Latest at Starbase with LabPadre: August 7
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Wrapping up the rest of this week's update, block three ships are coming along in the star factory. Foundation work continues for the new gigabase site, and the Massey test site is active again. On...
https://rgv.news/latest-at-starbase-with-labpadre-august-7-20009.html
State Rep. Erin Gámez appears on CNN
The Brownsville Democrat says the current special legislative session was never about flood relief. It was about obeying President Trump's command. The post State Rep. Erin Gámez appears on CNN appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/state-rep-erin-g-mez-appears-on-cnn-19990.html
Venezuelan men and their families share experiences after CECOT release
For months, the families of Venezuelan men sent to CECOT by the Trump administration awaited news about their loved ones. Now that the families have been reunited, they open up about the harm they experienced.
https://rgv.news/venezuelan-men-and-their-families-share-experiences-after-cecot-release-19975.html
U.S.-Mexico Border Militarization Fails to Stop Modern Drug Smuggling Industry
Just across the Texas border, in cities like Reynosa and Nuevo Laredo, criminal networks are strengthening their hold on drug routes despite increased enforcement efforts by the United States and Mexico. Rather than rely on individual smugglers crossing unmanned...
https://rgv.news/u-s-mexico-border-militarization-fails-to-stop-modern-drug-smuggling-industry-19972.html
Garza: An additional 25,000 people could be living in Edinburg in very near future
As Edinburg builds a one million gallon water tower on the north side of town, the Rio Grande Guardian secures an exclusive interview with the executive director of the city's EDC. The post Garza: An additional 25,000 people could...
https://rgv.news/garza-an-additional-25-000-people-could-be-living-in-edinburg-in-very-near-future-19961.html
Brownsville 'riverwalk-style' project awaits agreement
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A proposed riverwalk-style development, known as the Renaissance Park Project, is being considered for Brownsville, Texas. However, it still awaits an agreement between the city and Cameron County. The project, advocated by real estate broker Larry...
https://rgv.news/brownsville-riverwalk-style-project-awaits-agreement-19959.html
Brownsville might be getting its very own river walk! 🤩
This will require a partnership between the City of Brownsville and Cameron County for it to come to fruition. If all goes to plan a $500 million dollar investment will transform downtown Brownsville.
Link - https://riograndeguardian....
Jokl: River Walk-type project planned for Downtown Brownsville
The Renaissance Park project will cost upwards of $500 million and be the biggest thing to happen to Downtown Brownsville for many years, says real estate broker Larry Jokl. The post Jokl: River Walk-type project planned for Downtown Brownsville...
https://rgv.news/jokl-river-walk-type-project-planned-for-downtown-brownsville-19924.html
Teriyaki Madness is opening its first Mission location in the new Mission Town Center development. The project involves the interior finish out of a new, 1,500 square foot retail space to create the new restaurant. The estimated cost for the construction is $400,000.
It is expected to be completed by November 15, 2025.
📍 118 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572
City of Brownsville wants local residents to help shape the future of its historic downtown
The Downtown Renaissance Master Plan aims to position Brownsville as a regional destination for arts, culture, tourism and commerce. The post City of Brownsville wants local residents to help shape the future of its historic downtown appeared first on...
https://rgv.news/city-of-brownsville-wants-local-residents-to-help-shape-the-future-of-its-historic-downtown-19919.html
Here are the Texas House Democrats who are breaking quorum
At least 51 Democratic representatives in the Texas House left Texas Sunday to block a vote Monday on redrawn maps of the state's U.S. congressional districts.
https://rgv.news/here-are-the-texas-house-democrats-who-are-breaking-quorum-19918.html
Burlington is opening a new store at 3116 W. Nolana Ave in the Parke at Nolana shopping center. The estimated cost for the renovation is $880,000.
Construction is scheduled to begin on August 15, 2025, and is expected to be completed by September 30, 2026.
📍 3116 W. Nolana Ave, Suite 180, Mcallen, TX 78504
Bentsen family: Why we donated the land for Edinburg’s new one million gallon water tower
City officials say the $5 million water tower is needed to address incredible growth on the northside of Edinburg. The post Bentsen family: Why we donated the land for Edinburg’s new one million gallon water tower appeared first on...
https://rgv.news/bentsen-family-why-we-donated-the-land-for-edinburg-s-new-one-million-gallon-water-tower-19898.html
Recent state filings show the data center at the Chase Tower in downtown McAllen is set for a major expansion. The $5,300,000 project, named 'Phase 1 Expansion,' involves renovating and converting a 23,949 square foot addition to the existing data center hub.
The expansion is scheduled to begin on August 11, 2025, and is expected to be completed by September 30, 2026.
📍 200 S 10th Street, Mcallen, TX 78501
Former Edinburg city councilman plans to plead guilty to bribery
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Former Edinburg City Councilman Jorge “Coach” Salinas plans to plead guilty to a federal bribery charge. Attorney O. Rene Flores of Edinburg, who represents Salinas, informed a federal judge about his client’s decision on Friday....
https://rgv.news/former-edinburg-city-councilman-plans-to-plead-guilty-to-bribery-19887.html
Bazan: Pharr Bridge Second Span should be ready by Jan. 2026
The construction workers are about to start working nights, says Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan. The post Bazan: Pharr Bridge Second Span should be ready by Jan. 2026 appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/bazan-pharr-bridge-second-span-should-be-ready-by-jan-2026-19879.html
Texas cities, counties may face new limits on raising property taxes
Republican state lawmakers want to curb property tax bills by further limiting how much can be collected by cities and counties.
https://rgv.news/texas-cities-counties-may-face-new-limits-on-raising-property-taxes-19878.html
Update on the Chipotle coming to Mission!
Construction is scheduled to begin on February 10, 2026, and is expected to be completed by June 9, 2026.
📍 100 N. Shary Road, Mission, TX 78572
Prosecutors may drop money laundering charges against former Rio Grande City secretary
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Prosecutors may drop the case against former Rio Grande City Secretary Melissa Garza, who is accused of laundering drug money for her husband. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration arrested Melissa Anne Garza, 55, of Rio...
https://rgv.news/prosecutors-may-drop-money-laundering-charges-against-former-rio-grande-city-secretary-19870.html
Clear the Shelters campaign underway
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Clear the Shelters is back for its annual pet adoption and donation campaign. The nationwide initiative, now in its 11th year, has helped over 1 million pets find forever homes. From July 15 through September...
https://rgv.news/clear-the-shelters-campaign-underway-19868.html
Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economy
As lawmakers continue to debate banning hemp-derived THC, some rural Texans say it helps ease addiction, health concerns and economic woes that hit their communities the hardest.
https://rgv.news/some-rural-texans-see-thc-as-a-lifeline-for-their-health-and-economy-19865.html
Cameron Park now boasts ‘A Cultural Center of Hope’
Cameron County's park director, Joe Vega, says La Esperanza is the first “universal” park in South Texas. The post Cameron Park now boasts ‘A Cultural Center of Hope’ appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/cameron-park-now-boasts-a-cultural-center-of-hope--19864.html
Top two Kerr County emergency officials say they were asleep as July 4 floods struck
Their statements to state legislators marked the first time county officials have spoken publicly about what they were doing the morning of the disaster that killed more than 100 people in the county.
https://rgv.news/top-two-kerr-county-emergency-officials-say-they-were-asleep-as-july-4-floods-struck-19849.html
Bechtel is hiring more workers for the big Rio Grande LNG project
The project management company is looking to hire pipefitters, ironworkers, welders, scaffold builders, crane operators and bull riggers, and more. The post Bechtel is hiring more workers for the big Rio Grande LNG project appeared first on Rio Grande...
https://rgv.news/bechtel-is-hiring-more-workers-for-the-big-rio-grande-lng-project-19848.html
San Benito begins construction on long-awaited park restrooms
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — San Benito city officials broke ground on Thursday for bathroom facilities at Landrum Park. City Manager Fred Sandoval told ValleyCentral the restroom for the park was a long time coming. "At the end of...
https://rgv.news/san-benito-begins-construction-on-long-awaited-park-restrooms-19847.html
STHS Behavioral encourages parents to focus on their children’s mental health
STHS Behavioral encourages parents to focus on their children's mental health to help prepare them for a return to the classroom. The post STHS Behavioral encourages parents to focus on their children’s mental health appeared first on Rio Grande...
https://rgv.news/sths-behavioral-encourages-parents-to-focus-on-their-children-s-mental-health-19844.html
‘Shaky’ Audio Series Is a Messy, Real Look at Disabled Life
There are many words you could use to describe Nicole Tompkins, the disabled protagonist of “Shaky,” Audible’s recent 9-part comedy audio series: passionate, wild, talented, messy. But she’s also kind of an asshole. That’s not a role that disabled...
https://rgv.news/-shaky-audio-series-is-a-messy-real-look-at-disabled-life-19834.html
Customer who ate maggots from croissant wants answers from bakery
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week's Food 4 Thought, the Food Patrol did a follow-up to a bakery with significant issues. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, attorneys, the health department, and the Food Patrol are all investigating a...
https://rgv.news/customer-who-ate-maggots-from-croissant-wants-answers-from-bakery-19828.html
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