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Laredo hospitals respond to Abbott's birth tourism executive order
Laredo hospitals respond to Governor Abbott's executive order targeting birth tourism and requiring investigation of healthcare providers assisting international patients seeking U.S. citizenship for their children.
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'Let's stay prepared': City of Alamo hosts sandbag distribution
The City of Alamo reminds residents to prepare for storms by distributing sandbags at multiple locations throughout the city.
Read moreServing you in Edinburg/McAllen: Is it arthritis, a sprain, or a fracture?
Dr. Patrick Sander from DHR Health Orthopedic Institute explains how to distinguish between arthritis, sprains, and fractures in the Edinburg/McAllen area.
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Laredo man with cartel ties sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl trafficking
A 24-year-old Laredo man with cartel ties was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl mixed with xylazine to undercover officers.
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Addiction recovery nonprofit launching Valley mission
Transformations Program USA, a nonprofit addiction recovery organization, is launching operations in Harlingen to serve residents across the Rio Grande Valley.
Read moreEditorial: Planned new shipyard offers major opportunities to boost Valley economy
A planned new shipyard in the Rio Grande Valley offers economic growth opportunities for the region.
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LPD written entrance exam draws more than 360 candidates
More than 360 candidates took the Laredo Police Department's written entrance exam on July 22, seeking to join the force.
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Six academy cadets officially join ranks of McAllen Fire Department
Six cadets officially graduated from a nine-month academy and joined the McAllen Fire Department after completing their probationary period.
Read morePlaymakers: Valley's top returning receivers ready for 2026
Rio Grande Valley high school football players are highlighted as top returning receivers heading into the 2026 season.
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North Laredo water pressure issues traced to faulty valve
City utilities crews identified a faulty pressure-reducing valve as the cause of low water pressure issues affecting North Laredo residents for several weeks.
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Driver accused of leaving scene of single-vehicle crash in Escobares
Escobares Police Department is searching for a driver who fled the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Old Highway 83 in the Garceno area on Tuesday morning.
Read moreBrownsville ISD signs contract with new superintendent
Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees officially signed an employment contract with Timothy E. Cuff as the district's new superintendent of schools.
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Chase ends with human smuggling bust in south Laredo
A high-speed chase in south Laredo resulted in the arrest of a driver on human smuggling charges after Border Patrol agents tracked a Ford Expedition near Highway 83 on July 20.
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Pet of the week: Bernard the kitten
Bernard, a rescue kitten found abandoned in an alley, was featured on ValleyCentral as the pet of the week with adoption specialist Jordan Wally.
Read moreUS Rep. Gonzalez introduces bill to protect Boca Chica Beach's name
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez introduces legislation to protect Boca Chica Beach from name changes.
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Laredo man faces human smuggling charges after DPS traffic stop on I-35
A 31-year-old Laredo man was arrested on Interstate 35 and faces four counts of human smuggling after DPS troopers discovered four undocumented migrants in his vehicle.
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Pharr and TCEQ host Texas drought and hurricane workshop
The city of Pharr and TCEQ hosted a Texas Drought and Hurricane Preparedness Workshop at the Jose Pepe Salinas Recreational Center to educate residents on disaster preparedness.
Read moreReady to roll: Valley's top returning running backs for 2026
MyRGV previews top returning running backs for the 2026 high school football season in the Rio Grande Valley as part of their annual position-by-position player rankings series.
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Man dies after jumping from moving truck near Cross Street, LPD says
A man died after jumping from a moving pickup truck near Cross Street in Laredo following a burglary call on Pitaya Drive.
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UTRGV football takes the stage for Southland Conference Opening Drive media day
UTRGV football team participates in Southland Conference Opening Drive media day at George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
Read moreRoma ISD super named Region One super of the year
Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Gonzalez Jr. was named Region One Superintendent of the Year and is now a nominee for the state award.
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AHEC shares mental health resources at Laredo City Hall as suicide deaths drop 25%
The Area Health Education Center held a press conference and wellness fair at Laredo City Hall to promote mental health resources and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, reporting a 25% decrease in suicide deaths in the area.
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visits McAllen
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visited McAllen to announce a $6 million grant from the Economic Development Administration for the Rio Grande Valley.
Read moreCommentary: Safer Communities Act works
A senator discusses the impact of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, legislation passed four years after the tragic 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that killed 21 people.
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