Zaxby's first Rio Grande Valley location now open
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Zaxby's Chicken Fingers and Buffalo Wings is now open in McAllen. The food chain held its grand opening on Monday with its first-ever location in the region. “We are excited to open the first Zaxby's...
https://rgv.news/zaxby-s-first-rio-grande-valley-location-now-open-19198.html
It’s official! 🙌
Sam's Club is building a new membership warehouse and fuel station near the intersection of Barbee Dr. and FM 1015. The project involves the new construction of a 167,644-square-foot store and a 9,211-square-foot fuel station. The total estimated cost for the new development is $24,800,000.
Construction is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2025, and is expected to be completed by August 16, 2026.
📍 Barbee Dr. & FM 1015, Weslaco, TX 78599
Sean 'Diddy' Combs guilty of prostitution-related offense
A jury has found Sean “Diddy” Combs guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
https://rgv.news/sean-diddy-combs-guilty-of-prostitution-related-offense-19194.html
Texas lawmakers update sexual assault laws, allowing more survivors to pursue justice
After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws.
https://rgv.news/texas-lawmakers-update-sexual-assault-laws-allowing-more-survivors-to-pursue-justice-19192.html
Burton: Breaking the Silence; Addressing Violence Against Women in the Armed Forces
Retired U.S. Army Reserve and Brownsville native Angela Burton discusses the death of Navy Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz. The post Burton: Breaking the Silence; Addressing Violence Against Women in the Armed Forces appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/burton-breaking-the-silence-addressing-violence-against-women-in-the-armed-forces-19190.html
Perryman: Housing Headaches
The housing market is now somewhat stuck. High prices without low interest are squeezing many buyers out of the market, writes Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman. The post Perryman: Housing Headaches appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/perryman-housing-headaches-19182.html
Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial, judge indicates they'll keep deliberating
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial said Tuesday that it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop mogul and was unable to reach a decision on the...
https://rgv.news/jury-reaches-verdict-on-4-of-5-counts-in-diddy-trial-judge-indicates-they-ll-keep-deliberating-19172.html
Ask the Expert: Injury Prevention Tips for a Safe and Fun 4th of July
Ask the Expert, Dr. R. Dewayne Edwards gives out tips on how to keep your Fourth of July safe. The post Ask the Expert: Injury Prevention Tips for a Safe and Fun 4th of July appeared first on Rio...
https://rgv.news/ask-the-expert-injury-prevention-tips-for-a-safe-and-fun-4th-of-july-19167.html
Hot or iced, this Matcha is Insta ready!
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Matcha has taken off on social media platforms as a new wave of caffeine consumption without the crash, but what is this green drink? One local matcha shop is bringing the unique, earthy flavor...
https://rgv.news/hot-or-iced-this-matcha-is-insta-ready--19159.html
Cold or iced, this Matcha is Insta ready!
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Matcha has taken off on social media platforms as a new wave of caffeine consumption without the crash, but what is this green drink? One local matcha shop is bringing the unique, earthy flavor...
https://rgv.news/cold-or-iced-this-matcha-is-insta-ready--19157.html
‘With What Water?’
Alonso Montañez killed the outboard, and the boat swung against the scum and trash that had accumulated in the stagnant water on the high side of the dam. “Escucha,” he said, gesturing at the surface of the lake. In...
https://rgv.news/-with-what-water--19155.html
Second arrest made in death of child at pre school
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department has arrested a second person in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy at The Learning Club Pre School. On Monday, police announced that Sendy Ruiz, 38, was taken into...
https://rgv.news/second-arrest-made-in-death-of-child-at-pre-school-19148.html
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
📸 3DDaniel
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
