Better Business Bureau warns of new phone scam
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are impersonating well-known retailers, government ag…
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World Cup star Vozinha dons Spider-Man jersey. The nickname on his shirt for Chile club up for vote
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Vozinha is cashing in on his newfound fame by promoting the new Spider-Man film. The 40-year-old World Cup star's arr…
The inspiration fueling Friday nights for Upper Valley football programs
MCALLEN, Texas, (ValleyCentral) — A jam-packed media day brought out the best from the Upper Valley's finest. More than 30 teams gathered Ju…
Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate negotiators worked Wednesday to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences…
Macklin Celebrini gets 5-year, $94M extension from the Sharks in the NHL's richest deal ever
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million extension Wednesday that will make him t…
Prosecutor says ropa usada businessman purchased guns for La Familia cartel
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — New details surfaced Tuesday about the arrest of a couple accused of running an illegal ropa usada business…
Seattle Storm apologize for an exchange between a co-owner and 2 fans
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Storm apologized Wednesday for an exchange that took place between one of its co-owners and two fans during the t…
Report: Undocumented population has swelled to 15.8 million, a 'new peak'
The number of migrants who were living unauthorized in the United States swelled to an estimated record 15.8 million in 2024, up from 11 mil…
Sex offender fails to comply with registration requirements, Harlingen police say
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police arrested a wanted registered sex offender who failed to comply with sex offender registration requ…
Food Bank RGV to distribute free produce in Raymondville
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is preparing to distribute produce in Raymondville on Thursday at …
The hunt begins for the Lower Valley as the 2026 football regular season draws near
LOS FRESNOS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The long wait for football season is drawing to a close. Training camps open next week across the Valle…
Tarik Skubal gets standing ovations in possible Tigers farewell, then team blows 7-0 lead
DETROIT (AP) — Trade deadline target Tarik Skubal and Detroit fans gave each other a warm farewell Wednesday, just in case this was the two-…