.70528691.jpeg?w=900 Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — It's not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games. The International Olympic Commit https://themcallen.org/news/the-latest-starbase-update-with-labpadre-june-22 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/labpadre-june-22.png?w=900 The latest Starbase update with LabPadre: June 22 STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The latest at Starbase will begin with this week's fabrication updates. On Friday afternoon, the first section of the Booster 21 methane stack was moved from Star Fa https://themcallen.org/news/citywide-mosquito-spraying-scheduled-for-mercedes https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2025/07/MosquitosGettyImages-1380659512-1.jpg?w=865 Citywide mosquito spraying scheduled for Mercedes HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews with the city of Mercedes will be spraying for mosquitoes starting Tuesday. The city spraying will be conducted in two sessions. 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ValleyCentral.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxNUjRzQTl2N0Q2MFVFcDdBMXJ3Wk55cW83TnJNUUdDa2lVU2xBVTJINUk5SEFhS1RIZ2FodUlNUDNaY3MxRUpvUHdZaVdsVHBCZlM2VVVrS1ZsU0RaMmdLci1uY2JiaDFvQ19ZTmpQa1 https://themcallen.org/news/sotos-status-is-undetermined-as-lindor-gets-ready-to-rejoin-mets-and-senga-shift https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c14b3b904e1.14444537.jpeg?w=900 Soto's status is undetermined as Lindor gets ready to rejoin Mets, and Senga shifts to bullpen NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor is ready to rejoin the New York Mets — just as Juan Soto deals with a back injury that may sideline him beyond Wednesday. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he couldn’t https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-police-seek-to-id-man-who-assaulted-woman-at-bicentennial-trail-myrgvcom https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop McAllen police seek to ID man who assaulted woman at Bicentennial trail - MyRGV.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxQVzN4V2FOUEljbHZlaXFUemxjYVh3YUhjMWVwYkU1Qk9FcXJJd3k2U05JWjBLdXhmXzNZMDNWek52M3ZreXJ2Nk1wUm5IRnlacm1YY1dWZFJSLXhlMWtqdUJDX25fT25HdjRwNXNLQ1 https://themcallen.org/news/no-sweat-sinner-optimistic-after-pre-wimbledon-exhibition-match-in-london-heat-w https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c2d4edc0822.13452146.jpeg?w=900 No sweat: Sinner optimistic after pre-Wimbledon exhibition match in London heat wave LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is feeling optimistic about his Wimbledon title defense after sweating through an exhibition match in a heat wave Wednesday and confirming he underwent testing f https://themcallen.org/news/spot-on-sunshine-winds-this-week-for-the-valley https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/slot0_652412.jpg?w=900 Spot on sunshine, winds this week for the Valley HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- 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 https://themcallen.org/news/clark-and-scheffler-switch-from-tough-us-open-to-rain-softened-travelers-champio https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c2d8bca7fc4.64249493.jpeg?w=900 Clark and Scheffler switch from tough US Open to rain-softened Travelers Championship 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 Sch https://themcallen.org/news/ronaldinho-says-let-the-magic-begin-after-signing-with-italian-serie-c-club-rave https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3bee065059c6.52428483.jpeg?w=900 Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46 MIAMI (AP) — Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46, more than a decade after retiring. “I cannot wait to dance with the ball,” Ronaldinho said. “Football has a https://themcallen.org/news/2036-olympics-host-set-to-be-picked-in-2029-as-ioc-confirms-timetable-for-contes https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c2c5ebb6f42.19410039.jpeg?w=900 2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC set a target of 2029 on Wednesday to pick a 2036 Olympics host in a currently stalled contest that has long been targeted by India and Qatar. The timetable agreed https://themcallen.org/news/harlingen-named-2026-all-america-city-finalist https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/greetings-from-harlingen.png?w=900 Harlingen named 2026 All-America City finalist HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen was named a 2026 All-America City finalist. As a finalist, the city of Harlingen was invited to attend the All-America City Conference in Denve https://themcallen.org/news/cubs-manager-craig-counsell-perplexed-by-rainout-and-irked-by-terrible-rule https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3bc17d85b6b2.95470014.jpeg?w=900 Cubs manager Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout and irked by 'terrible rule' NEW YORK (AP) — After his team got rained out two days in a row, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell sounded a little miffed about the second one. Hours later Tuesday, he was criticizing a major leagu https://themcallen.org/news/england-and-ghana-play-to-0-0-draw-at-world-cup-despite-flurry-filled-final-minu https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3bac64a530b4.42518957.jpeg?w=900 England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different. This time, Queiroz’s team earned a point that could end u https://themcallen.org/news/dukes-isaiah-evans-among-top-talent-still-available-after-sitting-through-round- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c2c1bdff414.56862179.jpeg?w=900 Duke's Isaiah Evans among top talent still available after sitting through Round 1 of the NBA draft Isaiah Evans arrived at the NBA draft expecting to become a first-round pick after a two-year stay at Duke. Instead, he sat through a difficult Tuesday night in the green room without hearing his name https://themcallen.org/news/athletics-zack-gelof-loses-hit-streak-at-24-games-after-getting-spiked-on-his-ri https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3b6f7d958066.70919623.jpeg?w=900 Athletics' Zack Gelof loses hit streak at 24 games after getting spiked on his right hand SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof's 24-game hitting streak came to a quick and painful end Tuesday night. Gelof flied out to right as the leadoff hitter in the Athletics’ 3-1 lo https://themcallen.org/news/aj-dybantsa-is-the-no-1-pick-on-a-big-nba-draft-night-for-freshman-stars-and-mic https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3b5236242833.64275460.jpeg?w=900 AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 pick on a big NBA draft night for freshman stars and Michigan's champions NEW YORK (AP) — AJ Dybantsa is on his way to Washington and ready to start working as soon as he gets there. That's not until Wednesday. Tuesday was a night for the NBA's No. 1 draft pick to party. “O https://themcallen.org/news/2026-nba-draft-tracker-list-of-1st-round-picks https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3b5102280818.23175942.jpeg?w=900 2026 NBA draft tracker: List of 1st-round picks The players selected in the first round of the NBA draft Tuesday night in New York: ___ 1. Washington Wizards — AJ Dybantsa, forward, 6-9, 217, BYU Scouting report: First-team Associated Press All-Ame https://themcallen.org/news/food-bank-rgv-hosts-summer-match-campaign https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/food-bank-match.png?w=900 Food Bank RGV hosts summer match campaign 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 campaig https://themcallen.org/news/brownsville-to-host-community-budget-meeting-invites-feedback https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2025/03/city-of-brownsville-logo.png?w=900 Brownsville to host community budget meeting, invites feedback HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville is inviting residents to its community workshop to discuss the city's proposed fiscal year budget for 2027. The workshop will allow residents https://themcallen.org/news/utrgv-senior-madison-huhn-ready-to-step-into-leadership-role-for-vaqueros-womens https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/IMG_1169.jpeg?w=900 UTRGV senior Madison Huhn ready to step into leadership role for Vaqueros women's basketball EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — UTRGV women's basketball tipped off week three of summer practice with team camaraderie at the forefront of Head Coach Lane Lord's mind. "It's all about camaraderie, https://themcallen.org/news/the-same-forecast-continues-hot-breezy-and-dry-days-ahead https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/88b2e574-ca2b-4d63-bb6d-37c86c6c27e8.jpg?w=900 The same forecast continues: Hot, breezy and dry days ahead HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —  If you're looking further beyond the weekend for a pattern shift in our weather, you'll have to keep looking. We stay locked in with this hot, breezy, sunny and dry https://themcallen.org/news/we-uncovered-the-best-hidden-gems-of-prime-day-2026 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/PD-Feature_50Best-hidden-gems-prime-day-deals.jpg?w=900 We uncovered the best hidden gems of Prime Day 2026 These hidden gems are available at deep discounts, scoring you big savings on everything from home and kitchen to tech and apparel. https://themcallen.org/news/1b-desalination-plant-proposed-to-ease-rio-grande-valley-border-water-woes https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/IMG_6949.jpg?w=900 $1B desalination plant proposed to ease Rio Grande Valley border water woes An Israeli-based company wants to pair up with a U.S. company to build a $1 billion desalination plant on South Padre Island, on the South Texas border, to ease the growing water woes in the Rio Grand https://themcallen.org/news/after-a-difficult-rebuild-the-wizards-have-new-hope-after-adding-dybantsa-with-t https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3b26cdb70217.41098931.jpeg?w=900 After a difficult rebuild, the Wizards have new hope after adding Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick WASHINGTON (AP) — It has been nearly a half-century since Washington was a real championship contender in the NBA. Now, AJ Dybantsa's arrival represents a potential turning point for a franchise that https://themcallen.org/news/olympian-skier-bode-miller-pleads-not-guilty-to-idaho-misdemeanor-drug-charges https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3b1ea997eeb6.49400273.jpeg?w=900 Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms. Miller wa https://themcallen.org/news/workforce-solutions-local-organizations-host-hireability-forum https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2015/03/92e7c942-abc9-4831-bb00-75453c2b3682-p_willacy_county_jobs_4-1.jpg?w=640 Workforce Solutions, local organizations host HireAbility forum HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley is partnering with the Disability Chamber of Commerce – RGV, McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and the McAllen Ch https://themcallen.org/news/messi-and-mbapp-romping-through-world-cup-with-dazzling-display-of-history-makin https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3afa47b248c0.67528283.jpeg?w=900 Messi and Mbappé romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals Lionel Messi has been mesmerizing. Kylian Mbappé has been, well, magnifique. Two of the biggest stars of the World Cup are setting records with history-making goals in a sizzling start that has even t https://themcallen.org/news/brendan-sorsby-has-to-wait-until-2027-to-join-the-nfl https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3b12044be105.31008217.jpeg?w=900 Brendan Sorsby has to wait until 2027 to join the NFL Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until 2027 to begin his NFL career. The NFL informed the 22-year-old quarterback on Tuesday that it will not hold a supplemental draft this year, and encouraged him to https://themcallen.org/news/falcons-agree-to-54-million-3-year-deal-that-makes-kyle-pitts-sr-1-of-nfls-top-p https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3b0af7ae4a41.90504135.jpeg?w=480 Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL's top paid tight ends ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player on the team's offense through the 2028 season. Th https://themcallen.org/news/hearing-set-for-motion-to-dismiss-weslaco-cheerleader-wrongful-death-lawsuit https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-01-115842.png?w=900 Hearing set for motion to dismiss Weslaco cheerleader wrongful death lawsuit HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A hearing has been set after Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas, an energy drink distributor accused in the death of a Weslaco cheerleader, filed a motion to dismis https://themcallen.org/news/ncaa-panel-approves-new-eligibility-rules-giving-division-i-athletes-5-years-to- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3b0ab3005596.71451398.jpeg?w=900 NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era and court fights with players trying to extend their careers, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that wil https://themcallen.org/news/new-york-knicks-revel-in-their-nba-victory-parade-as-joyous-fans-and-celebs-fill https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3b065453df03.82186232.jpeg?w=900 New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson held up the golden NBA championship trophy for a forest of outstretched hands to touch as fans celebrated the New York Knicks' first title in 53 years with a booming para https://themcallen.org/news/goalllll-messi-mania-overtakes-argentina-as-legend-breaks-scoring-record https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3afa49b72244.38268274.jpeg?w=900 Goalllll! Messi mania overtakes Argentina as legend breaks scoring record BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken monumental form during the 2026 World Cup: A statue stands 26 meters tall in a remote town in Patagonia, and a mural signed by over 1 https://themcallen.org/news/nhl-exploring-texas-expansion-in-houston-or-austin-with-billionaire-dan-friedkin https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3af6c2f05418.53072765.jpeg?w=900 NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL is exploring potential expansion in Texas in either Houston or Austin under an agreement with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday. B https://themcallen.org/news/meet-caramelo-the-mexico-superfan-attending-his-11th-world-cup https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3af4aab020c9.50239370.jpeg?w=900 Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Long after Mexico’s World Cup win against South Korea, fans young and old lined up outside the stadium to take photos with Héctor Chávez and his big black sombrero. Also kno https://themcallen.org/news/mavericks-announce-hiring-of-dusty-may-as-coach-hours-before-the-start-of-the-nb https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3aefb5646705.58340050.jpeg?w=900 Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night. May is making the jump to the https://themcallen.org/news/us-eases-restriction-on-irans-world-cup-team-allowing-travel-2-days-before-next- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3ad14004d956.95856426.jpeg?w=900 US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday. The t https://themcallen.org/news/edmonton-oilers-hire-mike-babcock-after-nhl-clears-veteran-coach-following-an-in https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3ad84bd198c6.79627515.jpeg?w=900 Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock after NHL clears veteran coach following an investigation EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock on Tuesday, clearing the way for the polarizing taskmaster to coach his first NHL game in more than six years after the NHL cleared him https://themcallen.org/news/infantino-says-fifa-will-analyze-using-hydration-breaks-at-future-world-cups https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3ac587d76025.27957963.jpeg?w=900 Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups ATLANTA (AP) — FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year's tournament. Gianni Infantino, the soccer body's presiden https://themcallen.org/news/blazers-hire-wolves-assistant-micah-nori-as-head-coach-a-year-after-chauncey-bil https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3ac7df56cb64.86133619.jpeg?w=900 Blazers hire Wolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach, a year after Chauncey Billups' sudden exit 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 int https://themcallen.org/news/kveos-nbc-childrens-programming-update-for-june-27-2026 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/27th.jpg?w=900 KVEO’s NBC Children’s Programming Update for June 27, 2026 Due to Network changes, the Saturday June 27th showing of Tails of Valor airing at 11am has been rescheduled for 8am. https://themcallen.org/news/it-takes-a-village-bonus-parents-blended-families https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-24-110613.png?w=900 It Takes a Village: Bonus parents & blended families HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It Takes A Village is a weekly ValleyCentral+ series that covers all things parenting, from real, honest conversations about daily routines and challenges to funny m https://themcallen.org/news/five-rgv-teams-set-to-represent-at-state-7-on-7-tourney https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MixCollage-24-Jun-2026-10-15-PM-4519.jpg 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 Thu https://themcallen.org/news/former-edinburg-cisd-coach-arrested-for-inappropriate-relationship-with-a-studen https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AdobeStock_478301470.jpeg 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 surr https://themcallen.org/news/former-hidalgo-county-district-clerk-wanted-since-2013-arrested-in-mexico https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/092806_Omar-Guerrero_01.jpg 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 https://themcallen.org/news/chinese-national-accused-of-stealing-200k-from-hidalgo-county-woman https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AdobeStock_377298532.jpeg Chinese national accused of stealing $200K from Hidalgo County woman A Chinese citizen who was residing in California was arraigned Monday on a fraud charge after being arrested at the Falfurrias immigration checkpoint when authorities found him to be illegally present https://themcallen.org/news/edinburg-school-board-taps-former-la-joya-isd-super-as-interim https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gisela-Saenz.jpg Edinburg school board taps former La Joya ISD super as interim EDINBURG — Gisela Saenz got the nod. In a board meeting Tuesday night, the Edinburg CISD school board voted to appoint Saenz interim superintendent. Saenz formerly served as La Joya ISD’s superintende https://themcallen.org/news/3-arrested-in-alamo-crash-that-resulted-in-child-being-ejected-from-vehicle https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Davila-Rodriguez-Luna-Ramirez.jpg 3 arrested in Alamo crash that resulted in child being ejected from vehicle The Alamo Police Department said three have been arrested in regard to a major crash that resulted in a child being ejected from a vehicle. Francisco Davila Jr. and Samantha Vianney Rodriguez were arr https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-police-seek-to-id-man-who-assaulted-woman-at-bicentennial-trail https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/062326_TRAIL-person-of-interest-preview.jpg McAllen police seek to ID man who assaulted woman at Bicentennial trail McAllen police are asking for the publics help identifying a person of interest in an indecent assault investigation. The person is seen here, in two images, at the Bicentennial Hike and Bike Trail, i https://themcallen.org/news/brownsville-rivera-team-wins-group-performance-at-national-history-day https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061826_BISD-NHD-Team_01.jpg Brownsville Rivera team wins group performance at National History Day Rivera Early College High School’s National History Day team is back in Brownsville after winning the group performance national championship last week in College Park Maryland. Team members Damian Le https://themcallen.org/news/police-chase-ends-with-new-charges-for-wanted-cameron-county-man https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/crime-stock-002.jpg Police chase ends with new charges for wanted Cameron County man A Cameron County man was arrested after leading police in a chase when he fled from the Los Indios port of entry, where agents had attempted to execute an arrest warrant out of Brownsville. Clifford W https://themcallen.org/news/harlingen-airport-board-repairing-32m-runway-as-director-search-enters-ninth-mon https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20230208_RK_viarunway-scaled.jpg Harlingen airport board repairing $32M runway as director search enters ninth month HARLINGEN — Valley International Airport’s new $32 million runway, described as the longest landing strip south of Austin, is projected to cost millions of dollars to repair damages caused by last yea https://themcallen.org/news/la-joya-isd-approves-balanced-budget-with-employee-raises https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/education-stock_02.jpg La Joya ISD approves balanced budget with employee raises In a meeting on June 17, the La Joya ISD school board voted to adopt a balanced budget for next school year with 3% employee raises, increasing starting teacher pay and continuing Pre-K services to st https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-to-spotlight-emerging-entrepreneurs-at-innovationtx-demo-day https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Courtesy_Demo-Day_01.jpg 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 https://themcallen.org/news/utrgv-football-announces-home-and-home-series-vs-montana https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/resize-13.webp 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 Va https://themcallen.org/news/raymondville-isd-police-chief-calls-social-media-post-false-investigation-initia https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/040824_Oscar-Gutierrez_01.jpg Raymondville ISD police chief calls social media post false, investigation initiated A story and photo posted on social media claiming a privately owned white Chevrolet Corvette was worked on in a Raymondville Independent School District maintenance shop posted on social media are a t https://themcallen.org/news/famous-burger-brownsville-chefs-creation-included-in-global-ranking https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PREVIEW-Courtesy_Chef-Eugene-with-burger_01.jpg Famous burger: Brownsville chef’s creation included in global ranking 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 https://themcallen.org/news/edinburg-doctor-convicted-in-240m-fraud-scheme-released-from-prison https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/051418.JORGE-ZAMORA-QUEZADA-OFFICES.-dl-001-scaled.jpg Edinburg doctor convicted in $240M fraud scheme released from prison Jorge Zamora-Quezada The former Edinburg rheumatologist who was convicted of committing healthcare fraud, conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and conspiracy to obstruct justice has been released fro https://themcallen.org/news/harlingen-could-sell-drinking-water-to-proposed-data-center https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-09-14_HarlingenWaterworks_1.jpg Harlingen could sell drinking water to proposed data center A Harlingen WaterWorks agreement providing up to about 4.7 million gallons of sewer water a day to a proposed 1,800-acre data center just outside of the city limits includes a clause under which the a https://themcallen.org/news/brownsville-metro-studies-expansion-of-public-transit-network https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-06-02_Bus_1.jpg Brownsville Metro studies expansion of public transit network Brownsville Metro, or B Metro, wants to expand the city’s public transit network by adding a rapid bus transit system, new fixed routes and on-demand van or minibus options, according to a presentatio https://themcallen.org/news/brownsvilles-la-clandestina-declares-presence-with-music-food-and-mystery https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061926_STF-La-Clandestina-Brasa-Argentina_01.jpeg Brownsville’s La Clandestina declares presence with music, food, and mystery BROWNSVILLE — Octopus? Ceviche?  No, I’ve had more than my share of both as of late. So my eyes continue to roam across the menu at La Clandestina Brasa Argentina.  Let’s see. I could start off with s https://themcallen.org/news/fifa-fever-valley-shows-out-for-world-cup-craze-for-mexico-us-teams https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061126_FIFA-Watch-Party_01.jpg FIFA Fever: Valley shows out for World Cup craze for Mexico, US teams By Erika De Los Reyes and Omar Zapata | Staff Writers McALLEN — The day soccer fans had been waiting for was finally here — the first game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 was about to commence. Bars, resta https://themcallen.org/news/editorial-yes-new-technology-does-eliminate-jobs-but-it-creates-new-ones https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26167774310340.jpg Editorial: Yes, new technology does eliminate jobs, but it creates new ones Many people have expressed concerns that artificial intelligence will eliminate jobs and put many Americans out of work. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, whose computer chips are driving the rapid growth https://themcallen.org/news/serving-cameron-county-transforming-lives-through-bariatric-surgery https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/New-Dr.-Angela-Lomas-Photo.jpg Serving Cameron County: Transforming Lives Through Bariatric Surgery By: Dr. Angela Lomas, DHR Health Bariatric Surgeon 4770 N. 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Thousands of spectators ha https://themcallen.org/news/a-tale-of-two-tours-pga-tour-approves-two-tiered-system-in-2028-with-expanded-fi https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3ab527eca666.06857025.jpeg?w=480 A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Tiger Woods said the objective was to create the best version of the PGA Tour. 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(AP) — After Lionel Messi scored two goals to set the World Cup record and Kylian Mbappé kept pace in the career chase, Erling Haaland delivered another dazzling performance on a https://themcallen.org/news/trump-cancels-housing-bill-signing-over-senate-inaction-on-save-act https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/AP26174806022385-1-e1782309276784_283a87.jpg?w=900 Trump cancels housing bill signing over Senate inaction on SAVE Act President Trump canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill on Wednesday, saying he would not sign the legislation until the Senate passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) https://themcallen.org/news/accused-driver-in-alamo-hit-and-run-appears-in-court https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/snapshot-1.jpg?w=900 Accused driver in Alamo hit-and-run appears in court HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The driver accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Alamo that left two adults and four children with injuries appeared in court on Saturday for a bond hearing. J https://themcallen.org/news/camp-mystic-files-for-bankruptcy-after-catastrophic-texas-floods-killed-28-peopl https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3c1f43d15a55.61419887.jpeg?w=900 Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp DALLAS (AP) — Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors at the Christian camp for gi https://themcallen.org/news/timberwolves-trading-julius-randle-to-nets-as-part-of-3-team-deal-ap-source-says https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a39f75e1783f6.35688550.jpeg?w=900 Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms https://themcallen.org/news/kylian-mbapp-of-france-scores-2-goals-to-reach-16-in-world-cup-career-tying-for- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a39f2a9919628.95132373.jpeg?w=900 Kylian Mbappé of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mbappé is coming for Messi. Kylian Mbappé of France scored two goals on Monday to reach 16 for his World Cup career, moving into a tie for second most in tournament history as he t https://themcallen.org/news/world-cup-sees-first-weather-delay-with-france-iraq-game-in-philadelphia-paused- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a39ecd1c68fa6.24210927.jpeg?w=900 World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on Monday, when the halftime break during a match between France and Iraq lasted 2 hours, 10 minutes. It was th https://themcallen.org/news/lionel-messi-becomes-top-scorer-in-world-cup-history-with-2-more-goals-for-argen https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a39ea6f2781b6.83227568.jpeg?w=900 Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already doing that again in his sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain has the World Cup scoring record https://themcallen.org/news/mlb-commish-giants-botched-pride-night-cap-guidance-leaving-players-unclear-on-o https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3a00b2cee859.33662175.jpeg?w=900 MLB Commish: Giants botched Pride Night cap guidance, leaving players unclear on opt-out NEW YORK (AP) — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a letter to Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley that the San Francisco Giants failed to properly explain to players that they were allowed to decl https://themcallen.org/news/goals-are-being-scored-at-a-record-pace-at-the-world-cup-the-ball-is-one-reason- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a39dfde3bb297.98151065.jpeg?w=900 Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup. The tournament has been one of the highest-scoring in history so far and produced nearly 25% more scoring than the same span https://themcallen.org/news/kylian-mbapp-scores-2-goals-to-lead-france-to-3-0-win-over-iraq-and-into-world-c https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a39dc615e0c80.33716191.jpeg?w=900 Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday a https://themcallen.org/news/the-tank-tested-martinez-edges-tough-win-as-prospects-break-out-in-summer-showdo https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-21-204110.png?w=631 'The Tank' tested: Martinez edges tough win as prospects break out in Summer Showdown HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An action-packed Father’s Day weekend saw some of the best fighters in the Rio Grande Valley put on a show. Saturday night, Juarez Rolo’s Promotions hosted its Summe https://themcallen.org/news/trae-young-agrees-to-a-4-year-extension-with-washington-wizards-ap-source-says https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a399f6714f696.71369211.jpeg?w=900 Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the agreeme https://themcallen.org/news/a-win-over-saudi-arabia-would-send-cape-verde-to-the-round-of-32-at-the-world-cu https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a39a79a711918.38340374.jpeg?w=900 A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Here's something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play. That's right https://themcallen.org/news/kpmg-womens-pga-boosts-purse-to-13-million-the-largest-in-womens-golf https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a399be301f810.39953268.jpeg?w=900 KPMG Women's PGA boosts purse to $13 million, the largest in women's golf The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship returned to having the largest purse in the history of women’s golf, announcing Monday an increase to $13 million along with adding artificial intelligence to elevate https://themcallen.org/news/the-hot-humid-routine-continues https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/slot1_00b4e5.jpg?w=900 The hot & humid routine continues HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our combination of heat and humidity is cutting us a little slack today. 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Raul Passamentt Jr., who was born and https://themcallen.org/news/edinburg-police-searching-for-burglary-suspects https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-5.jpg?w=900 Edinburg police searching for burglary suspects HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department is searching for two suspects accused of burglarizing cars in a neighborhood on Friday morning. Police say at about 4:30 a.m., two mal https://themcallen.org/news/former-wimbledon-champion-vondrousova-suspended-for-4-years-for-refusing-doping- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a39452ab9b6e9.90865074.jpeg?w=900 Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended for 4 years for refusing doping test Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was suspended for four years on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test, the latest high-profile player sanctioned. The Czech cited “mental stress” and fe https://themcallen.org/news/lake-placid-and-nyc-form-exploratory-committee-to-study-hosting-future-winter-ol https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a394eda964657.91750499.jpeg?w=900 Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Olympics. The announcement Monday https://themcallen.org/news/judge-orders-alleged-port-runner-held-without-bond-in-ammunition-smuggling-case https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/08/GH010953.MP4.21_53_37_22.Still001.jpg?w=900 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. 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Problem is, the competition in the National League mi https://themcallen.org/news/french-tv-disavows-female-presenters-barb-at-belgiums-doku-over-leaving-world-cu https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a394c3e7a8fb4.26946227.jpeg?w=900 French TV disavows female presenter's barb at Belgium's Doku over leaving World Cup for childbirth PARIS (AP) — French sports media leader L’Équipe has disavowed comments by a female presenter who criticized Belgium winger Jeremy Doku for wanting to leave the World Cup to be at the birth of his fir https://themcallen.org/news/harlingen-animal-shelter-to-host-microchip-clinic-for-harlingen-pet-owners https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-07-171331.png?w=900 Harlingen Animal Shelter to host microchip clinic for Harlingen pet owners HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Animal Shelter is hosting a microchip clinic for Harlingen pet owners on Saturday. The clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Harlingen A https://themcallen.org/news/san-benito-family-produces-nations-first-cotton-bale-of-the-year https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/rhyner-farms.png?w=900 San Benito family produces nation's first cotton bale of the year HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A San Benito family was recognized for harvesting the first bale of cotton in the United States of 2026. The Rhyner family operates Brown Tract Land & Sugar and pick https://themcallen.org/news/send-over-your-dad-jokes-to-valleycentral https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/fathers-day-gfx.png?w=900 Send over your dad jokes to ValleyCentral HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The saying is true: laughter is the best medicine. This may be why dad jokes make us feel better. Dad jokes come in many forms; Some are corny, some are cheesy, and https://themcallen.org/news/raymondville-isd-health-clinic-set-to-close-its-doors https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/rville-clinic.png?w=900 Raymondville ISD Health Clinic set to close its doors HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Raymondville Independent School District Health Clinic is set to close its doors in July. The decision to close the clinic was announced on Monday in a social m https://themcallen.org/news/prime-day-is-a-great-time-to-stock-up-on-back-to-school-essentials https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/prime-day-deals-for-back-to-school.jpg?w=900 Prime Day is a great time to stock up on back-to-school essentials Get them ready for school with these bargains for Prime Day. https://themcallen.org/news/a-typical-summer-valley-pattern-locked-in-through-the-extended-forecast https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/7c8b1841-3276-417d-97c9-0bb9aed88e50.jpg?w=900 A typical summer Valley pattern locked in through the extended forecast HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Another breezy, hot, sun-filled day is on tap. Tuesday began either side of 80 degrees and just like Monday afternoon, highs today will climb into the mid to upper 9 https://themcallen.org/news/another-world-cup-stunner-cape-verde-gets-1st-goal-of-tournament-and-holds-urugu https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a38e89e6d30d0.41209016.jpeg?w=900 Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did i https://themcallen.org/news/egypts-mo-salah-adds-to-list-of-accolades-in-world-cup-against-new-zealand https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a394f16a3f881.09945213.jpeg?w=900 Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just one goa https://themcallen.org/news/wyndham-clark-quiets-a-us-open-crowd-that-rooted-for-him-to-lose https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a38a5d1a9f8a4.72136512.jpeg?w=900 Wyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose Wyndham Clark heard it all day from the Shinnecock Hills crowd. Fans shouted for his golf ball to go in the bunker and the rough. One was ejected after yelling: “Don’t choke, Wyndham!” He quieted them https://themcallen.org/news/new-bus-service-helps-visitors-around-downtown-mcallen-at-no-cost https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/mcallen-circulator.png?w=900 New bus service helps visitors around downtown McAllen at no cost HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A trolley style bus is making its way around McAllen out to help customers make their way around the city's most visited downtown areas at no cost. The downtown cir https://themcallen.org/news/have-faith-vozinhas-mom-speaks-out-before-cape-verde-pulls-off-another-world-cup https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a389b4546f959.04102175.jpeg?w=900 'Have faith': Vozinha's mom speaks out before Cape Verde pulls off another World Cup tie vs. Uruguay MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — On Father's Day, Vozinha's mother watched a tie. There were 64,003 people in the stadium for the 2-2 draw between Cape Verde and Uruguay on Sunday night, none of them with a https://themcallen.org/news/corey-heim-outduels-tyler-reddick-for-first-nascar-cup-win-at-inaugural-san-dieg https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3897bf2e3ec6.02799664.jpeg?w=900 Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — Corey Heim slammed into the wall twice while destroying his tires during the first few runs Sunday in the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado. It was no problem for He https://themcallen.org/news/wyndham-clark-avoids-record-collapse-and-holds-on-to-win-the-us-open https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a38863ae1f162.40500922.jpeg?w=900 Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Wyndham Clark couldn't remember being in a darker place. He was publicly reviled for a moment of petulance when he smashed a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut in the U.S https://themcallen.org/news/2026-rgv-sports-hall-of-famer-joe-pea-honored-by-his-son-at-induction-ceremony https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-21-193631.png?w=631 2026 RGV Sports Hall of Famer Joe Peña honored by his son at induction ceremony MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 2026 class Saturday night. Eight athletes and coaches stamped their names into history, but not all could be the https://themcallen.org/news/labpadre-provides-the-latest-updates-at-starbase-june-18 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/labpadre-june-18.png?w=900 LabPadre provides the latest updates at Starbase: June 18 STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Booster 20 went through its first cryo test at the Massey Outpost on the 6th. The booster was given a full load of cryogenics and was detanked at the end of the test https://themcallen.org/news/dangerous-heat-cooking-the-valley-turns-to-a-nice-normal-weekend https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/slot0_e76e39.jpg?w=900 Dangerous heat cooking the Valley turns to a nice, normal weekend HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Temperature and humidity combine to make the Rio Grande Valley mighty miserable when those conditions push the (feel like) temperature near 130 degrees. It looks li https://themcallen.org/news/prime-day-deals-are-live-apple-shark-dyson-and-more https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3a7ddfb64339.60618434.jpg?w=900 Prime Day deals are live: Apple, Shark, Dyson and more Prime Day has started and huge deals are already live Prime Day is Amazon's biggest sale of the year &#x2014; and this year, it arrived&#xa0;early. The four-day event is running&#xa0;June 23-26, a shi https://themcallen.org/news/1st-on-the-border-case-of-new-world-screwworm-confirmed https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Adult-screwworm-fly_f8b17c.png?w=900 1st on-the-border case of New World screwworm confirmed The first case of New World screwworm has been reported in a Texas border county on Monday. https://themcallen.org/news/scheffler-gets-some-help-from-clark-but-cant-take-advantage-at-the-us-open https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a386d93ec24a5.76265160.jpeg?w=900 Scheffler gets some help from Clark, but can't take advantage at the US Open SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler got part of what he needed — a crack in Wyndham Clark's game that might have kickstarted his own run at completing the career Grand Slam. But Scheffler never https://themcallen.org/news/4th-of-july-celebrations-to-be-held-for-veterans-at-harlingen-mcallen-va https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/07/GettyImages-134023377.jpg?w=724 4th of July celebrations to be held for veterans at Harlingen, McAllen VA 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 https://themcallen.org/news/after-missing-his-putt-on-the-18th-hole-sam-burns-comes-up-one-shot-short-at-the https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3875d089a746.21898709.jpeg?w=900 After missing his putt on the 18th hole, Sam Burns comes up one shot short at the US Open SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Sam Burns tossed his putter aside, fell to his palms and then down to his knees. The crowd around him groaned. He was that close to sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole to t https://themcallen.org/news/north-carolina-forces-winner-take-all-cws-final-after-lynch-glauber-cool-off-okl https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a386431b0bed1.18359191.jpeg?w=900 North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma's hot offense OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — North Carolina coach Scott Forbes had to make a quick pitching change when starter Ryan Lynch tweaked his left oblique midway through Game 2 of the College World Series finals. No w https://themcallen.org/news/irans-challenges-at-world-cup-swirl-outside-draw-with-belgium https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a386ff43449e1.28795423.jpeg?w=900 Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran took another step toward advancing in the World Cup on Sunday, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation. At the match's conclusion, at least one a https://themcallen.org/news/egypt-hopes-to-continue-rise-of-african-football-with-first-ever-world-cup-win-a https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3867b3e6f5f7.40273111.jpeg?w=900 Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — History is on the horizon for Egypt, a favorite in Sunday’s World Cup match against New Zealand. Not only could the 28th-ranked Pharaohs get their first World Cup wi https://themcallen.org/news/yamashita-wins-meijer-lpga-classic-playoff-after-woad-lips-out-3-footer-in-regul https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a386558310e63.37307027.jpeg?w=900 Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the f https://themcallen.org/news/motorcyclist-charged-with-murder-intoxication-manslaughter-in-mission-crash https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/DocumentFragment_51105018.jpg?w=900 Motorcyclist charged with murder, intoxication manslaughter in Mission crash HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — More than a month after being accused of causing a fatal crash, a Mission motorcyclist has been charged with murder. Apolonio Perez, 39, of Mission was charged with https://themcallen.org/news/he-was-like-a-brother-palmview-mayor-remembers-sweeta-ram-after-alton-family-tra https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-18-181120-e1781824843902.png?w=580 'He was like a brother': Palmview mayor remembers Sweeta Ram after Alton family tragedy PALMVIEW, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A tragedy involving an Alton family is sending shockwaves through both Alton and Palmview, where friends and community leaders are remembering Sweeta Ram as a busines https://themcallen.org/news/serena-williams-will-play-singles-at-wimbledon-in-her-tennis-comeback-at-age-44 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a38517aa42d54.70904417.jpeg?w=900 Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44 It's been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. 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(AP) — Miles Russell had quite a Father's Day gift for his dad: the chance to be caddie in his son's U.S. Open debut. The 17-year-old amateur surprised his father, Joe, on the 18th h https://themcallen.org/news/for-niemann-its-71-solid-holes-one-thrown-club-and-maybe-a-return-trip-for-next- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a384b92b7a7c1.54991290.jpeg?w=900 For Niemann, it's 71 solid holes, one thrown club and maybe a return trip for next year's US Open SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — The U.S. Open summary for Joaquin Niemann looks like this: 71 holes of solid golf, one really bad one, a thrown club, a two-shot penalty and the willpower to not spend too muc https://themcallen.org/news/lamine-yamal-scores-10-minutes-into-his-first-world-cup-start-and-gives-spain-li https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a384362504d26.00916165.jpeg?w=900 Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff ATLANTA (AP) — Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain. Teenage superstar Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first start on soccer’s biggest stage and Spain kickstarted i https://themcallen.org/news/kansas-town-embraces-algeria-at-the-world-cup-as-the-nation-itself-grapples-with https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a382e54ad2207.99054762.jpeg?w=900 Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when Algeria felt at home in the small college town home to the University of Kansas. Might have been when 500 people showed up at the airport https://themcallen.org/news/argentina-may-have-america-to-thank-for-lionel-messis-latest-world-cup-heroics https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a37edd6c35a03.68355920.jpeg?w=900 Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles. His decision to join Inter Miami in 2023 has already been good for a https://themcallen.org/news/buxton-hits-grand-slam-in-twins-10-run-5th-inning-against-diamondbacks https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3783393d9c55.19773763.jpeg?w=900 Buxton hits grand slam in Twins' 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks PHOENIX (AP) — Byron Buxton hit a grand slam for his 24th home run of the season in the Minnesota Twins' 10-run fifth inning against Arizona on Saturday night in a 16-8 victory. Buxton tied Houston’s https://themcallen.org/news/los-angeles-dodgers-superstar-shohei-ohtani-says-he-is-a-father-again-in-an-inst https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a37777c9fef77.44753481.jpeg?w=900 Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is a father again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar posted the news of his latest addition on his Instagram account Saturday. “We are again overjoyed to experience th https://themcallen.org/news/more-than-just-happy-to-be-here-new-zealand-hunts-first-ever-knockout-run https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a37edd96352f6.65115631.jpeg?w=900 More than just happy to be here, New Zealand hunts first-ever knockout run VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — New Zealand might have arrived at this World Cup just happy to be here again. But earning a point in the opener against Iran has opened the door to a run the All Whi https://themcallen.org/news/be-proud-of-where-youre-from-and-just-do-big-things-los-fresnos-artist-staarz-on https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-15.png?w=800 'Be proud of where you're from and just do big things': Los Fresnos artist Staarz on the rise HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — From using a closet as a soundproof room to getting national attention on a popular TV show, a Rio Grande Valley artist is on the rise and putting the 956 on the map https://themcallen.org/news/caught-with-three-ak-47s-gun-smuggler-pleads-guilty https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/08/GH010953.MP4.21_53_37_22.Still001.jpg?w=900 Caught with three AK-47s, gun smuggler pleads guilty McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who attempted to cross the border with three AK-47s pleaded guilty Thursday. Edgar Emanuel Reyes Balderrama, 32, of Mexico attempted to cross the Pharr-Reynosa I https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-police-seek-woman-in-connection-with-assault-investigation https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/MONITOR-1920x1080-BG-12-1.png?w=800 McAllen police seek woman in connection with assault investigation HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in an ongoing assault investigation. The assault was reported on April 29 on the https://themcallen.org/news/mission-man-accused-of-posing-as-vet-injecting-dog-for-150 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/DocumentFragment_50875114.jpg?w=900 Mission man accused of posing as vet, injecting dog for $150 HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man known as "Rick the Vet" was arrested almost six years after he was accused of posing as a veterinarian during the COVID-19 pandemic, records indicate. Ricardo https://themcallen.org/news/phantastic-performances-phillies-schwarber-homers-twice-in-inning-harper-hits-fo https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a375ee823c9f8.53319377.jpeg?w=900 Phantastic performances: Phillies' Schwarber homers twice in inning, Harper hits for cycle vs Mets 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 work https://themcallen.org/news/cooling-centers-open-across-the-valley-amid-extreme-heat-warning https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/07/668e5dc1b8b7f0.85556023.jpeg?w=900 Cooling centers open across the Valley amid extreme heat warning HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With a heat spike sending temperatures into the triple digits, cities in the Rio Grande Valley have opened cooling centers to help residents find relief. According t https://themcallen.org/news/a-whos-that-list-of-dreamers-joins-scheffler-in-2nd-at-the-us-open-needing-to-ma https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a37451852d9f6.01241129.jpeg?w=900 A 'Who's That?' list of dreamers joins Scheffler in 2nd at the US Open, needing to make up 6 shots SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — The bunched leaderboard, the inability to pull away, the momentum changing with virtually every shot. Yes, if the U.S. Open plays out Sunday like it did in the third round, th https://themcallen.org/news/come-inside-irans-world-cup-hotel-in-tijuana-mexico-where-fans-turn-out-to-cheer https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3745121823f2.79312016.jpeg?w=894 Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Less than 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Los Angeles' World Cup stadium sits the hotel housing Iran's team. The entrance to the Marriott in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded, flan https://themcallen.org/news/wyndham-clark-turning-the-us-open-into-a-runaway-scheffler-still-has-hope-for-a- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a37455b88c151.26962995.jpeg?w=900 Wyndham Clark turning the US Open into a runaway. Scheffler still has hope for a slam SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Wyndham Clark proved to be even tougher than Shinnecock Hills in the U.S. Open with four pivotal par saves in a five-hole stretch and a majestic 3-wood to 4 feet that set up t https://themcallen.org/news/amateur-stars-russell-and-koivun-play-together-in-the-us-opens-future-of-golf-pa https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3734ae03cad6.38891768.jpeg?w=900 Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Open's 'future of golf' pairing SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun on Saturday after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole. “Not bad https://themcallen.org/news/scottie-scheffler-has-an-eventful-back-nine-to-tie-for-second-through-three-us-o https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a37325b8da587.69372130.jpeg?w=900 Scottie Scheffler has an eventful back nine to tie for second through three US Open rounds SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler raised a club in his left hand and fist-pumped with his right while the crowd roared so loudly the cheers reverberated around Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Chi https://themcallen.org/news/utrgv-makes-us-news-best-global-universities-ranking https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-8.29.33-PM.png?w=522 UTRGV makes U.S. News' Best Global Universities ranking HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was ranked in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Global Universities list. UTRGV was ranked No. 1,153 in the Best Gl https://themcallen.org/news/oklahoma-a-win-away-from-national-title-after-roughing-up-north-carolina-ace-in- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a372b58613dd3.27840862.jpeg?w=900 Oklahoma a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — His team one win away from the national championship, Oklahoma coach Skip Johnson won't mess with success. The Sooners' offense is producing at a level higher than any team to play https://themcallen.org/news/undav-scores-twice-as-germany-beats-ivory-coast-2-1-advances-to-world-cup-knocko https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3720c0cd79a9.99749266.jpeg?w=900 Undav scores twice as Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase 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 https://themcallen.org/news/pink-boots-are-everywhere-at-the-world-cup-as-the-color-becomes-a-soccer-star https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a370ccec62795.59128392.jpeg?w=900 Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a soccer star Gio Reyna scored an iconic goal to kick off the World Cup for the U.S. Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil's opener. Kylian Mbappé scored twice to become France's career goals leader. Harr https://themcallen.org/news/still-looking-into-the-possible-motive-man-accused-of-fatally-shooting-parents-g https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/DocumentFragment_51152530.jpg?w=900 'Still looking into the possible motive': Man accused of fatally shooting parents, grandmother inside Alton home HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his father, mother and grandmother inside their Alton home was charged with capital murder of multiple persons on T https://themcallen.org/news/thursdays-heat-index-to-push-120-degree-mark https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/EXTREME-HEAT-WARNING-6.18.26.jpg?w=900 Thursday's heat index to push 120-degree mark HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A strong subsidence pattern, where large‑scale sinking air warms as it compresses, is driving temperatures sharply upward across the Valley. This setup produces extr https://themcallen.org/news/prime-day-2026-how-to-save-big-by-loading-your-carts-now https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/FEATURE_Prime-Day-2026_How-to-save-big-by-loading-your-carts-now.jpg?w=900 Prime Day 2026: How to save big by loading your carts now Our experts and editors recommend loading your carts now to save the most during Prime Day. https://themcallen.org/news/a-few-dry-days-ahead https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/slot2_d979fa.jpg?w=900 A few dry days ahead HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We are settling in for a period of hot and dry days thanks to an upper-level area of high pressure in West Texas. While some record heat may be an issue for West Tex https://themcallen.org/news/mosquitoes-are-out-like-crazy-weslaco-cameron-county-launch-spraying-efforts https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/mosquito-spray-efforts.png?w=900 'Mosquitoes are out like crazy': Weslaco, Cameron County launch spraying efforts WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent rainfall across the Rio Grande Valley has created ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive, prompting local governments to begin spraying operations. Officials https://themcallen.org/news/shinnecock-hills-has-a-troubling-history-for-36-hole-us-open-leaders https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a370959417be9.35252606.jpeg?w=900 Shinnecock Hills has a troubling history for 36-hole US Open leaders SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — No one ever leading at Shinnecock Hills the last 40 years at the halfway point has won the U.S. Open, a small slice of history that awaited Wyndham Clark. He had a four-shot l https://themcallen.org/news/harlingen-fire-departments-sound-the-alarm-program-installs-free-smoke-detectors https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/harlingen-smoke-alarms.png?w=900 Harlingen Fire Department's Sound the Alarm program installs free smoke detectors HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The loss of two young girls in a Harlingen house fire last year remains a painful reminder of how quickly fire can turn deadly. Now, the Harlingen Fire Department is https://themcallen.org/news/harlingen-city-leaders-invite-residents-to-serve-on-advisory-boards https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/01/City-of-Harlingen.jpg?w=640 Harlingen city leaders invite residents to serve on advisory boards HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — City leaders in Harlingen are calling on residents to help with input on city projects and development. The city of Harlingen currently has more than 20 advisory boa https://themcallen.org/news/valley-duo-to-compete-in-special-olympics-usa-games https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/special-olympics-pickleball.png?w=900 Valley duo to compete in Special Olympics USA Games HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley duo is ready to win gold in pickleball at the Special Olympics USA Games. Athlete Beatriz Marez will be joined by her unified partner, Eve Hinojo https://themcallen.org/news/hurricanes-fans-jam-into-downtown-raleigh-for-stanley-cup-parade-and-rally https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a37037358b0a4.91363526.jpeg?w=900 Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally 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 wav https://themcallen.org/news/brobbey-and-gakpo-strike-twice-each-as-netherlands-routs-sweden-5-1-to-lead-grou https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a37024ae68dc5.75472324.jpeg?w=900 Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F HOUSTON (AP) — Under intense pressure after an opening-game draw, the Netherlands delivered a dominant performance against Sweden in the World Cup on Saturday to move atop the Group F standings. Brian https://themcallen.org/news/larger-world-cup-led-to-predictions-of-lopsided-affairs-the-results-tell-a-diffe https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a36f7cbb9efd2.88859802.jpeg?w=900 Larger World Cup led to predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Not long after FIFA announced an expanded 48-team World Cup, criticism began to pour in about how the quality of the tournament would likely be worsened. The critics argued https://themcallen.org/news/us-reaches-world-cup-knockout-round-and-wins-its-group-with-2nd-straight-victory https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a36e9aad71426.52367992.jpeg?w=900 US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia SEATTLE (AP) — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the United States one bit. The Americans advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup without their injured star forward, beating Austr https://themcallen.org/news/dylan-wu-laughs-at-himself-after-five-putting-his-first-hole-in-the-third-round- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a36e3d78c6f29.02528688.jpeg?w=900 Dylan Wu laughs at himself after five-putting his first hole in the third round at the US Open SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Dylan Wu got the chance to lead off the weekend at the U.S. Open after making the cut by the skin of a 7-foot bogey putt. His first hole Saturday did not feature the same good https://themcallen.org/news/a-flurry-of-goals-and-convincing-wins-are-raising-us-world-cup-hopes-and-expecta https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a36e056d71be1.46051083.jpeg?w=900 A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations The early results are in: This U.S men's national team is for real in this World Cup. With a quick and creative offensive attack producing goals in front of stadium-shaking home crowds, the Americans https://themcallen.org/news/a-year-after-smashing-a-locker-wyndham-clark-finds-himself-leading-at-another-us https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3692fe34d7c7.41651245.jpeg?w=900 A year after smashing a locker, Wyndham Clark finds himself leading at another US Open SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — The smashed-up locker at Oakmont last year is as much a part of Wyndham Clark’s resume as the U.S. Open title he won two years before that. Such is life in a world teeming wit https://themcallen.org/news/jacob-misiorowski-wasnt-content-being-mlbs-hardest-throwing-starter-now-he-also- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a367486016b61.34389793.jpeg?w=900 Jacob Misiorowski wasn't content being MLB's hardest-throwing starter. Now he also might be the best MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski isn’t content with merely being the game’s hardest-throwing starting pitcher. He’s intent on becoming the best. He already may be ther https://themcallen.org/news/hoes-a-hot-topic-in-brownsville-cocaine-case https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2023/12/Brownsville-Courthouse-File-Photo.jpg?w=900 ‘Hoes’ a hot topic in Brownsville cocaine case McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hoes were a hot topic at the federal courthouse in Brownsville last week. Francisco Javier Palafox Jr., a man in his 40s from Brownsville, told Border Patrol he planne https://themcallen.org/news/cameron-county-public-health-giving-out-free-mosquito-spray https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/free-bug-spray.jpg?w=900 Cameron County Public Health giving out free mosquito spray HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After recent rainy days, mosquitoes are coming out. To help residents protect themselves from bites, the Cameron County Public Health is providing free bug spray whi https://themcallen.org/news/paraguay-beats-turkey-1-0-at-the-world-cup-despite-being-down-a-man-to-clinch-gr https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a362d0b68fa75.07447533.jpeg?w=900 Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup despite being down a man to clinch Group D for US SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year's World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey on Friday after playing a man dow https://themcallen.org/news/matheus-cunha-scores-2-goals-as-brazil-eliminates-haiti-from-world-cup-with-3-0- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a36191f592376.11227838.jpeg?w=900 Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matheus Cunha struck the back of the net and struck a pose, bringing scoring — and a dash of surfing — to the World Cup stage for Brazil. Vinícius Júnior scored and assisted on one https://themcallen.org/news/massive-spacex-tank-causes-traffic-delays https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/IMG_0948.jpeg?w=900 Massive SpaceX tank causes traffic delays HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you were caught up in traffic Wednesday morning between Brownsville and any city heading north, there’s a reason for it. A Texas Department of Transportation spok https://themcallen.org/news/red-sox-left-hander-ranger-suarez-loses-no-hit-bid-in-7th-inning-against-mariner https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a36121832bb64.76409315.jpeg?w=900 Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Mariners SEATTLE (AP) — Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez lost his no-hit bid against the Seattle Mariners when Josh Naylor doubled with one out in the seventh inning Friday night. The 30-year-old lefty iss https://themcallen.org/news/3-dead-one-in-custody-in-alton-capital-murder-investigation https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-17-135430.png?w=900 3 dead, one in custody in Alton capital murder investigation HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One person is in custody after police say two people were found dead inside a home in Alton following a disturbance call on Tuesday night, according to the Alton Pol https://themcallen.org/news/brownsville-city-commission-appoints-new-city-manager https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/alan-guard.jpg?w=900 Brownsville City Commission appoints new city manager HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Brownsville City Commission named Alan Guard as its new city manager on Tuesday night. The city manager position is one of the several roles that Guard has serv https://themcallen.org/news/tunisias-new-coach-draws-inspiration-from-cape-verdes-success-ahead-of-japan-mat https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a35f7171942c5.68908607.jpeg?w=900 Tunisia's new coach draws inspiration from Cape Verde's success ahead of Japan match MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Tunisia is looking to Cape Verde for inspiration ahead of the North African team’s next World Cup game against Japan, newly appointed coach Hervé Renard said Friday. The chari https://themcallen.org/news/kate-douglass-breaks-the-womens-50-meter-freestyle-world-record-in-2359 https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a35f145cdbcf4.41953850.jpeg?w=900 Kate Douglass breaks the women's 50-meter freestyle world record in 23.59 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kate Douglass broke the world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet Friday night. Douglass won the final in 23.59 seconds, bettering the mark of https://themcallen.org/news/wyndham-clark-builds-4-shot-lead-at-us-open-with-lowest-36-hole-score-at-shinnec https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a35f13c0ed4e7.98107307.jpeg?w=900 Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead at US Open with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Wyndham Clark rapped his 35-foot putt and immediately rose from his crouch, worried it might have too much pace down the slope on the 18th green Friday in the U.S. Open. 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The inau https://themcallen.org/news/about-4000-customers-without-power-in-rio-grande-valley-at-peak-of-storm-aep-tex https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2022/10/AEP-transmission-energy.jpg?w=900 About 4,000 customers without power in Rio Grande Valley at peak of storm, AEP Texas says HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Multiple power outages were reported as heavy rainfall moved across the Rio Grande Valley on Monday. At the peak of the storm, American Electric Power Texas reported https://themcallen.org/news/dustin-johnson-goes-from-1-shot-behind-to-scrambling-to-make-the-us-open-cut https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a35b6dd58a380.78811615.jpeg?w=900 Dustin Johnson goes from 1 shot behind to scrambling to make the U.S. Open cut SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. 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The https://themcallen.org/news/iran-says-its-being-treated-unfairly-its-world-cup-travel-schedule-isnt-unique https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a35b8fa0cbae3.44977495.jpeg?w=900 Iran says it's being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isn't unique Iran's World Cup team says it's unfairly being made to travel to matches the day before games and return immediately after, but that schedule itself isn't uncommon among teams. So how does it work, wi https://themcallen.org/news/scotland-fans-have-descended-on-boston-for-the-world-cup-and-bars-are-struggling https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a35b44d716f03.40328269.jpeg?w=900 Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ever since Scotland fans learned they’d begin the country’s ninth World Cup appearance in Boston, plans were being made for a party. “I knew there was going to be a tsunami of https://themcallen.org/news/joaquin-niemann-penalized-for-throwing-club-at-us-open https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a35a0611dc8c5.12666679.jpeg?w=900 Joaquin Niemann penalized for throwing club at US Open SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Joaquin Niemann became the latest example of golf cracking down on bad behavior when the USGA penalized him two shots Friday for heaving his club while making a 9 — which turn https://themcallen.org/news/christian-pulisic-to-miss-us-world-cup-match-against-australia-because-of-calf-i https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a359001d30635.77357303.jpeg?w=900 Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi. United States coach Ma https://themcallen.org/news/cape-verdes-star-goalkeeper-vozinha-gets-a-family-boost-before-uruguay-clash https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a358c753abe03.76663825.jpeg?w=900 Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash TAMPA, Florida (AP) — Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will have his family close by when his team takes on Uruguay on Sunday, days after his standout performance against Spain turned him into one of the https://themcallen.org/news/us-hopes-to-give-fans-reason-to-revel-when-it-faces-australia-in-seattle-even-wi https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a3587bf782cf7.65375758.jpeg?w=900 US hopes to give fans reason to revel when it faces Australia in Seattle, even without Pulisic SEATTLE (AP) — Cristian Roldan is familiar with how loud Lumen Field can get. The U.S. midfielder has played for the Seattle Sounders since 2015, getting plenty of love from fans in this soccer-crazed https://themcallen.org/news/azzi-fudd-joins-globe-trotting-project-b-chasing-her-dream-of-playing-abroad https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a35aaff563cd7.40146320.jpeg?w=900 Azzi Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B, chasing her dream of playing abroad Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft this past April, will play in Project B this offseason, she announced on social media Friday. The Dallas Wings rookie joins No. 3 pick Awa Fam as part of th https://themcallen.org/news/world-cup-players-with-dual-eligibility-face-a-tough-choice-about-which-country- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a355feabcb438.72577387.jpeg?w=900 World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent GENEVA (AP) — Almost every World Cup matchup has a storyline of a player who could have represented another country. Take Folarin Balogun who scored twice in the United States’ opening win over Paragu https://themcallen.org/news/leafs-acquire-darren-raddysh-from-lightning-and-sign-him-to-an-8-year-contract https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a356ba77253c3.66495814.jpeg?w=900 Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning and sign him to an 8-year contract The Toronto Maple Leafs took a big swing at improving their blue line before the start of free agency, acquiring Darren Raddysh's rights from the Tampa Bay Lightning and signing the defenseman to an e https://themcallen.org/news/sharyland-water-supply-corporation-lifts-palmhurst-boil-water-alert https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/image_a664e7.png?w=768 Sharyland Water Supply Corporation lifts Palmhurst boil water alert HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A boil water alert impacting residents in Palmhurst has been lifted, the Sharyland Water Supply Corporation stated on Tuesday. The alert was first issued on Friday, https://themcallen.org/news/morocco-star-achraf-hakimi-will-stand-trial-in-a-rape-case-french-appeals-court- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a351d21b80e38.31930632.jpeg?w=480 Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case. The defender, who is currently playing with Morocco at the World https://themcallen.org/news/arsenal-starts-premier-league-title-defense-against-promoted-coventry https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a351ad14f91c0.07696184.jpeg?w=900 Arsenal starts Premier League title defense against promoted Coventry LONDON (AP) — Arsenal will begin its Premier League title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry, kicking off the league’s 2026-27 season on Aug. 21. Manchester City, in its first season in 1 https://themcallen.org/news/mexico-becomes-first-country-to-reach-knockout-stage-of-world-cup-beating-south- https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a34d7feea9231.33993718.jpeg?w=900 Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0 GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, sending fans https://themcallen.org/news/jonathan-davids-hat-trick-propels-canada-to-its-first-world-cup-win-6-0-over-qat https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a349b056b12d0.98925432.jpeg?w=900 Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — While Canada made World Cup history against Qatar, its celebration was tempered by concern for an injured teammate. Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won https://themcallen.org/news/canadas-kon-to-undergo-surgery-after-gruesome-injury-against-qatar https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/6a34a7fcb30509.77606860.jpeg?w=900 Canada's Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada’s historic first World Cup victory was overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné. Koné injured his left leg when Qatar midfielder Assim Madi https://themcallen.org/news/editorial-today-more-children-are-benefiting-from-fathers-positive-influence https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/N2304P17007H-scaled.jpg Editorial: Today, more children are benefiting from fathers’ positive influence We wish all fathers a happy day. It’s a day worth celebrating — now more than ever, as positive trends are being reported regarding fatherhood. U.S. Census Bureau data indicate that more American chil https://themcallen.org/news/mercedes-wins-battle-against-mission-veterans-advances-to-state https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ALC_6088-Large.jpeg Mercedes wins battle against Mission Veterans, advances to state 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 https://themcallen.org/news/jaguars-run-table-at-mid-valley-classic-earn-first-state-berth https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8675.jpg 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 h https://themcallen.org/news/from-the-archives-everybodys-doing-it-the-song-that-took-the-valley-by-storm https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/110894_The-Monitor-Fandango-U.S.A._01.jpg From the archives: ‘Everybody’s doing it’: The song that took the Valley by storm Do you remember Fandango U.S.A.’s song “La Charanga”?  The Tejano band’s song was released in 1992 in its “Class Act – La Charanga” album, but did not get traction until Christmas passed that year. It https://themcallen.org/news/klowning-around-valley-skateboarders-building-a-community-like-nowhere-else https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/136619483_web1_DSCF9078_Photo1Final-.jpg Klowning around: Valley skateboarders building a community like nowhere else Anthony Cuellar skates at the Harlingen Skate Park Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) Across the Rio Grande Valley, skateboarders are forming a unique community. Betwee https://themcallen.org/news/freeing-verse-mcallen-poet-laureate-liberates-poetry-through-napkin-challenge https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/136617509_web1_5-6-poet-050126.Poet-Laureate_GABRIEL-SANCHEZ.-dl-001_toned.jpg Freeing verse: McAllen Poet Laureate liberates poetry through napkin challenge Gabriel Sanchez has been selected as McAllen’s poet laureate, celebrated for giving voice to border communities and his unwavering commitment to preserving cultural narratives at Speer Library Friday, https://themcallen.org/news/los-fresnos-city-manager-mark-milum-retires-after-22-years-on-the-job https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/136617426_web1_IMG_20260618_102127442_HDR_Photo2Final.jpg Los Fresnos City Manager Mark Milum retires after 22 years on the job Los Fresnos City Manager Mark Milum stands in front of his collection of Rodeo Festival belt buckles as Milum prepares to retire at the end of June after more than two decades of public service. (Migu https://themcallen.org/news/harlingen-kids-make-smash-burgers-walking-tacos-during-summer-vacation https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/136617302_web1_DSCF9010_Photo1Fnal-.jpg Harlingen kids make smash burgers, walking tacos during summer vacation Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) culinary arts program students at Gutierrez Middle School cook smash burgers Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Hera https://themcallen.org/news/border-wall-construction-set-to-begin-in-santa-ana-national-wildlife-refuge https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/136616717_web1_061826.SANTA_ANA.jm.001.jpg Border wall construction set to begin in Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge 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 https://themcallen.org/news/east-all-stars-win-rgvsbcas-inaugural-all-star-game https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/xFSN5SW-021sizeoriginal-Large.jpeg East All-Stars win RGVSBCA’s inaugural all-star game Rio Grande Valley softball had not had a coaches association until this past sporting season, the 25-26 season, there has been all-star games held in the Valley in previous years, but now the Rio Gran https://themcallen.org/news/west-rallies-past-east-in-bcargv-all-star-game https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061826.ALLSTAR_BASEBALL.jm_.001-Large.jpeg West rallies past East in BCARGV All-Star Game Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer WESLACO — The top high school baseball seniors from across the Rio Grande Valley took the diamond one last time at the Baseball Coaches Association of the Rio Grande Valley https://themcallen.org/news/no-bond-for-alton-suspect-accused-of-killing-parents-grandmother https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061826.ARRAIGNMENT_CHOPRA-dl-002.jpg No bond for Alton suspect accused of killing parents, grandmother Gaurav Chopra, who is charged with killing his parents and grandmother, appeared for a bond hearing Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Edinburg (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) EDINBURG — A 19-year-old https://themcallen.org/news/rio-hondo-city-administrator-files-lawsuit-over-false-arrest https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AdobeStock_99879858.jpeg Rio Hondo city administrator files lawsuit over false arrest RIO HONDO — In a federal lawsuit, longtime City Administrator Ben Medina claims former Police Chief William Bilokury arrested him without probable cause, while his sergeant “lied” in affidavits used t https://themcallen.org/news/downtown-trolly-hits-the-streets-of-mcallen-this-weekend https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061826.DOWNTOWN_CIRCULATOR.jm_.001.jpg Downtown trolly hits the streets of McAllen this weekend 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 improvi https://themcallen.org/news/landmark-211m-tax-break-deal-could-trump-spacexs-deal-in-south-texas https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Saronic_Corsair.jpg Landmark $211M tax-break deal could trump SpaceX’s deal in South Texas By Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune McALLEN — A South Texas community once cited as the poorest in Texas is courting an Austin-based defense technology startup that promises to bring 10,000 jobs ov https://themcallen.org/news/man-to-serve-6-months-in-jail-after-crash-killed-two-los-fresnos-woman https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/092623_Fatal-Crash_01.jpg Man to serve 6 months in jail after crash killed two Los Fresnos woman Rogelio Campos Leal A Los Fresnos truck driver charged with two counts of criminal negligence homicide was sentenced to six months in jail this Tuesday for a deadly 2023 stop sign crash. On Sept. 26, https://themcallen.org/news/a-valley-of-readers-three-sisters-to-host-south-texas-biggest-book-market https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061626.BOOK-BABES-.-dl-001.jpg ‘A Valley of Readers’: Three sisters to host South Texas’ biggest book market Are you a Book Babe? Three South Texas sisters have discovered that the Rio Grande Valley’s reading culture is much bigger than it seems. To meet a growing demand for literary events and strengthen th https://themcallen.org/news/bpub-announces-scholarship-recipients-students-receiving-2000-each https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Courtesy_BPUB-Scholarship-winners_01.jpg BPUB announces scholarship recipients, students receiving $2,000 each The Brownsville Public Utilities Board has awarded 11 graduating high school seniors with Project SHARE Scholarships of $2,000 each to help pay the cost of attending an accredited university this fall https://themcallen.org/news/the-peoples-artist-mission-artist-in-quarterfinals-of-national-art-competition https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061626_Dulce-Leal-Rodriguez_01.jpg ‘The People’s Artist’: Mission artist in quarterfinals of national art competition Mission native Dulce Leal Rodriguez’s passion for art has led her to compete in “The People’s Artist,” a nationwide competition in which the winner gets $25,000, a feature in Artforum Magazine and to https://themcallen.org/news/suspect-in-alton-triple-homicide-identified-set-for-arraignment https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PREVIEW-061826.ARRAIGNMENT_CHOPRA-dl-001.jpg Suspect in Alton triple homicide identified, set for arraignment Gaurav Chopra, who is charged with killing his parents and grandmother, appeared for a bond hearing Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Edinburg (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) Jail records indicate th https://themcallen.org/news/there-are-many-questions-about-the-iran-deal-here-are-some-answers https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26169532304776.jpg There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers. By JOSEPH KRAUSS | Associated Press The agreement struck between the United States and Iran aims to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and relaunch nuclea https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-assault-suspect-police-seek-publics-help-locating-woman-wanted-in-mcalle https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 McAllen Assault Suspect: Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Woman Wanted In McAllen Assault Case - Fox Rio Grande Valley <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxQaWpnSE5mdFJheVE5REZ6YlJrRlp2RFVMbDdYeUc3MFBQZW1oODhJXzQ3ejc0TzRlQlFyemRHTnFpTWhLcFRYSUswSXc2RFhIVjk2TXFmMWFiUU1IQjUwTmFsX3pyNEpuTXB2NTlyZE https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-police-seek-joanna-coronado-in-assault-investigation-fox-rio-grande-vall https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 McAllen Police Seek Joanna Coronado In Assault Investigation - Fox Rio Grande Valley <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxNT1llT0kyaTVjTmo0aW56ME1Ka1p4bndLUmxtX1VFODZ4dWFJNy1oZVZhM3NGTmY2TWd3eGxmS0NKQk1VRVdQaXlOYWhpTkpTcDM3WlhkVUJ0WURqUmZiZFhpcktBNXZvd3dTb0hwVF https://themcallen.org/news/thursday-bridge-inspection-will-impact-harlingen-to-mcallen-motorists https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/File_Harlingen-Interchange_01.jpg Thursday bridge inspection will impact Harlingen-to-McAllen motorists This file photo shows the Harlingen Interchange in the foreground as traffic flows. (Maricela Rodriguez/Valley Morning Star) UPDATE (12:16 p.m. Thursday): TxDOT officials said the closure has conclude https://themcallen.org/news/thursday-bridge-inspection-will-impact-harlingen-to-mcallen-motorists-myrgvcom https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Thursday bridge inspection will impact Harlingen-to-McAllen motorists - MyRGV.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxPVmhWQ2ZQaEo0OTZ1RTBxSTNwS21WMkhyUmtSU1MyRmNyLWpTaFZBRUs4WWppSk42bGZaY0VtVFJ6V29nZmtUblBsdXVWQ2ZNOEF5aWh0YnZLQi1DVlNjMWM5NzhMdkRmNlVpbWFkdj https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-residents-asked-to-help-define-downtown-priorities https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/032526.DOWNTOWN-REVITALIZATION.-dl-008.jpg McAllen residents asked to help define downtown priorities McAllen wants the public’s input on their vision for the future of downtown. Downtown McAllen has been the center of a polarizing conversation regarding nightlife, public safety, and city investment f https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-residents-asked-to-help-define-downtown-priorities-myrgvcom https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop McAllen residents asked to help define downtown priorities - MyRGV.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPNTc3cGRYU2U2Qk1yUkpDc2x0V1I2NEh4VGxWSEtQYVZMd2dKNkNyMzZaRVR6eXpjdjdFLUk0a21wa2NfXzBDZ2NhSkFvbGc4VG42STA0WlM5Z29yaWxKdjF6SXFYTktKRVFYWTVRMG https://themcallen.org/news/man-convicted-in-deadly-mcallen-crash-sentenced-to-5-years-of-probation-krgv https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Man convicted in deadly McAllen crash sentenced to 5 years of probation - KRGV <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOQVJvbHRFTmV6cHo0M0Z5Y3pyTHcwdzFkcUNNX3VEUUtJZXY5VVZPdDdQNkNkX1Y4RGNQWjUzRFdBSjRFYVJWdnZfMVZ6ZnE4dHZsMV9OR2pYaUFLSnl4VkdOYWMzOHFFVkhVaDVRYW https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-plans-five-roundabouts-to-increase-roadway-safety https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061126.ROUNDABOUT.-dl-001.jpg McAllen plans five roundabouts to increase roadway safety Looking to decrease traffic congestion and increase roadway safety, the city of McAllen is investing in roundabouts to keep traffic moving as the population continues growing. Late last month, McAllen https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-plans-five-roundabouts-to-increase-roadway-safety-myrgvcom https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop McAllen plans five roundabouts to increase roadway safety - MyRGV.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxQUl84akFleHppY3FvSURBX0tDOXFVTHJiNDhtWm9WdFZLLUhHTzVmbEh4SVFuQ3Z6akFJVWRxdGJTMFJfRDdkM0MwOEhjTkFuemRLVjlEQlY2X2JSNHJzNmlFLXRKUUZfY3JKSHA0T0 https://themcallen.org/news/burgers-with-a-mexican-twist-maxi-burgers-in-mcallen https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061426_STF-Maxi-Burgers_01.jpg Burgers, with a Mexican twist: Maxi Burgers in McAllen McALLEN — With our summer weather being as unpredictable as ever, sometimes all you want is a good simple burger. There’s no food more synonymous with summer than hamburgers, an American classic. Mayb https://themcallen.org/news/help-shape-the-future-of-downtown-mcallen-june-29th-texas-border-business https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Help Shape the Future of Downtown McAllen, June 29th - Texas Border Business <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxNamk5VVpVdklVTUR0ajk2T0t5Z3l1NjRJMGFOMXBCV0hxV28yejhfczFkazBNbzMwaHMzdkpUUkVfOXdVSFdYYzVUQVJlQ3F1Qmx1dEZ3WlJjeVNYaWg4c2ZPT0d2ek9WYXNkZFliT1 https://themcallen.org/news/the-us-infant-mortality-rate-fell-to-an-all-time-low-though-it-still-trails-othe https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations - KDVR <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxOeHBBcm02Y2dFMFMtaWRSRnZtNzhxcjRxMWZQYmcyY3A5NThSYS0wSXJYRk90RzBLcWZhTVVST3BCRUR0cWdoWjY4dHM5a3BxR1BZb1FMSHhtUUNXTHRKMUlnQU8xZ0hMa0dseDBvMG https://themcallen.org/news/free-circulator-to-reduce-parking-pressure-in-downtown-mcallen https://myrgv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/061226.ALLEYWAY.-dl-001.jpg Free circulator to reduce parking pressure in downtown McAllen 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 McAll https://themcallen.org/news/free-circulator-to-reduce-parking-pressure-in-downtown-mcallen-myrgvcom https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Free circulator to reduce parking pressure in downtown McAllen - MyRGV.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxOR0JhcDViZGtHaFNVazhHSWRKWDFDeWRrckFKNmg3Qk5YVTFvc1hsNGdOUF8xUnFsdk0tQ2hvWmY3SVRHalRRd29FdFVuM1JhN211Wk9hWGI0YTY0Z2Y5U1Z0T0ZJZ1UyZHZQZ1p0WU https://themcallen.org/news/mcallen-launches-new-emergency-notification-system https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2026/06/903769d8-54f8-4b0d-842e-68aa004d4a47.png?w=719 McAllen launches new emergency notification system HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen announced Monday the launch of a new emergency notification system that will provide residents with real-time alerts via phone and email. The new https://themcallen.org/news/list-valley-cities-distribute-sandbags-as-heavy-rain-continues https://www.valleycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2013/09/33b6acf8-7261-4631-9b74-8acfdeb1e3ae-flooding_sandbags-1.jpg?w=640 List: Valley cities distribute sandbags as heavy rain continues HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As the Rio Grande Valley experiences heavy showers and thunderstorms, several cities across the Valley are helping residents prepare with sandbags. 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