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SpaceX plans to launch Starship 15 flight on Nov. 13

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX is targeting Friday, Nov. 13 as an early date to launch Starship 15 flight. According to SpaceX, the flight is still pending regulatory approval. The 75-minute launch will open at 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 13. SpaceX adds that the upcoming flight aims to be the...

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DPS: 3 dead following major multi-vehicle crash in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Three people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash in Brownsville on Saturday morning, according to a spokesperson of the Texas Department of Public Safety. At approximately 8:40 a.m., the Brownsville Fire Department responded to a crash involving five...

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Rain expected to continue this weekend

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The wet pattern is still expected to continue this weekend, with Sunday shaping up to be the wettest day. The Weather Prediction Center has placed the Valley under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for excessive rainfall, meaning scattered flash flooding is possible....

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Deaths of Weslaco firefighters ruled as accidental

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco Police Department determined the cause of death of two firefighters who died last month in an off-duty incident. Weslaco fire Lieutenant Juan Pena Jr. and firefighter Julia Divine Rocha were pronounced dead in the early hours of Oct. 28. RELATED:...

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CBP seizes 1,000 pounds of meth hidden in leek shipment

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within shipments of leeks at the Pharr Port of Entry. On Oct. 30 at 8 p.m., officers referred a semi-trailer en route to McAllen for secondary...

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NADBank approves $164M in water projects for Rio Grande Valley border

The North American Development Bank (NADBank), during its first-ever meeting held Thursday in the Rio Grande Valley, approved a dozen water-related infrastructure projects for the region totaling $164 million in funds.

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Sullivan City man dies in crash after fleeing police

A 42-year-old Sullivan City man died Thursday night after he failed to yield for a traffic stop resulting in a police pursuit which ended in a rollover crash. At about 7:20 p.m., a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a maroon 2004 Ford F-150 solely...

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$50M reward for Tren de Aragua leaders accused of enforcing criminal empire with killings, mutilation

The U.S. is offering up to $50 million for information leading to the arrests or convictions of three alleged Tren de Aragua leaders accused of financing their criminal network through drug trafficking, gold smuggling and extortion enforced with beatings, killings and maiming.

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DPS: Sullivan City man dies following chase and crash

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Sullivan City man is dead after leading troopers on a high speed chase in Hidalgo County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS identified the man as Raul Garcia, 42, of Sullivan City. The crash happened at 7:20 p.m. when the agency says a DPS...

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A cold front and a weekend of constant rain in the Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A significant change is coming to the Rio Grande Valley as a rain is expected over the next three days. The first step is a cold front passing through the Valley by Friday morning. The front will bring rain and a few thunderstorms overnight and through Friday...

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Weslaco celebrates Arbor Day with tribute to Major Omar Alonzo Adame

On a bright, breezy morning in Weslaco, families and community leaders gathered at La Plazita Park to honor a man whose legacy continues to inspire local residents—Major Omar Alonzo Adame. As children played nearby and neighbors exchanged warm greetings, the mood was one of reflection and hope. The...

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Man accused of running away from La Feria police

On a bright Thursday morning in La Feria, a tense moment unfolded that sent ripples through our neighboring communities, including right here in Edinburg. Imagine the scene: a routine traffic stop turns into a chase, a man fleeing from law enforcement because of unresolved warrants. It’s a story...

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Concerned pet owner examining her dog’s wound amid news of screwworm detection in South Texas

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First dog screwworm case reported in the Valley

On a quiet morning in Edinburg, Maria Lopez noticed her beloved Labrador, Buddy, scratching incessantly and showing signs of distress. What started as a simple itch quickly revealed a more alarming issue—an open wound that refused to heal. Little did she know, this was the first sign of a troubling...

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