Texas allows certain children to get married. Lawmakers may close that loophole.
Lawmakers in 2017 took a major step to end most child marriages. However, emancipated teenagers 16 and older can get married.
https://rgv.news/texas-allows-certain-children-to-get-married-lawmakers-may-close-that-loophole--17830.html
After a sometimes graphic debate, Texas House advances bill limiting kids’ access to sexually explicit books in libraries
The bill would bar those under 18 from checking out books with sexually explicit material without parental permission.
https://rgv.news/after-a-sometimes-graphic-debate-texas-house-advances-bill-limiting-kids-access-to-sexually-explicit-books-in-libraries-17820.html
Ken Paxton says Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle privacy suit
The state attorney general sued Google in 2022, alleging it unlawfully tracked and collected users’ private data.
https://rgv.news/ken-paxton-says-google-will-pay-texas-1-4-billion-to-settle-privacy-suit-17817.html
Former Mexican official sentenced to 5 years in prison for smuggling drugs
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Mexican official who crossed the border with nearly 55 pounds of cocaine was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday. Jesus Fernando Serrano Lauretta — a former official from the Mexican state...
https://rgv.news/former-mexican-official-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-for-smuggling-drugs-17815.html
Pharr poet gives back to at-risk youth through poetry and guidance
Amanda Puryear El, an author and poet born and raised in Pharr, is not ashamed of her troubled youth. The post Pharr poet gives back to at-risk youth through poetry and guidance appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/pharr-poet-gives-back-to-at-risk-youth-through-poetry-and-guidance-17811.html
Mothers’ strength: Valley women build family, community bonds
The words “rainbows” and “sunshine” have rarely been used to describe raising a child. Motherhood can be an emotional rollercoaster, with intense happiness but also constant worry and fear. The post Mothers’ strength: Valley women build family, community bonds...
https://rgv.news/mothers-strength-valley-women-build-family-community-bonds-17810.html
Amazon buys Brownsville land; city waits for OK to announce details
Amazon.com Services LLC, formerly Amazon Fulfillment Services Inc., last month purchased a little over 13 acres in the southeast corner of the intersection of FM 511/FM 550/Interstate-169 and Paredes Line Road in Brownsville, according to the Cameron County Clerk's...
https://rgv.news/amazon-buys-brownsville-land-city-waits-for-ok-to-announce-details-17802.html
Harlingen officials ‘open’ to proposed Valley Flood Control District
At a recent city commission meeting, Harlingen officials said they were "open to the idea" of a proposed Valley-wide drainage district. The post Harlingen officials ‘open’ to proposed Valley Flood Control District appeared first on MyRGV.com.
https://rgv.news/harlingen-officials-open-to-proposed-valley-flood-control-district-17798.html
‘A really big deal’: San Juan Hotel makes national endangered list
The historic San Juan Hotel is being recognized as one of the most endangered historic sites in the United States, according to a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. The post ‘A really big deal’: San Juan Hotel makes national...
https://rgv.news/-a-really-big-deal-san-juan-hotel-makes-national-endangered-list-17795.html
Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs, but have few options
Texans pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, putting lawmakers under pressure to tackle rising costs.
https://rgv.news/texas-lawmakers-want-to-lower-homeowners-insurance-costs-but-have-few-options-17790.html
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.html
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...
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