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Public Safety12-year-old McAllen IDEA student hospitalized after vaping on school bus, 1 student in custody
Un estudiante de 12 años de IDEA McAllen fue hospitalizado después de vapear en un autobús escolar. Las autoridades informaron que otro estudiante está bajo custodia en relación con el incidente. La escuela está colaborando con las autoridades para investigar lo sucedido y garantizar la seguridad de los estudiantes.
PoliticsAlamo commissioners vote to terminate city manager contract without cause
Los comisionados de la ciudad de Alamo decidieron poner fin al contrato del administrador de la ciudad sin especificar una causa. La decisión se tomó durante una reunión reciente, generando preguntas sobre el futuro liderazgo administrativo de la ciudad. No se proporcionaron detalles adicionales sobre los motivos detrás de la decisión.
HealthCameron County confirms a case of measles in the area
Las autoridades de salud del Condado de Cameron han confirmado un caso de sarampión en el área. Instan a la comunidad a tomar precauciones y verificar que sus vacunas estén al día para prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad.
HealthRegion One to host community mental health event in Edinburg
Region One llevará a cabo un evento comunitario enfocado en la salud mental en la ciudad de Edinburg. La iniciativa busca proporcionar recursos y apoyo a los residentes locales, promoviendo el bienestar emocional y mental en la comunidad. Más detalles sobre el evento, incluyendo fecha, hora y lugar, serán anunciados próximamente.
PoliticsAppeals court rejects Trump no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review
Un tribunal de apelaciones ha rechazado la política de la administración Trump que permitía detenciones migratorias sin derecho a fianza. Este fallo podría llevar el caso ante la Corte Suprema, donde se decidirá el futuro de esta controvertida medida. La decisión marca un importante revés para las políticas migratorias de la administración anterior.
BusinessData center boom strains Texas homebuilder need for electricians
El rápido crecimiento de los centros de datos en Texas está generando una alta demanda de electricistas, lo que afecta a los constructores de viviendas en el estado. Con más proyectos de infraestructura tecnológica en marcha, los recursos humanos especializados en electricidad están siendo absorbidos por estas iniciativas, dejando a los desarrolladores residenciales enfrentando dificultades para encontrar trabajadores calificados.
PoliticsDisaster declarations ripple through South Texas amid water crisis
Las autoridades locales en el sur de Texas han emitido declaraciones de desastre debido a la creciente crisis de agua que afecta a varias comunidades. La escasez de agua potable y los problemas en la infraestructura han llevado a medidas urgentes para garantizar el suministro y proteger la salud pública. Funcionarios están trabajando en soluciones temporales mientras buscan apoyo estatal y federal para abordar la situación.
Public SafetyMcAllen student arrested after threatening principal with AR-15, complaint says
Un estudiante de McAllen fue arrestado después de supuestamente amenazar al director de su escuela con un rifle AR-15, según una denuncia presentada por las autoridades. El incidente ha generado preocupación en la comunidad escolar, mientras las autoridades investigan los detalles del caso.
PoliticsTexas DACA recipient will be allowed to return after Trump administration deported him
Un beneficiario del programa DACA en Texas, que había sido deportado durante la administración de Trump, ahora tiene permiso para regresar al país. Este caso marca un avance significativo en los derechos de los inmigrantes jóvenes protegidos por DACA, quienes enfrentaron incertidumbre bajo políticas anteriores.
Public Safety'We can’t live in fear': Reynosa residents push forward amid unrest
HIDALGO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Reynosa Mayor Carlos Peña Ortiz was in McAllen on Tuesday as security concerns continue to escalate just across the border, following new warnings urging people to avoid the greater Reynosa area amid a recent wave of violence linked to cartel activity. “I always hear that McAllen is one of the safest places
Public SafetyNew technology to help with auto-theft cases in Palmview
PALMVIEW, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Palmview Police Department will be awarded new technology through a state-funded grant to combat auto-theft cases in the region. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Association awarded the grant to help the police department obtain its first set of license plate readers. A total of four license plate readers will be used
HealthPlanned Parenthood offers sex education resources at Clinica Festival
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Organizers with Planned Parenthood South Texas gathered in Brownsville on Tuesday to host a community reproductive healthcare event. Clinica Festival is a bi-annual event that aims to expand access to sexual and reproductive healthcare across the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. "Everyone is welcome here at Planned Parenthood," said Marisol Medina, Planned
Public SafetySocial Media Scams to Cost $2.1 Billion in Losses by 2025: Report
Social media has become the preferred platform for scammers, enabling them to steal an astonishing $2.1 billion by 2025, according to an announcement made Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The amount of money lost to social media scams has skyrocketed in recent years. Losses in 2025 are projected to be eight times higher than those in 2020, partly because scammers can now reach potential victims more easily through social media platforms. 'Social media provides access to billions of people worldwide, making it easier for scammers to operate at minimal cost,' the FTC stated in a release.
Politics14 border county judges ask feds to include them in wall talks
All 14 county judges from the Texas border sent a letter to the head of the Department of Homeland Security asking "to serve as partners" in matters concerning security along the border with Mexico, including border wall construction.
PoliticsBorder Report Live: 'What are they hiding?'
During a recent congressional oversight visit to a migrant detention facility in San Benito, Texas, where pregnant youth are held, U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, says she didn't see one child.
CommunityMcAllen, Reynosa celebrate 10 years of collaboration
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ceremony was held on Tuesday to celebrate 10 years of collaboration between the sister cities of McAllen and Reynosa. First established in 2016, the agreement was created to connect the cities and strengthen both sides of the border. To commemorate a decade of collaboration, the mayors of McAllen and Reynosa signed
PoliticsBrownsville's International Boulevard opening postponed for second time
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation has postponed the opening of Brownsville's International Boulevard for the second time. According to a news release from TxDOT, the full width of State Highway 4, also known as International Boulevard, between I-69E and Wilson Street, was initially scheduled to open on April 22, before being rescheduled
EducationPSJA ISD School Board Appoints Temporary Trustee to Fill Board Vacancy
Texas Border Business SAN JUAN – The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) School Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Romeo Robles to serve as a temporary Member. Robles was officially sworn in during a regular School Board Meeting held Monday, April 27, 2026. Robles brings prior experience with PSJA ISD, having served in
Public SafetyTRAFFIC ALERT- Full Width of SH 4 Phase One to Open in Brownsville, PUSHED BACK to May 5-6
The full width of State Highway 4 (International Boulevard) currently under construction, between I-69E and Wilson Street in Brownsville, is scheduled to reopen.
PoliticsSDTX Hits 20,000 Cases in Border Enforcement Push
Since the implementation of Operation Take Back America, the Southern District of Texas has filed a total of 20,069 cases against 20,374 individuals in immigration and related matters.