CBP Warns 'Assailants May Wear Mexican Military Uniforms' While Attempting To Shoot At ...
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) warned agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector that cartels are offering $10000 to people who shoot at them in ...
https://rgv.news/cbp-warns-assailants-may-wear-mexican-military-uniforms-while-attempting-to-shoot-at--21674.html
Black Bookstore Owners, Government Spies, and Murder
Texas has grown a bumper crop of book authors and, with that, an ever-expanding list of literary festivals. San Antonio’s sprawls around its towering tomato-red public library every spring. Lubbock daringly throws its in sweaty August, while Boerne awaits...
https://rgv.news/black-bookstore-owners-government-spies-and-murder-21673.html
Driver found with 166 exotic animals hidden at Anzalduas bridge
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral details the discovery of a man attempting to smuggle over 100 reptiles and arthropods into Mexico. On Oct. 22, the United States Customs and Border Protection officers at the...
https://rgv.news/driver-found-with-166-exotic-animals-hidden-at-anzalduas-bridge-21655.html
Spamer: RioPlex to host three big events before the end of the year - Rio Grande Guardian
REYNOSA, Tamaulipas - RioPlex Chairman Joaquin Spamer says the nonprofit group will be hosting three big events in the Rio Grande Valley before the ...
https://rgv.news/spamer-rioplex-to-host-three-big-events-before-the-end-of-the-year-rio-grande-guardian-21651.html
The one and only HECTOR from The Fast & The Furious, is coming to Cars & Cosplay 4th Gear!
🗓️ November 15th, 2025
⏰ 10 am - 7 pm
📍 Valle Vista Mall, Harlingen, TX
⭐ Celebrity Meet & Greets (Hector & the voice of Takumi Fujiwara!)
🏁 Drift Track Ride Alongs
🚗 Full Indoor Mall Car Show
🅿️ Free Outdoor Car Meet
🎭 Cosplay
🍔 Food Trucks & Vendors
🎧 Live DJ & Live Car Vinyl Wrapping
Brownsville police seek missing woman diagnosed with schizophrenia
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department is searching for a missing woman. Maribel Arizmendi, 51, was reported missing on Saturday, Nov. 1 and according to police Arizmendi's family reported that she has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and may...
https://rgv.news/brownsville-police-seek-missing-woman-diagnosed-with-schizophrenia-21647.html
Inside the rise of Winter Texans in South Texas - MySA
For. Winter Texans flock to the Rio Grande Valley each winter, fueling $1.9 billion in economic impact. Courtesy Welcome Home RGV.
https://rgv.news/inside-the-rise-of-winter-texans-in-south-texas-mysa-21632.html
The Vaqueros showed fight in the second half, with the offense finding the endzone twice and scoring 17 points.
UTRGV Highlights:
QB Eddie Lee Marburger went 16-for-24 for 115 yards and threw a touchdown.
Freshman Tony Diaz hauled in a one-handed 2-yard touchdown catch, finishing with 6 receptions for 62 yards.
Freshman QB Aidan Jakobsohn scored a 6-yard rushing touchdown on the final drive.
Defensively, freshman Jaiden Haygood led the way with 11 tackles. TJ Neal and Spencer Rich each added 9 tackles.
The Vaqueros will be back at Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium next Saturday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. to host Nicholls!
Texas Butterfly Festival in Mission aflutter with 100 species, fun and festivities | MyRGV.com
The trips would include Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, Resaca de la Palma State Park, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, and the UTRGV Butterfly Garden.
https://rgv.news/texas-butterfly-festival-in-mission-aflutter-with-100-species-fun-and-festivities-myrgv-com-21624.html
Elida Reyna Announces Emotional Final Rio Grande Valley Show with Tejano Legend Elsa Garcia
The two-time Latin GRAMMY winner to share the stage with “La Primera Dama” of Tejano for a once-in-a-lifetime farewell performance in Edinburg.
https://rgv.news/elida-reyna-announces-emotional-final-rio-grande-valley-show-with-tejano-legend-elsa-garcia-21619.html
A new South Texas data center will rely on 'stranded' renewable energy
A new data center in the Rio Grande Valley will rely on unused renewable energy from a nearby wind farm. Ben Lowy/For the Texas Tribune. WILLACY ...
https://rgv.news/a-new-south-texas-data-center-will-rely-on-stranded-renewable-energy-21614.html
Ensuring Every Scholar Has Access to Nutritious Meals at IDEA - IDEA Public Schools
Loaves & Fishes of the Rio Grande Valley Address: Multiple locations across RGV Phone: 956-423-1014, https://lfrgv.org. Provides a dining hall ...
https://rgv.news/ensuring-every-scholar-has-access-to-nutritious-meals-at-idea-idea-public-schools-21610.html
Season Preview: 2025-26 Women's Basketball - UTRGV Athletics
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The excitement and expectations have been building throughout summer and preseason workouts, and now The University of Texas ...
https://rgv.news/season-preview-2025-26-women-s-basketball-utrgv-athletics-21589.html
Another cold front brings thunderstorm risk to the Rio Grande Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —A moderate cold front is set to sink south through the Valley Saturday night and is expected to generate some rain and maybe a few thunderstorms. This storm system will move into the Valley after 6...
https://rgv.news/another-cold-front-brings-thunderstorm-risk-to-the-rio-grande-valley-21603.html
We have someone from the RGV participating in Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge!
We're officially on Team Julissa Schuster and can't wait to watch her journey as she competes for $4.56 million!
See it all happen when Season 2 premieres on November 4th!
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.
