Musk announces 10th Starship flight could be in 3 weeks
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX CEO Elon Musk posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the space company, housed in South Texas, aims to launch its 10th flight in three weeks. Musk made the post Monday as a...
https://rgv.news/musk-announces-10th-starship-flight-could-be-in-3-weeks-19515.htmlAppeals court orders release of Uvalde school shooting records
Eighteen news organizations including The Texas Tribune have been seeking the records since 2022, when 19 children and 2 teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School.
https://rgv.news/appeals-court-orders-release-of-uvalde-school-shooting-records-19512.htmlRobert Roberson Faces New Execution Date in Controversial ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ Case
Attorneys for Robert Roberson and for the State of Texas went toe-to-toe in a Palestine courtroom Wednesday, arguing over the fate of the man whose 2024 execution date was halted in a dramatic eleventh-hour intervention by state legislators—and whose...
https://rgv.news/robert-roberson-faces-new-execution-date-in-controversial-shaken-baby-syndrome-case-19509.htmlBig money shaping GOP primaries for Texas attorney general, comptroller
New campaign finance filings provide the first glimpse of the financial and political fault lines emerging in the open primaries for key statewide offices.
https://rgv.news/big-money-shaping-gop-primaries-for-texas-attorney-general-comptroller-19506.htmlRio Grande Valley’s biggest free health clinic event of the year is canceled due to federal cuts
It’s the first time Operation Border Health has canceled in 26 years. More than 6,600 people received check-ups, dental services, diabetes screenings and more last year.
https://rgv.news/rio-grande-valley-s-biggest-free-health-clinic-event-of-the-year-is-canceled-due-to-federal-cuts-19502.htmlAnnouncing our next round of can’t-miss speakers for November’s TribFest
John Mulaney, Eric Johnson, Amy Klobuchar, Kara Swisher and Veronica Escobar are among the influential voices joining us in November
https://rgv.news/announcing-our-next-round-of-can-t-miss-speakers-for-november-s-tribfest-19501.htmlProposed Transmission Line Threatens Texas’ Largest Reservoir
Houstonian Mike Peppercorn bought property along Lake Livingston in 2008, choosing timberland where his family would have privacy and pasture where they could raise cattle for Future Farmers of America projects. He and his neighbors with acreage along Barrett’s...
https://rgv.news/proposed-transmission-line-threatens-texas-largest-reservoir--19500.htmlGarza: ‘Tremendous growth’ happening in Edinburg
Edinburg saw construction activity exceed $300 million in 2023 and 2024. It is well on pace to do the same in 2025, says its economic development director, Raudel Garza. The post Garza: ‘Tremendous growth’ happening in Edinburg appeared first...
https://rgv.news/garza-tremendous-growth-happening-in-edinburg-19497.htmlAmber Alert issued for Harlingen teen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Amber Alert has been issued for a 16-year-old from Harlingen. Madison Luna was last seen at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, on the 1500 block of Sam Houston Drive, according to authorities. Police...
https://rgv.news/amber-alert-issued-for-harlingen-teen-19493.htmlBrownsville man arrested for online threat against police officers
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S Marshals arrested a Brownsville man for posting terroristic threats online, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Steven Heriberto Salgado Jimenez, 23, is now in custody with three counts of terroristic threat against a peace...
https://rgv.news/brownsville-man-arrested-for-online-threat-against-police-officers-19491.htmlUSCIS to charge historic fee for asylum-seeking applicants
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the first time in United States history, asylum-seekers will also have to pay a fee when filing an application. This is doing away with a policy that has existed for decades. ValleyCentral spoke to...
https://rgv.news/uscis-to-charge-historic-fee-for-asylum-seeking-applicants-19489.htmlJamba Juice is opening a new location at 6102 W Expressway 83. The project involves the tenant finish out of a 1,50 square foot space within a new retail center. The estimated cost for the build out is $350,000.
Construction is scheduled to begin on October 15, 2025, and is expected to be completed by April 15, 2026.
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$52 million investment coming to Mercedes
The Shops at Mercedes project is expected to bring about $38.5 million in sales tax and property revenue over the next ten years. The post $52 million investment coming to Mercedes appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/-52-million-investment-coming-to-mercedes-19472.htmlHow a small East Texas town turned a devastating tornado into funding for sirens
As the public scrutinizes parts of the Hill Country for a lack of sirens during the July 4 floods, Crockett turned its own tragedy into preparedness.
https://rgv.news/how-a-small-east-texas-town-turned-a-devastating-tornado-into-funding-for-sirens-19467.htmlNurses pursue higher education, higher pay, as Texas predicts shortages
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley is suffering a shortage of qualified registered nurses. Texas state government officials predict the problem will grow over the next decade. In June of 2024, the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce...
https://rgv.news/nurses-pursue-higher-education-higher-pay-as-texas-predicts-shortages-19465.htmlStarting teacher salaries in the Valley for 2025-26 academic year
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 89th Texas Legislature earlier this year passed House Bill 2, which will provide $8.5 billion in funds to Texas public education. Approximately $4 billion of the total $8.5 billion approved funds in House Bill...
https://rgv.news/starting-teacher-salaries-in-the-valley-for-2025-26-academic-year-19461.htmlLatest at Starbase with LabPadre: July 14
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This Week at Starbase, ship 37 receives its engines. We also catch a glimpse of some new hardware for block three, super heavy boosters, and construction continues in every corner of Starbase. Will everything be...
https://rgv.news/latest-at-starbase-with-labpadre-july-14-19460.htmlTrial date announced for Treviño brothers, friend, charged in murder of stepdad
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The trial date for two Pharr brothers accused of killing their stepfather, who allegedly sexually assaulted a family member, is scheduled for October. Christian and Alejandro Treviño will appear in the 93rd district court on...
https://rgv.news/trial-date-announced-for-trevi-o-brothers-friend-charged-in-murder-of-stepdad-19450.htmlTexas International Produce Association: Keep the Tomato Suspension Agreement in place
Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, says 50,000 jobs in Texas are tied to the importation of tomatoes from Mexico. The post Texas International Produce Association: Keep the Tomato Suspension Agreement in place appeared...
https://rgv.news/texas-international-produce-association-keep-the-tomato-suspension-agreement-in-place-19449.html7-Eleven is building a new convenience store at 2389 E. Expressway 83. The project involves the ground-up construction of a 5,394 square foot building, including all associated site work and grading. The estimated cost for the new construction is $1,200,000.
Construction is scheduled to begin on February 3, 2026, and is expected to be completed by October 1, 2026.
📍 2389 E. Expressway 83, San Benito, TX 78586
Rally Credit Union is building a new corporate administration building at 9200 N. 10th Street, on a site adjacent to its existing Northgate Branch. The project involves the new construction of a 25,926 square foot facility that will contain offices, cubicles, conference rooms, and breakrooms. The estimated cost for the new building is $12,000,000.
Construction is scheduled to begin on August 11, 2025, and is expected to be completed by August 31, 2026.
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Recovering from the floods will be a massive task. One Hill Country restaurant is focusing on the smaller picture.
As residents recover and rebuild, Grape Juice in downtown Kerrville is serving as a hub for people needing meals, supplies and other necessities.
https://rgv.news/recovering-from-the-floods-will-be-a-massive-task-one-hill-country-restaurant-is-focusing-on-the-smaller-picture--19442.htmlPerez: There is a tsunami of development coming to Pharr
An exclusive interview with Pharr EDC President Victor Perez following his presentation to the Greater McAllen Association of Realtors. The post Perez: There is a tsunami of development coming to Pharr appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/perez-there-is-a-tsunami-of-development-coming-to-pharr-19433.htmlJesuit priests: We saw a kangaroo court in operation in the Rio Grande Valley
Jesuit priests Brian Strassburger and William Critchley-Menor have written an article for America The Jesuit Review titled, "What we saw during an ICE arrest and immigration court hearing: the breakdown of justice in America." The post Jesuit priests: We...
https://rgv.news/jesuit-priests-we-saw-a-kangaroo-court-in-operation-in-the-rio-grande-valley-19431.htmlDivorce between Ken and Angela Paxton will proceed outside public view, reports say
A Collin County judge’s reported decision could keep details of the divorce from spilling into Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate race.
https://rgv.news/divorce-between-ken-and-angela-paxton-will-proceed-outside-public-view-reports-say-19430.html'I'm honored': Provecho y Salud owner earns ¡Qué rico! recognition
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If there is one thing the Food Patrol loves, it is supporting people doing the right thing and the right way. This week’s top performer is taking your food, safety, and experience seriously. While they...
https://rgv.news/-i-m-honored-provecho-y-salud-owner-earns-qu-rico-recognition-19421.htmlLIVE BLOG: Search for missing continues as Texas community grieves
Friday marks day eight since flash floods in Central Texas killed more than 100 people.
https://rgv.news/live-blog-search-for-missing-continues-as-texas-community-grieves-19396.htmlTexas Hill Country floods: What we know so far
With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.
https://rgv.news/texas-hill-country-floods-what-we-know-so-far-19394.htmlGas jumps nearly 25 cents overnight in the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fuel prices are rising week-over-week across the state, according to AAA Texas. But despite the rise, we are seeing the lowest summer fuel prices since 2021. This weeks AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch shows the...
https://rgv.news/gas-jumps-nearly-25-cents-overnight-in-the-valley-19377.html