USBP Chief Jason Owens announces retirement after 29 years

Published   Jan 18, 2025 04:46AM
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A career dedicated to service and patriotism is nearing its final chapter for the highest-ranking Border Patrol Agent in the United States.  After nearly three decades, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens is set to retire in April.  It was a decision made by an ambitious 21-year-old who had never been to the border, [...] ... Read more

DPS, SWAT execute search warrant on Alamo home

ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SWAT and the Texas Department of Public Safety are at a residence in Alamo executing a search warrant. Both agencies are at the 1100 block of South Border Road and Juarez Avenue in Alamo. Authorities have not confirme ... Read more

'Doesn’t look real': SpaceX Starship explosion sends debri

Footage of the incident, captured by a family vacationing in the Turks and Caicos, showed the wreckage leaving behind what one of the onlookers called a “rainbow” of debris. ... Read more

LIST: Warming shelter locations across the RGV

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As temperatures are expected to drop next week, warming shelters across the Rio Grande Valley are preparing to open for those in need of a warm place to stay. Hidalgo County Mission Parks and Recreation Bu ... Read more

HCSO investigate shooting that left teen boy in critical condition

Published   Jan 17, 2025 11:50PM
DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy in critical condition. The shooting was followed by a vehicle pursuit that ended at the 1900 block of Walker Rd. in Donna. Deputies observed the driver exit the vehicle covered in blood. According to the HCSO, the [...] ... Read more

Brownsville police identify suspect involved in aggravated a

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police have arrested a man involved in two separate incidents of violence. John Melson Little, 32, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault by intimidation family violence ... Read more

Fired city manager 'doesn't know why' he was terminated

SAN JUAN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After nearly 10 years on the job, Ben Arjona has had a polarizing reputation with the city of San Juan. Some say he did a great job, others were critical of his work. While Tuesday’s vote gave no explanation, in ... Read more

FAA requesting SpaceX investigate seventh launch mishap

BOCA CHICA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring SpaceX to conduct a mishap investigation after losing its Starship vehicle and allegedly showering Turks and Caicos with debris, a release from the FAA stated. Whi ... Read more