San Juan Hotel makes NTHP’s ‘America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places’ list
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has published its annual "America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places" list for the past 38 years. The post San Juan Hotel makes NTHP’s ‘America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places’ list appeared first on...
https://rgv.news/san-juan-hotel-makes-nthp-s-america-s-11-most-endangered-historic-places-list-17787.htmlIt's official! Amazon has purchased approximately 13 acres of land on FM 511 in Brownsville with the intention of building a distribution center!
This was confirmed by former Mayor Trey Mendez.
All-girl racing team from Brownsville takes on Taladega Superspeedway
An all-girl racing team from Oliveira Middle School basked in the spotlight this week after a third-place finish in the Greenpower USA national finals May 1-4 at Taladega Superspedway outside Birmingham, Alabama. The post All-girl racing team from Brownsville...
https://rgv.news/all-girl-racing-team-from-brownsville-takes-on-taladega-superspeedway-17775.htmlTexas’ measles outbreak is nation’s largest since 2000
The outbreak that originated in Texas has spread into multiple states. And, the summer will be the real test of how much bigger this outbreak can grow.
https://rgv.news/texas-measles-outbreak-is-nation-s-largest-since-2000-17766.htmlProsecutor says Edinburg North student claimed pistol was ‘really hard to control when firing fully automatic’
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The student who brought a pistol to Edinburg North High School on Tuesday had placed rubber bands around the grip because “the gun was really hard to control when firing fully automatic,” according to a...
https://rgv.news/prosecutor-says-edinburg-north-student-claimed-pistol-was-really-hard-to-control-when-firing-fully-automatic--17764.htmlRobert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The post...
https://rgv.news/robert-prevost-first-pope-from-us-in-history-of-the-catholic-church-takes-the-name-leo-xiv-17757.htmlAP PHOTOS: A new pope is chosen
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, was elected the first U.S. pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church....
https://rgv.news/ap-photos-a-new-pope-is-chosen-17754.htmlRobert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. The post Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/robert-prevost-has-been-elected-the-first-american-pope-in-history-17753.htmlTexas has thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells. Who is responsible for cleaning them up?
Across Texas, abandoned wells are erupting with chemical-infused liquid and some have created massive lakes of contaminated water. Regulators say they need more money to address the problem.
https://rgv.news/texas-has-thousands-of-abandoned-oil-and-gas-wells-who-is-responsible-for-cleaning-them-up--17751.htmlStrong to severe thunderstorms possible through Thursday night
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Plenty of moisture is pooling up in our area ahead of a cold front, which will be providing plenty of fuel for rain and thunderstorm activity today through tonight. We can expect to see scattered...
https://rgv.news/strong-to-severe-thunderstorms-possible-through-thursday-night-17750.htmlProject that could ‘revolutionize regional water supply’ in RGV will soon qualify for state funding
Previously, the $220 million-plus Delta Region Water Management Project did not qualify for funding under the Texas Water Development Board’s Flood Infrastructure Fund. SB 1967, authored by state Sen. Juan Hinojosa, changes that. The post Project that could ‘revolutionize...
https://rgv.news/project-that-could-revolutionize-regional-water-supply-in-rgv-will-soon-qualify-for-state-funding-17741.htmlGun incident at Edinburg North High School raises safety concerns
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Edinburg student is behind bars as federal authorities say he was caught with a gun and ammunition at Edinburg North High School. Community members say they are scared of how easily someone could bring...
https://rgv.news/gun-incident-at-edinburg-north-high-school-raises-safety-concerns-17737.htmlAll-girls team from Brownsville places third in Greenpower USA competition
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An all-girls team at Oliviera Middle School in Brownsville is celebrating their win at the Greenpower USA competition in Alabama. The local team, Ole Beta Racing, placed third out of 163 teams in the nation....
https://rgv.news/all-girls-team-from-brownsville-places-third-in-greenpower-usa-competition-17730.htmlCameron County EMC share tips on how to prepare ahead of hurricane season
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With hurricane season just around the corner, ValleyCentral took some time to talk to the emergency management team in Cameron County to learn more about what precautions are being put in place in the case...
https://rgv.news/cameron-county-emc-share-tips-on-how-to-prepare-ahead-of-hurricane-season-17725.htmlFAA Approves 25 Starship Launches Per Year from South Texas
SpaceX just got the green light from the FAA to launch up to 25 Starship flights per year from its Starbase site.
FAA OKs up to 25 SpaceX launches at Boca Chica Beach per year
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced completion of the Final Tiered Environmental Assessment (EA) of SpaceX’s proposal to dramatically increase the number of rocket launches and landings per year from Starbase at Boca Chica Beach, with the FAA issuing...
https://rgv.news/faa-oks-up-to-25-spacex-launches-at-boca-chica-beach-per-year-17721.htmlThe State Loop 195 project will construct a new 4 lane divided roadway, from FM 3167 to FM 755. Construction is scheduled to start December 27, 2027, and is expected to be completed by March 9, 2028.
📍 State Loop 195, from FM 755 (near Rio Grande City) to US 83 (near Loma Blanca Road), Starr County, TX
Texas’ youngest learners are behind in math and reading. A pair of bills aims to get them back on track.
Students who are behind in third grade rarely catch up. Texas lawmakers want to intervene earlier.
https://rgv.news/texas-youngest-learners-are-behind-in-math-and-reading-a-pair-of-bills-aims-to-get-them-back-on-track--17717.htmlFAA to allow SpaceX to perform up to 25 launches from Texas
WASHINGTON (FAA) — The Federal Aviation Administration will allow SpaceX to perform as many as 25 Starship launches a year from its Texas site, five times the previous limit. The FAA issued a record of decision May 6 on...
https://rgv.news/faa-to-allow-spacex-to-perform-up-to-25-launches-from-texas-17716.htmlEdinburg North student facing federal charge for bringing gun to school
An Edinburg North High School Student is facing federal charges after bringing an unloaded handgun and a loaded magazine to school Tuesday in his backpack. The post Edinburg North student facing federal charge for bringing gun to school appeared...
https://rgv.news/edinburg-north-student-facing-federal-charge-for-bringing-gun-to-school-17715.htmlDr. Can Saygin discusses UTRGV’s new Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility
The 14,000-square-foot facility is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for additive manufacturing, robotics, materials testing and semiconductor fabrication. The post Dr. Can Saygin discusses UTRGV’s new Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/dr-can-saygin-discusses-utrgv-s-new-advanced-manufacturing-research-facility-17710.htmlMike Willis discusses UTRGV’s new Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility
The 14,000-square-foot facility is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for additive manufacturing, robotics, materials testing and semiconductor fabrication. The post Mike Willis discusses UTRGV’s new Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/mike-willis-discusses-utrgv-s-new-advanced-manufacturing-research-facility-17708.htmlDr. Jianzhi Li discusses UTRGV’s new Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility
The 14,000-square-foot facility is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for additive manufacturing, robotics, materials testing and semiconductor fabrication. The post Dr. Jianzhi Li discusses UTRGV’s new Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/dr-jianzhi-li-discusses-utrgv-s-new-advanced-manufacturing-research-facility-17707.htmlEdinburg North student had pistol and ammo, feds say
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A student at Edinburg North High School brought a pistol and a loaded magazine to school on Monday and Tuesday, according to a federal criminal complaint. Kinzey Lira, 18, is charged with unlawful possession of...
https://rgv.news/edinburg-north-student-had-pistol-and-ammo-feds-say-17706.html‘It’s Not a War Zone’: Val Verde County’s Conservative Democratic Sheriff on Misinformation, Immigration
The U.S.-Mexico border is perhaps the most widely discussed and poorly understood region in the country. MAGA influencers and nationalistic politicians have inaccurately portrayed border communities as dangerous crime hotspots akin to a warzone and overwhelmed by asylum-seekers. In...
https://rgv.news/-it-s-not-a-war-zone-val-verde-county-s-conservative-democratic-sheriff-on-misinformation-immigration-17705.htmlTexas may put restraints on new big businesses hoping to tap into the energy grid
According to ERCOT, the state’s energy demand may double in six years.
https://rgv.news/texas-may-put-restraints-on-new-big-businesses-hoping-to-tap-into-the-energy-grid-17704.htmlSen. John Cornyn announces leadership team, including Trump pollster, for 2026 reelection campaign
Cornyn’s move to stockpile his campaign team with seasoned GOP operatives signals he is digging in for a serious fight against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
https://rgv.news/sen-john-cornyn-announces-leadership-team-including-trump-pollster-for-2026-reelection-campaign-17703.htmlIncreased number of SpaceX launches gets mixed reactions from locals
BOCA CHICA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's been a significant couple of days for Starbase as SpaceX received the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to drastically increase the number of rocket launches on Boca Chica Beach. The...
https://rgv.news/increased-number-of-spacex-launches-gets-mixed-reactions-from-locals-17698.htmlBrownsville’s Toscafino is elegant Italian fare in relaxing ambience
BROWNSVILLE — A man in a brown uniform brings a sparkler fountain mounted on a piece of cake or some type of pastry. The post Brownsville’s Toscafino is elegant Italian fare in relaxing ambience appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/brownsville-s-toscafino-is-elegant-italian-fare-in-relaxing-ambience-17696.htmlTexas Senate panel advances bill that would no longer allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition
The bill would overturn a two-decade-old law allowing some undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition.
https://rgv.news/texas-senate-panel-advances-bill-that-would-no-longer-allow-undocumented-students-to-pay-in-state-tuition-17695.html