Gabriela Gonzalez

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Rollover crash causes traffic backup on highway in Harlingen

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Gabriela Gonzalez |Gabriela González

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Sheriff: Mission church burglar given $10K bond

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Gabriela Gonzalez |Gabriela González

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who confessed to robbing a church in Mission was arraigned. Noe Garza, 56, appeared before a judge for breaking into a church in Mission and stealing items valued at $4,050. He was given a $10,000 bond. Garza confessed to the burglary which happened April 9 at the 6700 block of Navaho St. in rural Mission. At the scene, responding deputies spoke with the victim, who reported several items were missing from the church’s storage room.
Outdoor fitness court now open in San Benito

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Gabriela Gonzalez |Gabriela González

SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday morning to celebrate the grand opening of a fitness court in San Benito. The outdoor fitness court was developed by the City of San Benito, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and NFC to create access to exercise to the Rio Grande Valley. The court features seven exercise stations for people of all abilities and fitness levels.
Parents call for change after school bullying video surfaces

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Gabriela Gonzalez |Gabriela González

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An anti-bullying protest was led outside of IDEA Edinburg on Wednesday after a video surfaced of a student being bullied on school grounds. Esther Akindayomi claims her godson Miracle was the victim in the video and is working to bring justice and raise awareness on anti-bullying. “We’re really here to bring awareness about this issue,” Akindayomi said.
McAllen anuncia la muerte del asistente del administrador de la ciudad

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Gabriela Gonzalez |Gabriela González

MCALLEN, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — La ciudad de McAllen anunció la muerte de su administrador municipal asistente, Joe Vera. Vera falleció la mañana del miércoles a los 69 años. Se le recuerda por su liderazgo y pasión por fortalecer a McAllen como un centro de cultura y comunidad. En sus 11 años de trabajo con la Ciudad de McAllen, Vera supervisó varios departamentos y jugó un papel clave en la coordinación y producción del Desfile Navideño de McAllen.
Frost Bank invites community to paper shredding event

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Gabriela Gonzalez |Gabriela González

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Participating Frost Bank locations will be hosting an annual shredding event. The event allows the community to have sensitive documents shredded to protect sensitive information and prevent identity theft. Frost Bank welcomes anyone to bring any paper products to be shredded. Last year, Frost Bank was able to shred 271 tons of paper, estimating to saving 4,600 trees, 828 cubic yards of landfill and 563 barrels of oil. Here are the shredding events near you.
Weslaco East High School percussion ensemble earns state championship title

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Gabriela Gonzalez |Gabriela González

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the first time in Weslaco East High School history, the Indoor Percussion ensemble has claimed the championship title at a statewide competition. The ensemble, Wildcat Regiment, competed at the Percussion and Winds TECA State Championships earlier this month in San Antonio. The winning production was led by Assistant Band Director, Rene Peynado. “It was a long time in the making. The show really pulled at the heartstrings,” Peynado said.
McAllen announces passing of Assistant City Manager

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Gabriela Gonzalez |Gabriela González

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of McAllen announced the death of its Assistant City Manager, Joe Vera. Vera died Wednesday morning at 69 years old. Video Player is loading. McAllen Assistant City Manager Joe VeraCurrent Time 0:00Duration 1:44Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window.
Lyford man found guilty of owning child porn images, videos

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Gabriela Gonzalez |Gabriela González

LYFORD, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 43-year-old Lyford man was found guilty of possessing items of child pornography, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Jose Rodriguez Jr. is accused of owning over 150 images and videos of child sexual assault. Rodriguez was initially arrested in August 2024 for human smuggling. During his arrest, authorities seized Rodriguez’s phone and discovered files of child pornography.
Sheriff: Missing 83-year-old woman found dead

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Gabriela Gonzalez |Gabriela González

ROMA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An 83-year-old woman who went missing over the weekend in Starr County was found dead. A Silver Alert was issued for Maria Lopez Zambrano, who was last seen Sunday evening at the 400 block of N. Estrella St. in Roma. Zambrano was reported to be diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s. No foul play is suspected. The Starr County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on Zambrano’s death.