Brownsville community mourns death of boy left in daycare van
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville community is mourning the death of a 4-year-old boy who died after being left in a hot van while in the care of a local daycare. A Justice of the Peace identified the...
https://rgv.news/brownsville-community-mourns-death-of-boy-left-in-daycare-van-19146.html
DEA arrests man accused of selling fentanyl in McAllen
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration arrested a man accused of selling fentanyl in McAllen last week. James Calvin Queen II, 41, of McAllen was arrested on June 23, when agents raided an apartment on the...
https://rgv.news/dea-arrests-man-accused-of-selling-fentanyl-in-mcallen-19144.html
Buffalo Wild Wings is opening a new restaurant at 2436A Pablo Kisel Boulevard.
Construction is scheduled to begin on December 30, 2025, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.
📍 2436A Pablo Kisel Boulevard, Brownsville, TX 78526
Texas capital murder case attempts to severely punish abortion pill use by treating a fetus as a person
A North Texas man charged with capital murder after slipping mifepristone into his girlfriend’s food signals another attempt to rein in abortion pills.
https://rgv.news/texas-capital-murder-case-attempts-to-severely-punish-abortion-pill-use-by-treating-a-fetus-as-a-person-19128.html
Missing Rio Grande City teen found
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande City Police Department reports they have located missing teen Jayden Lee Peña. Peña was reported missing on June 28. Rio Grande City Police thank all who shared the post, provided...
https://rgv.news/missing-rio-grande-city-teen-found-19123.html
Tropical Storm Barry forms in Gulf
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One month into the Atlantic hurricane season, a tropical storm has developed in the Gulf of America, also commonly known as the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center reports that an aircraft has indicated...
https://rgv.news/tropical-storm-barry-forms-in-gulf-19119.html
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Tropical depression two forms over the Bay of Campeche
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Tropical depression 2 is now over the Bay of Campeche with winds of 30 mph and moving northwest at 7 mph. This system is expected to become tropical storm Barry by Sunday afternoon....
https://rgv.news/tropical-depression-two-forms-over-the-bay-of-campeche-19114.html
Southmost area public park gets uplift
Gonzalez Park, in the Southmost area of Brownsville, is significant to Noble Texas Builders CEO Rene Capistran because it was a playground for him as a child. The post Southmost area public park gets uplift appeared first on Rio...
https://rgv.news/southmost-area-public-park-gets-uplift-19108.html
Hinojosa: A New Chapter for Corpus Christi — A Bridge for Progress and Prosperity
Corpus Christi's new Harbor Bridge now stands as the largest cable-stayed bridge in the United States, with towers reaching 538 feet. The post Hinojosa: A New Chapter for Corpus Christi — A Bridge for Progress and Prosperity appeared first...
https://rgv.news/hinojosa-a-new-chapter-for-corpus-christi-a-bridge-for-progress-and-prosperity-19105.html
Mama's Pizzeria earns Top Performer sticker
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, we are showing up at a meat market with a questionable inspection report. We are leaving with bloody boots, video evidence, and an owner who admits they will do...
https://rgv.news/mama-s-pizzeria-earns-top-performer-sticker-19102.html
Tropical development might influence the Valley soon
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A simple, disorganized area of low pressure is bubbling over the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico well south of the Rio Grande Valley. The National Hurricane Center is calling this area to move northwest over the...
https://rgv.news/tropical-development-might-influence-the-valley-soon-19098.html
SpaceX to build new facility at Starbase, gigabay
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX has filed permits to build a new gigabay at its Starbase facility. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, SpaceX is projected to pay $250,000,000 for the gigabay facility, an expansive vertical...
https://rgv.news/spacex-to-build-new-facility-at-starbase-gigabay-19089.html
Bears, Boba and Blind Boxes! Oh My!
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Bears, Boba and Blind Boxes! This local boba shop is your one-stop shop for your boba drinks and blind box needs. Beary Boba, located at 2506 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr., Ste. A in Edinburg, brings...
https://rgv.news/bears-boba-and-blind-boxes-oh-my--19082.html
STHS McAllen celebrates the completion of its 100th robotic procedure
STHS McAllen celebrates its first milestone with its robotic surgery program. The post STHS McAllen celebrates the completion of its 100th robotic procedure appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/sths-mcallen-celebrates-the-completion-of-its-100th-robotic-procedure-19079.html
SpaceX is building a massive new industrial facility, internally named "Gigabay," at its Starbase launch and production site. The project is a ground-up new construction of a 700,000-square-foot facility designed to accommodate and scale up SpaceX's manufacturing processes. The estimated cost for the construction is $250,000,000.
According to public statements, this facility is a key part of the plan to accelerate Starship production.
Construction is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
📍 1 Rocket Rd., Statbase, TX
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SpaceX reacts to Mexico President's comment on debris contamination from latest explosion
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX responded to comments from the Mexican government stating that there is contamination across the border for the space company's recent explosion that made national headlines. To watch the explosion from our partners at LabPadre's...
https://rgv.news/spacex-reacts-to-mexico-president-s-comment-on-debris-contamination-from-latest-explosion-19065.html
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate pushing for DNA evidence tests
Ruben Gutierrez is challenging the constitutionality of a state law that restricts death row inmates from seeking tests that he says will prove he’s not a murderer.
https://rgv.news/u-s-supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-texas-death-row-inmate-pushing-for-dna-evidence-tests-19060.html
Moonlighting Midland Prosecutor Means Freedom for Samuel Sanchez
Samuel Junior Sanchez had served around 15 years of a 75-year sentence for a violent road-rage incident and had seemingly exhausted all appeals when his sister contacted a group of Abilene attorneys in 2021 about new information she hoped...
https://rgv.news/moonlighting-midland-prosecutor-means-freedom-for-samuel-sanchez-19058.html
Top Paxton deputy accused of witness tampering during impeachment trial
In dueling lawsuits, current and former employees of the attorney general’s office sling allegations that threaten to intrude on Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid.
https://rgv.news/top-paxton-deputy-accused-of-witness-tampering-during-impeachment-trial-19051.html
At a novel Austin-area neighborhood, geothermal energy keeps utility bills low
The development in Manor taps into the natural heat deep underground to run heating and cooling systems for the planned 7,500 homes and commercial buildings.
https://rgv.news/at-a-novel-austin-area-neighborhood-geothermal-energy-keeps-utility-bills-low-19046.html
Bloody meat boxes: Market owner promises to do better
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, we are showing up at a meat market with a questionable inspection report. We are leaving with bloody boots, video evidence, and an owner who admits they will do better....
https://rgv.news/bloody-meat-boxes-market-owner-promises-to-do-better-19040.html
Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas
Abbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the invasive fly before it even starts.
https://rgv.news/gov-greg-abbott-orders-preemptive-strike-on-screwworm-in-texas-19037.html
Pharr PD revealed 2-month-old died days before wellness check
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 2-month-old victim in a capital murder case out of Pharr had been dead for days before authorities conducted a wellness check, according to the Pharr Police Department. Parents Miguel Ortiz Jr. and Karina Ramirez were...
https://rgv.news/pharr-pd-revealed-2-month-old-died-days-before-wellness-check-19035.html
Beware of fake traffic ticket scams, says BBB
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau of South Texas and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles are warning the public of scam text messages. The BBB says people are receiving text messages saying they have outstanding traffic...
https://rgv.news/beware-of-fake-traffic-ticket-scams-says-bbb-19030.html
Mother of Naval Station Norfolk sailor killed seeks Navy accountability
The mother of a sailor who disappeared from Naval Station Norfolk and was found dead in a Norfolk neighborhood will be in Washington D.C. Wednesday demanding transparency and accountability from the U.S. Navy.
https://rgv.news/mother-of-naval-station-norfolk-sailor-killed-seeks-navy-accountability-19029.html
Suspect in Lt. Resendez killing pleads guilty to murder
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One of the suspects in the killing of San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez has plead guilty. Rodrigo Axel Espinosa Valdez pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of murder Tuesday, according to Cameron County...
https://rgv.news/suspect-in-lt-resendez-killing-pleads-guilty-to-murder-19027.html
Life of the Mother Act becomes law in Texas, allowing some abortions
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This weekend, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the Life of the Mother Act. The new law clarifies when doctors can perform abortions if the pregnancy poses a risk to the mother’s life. Senate...
https://rgv.news/life-of-the-mother-act-becomes-law-in-texas-allowing-some-abortions-19014.html
Ross Dress for Less is tentatively scheduled to open 07/18/2025. 🙌
We were informed associate interviews will be taking place this week to be ready for opening day.
Boms: Texas Is Booming — and the Grid Has to Keep Up
A guest column from Matt Boms, executive director of the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance. The post Boms: Texas Is Booming — and the Grid Has to Keep Up appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/boms-texas-is-booming-and-the-grid-has-to-keep-up-19007.html
