Latest at Starbase with LabPadre: August 21
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Flight 10's expected launch date is approaching, so let's take a deeper dive into some of the changes SpaceX is making to ensure the next launch and future launches are more successful. In other starship...
https://rgv.news/latest-at-starbase-with-labpadre-august-21-20283.html
In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills
Here’s where the proposed laws to address camp safety, flood warnings and emergency response stand in the Legislature.
https://rgv.news/in-response-to-failures-and-grieving-parents-texas-lawmakers-advance-flood-bills-20282.html
Active shooter reported at Villanova University campus near Philadelphia
Villanova University is a private Catholic university in the Philadelphia suburbs.
https://rgv.news/active-shooter-reported-at-villanova-university-campus-near-philadelphia-20274.html
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2025, 7:00 PM – Nov 02, 2025, 11:00 PM
🎟️ https://www.cohorror.com/
📍 1100 Austin Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Circle K is building a new convenience store in Progreso, located at the northeast corner of Military Highway 281 and International Boulevard. The project involves the new, ground up construction of a 5,641 square foot store with a quick service restaurant, a large gasoline canopy with six pumps, and a separate diesel canopy with four pumps. The estimated cost is $1,500,000.
Construction is scheduled to begin on December 8, 2025, and is expected to be completed by June 8, 2026.
📍 NEC Military Hwy 281 & International Blvd., Progreso, TX 78579
A new soccer themed restaurant and sports bar, VAR 37, is now open in McAllen. The new spot, which celebrated its grand opening on July 26, is located next to House Wine & Bistro.
Go check them out!
📍 1101 W Business 83, McAllen, TX 78501
‘Gigabay’ project may create more than 500 new jobs in Cameron County
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX may receive a $3,750,000 sales tax refund for creating more than 500 new jobs in Cameron County. During a meeting on Wednesday night, the Starbase City Commission nominated the company’s new rocket factory —...
https://rgv.news/-gigabay-project-may-create-more-than-500-new-jobs-in-cameron-county-20266.html
Starbase approves SpaceX's Gigabay project for economic development
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starbase has approved SpaceX's Gigabay project for nomination to the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, potentially allowing the company to receive a refund on state sales tax. The Gigabay facility, valued at $500 million, exceeds the...
https://rgv.news/starbase-approves-spacex-s-gigabay-project-for-economic-development-20259.html
'You all have answered a prayer': Chef after earning top performer sticker
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, the Food Patrol is spotlighting a new business that passed the health department report, making it a top performer. It's puro que rico time in this week’s Food 4...
https://rgv.news/-you-all-have-answered-a-prayer-chef-after-earning-top-performer-sticker-20256.html
Sat • Dec 13, 2025 • 3:00pm
McAllen Performing Arts Center
801 Convention Center Blvd. , McAllen, TX
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.c...
Sister donates kidney to twin brother for their birthday
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A sister has given her twin brother the birthday gift of a lifetime. Laura Treviño underwent a procedure at DHR Health on Wednesday to donate her kidney to her brother, Francisco Alvarado, who has been...
https://rgv.news/sister-donates-kidney-to-twin-brother-for-their-birthday-20252.html
Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout
"Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and...
https://rgv.news/texas-house-approves-gop-congressional-map-after-two-week-delay-from-democrats-walkout-20250.html
Great news! The Boot Jack is coming soon to Mission at 100 W INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 2, MISSION, TX 78572.
ValleyCentral+ streaming all your favorite high school football games
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For many, the words Rio Grande Valley and high school football are synonymous. Here in South Texas, fans show up for Friday night lights and that is exactly why ValleyCentral is proud to announce its...
https://rgv.news/valleycentral-streaming-all-your-favorite-high-school-football-games-20243.html
From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines
The GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.
https://rgv.news/from-fort-worth-to-mcallen-texans-could-lose-clout-in-washington-if-gop-changes-political-lines-20233.html
Trump preps to sign executive order to stop mail-in ballots
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — President Donald Trump is preparing to sign a new executive order that he hopes will do away with mail-in voting, as he claims mail ballots can be manipulated and voting machines are “highly inaccurate." Many,...
https://rgv.news/trump-preps-to-sign-executive-order-to-stop-mail-in-ballots-20232.html
They have released a statement reminding fans that standing room only tickets have not yet been released and will only be available through UTRGV’s official ticketing partner, Showpass, starting Friday, Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. on UTRGVTickets.com.
Edinburg Police Department makes Valley history with new 'Drone First Responder' program
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department will become the first law enforcement agency in the Rio Grande Valley to launch a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The DFR is modeled after other nationally recognized programs and...
https://rgv.news/edinburg-police-department-makes-valley-history-with-new-drone-first-responder-program-20214.html
Confusion reigns as Texas colleges scramble to comply with ban on in-state tuition for undocumented students
The state isn’t providing schools with guidance and advocates say students who still qualify for lower rates are being asked to pay thousands more.
https://rgv.news/confusion-reigns-as-texas-colleges-scramble-to-comply-with-ban-on-in-state-tuition-for-undocumented-students-20211.html
Spirit Halloween is now open. 🎃
Hours:
Mon–Fri: 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat: 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun: 12 PM – 6 PM
📍 1801 S 10th St, McAllen, TX 78503
Texas Republicans’ redistricting maps: How the GOP could increase its stronghold.
The proposed congressional districts are fueling a redistricting battle at the Texas Capitol and could have national consequences. A bipartisan war is already brewing across the U.S.
https://rgv.news/texas-republicans-redistricting-maps-how-the-gop-could-increase-its-stronghold--20199.html
UTRGV Athletics give first look of Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley gave ValleySportsCentral a first look at the newly improved Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium. The UTRGV Athletics Department is gearing up for its first college football season at...
https://rgv.news/utrgv-athletics-give-first-look-of-robert-and-janet-vackar-stadium-20181.html
Tropical low could still bring heavy rain
The tropical low we have been watching for a few days has been lurking just off shore much of today and is expected to push inland today, but the path has shifted just enough that we are no longer...
https://rgv.news/tropical-low-could-still-bring-heavy-rain-20165.html
Tropical low brings rain risk to the RGV
A tropical wave tracking toward the Rio Grande Valley may shoot straight to the (sweet spot) along the coast of Mexico later Friday. The sweet spot refers to a tropical event pushing inland 20 to 80 miles south of...
https://rgv.news/tropical-low-brings-rain-risk-to-the-rgv-20156.html
Texas GOP Says Flood Relief Is Priority. Here’s the Climate Policy They Won’t Pass.
Governor Greg Abbott’s first special session is coming to an abrupt end after House Democrats fled the state to protest the Texas GOP’s cynical exploitation of the deadly Fourth of July Hill Country floods to enact redistricting that would,...
https://rgv.news/texas-gop-says-flood-relief-is-priority-here-s-the-climate-policy-they-won-t-pass--20141.html
Low pressure system brings chance of rain to Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The National Hurricane Center has shifted its yellow blob a little regarding a broad area of low pressure that is in the Bay of Campeche this morning. There is still a very low (20%) chance...
https://rgv.news/low-pressure-system-brings-chance-of-rain-to-valley-20137.html
Trump vowed to end “wasteful” federal spending. Beloved Texas school programs got caught in the middle.
Sweeping and sudden funding changes this year put two revered after-school programs for low-income Texans and a rural teacher training initiative at risk of closure.
https://rgv.news/trump-vowed-to-end-wasteful-federal-spending-beloved-texas-school-programs-got-caught-in-the-middle--20135.html
