• Jury acquits man of fatal Harlingen shooting

    A man has been acquitted of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for a fatal shooting in Harlingen, according to the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office.

  • Harlingen to break ground on air control tower

    HARLINGEN — After years of planning, city and state leaders are ready to break ground Wednesday on a $20 million project aimed at building Valley International Airport’s tallest control tower.

  • Harlingen family a shining example of bringing hope through adoption

    The life of Sebastian Armistead shines as a candle of hope for any abused child, and proof of the grand possibilities when people come together to support a youngster in his journey toward goodness.

  • Commentary: Texas revolutionary battles recently reenacted in Harlingen

    It is April 17, 1836, and Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna once again cannot go to sleep. He has split the Mexican Army of Operations for the Tejas Campaign into three fronts. All have the same mission: Suppress and end the Texas Revolution movement. The army retook the Alamo in Bejar (San Antonio) on March 6. The campaign will not be complete until Gen. Sam Houston and the remaining Texas militia is captured or forced east across the Louisiana border into the United States. Houston...

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    Third man sentenced for deadly stabbing of Harlingen football star

    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A third man has been sentenced in the fatal stabbing of a star running back at Harlingen High School. Eduardo Aceves was found guilty by a jury on April 8 for the murder of Lesley Maurice Hunter. On Thursday, Aceves went before Judge Janet L. Leal and was sentenced to 25 []

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    Harlingen woman had 9 beers before fatal crash, docs show

    MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Harlingen woman told authorities she had nine beers before a crash that left a woman dead, a criminal complaint stated. Imelda Velez was arrested on one count of intoxication manslaughter, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. At 6:36 p.m. on Dec. 15, 2023, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper []

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    Harlingen neurosurgeon’s medical license reinstated following acquittal

    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Harlingen physician's medical license was reinstated after he was found not guilty of a manslaughter charge. The Texas Medical Board reinstated Dr. Ameer Hassan's medical license last month, according to state records. On April 18, the executive director of the Texas Medical Board entered an order that rescinded the temporary []

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    PD: Man barricaded in Harlingen home after shooting homeowner with BB gun

    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Officers responded to a barricade situation Wednesday night after a man shot a homeowner in Harlingen with a BB gun, police said. According to Harlingen police, a man shot the homeowner on Marchita Avenue. The homeowner walked to a neighbor's house to call for help. While he was being treated, it []

  • Harlingen woman arrested for fatal December drunk driving crash in Mercedes

    A 69-year-old Harlingen woman was arrested Friday for the death of her passenger after she crashed her vehicle while intoxicated in December of last year.

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    Teen arrested at Harlingen South Prom for displaying weapon, police say

    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One teen was arrested after displaying a knife during a high school prom, authorities say. According to the Harlingen Police Department, the 17-year-old was arrested for aggravated assault after displaying a knife. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the Harlingen South High School Prom held at Casa De Amistad. Authorities []

  • Harlingen breaks ground on $20 million air traffic control tower

    HARLINGEN — A $20 million project to build a new air traffic control tower marks Valley International Airport’s opening of a “pivotal” era, area and state leaders said Wednesday.

  • Harlingen conservatory star awarded grant to pursue advanced theater studies

    HARLINGEN — There’s a power in her movements and a confidence in her speech and a physical dexterity in her performances which capture the attentions of her audiences.