Hidalgo County DA ‘all for’ bill nixing child pornography as legal term
A new house bill could change child pornography as a legal term to child sexual abuse material, a means of eliminating the connotation that links pornography to consent, and asserts the heinousness of the crime. The post Hidalgo County...
https://rgv.news/hidalgo-county-da-all-for-bill-nixing-child-pornography-as-legal-term-17302.html
The Valley’s elderly can’t afford Social Security’s downsizing, community service director warns
It's the dead of night, and hope is dwindling. The post The Valley’s elderly can’t afford Social Security’s downsizing, community service director warns appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/the-valley-s-elderly-can-t-afford-social-security-s-downsizing-community-service-director-warns-17299.html
NBC 23/CBS 4 going live from STXCC 2025
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Comic Con is now here and has arrived with big names to the Valley. The three-day convention begins Friday through Sunday at the McAllen Convention Center. Our NBC 23 and CBS 4 teams...
https://rgv.news/nbc-23-cbs-4-going-live-from-stxcc-2025-17295.html
Requiring voters to prove citizenship spurs concern that eligible Texans won’t be able to cast ballots
Democrats and other critics say Texas legislation threatens to keep citizens who can’t easily access the right documents from voting.
https://rgv.news/requiring-voters-to-prove-citizenship-spurs-concern-that-eligible-texans-won-t-be-able-to-cast-ballots-17288.html
The historic Echo Hotel has been acquired by Zoho Corporation. The purchase was finalized on April 11, 2025, according to Hidalgo County property records. They plan on converting the property into a state of the art office campus.
In addition to the Echo Hotel, the company also purchased a 1,050 acre tract of land north of Edinburg.
Via City of Edinburg EDC
Burlington is coming soon to Resaca Village.
The existing tenant space of approximately 31,185 sq ft will undergo alterations including work on offices and restrooms. The project is set to begin on July 14, 2025, and is expected to be completed by October 3, 2025.
📍 1601 E Price Rd STE 00 (Resaca Village), Brownsville, TX 78521
Zoho purchases historic Echo Hotel in Edinburg
The city of Edinburg announced Friday that the Zoho Corporation has purchased the historic Echo Hotel. The post Zoho purchases historic Echo Hotel in Edinburg appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/zoho-purchases-historic-echo-hotel-in-edinburg-17287.html
Immigration crackdown: Know your rights at the U.S. border and other ports of entry
What immigrants and citizens should know about federal agents’ power to question and search people at airports and the border.
https://rgv.news/immigration-crackdown-know-your-rights-at-the-u-s-border-and-other-ports-of-entry-17282.html
Treviño: The case for a Cameron County Arena
Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño says "a lot of misinformation" has been put out. He said property taxes will not be used to pay for the project. The post Treviño: The case for a Cameron County Arena appeared first...
https://rgv.news/trevi-o-the-case-for-a-cameron-county-arena-17280.html
Lower Rio Grande is named as one of America’s most endangered rivers of 2025
The Rio Grande International Study Center says funding is needed for water security, conservation, and dam repairs on the Rio Grande. "This river is our lifeline," the group states. The post Lower Rio Grande is named as one of...
https://rgv.news/lower-rio-grande-is-named-as-one-of-america-s-most-endangered-rivers-of-2025-17279.html
Dallas Cowboys make Round 1 selection in 2025 NFL Draft
FRISCO (SILVER STAR NATION) — The newest addition to the roster of America’s Team was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night, April 24, 2025. With the 12th overall pick in the first...
https://rgv.news/dallas-cowboys-make-round-1-selection-in-2025-nfl-draft-17272.html
Hands off Mexican tomato imports, says local and international stakeholders
PHARR — The U.S Department of Commerce intends to terminate a functional agreement with produce exporters from Mexico, which could result in the price of tomatoes increasing by 50%. The post Hands off Mexican tomato imports, says local and...
https://rgv.news/hands-off-mexican-tomato-imports-says-local-and-international-stakeholders-17265.html
Commentary: Financial alarm bells
The day after the election last November, the stock market enjoyed a really strong day, while the bond market did not. That was not at all surprising. The election brought the likelihood of lower taxes and less regulation, both...
https://rgv.news/commentary-financial-alarm-bells-17264.html
Texas lawmakers approve $1B private school voucher plan
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition, a major victory for school voucher proponents nationwide that was cheered on...
https://rgv.news/texas-lawmakers-approve-1b-private-school-voucher-plan-17259.html
H-E-B in Edinburg to expand during remodeling
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg H-E-B location is planning on expanding its store. H-E-B located on Freddy Gonzalez Dr. in Edinburg has started a major wall-to-wall remodel and expansion of its store. The remodeling will include significant updates...
https://rgv.news/h-e-b-in-edinburg-to-expand-during-remodeling-17258.html
This H-E-B has been serving Edinburg since 1998. Now it’s getting major renovations.
There’s some big plans underway at this H-E-B. The post This H-E-B has been serving Edinburg since 1998. Now it’s getting major renovations. appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/this-h-e-b-has-been-serving-edinburg-since-1998-now-it-s-getting-major-renovations--17248.html
Border Report Live: Mexico feeling the heat of the Trump presidency
U.S. pressure on Mexico has intensified in the past month.
https://rgv.news/border-report-live-mexico-feeling-the-heat-of-the-trump-presidency-17246.html
Casa Kevin is coming to the Plaza del Sol, located at 727 North 77 Sunshine Strip!
The 9,900 sq ft space at this location is undergoing a remodel starting on April 28, 2025, with an expected completion date of May 31, 2025.
📍 710 North 77 Sunshine Strip (Plaza del Sol), Harlingen, TX 78550
Valley softball teams set to start postseason
Edward Severn It was a magical softball season in 2024 for the Rio Grande Valley. Weslaco High won the Class 6A state title and Harlingen South made it to the state final in Class 5A. Could there be another...
https://rgv.news/valley-softball-teams-set-to-start-postseason-17241.html
Martinez: Ignore, block, report. Protect your money from fraudsters with these tips
A guest column from the executive vice president of operations at IBC Bank. The post Martinez: Ignore, block, report. Protect your money from fraudsters with these tips appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/martinez-ignore-block-report-protect-your-money-from-fraudsters-with-these-tips-17233.html
A woman hugs the man who fatally shot her brother and 22 more in a racist attack at a Texas Walmart
Speaking to the gunman who killed her brother and 22 other people, Yolanda Tinajero did not raise her voice or condemn him for his racist attack at a Walmart in 2019. Instead she told him Tuesday that she forgave...
https://rgv.news/a-woman-hugs-the-man-who-fatally-shot-her-brother-and-22-more-in-a-racist-attack-at-a-texas-walmart-17225.html
Education Department to start debt collection on student loans next month
Advocates warn that millions of student loan borrowers could be in big financial trouble when a new Trump administration policy takes effect. The Education Department says starting next month it will resume sending unpaid student loans to collections.
https://rgv.news/education-department-to-start-debt-collection-on-student-loans-next-month-17217.html
Update on IKEA - Pharr:
A little pre-work is being done at one of the suites that will be part of the RGV’s first IKEA. The Sears channel letters were recently removed from the building.
If you haven’t heard yet… IKEA is coming to the Pharr Town Center!
Construction is set to begin on June 2, 2025, and is expected to be completed by August 18, 2025.
📍 500 N Jackson Rd. Suites A-2 & B-1 (Pharr Town Center), Pharr, TX 78577
Fort Worth man kills mom during ‘exorcism,’ affidavit says
A Fort Worth man is accused of beating his mother to death during an attempted “exorcism” last week, an arrest affidavit revealed. The post Fort Worth man kills mom during ‘exorcism,’ affidavit says appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/fort-worth-man-kills-mom-during-exorcism-affidavit-says-17215.html
Truth or abuse? LGBTQ advocates, Texas lawmakers debate bill protecting misgendering kids
AUSTIN — Parents and guardians who don’t affirm a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity would be exempt from child abuse allegations under a proposed exception to the state’s definition. The post Truth or abuse? LGBTQ advocates, Texas lawmakers...
https://rgv.news/truth-or-abuse-lgbtq-advocates-texas-lawmakers-debate-bill-protecting-misgendering-kids-17214.html
Austin mortuary employee arrested, accused of 'experimenting' on corpses
Police have arrested a woman investigators believe forged death certificates and cut limbs off of corpses to conduct embalming-related experiments.
https://rgv.news/austin-mortuary-employee-arrested-accused-of-experimenting-on-corpses-17213.html
Student robotics group from Valley competes on international stage
Rogue Rangers, a robotics team with kids from around Hidalgo County, proudly represented the Valley as the only team to compete last weekend at the FIRST Championship, an international competition that brought more than 50,000 people, 1,000 robots and...
https://rgv.news/student-robotics-group-from-valley-competes-on-international-stage-17212.html
Hidalgo County is getting a new state of the art Emergency Management Facility at 7517 N. Expressway 281!
Construction of the 11 million dollar facility is set to begin on June 2, 2025, and is expected to be completed by January 23, 2027. This facility will serve as a training center for first responders and an Emergency Operations Center during times of emergency, featuring conference/meeting rooms and open/flexible training areas.
📍 7517 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78542
A White School Officer Pepper-Sprayed and Kneed a Black Beaumont Student, Complaint Says. Will Feds Act?
The 6-second soundless video of an April 2024 incident at Beaumont United High School starts with Ja’Liyah Celestine, a 17-year-old Black student, kneeling in the middle of a hallway, covering her eyes. Celestine later told the Texas Observer that,...
https://rgv.news/a-white-school-officer-pepper-sprayed-and-kneed-a-black-beaumont-student-complaint-says-will-feds-act--17208.html
Financial hardships shutter East Texas hospital 14 months after reopening
Residents in Trinity County will now have to travel 30 miles to access the closest hospital.
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