UTRGV professor, Jeopardy Second Chance champion speaks on journey

Published   Jan 21, 2025 04:31AM
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — William Yancey, a history lecturer at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is on his way to the semifinals of the Champions Wildcard Tournament on Jeopardy. Yancey gave ValleyCentral an exclusive interview on what his experience on the show was like. He says he has been watching Jeopardy since he was [...] ... Read more

Biden pardons family members in final minutes of presidency

President Biden announced pardons for members of his family in the last minutes of his presidency, a development that came as President-elect Trump’s inauguration was already underway. The blanket pardons were granted to his brother, James Biden; h ... Read more

Donna fire destroys large portion of home

DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A house fire on Monday left half of the property damaged, authorities say. The blaze occurred at the 600 block of W. Roosevelt Road in Donna. According to a news release, the fire started in the kitchen behind the ref ... Read more

TxDOT plans to brine roads due to upcoming cold weather cond

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation is preparing for the cold weather and planning to pre-treat the state highways. According to a news release from TxDOT, on Monday crews will focus on pre-treating bri ... Read more

Silver Alert issued for 83-year-old Alamo man

Published   Jan 18, 2025 05:06PM
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Silver Alert has been issued for an 83-year-old man last seen early Saturday morning. Authorities say 83-year-old Antonio Salinas was last seen at 4:30 a.m. at 735 E Highway 83 in Rio Grande City, Texas. He was wearing a green/grey plaid shirt and khaki pants. Salinas is described as a [...] ... Read more

Resignation letter reveals assistant superintendent took ‘

AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After more than two months of legal wrangling, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District released former Assistant Superintendent Ramon Mendoza’s resignation letter on Friday. Mendoza abruptly resigned ... Read more

Wicked winter weather drops on RGV

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A nasty spate of cold, wet, wintry weather is descending upon the Rio Grande Valley overnight. The cold and wet together could spell icy roads by dawn while the back side clears out leaving the threat of a ... Read more

RGV Humane Society asking for blankets for shelter dogs

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society in Mission is asking for donations and foster families to help 150 dogs during this winter storm. Shelter officials say they are in immediate need of blankets, towels, newspapers ... Read more