We told you we were keeping an eye out for this one! 🥢 Teriyaki Madness is on its way to Mission, marking the brand's first location in the city. The new 1,500 square foot restaurant is taking over a space in the Mission Town Center.
Work on the interior finish is expected to be complete by November 15, 2025. We'll let you know when an official opening date is announced!
📍 118 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572
Sullivan City censures councilman after drug arrest
SULLIVAN CITY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sullivan City Council censured City Councilman Ruben Villalon on Wednesday for allegedly selling cocaine and interfering with police investigations. During a meeting on Wednesday afternoon, the City Council voted 2-0 to censure Villalon....
https://rgv.news/sullivan-city-censures-councilman-after-drug-arrest-21416.html
Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. It’s creating confusion about free speech on campuses.
Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely.
https://rgv.news/texas-republicans-are-redefining-higher-ed-it-s-creating-confusion-about-free-speech-on-campuses--21413.html
🗓️ October 23-31
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
📍 UTRGV Albert L. Jeffers Theatre
1201 W University Dr, Edinburg
💰 $10.00 - $20.00 USD
🎟️ https://www.showpass.com/s...
Cameron County judge releases 2026 Starbase impact report
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. shared the 2026 Starbase Local Impact report on Wednesday. The report, provided by SpaceX, shares the impact brought to Cameron County by Starbase operations, including Starship launches. Since SpaceX's...
https://rgv.news/cameron-county-judge-releases-2026-starbase-impact-report-21407.html
Edinburg plans new workforce center and golf clubhouse
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), and city of Edinburg are set to develop a new Workforce Resource Center and Golf Course Clubhouse at Ebony Hills Golf Course. The Ebony Hills Project, located at 300...
https://rgv.news/edinburg-plans-new-workforce-center-and-golf-clubhouse-21405.html
New life on its way at Buena Vida in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Buena Vida neighborhood in Brownsville is beginning a new chapter. It is providing affordable homes to families and those at risk of homelessness across the city, including victims of domestic violence. A total of...
https://rgv.news/new-life-on-its-way-at-buena-vida-in-brownsville-21395.html
‘He had an infectious laugh’: Grandpa of Harlingen crash victims
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen police say 16-year-old Ryan Mendiola is dead after crashing into a brick wall on Saturday night. Three other teens were also in the vehicle and are suffering from serious injuries. On Saturday, close to...
https://rgv.news/-he-had-an-infectious-laugh-grandpa-of-harlingen-crash-victims-21394.html
You saw it here first! Plans have been submitted for the city's first HTeaO location. This project involves the new construction of a 1,923-square-foot tea bar at 301 America Dr, located near the 7Brew Coffee located on Paredes Line Road. This joins a growing list of new HTeaO spots planned for the RGV, including locations in Harlingen, Edinburg, and Port Isabel.
A timeline for construction has not yet been announced. We will provide updates as they become available.
Looks like we are just missing the west side of the RGV.
📍 301 America Dr, Brownsville, TX 78526
Daycare workers indicted in death of 4-year-old boy left in Brownsville hot van
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two women accused in the death of a 4-year-old boy found inside a hot daycare van have been indicted, Cameron County court records indicate. On Oct. 1, Karen Silva and Sendy Ruiz were formally charged with...
https://rgv.news/daycare-workers-indicted-in-death-of-4-year-old-boy-left-in-brownsville-hot-van-21391.html
Get ready Harlingen! 🥤
HTeaO is officially bringing its first location to the city, with plans to build a new 1,865-square-foot store at 1219 W. Tyler Ave. This adds to the brand's rapid expansion in the Rio Grande Valley, with other locations coming soon to Edinburg and Port Isabel.
Construction is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026, with completion expected by October 1, 2026.
Where else in the RGV do you think HTeaO should open? Let us know!
📍 1219 W. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550
Election officials ask Texas to halt rollout of updated voter registration system
With early voting just days away, counties say they’re running out of time to get their complaints addressed. The post Election officials ask Texas to halt rollout of updated voter registration system appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
https://rgv.news/election-officials-ask-texas-to-halt-rollout-of-updated-voter-registration-system-21383.html
After more than two weeks in jail, McAllen city commissioner posts bond
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen City Commissioner Rodolfo “Rudy” Castillo posted bond Tuesday after more than two weeks in jail. Castillo signed the bond paperwork Tuesday morning and was released less than 30 minutes later. “He looked tired. Exhausted....
https://rgv.news/after-more-than-two-weeks-in-jail-mcallen-city-commissioner-posts-bond-21373.html
A new South Texas data center will rely on untapped renewable energy
WILLACY COUNTY — Scattered across the acres of open fields, dozens of wind turbines stood tall one morning last month, some moved their blades with the wind as designed. Others didn’t move at all. The inactivity at the Las...
https://rgv.news/a-new-south-texas-data-center-will-rely-on-untapped-renewable-energy-21371.html
Brownsville's new Dave's Hot Chicken: Opening in 2026
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chicken and spice and everything nice! Brownsville is getting its first Dave's Hot Chicken location. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the new franchise's location will be at 1165 FM 802 Rd. Brownsville...
https://rgv.news/brownsville-s-new-dave-s-hot-chicken-opening-in-2026-21370.html
Border Report Live: New buoys warn of National Defense Area in Rio Grande
The warning buoys were recently put in the water, months after the Department of Defense announced that 250 miles along the Rio Grande in the South Texas border counties of Hidalgo and Cameron were now National Defense Areas.
https://rgv.news/border-report-live-new-buoys-warn-of-national-defense-area-in-rio-grande-21364.html
Updates to Texas Cottage Food Law benefits home-vendors
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The state is giving more freedom to home-based food vendors, thanks to recent updates to the Texas Cottage Food Law. The law allows home bakers to prepare and sell low-risk food items straight from their...
https://rgv.news/updates-to-texas-cottage-food-law-benefits-home-vendors-21359.html
We have more exciting news for Mission! ☕ We've been tracking the new Chipotle coming to North Sharyland Crossing, and now we can confirm a neighbor: 7Brew Coffee!
While no official construction permits have been filed for 7Brew yet, Kimco, has officially added the coffee shop to the site plans right next to the upcoming Chipotle. This will be the first 7Brew location in Mission!
We will keep an eye out for official timelines and let you know as soon as they are announced.
Olive Garden to open first Edinburg location
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Food lovers are in for a treat as Olive Garden is preparing to open its first Edinburg location. The Italian-American food chain, widely known for its pasta dishes, unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks, is scheduled...
https://rgv.news/olive-garden-to-open-first-edinburg-location-21356.html
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say
ATLANTA (AP) — Police arrested a man at Atlanta's bustling airport on Monday after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to shoot up the place, and found an assault rifle and ammunition in his truck...
https://rgv.news/man-who-planned-to-shoot-up-atlanta-s-airport-is-arrested-in-a-terminal-following-a-tip-police-say-21355.html
The McAllen Fall Carnival is back!
🌟 October 23 - November 9, 2025
📍 Expwy 83 & Ware Rd, McAllen, TX
🕠 Open 5:30 PM Daily (Closed Tuesday’s!)
💲 $35 Unlimited Ride Wristbands
🍦 FOOD 🤤 🎡 OVER 25 RIDES! 🎢
The best McAllen Fall Carnival is HERE!
🌟 Enjoy over 25 thrilling rides, including:
🔥 Pharaoh’s Fury – Swing high above the midway!
🎡 Downdraft – A wild ride like no other!
🔥 Ring of Fire – A heart-pounding 360-degree loop!
🎡 Rockstar – The best view in town!
🔥Arctic Express – Family fun at its finest!
ICE Still Won’t Answer Questions About Prosecutor with White Supremacist X Account
Democratic Congressman Marc Veasey made an unannounced visit to a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility on Monday in an effort to demand accountability from the agency, which has failed to respond to multiple inquiries from the...
https://rgv.news/ice-still-won-t-answer-questions-about-prosecutor-with-white-supremacist-x-account-21349.html
Case reset for former Brownsville Rivera teacher accused of student relationship
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Brownsville Independent School District teacher accused of having an improper relationship with a student appeared in court last week. On Oct. 16, Julio Ricardo Trujillo, who is charged with three counts of improper...
https://rgv.news/case-reset-for-former-brownsville-rivera-teacher-accused-of-student-relationship-21347.html
Here's an update on the new Taco Bell coming to 408 W Griffin Pkwy! 🌮 Construction on the $1.1 million, 2,494 square foot restaurant is wrapping up. The project ran slightly behind its original October 1st target, but it looks like it's almost done. We will announce an official opening date as soon as it's confirmed.
We'll also be keeping a close eye on the upcoming Chipotle and Teriyaki Madness projects planned for Mission, so stay tuned!
📍 408 W Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572
Trump’s ICE Arrested a Whistleblower Who Exposed Sexual Assault in Detention. Now, He’s Left the Country.
When immigration agents detained Douglas Menjivar in June, it wasn’t his first time. Menjivar, a 50-year-old master mechanic originally from El Salvador, had lived in the United States for most of the last twenty years. A decade prior, he’d...
https://rgv.news/trump-s-ice-arrested-a-whistleblower-who-exposed-sexual-assault-in-detention-now-he-s-left-the-country--21340.html
SNAP benefits will soon be tied to error rates. These states are in the biggest trouble
Starting with the 2028 fiscal year, states with an error rate of higher than 6% will start losing federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. If the reform were to take effect immediately, only eight states...
https://rgv.news/snap-benefits-will-soon-be-tied-to-error-rates-these-states-are-in-the-biggest-trouble-21336.html
FINAL SCORE: Lamar: 23 UTRGV: 21
Jensen Huang the CEO of Nvidia personally hand delivered a supercomputer to south Texas. This visit solidifies South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley as a true, critical hub for the future not just for launch, but for the cutting-edge R&D that will get humanity to Mars. The world’s biggest rocket and the world’s newest tech right here in the RGV.
Get ready for unlimited breadsticks! Olive Garden is officially bringing its first location to the city, with plans for a new $3 million, 7,825-square-foot restaurant at 605 E. Trenton Road.
Construction is scheduled to begin on February 16, 2026, with an anticipated completion date of October 12, 2026.
📍 605 E Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
