Lower Valley officials calling for ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ in drainage upgrades
HARLINGEN — Area officials are reviewing projects carrying price tags as high as “hundreds of millions of dollars” as they plan to bolster the region’s drainage system weeks after a historic storm dumped 22 inches of rain here in...
https://rgv.news/lower-valley-officials-calling-for-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-in-drainage-upgrades-17937.html
Harlingen High School soccer coach allegedly sent porn to child
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The head soccer coach at Harlingen High School was arrested on charges of sending a pornographic video to a child. The Harlingen Police Department arrested 31-year-old Joseph Allen Johnson on Monday after a report was...
https://rgv.news/harlingen-high-school-soccer-coach-allegedly-sent-porn-to-child-17936.html
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Harlingen soccer coach arrested for sharing harmful material with minor
Harlingen High School’s boys soccer coach has been arrested on allegations of selling, distributing or displaying harmful material to a minor. The post Harlingen soccer coach arrested for sharing harmful material with minor appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/harlingen-soccer-coach-arrested-for-sharing-harmful-material-with-minor-17930.html
Amazon speaks: Brownsville getting a delivery station
Amazon officially announced on Wednesday its intention to build a 62,000-square-foot delivery station on a little over 13 acres at FM 511 and Paredes Line Road (1910 FM 511), with clearing of land having already begun earlier this month....
https://rgv.news/amazon-speaks-brownsville-getting-a-delivery-station-17927.html
Mayor John Cowen confirmed the news, calling it a “major milestone for Brownsville’s growth and economic future.” The facility is located on FM 511 near Paredes Line Road, just minutes from Texas Toll Road 550 and the Port of Brownsville.
A new Little Caesars is coming to 1624 E. University Dr.!
The project is set to begin on June 19, 2025, and is expected to be completed by December 19, 2025.
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MYCON General Contractors were spotted at the upcoming IKEA location at Pharr Town Center yesterday. MYCON has worked on several IKEA projects across Texas.
This is an early sign of progress as the Rio Grande Valley gets ready to welcome its first IKEA. The store is expected to open in Fall 2025 at 500 N. Jackson Rd.
Special thanks to fan Julio Gonzalez for submitting the pics!
We’ll keep watching for more updates.
SNAP cuts worry locals, food banks
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The United States House Agriculture Committee in Congress is debating its reconciliation bill, which requires $230 billion in spending cuts. One of those programs that is looking to be cut is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
https://rgv.news/snap-cuts-worry-locals-food-banks-17912.html
Fatburger opening first Valley location in Pharr
A restaurant known as “The Last Great Hamburger Stand” is opening its first location in the Rio Grande Valley. The post Fatburger opening first Valley location in Pharr appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/fatburger-opening-first-valley-location-in-pharr-17906.html
Texas House passes bill to eliminate STAAR, replace with different testing program
The Texas House passed a bill to replace the high-stress STAAR test with three smaller tests spaced throughout the year. It could have trouble in the Senate as the end of session draws near.
https://rgv.news/texas-house-passes-bill-to-eliminate-staar-replace-with-different-testing-program-17903.html
Brownsville traffic stop erupts into shootout between suspect, law enforcement
A shooting incident Tuesday involving the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Brownsville Police Department ended in a suspect being shot and who is now facing charges, as well as prompting the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley...
https://rgv.news/brownsville-traffic-stop-erupts-into-shootout-between-suspect-law-enforcement-17897.html
TribCast: Can Texas make its housing more affordable?
In this week’s episode, we discuss Texas’ rising home prices and the steps the Legislature is taking to reduce them.
https://rgv.news/tribcast-can-texas-make-its-housing-more-affordable--17896.html
Judge sets bond at $75,000 for student who brought pistol to Edinburg North High School
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge on Tuesday set bond at $75,000 for a student who brought a pistol to Edinburg North High School. During a hearing on Tuesday morning, a federal judge set bond for Kinzey Jay Lira,...
https://rgv.news/judge-sets-bond-at-75-000-for-student-who-brought-pistol-to-edinburg-north-high-school-17895.html
Salinas: With our Top Ten projects, we are looking at a $3 billion capital investment
A big fish draws big fish, says Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation CEO Gilberto Salinas. SpaceX is a big fish, he says. The post Salinas: With our Top Ten projects, we are looking at a $3 billion capital investment appeared...
https://rgv.news/salinas-with-our-top-ten-projects-we-are-looking-at-a-3-billion-capital-investment-17889.html
Cameron County authorities seek public’s help locating murder suspect
The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for murder. The post Cameron County authorities seek public’s help locating murder suspect appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/cameron-county-authorities-seek-public-s-help-locating-murder-suspect-17886.html
Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries
WASHINGTON (AP) — For President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer. “I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer,” the Republican told reporters on Monday. “I...
https://rgv.news/trump-s-plan-to-accept-free-air-force-one-replacement-from-qatar-raises-ethical-and-security-worries-17881.html
Texas Already Gives Public Ed Dollars to Private Operators. Here’s How That Worked Out.
At an April 2017 committee hearing in a meeting room tucked away in the Capitol’s underground extension, state Senator Paul Bettencourt, a bespectacled Houston Republican, touted a proposal of his then called Senate Bill 1882. The bill was meant...
https://rgv.news/texas-already-gives-public-ed-dollars-to-private-operators-here-s-how-that-worked-out--17879.html
“A gift to our mothers”: Moms could drive solo in car pool lanes under Texas House bill
The bill originally allowed pregnant women to drive in HOV lanes, to be consistent with Texas abortion laws, but legislators extended it to all mothers.
https://rgv.news/-a-gift-to-our-mothers-moms-could-drive-solo-in-car-pool-lanes-under-texas-house-bill-17876.html
It’s not just about vouchers and school funding. Here are the other Texas public education bills you should track.
Student discipline, uncertified teachers and school bans on DEI and cellphones are some of the topics being debated at the Texas Legislature this session.
https://rgv.news/it-s-not-just-about-vouchers-and-school-funding-here-are-the-other-texas-public-education-bills-you-should-track--17875.html
Tawil: McAllen remains a driving force on the US-Mexico border
McAllen is setting the pace for growth, innovation, and cross-border collaboration, writes Isaac J. Tawil, city manager for the City of McAllen. The post Tawil: McAllen remains a driving force on the US-Mexico border appeared first on Rio Grande...
https://rgv.news/tawil-mcallen-remains-a-driving-force-on-the-us-mexico-border-17874.html
Locals shop Mexico for medicines as new executive order targets prices
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral)—President Donald Trump’s new executive order requiring drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits has garnered local speculation. Many locals said they know at least someone who has gone...
https://rgv.news/locals-shop-mexico-for-medicines-as-new-executive-order-targets-prices-17872.html
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Texas House signals expanding state’s medical marijuana program
House Bill 46 would increase the number of health conditions eligible and would offer smokeable products under the state’s medical marijuana program.
https://rgv.news/texas-house-signals-expanding-state-s-medical-marijuana-program-17868.html
Texas House moves to eliminate STAAR test, change school accountability system
The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Monday that would eliminate the state's current standardized testing program, replace it with three smaller tests
https://rgv.news/texas-house-moves-to-eliminate-staar-test-change-school-accountability-system-17867.html
Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical Senate
The Texas House gave preliminary approval Monday to a bill that would eliminate STAAR, the high-stakes standardized test that the state and school districts use to monitor student learning and teacher performance. The post Texas bill to overhaul STAAR...
https://rgv.news/texas-bill-to-overhaul-staar-test-clears-the-house-but-faces-a-skeptical-senate-17866.html
Heat wave to bring triple digit temperatures to Rio Grande Valley this week
The National Weather Service in Brownsville is urging deep South Texas residents to prepare for unseasonably early heat as temperatures are anticipated to reach triple digits this week. The post Heat wave to bring triple digit temperatures to Rio...
https://rgv.news/heat-wave-to-bring-triple-digit-temperatures-to-rio-grande-valley-this-week-17860.html
Starr County drug smuggler who bribed corrupt cops sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison
VICTORIA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A drug smuggler who bribed two police detectives was sentenced to nearly five years in prison Monday. Jesus Beltran, 30, of Rio Grande City paid two police detectives to protect his father’s drug trafficking organization....
https://rgv.news/starr-county-drug-smuggler-who-bribed-corrupt-cops-sentenced-to-nearly-5-years-in-prison-17853.html
Retired astronaut Mike Fossum to speak at STEM Nation 2025
Retired astronaut Mike Fossum grew up in the Rio Grande Valley. He is encouraging its students to pursue a career in the STEM fields. The post Retired astronaut Mike Fossum to speak at STEM Nation 2025 appeared first on...
https://rgv.news/retired-astronaut-mike-fossum-to-speak-at-stem-nation-2025-17844.html
Mendez: Amazon intends to build a distribution center in Brownsville
There has been no confirmation from the Seattle-based e-commerce giant or the City of Brownsville. But it is official, says former Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez. The post Mendez: Amazon intends to build a distribution center in Brownsville appeared first...
https://rgv.news/mendez-amazon-intends-to-build-a-distribution-center-in-brownsville-17837.html
