Brownsville foodies, get ready for a new date night spot! 🍝 The popular McAllen based Italian restaurant, Brunetta Tinto & Pasta, is officially expanding and opening its second location in Brownsville. The 1,700 square foot restaurant will be renovating an existing space in the Sabal Market Center (formerly North Park Plaza).
The renovation is scheduled to begin on November 17, 2025, with an expected completion date of February 16, 2026.
📍 800 Frontage Road, Brownsville, TX 78520
Former ‘star quarterback’ at PSJA North accused of harassing a judge
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former “star quarterback” at PSJA North High School was arrested Thursday after he allegedly harassed a judge on Facebook. Gilberto “Gilbert” Zepeda III, 39, of California allegedly published several Facebook posts about state District...
https://rgv.news/former-star-quarterback-at-psja-north-accused-of-harassing-a-judge-21570.html
BUGONIA: Unhinged is just the beginning
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Emma Stone ★★★★☆ To call Yorgos Lanthimos a stylistic director is an understatement. The Greek auteur first gained international attention in 2009 with Dogtooth, a darkly comic family thriller that...
https://rgv.news/bugonia-unhinged-is-just-the-beginning-21568.html
Harlingen's Panchito's Mexican Restaurant to offer free breakfast tacos during SNAP freeze
A Harlingen restaurant is giving back to the community in the event Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits freeze on Saturday, Nov. 1 Panchito's Mexican Restaurant will be giving out free breakfast tacos to everyone, but are focused on filling...
https://rgv.news/harlingen-s-panchito-s-mexican-restaurant-to-offer-free-breakfast-tacos-during-snap-freeze-21563.html
Border Report Live: Collection of biometrics at border will worsen traffic, researcher says
"This is going to create additional challenges for travelers not only at ports of entry, but airports and cruise ship terminals. Longer waits will happen."
https://rgv.news/border-report-live-collection-of-biometrics-at-border-will-worsen-traffic-researcher-says-21562.html
Border lawmakers want Mexico held accountable for failing to pay US water
Mexico missed its deadline last weekend to pay the United States water it owes under a 1944 treaty, and South Texas communities are suffering, lawmakers tell Border Report.
https://rgv.news/border-lawmakers-want-mexico-held-accountable-for-failing-to-pay-us-water-21561.html
RGV, are you ready for this one? 🍔 "The Last Great Hamburger Stand" is officially coming to McAllen!
We've received confirmation that the new restaurant will be moving into the space at 7501 N 10th St (Suite 20), which was formerly occupied by La Estación Bakery.
An official timeline has not been announced yet, but we will provide updates as soon as they are available!
📍 7501 N 10th St, Ste 20, McAllen, TX 78504
Texas Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to direct emergency funds to address the looming SNAP crisis
TEXAS TRIBUNE — Texas Democratic lawmakers have urged Gov. Greg Abbott to use his executive authority to provide emergency state funding — a move he has done before — to offset the looming federal suspension of SNAP benefits this...
https://rgv.news/texas-democrats-urge-gov-greg-abbott-to-direct-emergency-funds-to-address-the-looming-snap-crisis-21547.html
Your Halloween pumpkin probably came from this small Texas town
In the self-proclaimed “Pumpkin Capital of the U.S.,” Floydada farmers are exporting pumpkins across Texas and the nation.
https://rgv.news/your-halloween-pumpkin-probably-came-from-this-small-texas-town-21541.html
Explosion of data centers causes planning struggles for Texas power grid
As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, the state’s grid manager is trying to plan how to provide enough electricity to meet the demand.
https://rgv.news/explosion-of-data-centers-causes-planning-struggles-for-texas-power-grid-21533.html
Dragon House / Bibibowl Coming to Pharr!
You heard it here first! 📰
The former Fazoli's at 1943 W IH 2 is officially being transformed into a Dragon House / Bibibowl!
The owner of the popular McAllen spots is expanding, which means Pharr is about to get a brand new go to for Chinese cuisine.
📍 1943 I-2, Pharr, TX 78577
Feds intercept 300 high-caliber guns headed to Mexico
From El Paso to Laredo, Texas, federal officials are ramping up efforts to curb firearms smuggling to Mexico.
https://rgv.news/feds-intercept-300-high-caliber-guns-headed-to-mexico-21516.html
Pythons, frogs, tarantulas: CBP seizes 163 exotic pets at Mission's Anzalduas International Bridge
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a driver who allegedly attempted to smuggle more than 160 species of reptiles and arthropods into Mexico. On Oct. 22, CBP officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge came across...
https://rgv.news/pythons-frogs-tarantulas-cbp-seizes-163-exotic-pets-at-mission-s-anzalduas-international-bridge-21506.html
The AG's office alleges the companies knew for decades that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen can lead to a "significantly increased risk of autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder but "willfully ignored and attempted to silence the science."
The lawsuit also accuses Johnson & Johnson of illegally transferring Tylenol related liabilities to the new company, Kenvue, in an attempt to "shield their assets" from lawsuits.
“Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks. These corporations lied for decades, knowingly endangering millions to line their pockets,” said Attorney General Paxton.
Counter-stroke event aims to educate on reducing stroke risk
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tom Castañeda with South Texas Health System talks about World Stroke Day on Oct. 29 and South Texas Health System's part in stroke education. "Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke,...
https://rgv.news/counter-stroke-event-aims-to-educate-on-reducing-stroke-risk-21497.html
Texas SNAP benefit pause: Here’s how to receive and give help
Food assistance will be canceled in November amid the current federal government shutdown, halting benefits for 11% of Texas’ population.
https://rgv.news/texas-snap-benefit-pause-here-s-how-to-receive-and-give-help-21493.html
After arrest, McAllen city commissioner says he will not resign
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen City Commissioner Rodolfo “Rudy” Castillo returned to City Hall on Monday after more than two weeks in jail. Castillo — who is charged with laundering money and smuggling clothing across the border — said...
https://rgv.news/after-arrest-mcallen-city-commissioner-says-he-will-not-resign-21492.html
Where Halloween meets business, haunted attractions on the rise
PROGRESO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It is late October in the Rio Grande Valley, and behind the quiet walls of Toluca Ranch, something eerie is coming to life. The sound of saws, hammering, and creaking wood fills the air as...
https://rgv.news/where-halloween-meets-business-haunted-attractions-on-the-rise-21489.html
Hurricane Melissa is set to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm since records began
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa strengthened further Tuesday as it crawled toward Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago. Hours before the storm, the Jamaican government...
https://rgv.news/hurricane-melissa-is-set-to-hit-jamaica-as-its-strongest-storm-since-records-began-21486.html
Latest at Starbase with LabPadre: Oct. 27
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This week at Starbase, stacking of Block 3 Starship 39 continues in Mega Bay 2, with more steel being added to frame out the new Gigabay. Multiple cranes are also being deployed to expedite the...
https://rgv.news/latest-at-starbase-with-labpadre-oct-27-21485.html
TxDOT to host workshop for second SPI causeway project
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation invites the public to its workshop that will focus on the second causeway project on South Padre Island. At the workshop, TxDOT will share information on the project,...
https://rgv.news/txdot-to-host-workshop-for-second-spi-causeway-project-21471.html
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will be issued on Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
https://rgv.news/trump-administration-posts-notice-that-no-federal-food-aid-will-be-issued-on-nov-1-21468.html
How John Cornyn’s historic gun safety bill has become a reelection liability
Critics accuse Cornyn of capitulating to Democrats’ gun control demands — even though the bill largely did not restrict gun owner’s existing rights.
https://rgv.news/how-john-cornyn-s-historic-gun-safety-bill-has-become-a-reelection-liability-21465.html
SNAP funding expiration set to hit 40 million people
More than 40 million low-income food stamp beneficiaries are expected to receive less help with grocery bills — or no help at all — in the coming days.
https://rgv.news/snap-funding-expiration-set-to-hit-40-million-people-21460.html
📍 Payne Arena
2600 N. 10th Street (Hwy 336) , Hidalgo, TX
🗓️ Dec 07, 2025 - 7:00 PM
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.c...
Get ready, McAllen!
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen located at The District is opening tomorrow 10/27/2025!
📍 7701 N 10th St, McAllen, TX 78504
Jewelry lovers in Edinburg, get ready! ✨ James Avery Artisan Jewelry is opening its first location in the city at The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley. The new 3,300-square-foot store involves the finish-out of an existing retail space at 427 E. Trenton Rd.
The interior build-out is scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025, with a target completion date of March 13, 2026.
📍 427 E. Trenton Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539
4Ever Family: Serenity
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS 4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Serenity is a very...
https://rgv.news/4ever-family-serenity-21435.html
According to Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez, essential services remain available at this time. Programs such as WIC, Head Start, and others are currently still in place.
The County stated they are in constant communication with state and federal partners and will share updates as more information becomes available.
