It'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.html
Texas’ 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.html
Prosecutor 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.html
Robert 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.html
AP 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.html
Robert 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.html
Texas 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.html
Strong 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.html
Project 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.html
Gun 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.html
All-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.html
Cameron 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.html
FAA 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.html
The 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.html
FAA 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.html
Edinburg 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.html
Dr. 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.html
Mike 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.html
Dr. 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.html
Edinburg 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.html
Texas 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.html
Sen. 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.html
Increased 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.html
Brownsville’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.html
Texas 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
Former Progreso school board president arrested for assaulting wife
The former school board president for Progreso who has pleaded guilty to federal cocaine trafficking charges was arrested Saturday for assaulting his wife. The post Former Progreso school board president arrested for assaulting wife appeared first on MyRGV.com.
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