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12 hours ago
๐Ÿ– RGV BBQ Legend Named James Beard Semifinalist! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฅ

A huge congratulations to George Watts III of GW's BBQ Catering Co. in San Juan, who has just been named a Semifinalist for the 2026 James Beard Awards (Best Chef: Texas).

The James Beard Awards are the 'Oscars of the Food World.' This year, George is the ONLY chef or restaurant from the entire Rio Grande Valley to make the list, putting San Juan on the national map alongside heavy hitters from Houston and Austin.

๐Ÿ“ Location: GW's BBQ Catering Co. 107 N Nebraska Ave, San Juan, TX
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3 days ago
Harlingen, Texas
HARLINGEN: $31M WATERWORKS DECISION ON THE TABLE WEDNESDAY

The Harlingen City Commission and Harlingen Waterworks are gathering for a 15-minute high-stakes joint meeting this Wednesday to vote on a massive $31 million investment into the cityโ€™s water and sewer infrastructure. This funding, spread across several bond series and agreements.

This meeting involves the approval of three distinct series of bonds and funding agreements, totaling $31,681,404:

Series 2026 (WLAF): $8.26 million for system-wide improvements.

Series 2026A (WLAF): $8.305 million for targeted infrastructure upgrades.

Series 2026B (EDAP): $25.116 million, representing the largest portion of the investment for sewer and waterworks expansion.

With a Regular Commission meeting scheduled to start just 15 minutes later, the city has a very narrow window to discuss the three major bond series and funding

Meeting Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, @ 5:30 PM.

๐Ÿ“ City Hall, Town Hall Meeting Room (2nd Floor), 118 E. Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, Texas
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5 days ago
Rio Grande City, Texas
Back in August 2025, we shared the early permits for 7 Brew Coffee coming to town. Now, the City of Rio Grande City has officially welcomed 7brew and dropped some major updates on the timeline!

Here is the latest confirmed info:

Construction will start February 2, 2026 (New Date!)

The estimated timeline to build is 60 days. (Meaning we could see them open as early as April!)
$1.5 Million into the RGC community

The prefab stand is coming to East U.S. Highway 83, and with a 2-month build time, this location is going to pop up fast.

๐Ÿ“ธ City of Rio Grande City
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8 days ago
CAMERON COUNTY CONFIRMS DATA CENTER NEGOTIATIONS EAST OF AIRPORT

Cameron County officials have officially confirmed they are conducting due diligence for a massive data center project proposed for 1,800 acres east of Valley International Airport. While County Judge Eddie Treviรฑo, Jr. released a statement emphasizing that no "formal business proposal" or permitting applications have been submitted yet, Cameron County Economic Development Director Ramiro Aleman confirmed in a separate interview that county officials have been in discussions with the developers for several months. The statement also noted that the county has limited legal authority to restrict businesses that comply with state standards, though officials are reviewing environmental studies regarding water and energy consumption.
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8 days ago (E)
Two RGV Residents Just Claimed $1 Million Each! ๐Ÿ’ธ

Two separate residents from the Rio Grande Valley have officially claimed $1 MILLION top prizes from the Texas Lottery.

A San Benito resident became an instant millionaire after purchasing a winning 'Instant Millions' ticket.
๐Ÿ“ Sold at: Stooky Mart (1608 E. Business 77, San Benito)

A resident from Rio Grande City also claimed a $1 Million prize, but they struck gold while out of town! Their winning 'Million Dollar Loteria' ticket was purchased in San Antonio.
๐Ÿ“ Sold at: H-E-B Food Store 427 (SW Military Dr, San Antonio)

Both winners chose to remain anonymous
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9 days ago
Edinburg, Texas
The Hidalgo County Appraisal District (HCAD) is officially moving operations to a new facility in Edinburg. The district has registered a major construction project to renovate the 62,000-square-foot space at the Edinburg Town Center on Closner Blvd, which locals will recognize as the former Teleperformance location next to the Echo Hotel. The renovation is scheduled to begin this February and aims to be completed by September 2026, marking a significant shift from their current offices on Professional Drive.

๐Ÿ“ 1701 S. Closner Blvd, Edinburg, Texas
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11 days ago
Starbase, Texas
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is scheduled to deliver his third major "Arsenal of Freedom" speech at SpaceX's Starbase on Monday, January 12, 2026. Hegseth has been using this nationwide tour to promote a "wartime footing" and a move toward rapid, commercial-first defense manufacturing. Tomorrow's visit will see him address the SpaceX workforce and leadership, likely including Elon Musk, to emphasize the facility's critical role in American "peace through strength".
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12 days ago (E)
Mission, Texas

๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ‘‘ Eddieโ€™s Tacos (filed as Eddie's Taqueria) has filed permits to build a brand-new ground-up restaurant on Griffin Parkway.

The $1,344,576 project involves the new construction of a 3,251-square-foot standalone restaurant.

Construction is scheduled to begin on January 19, 2026, with a target completion date of August 21, 2026.

๐Ÿ“ 1730 W Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572
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16 days ago
ITโ€™S OFFICIAL: The 2026 UTRGV Football Schedule is Here! ๐Ÿˆ

Mark your calendars, RGV! The 2026 schedule just dropped, and it is packed. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿšจ THE BIGGEST NEWS: We are taking the 956 to the 210! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ Sept 5 vs. UTSA at the Alamodome. Start planning the caravans now!
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16 days ago
Harlingen, Texas

After years of planning, Harlingen is officially building its gateway to the Arroyo! ๐Ÿ›ถ๐ŸŒŠ

The City has filed permits to construct the long-awaited McCullough Park Kayak Launch at the intersection of Ed Carey Drive & S. 25th Street.

Construction is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2026, with a target completion date of December 31, 2026.

๐Ÿ“ Intersection of S 25th St & Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
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16 days ago
Donna, Texas

DONNA WALMART GETTING A FACELIFT: The Supercenter on Salinas Blvd is about to get a major upgrade! ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ—๏ธ Walmart has filed permits to begin a $2,000,000 renovation of its Donna location.

The project involves a comprehensive refresh of the store at 900 N Salinas Blvd.

Construction is scheduled to begin on April 24, 2026, with a target completion date of July 30, 2026.

๐Ÿ“ 900 N Salinas Blvd, Donna, TX 78537
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19 days ago
The Top 20 Alcohol Sellers in the RGV for 2025

The numbers are in from the State Comptroller.
We dug into the official 2025 data from the State Comptroller, and we have the results for you.

Twin Peaks McAllen takes the crown as the undisputed King of the 956, selling over $3.4 Million in alcohol alone.

THE TOP 20 LIST:

Twin Peaks (McAllen) โ€” $3.41M

Claytonโ€™s Beach Bar (SPI) โ€” $2.84M

Longboard Bar & Grill (SPI) โ€” $2.59M

Oak Texas Bar & Grill North (McAllen) โ€” $2.58M

Yard House (McAllen) โ€” $2.34M

Hidalgo Arena (Hidalgo) โ€” $2.29M

Howling Rabbits Beer Works (McAllen) โ€” $2.20M

Buffalo Wings & Rings (McAllen) โ€” $2.20M

Tequila Sunset (SPI) โ€” $2.14M

Suerte Bar & Grill Uptown (McAllen) โ€” $2.13M

Oak Texas Bar & Grill South (McAllen) โ€” $2.11M

Margaritaville Beach Resort (SPI) โ€” $1.95M

Quarterdeck (SPI) โ€” $1.90M

Louie's Backyard (SPI) โ€” $1.80M

'76 Bar and Kitchen (McAllen) โ€” $1.75M

Lucky Barrel (Brownsville) โ€” $1.71M

Ojos Locos Sports Cantina (McAllen) โ€” $1.70M

Tipsy Tavern (Harlingen) โ€” $1.68M

Bar Louie (SPI) โ€” $1.66M

Ojos Locos Sports Cantina (Brownsville) โ€” $1.62M
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21 days ago
Enjoy being "Puro 956" while you can... a new area code is coming. ๐Ÿ“ฑ

Itโ€™s officially 2026, and this might be the last full year that the Rio Grande Valley/Laredo is exclusively "The 956."

According to the latest federal reports (NANPA), the 956 area code is projected to officially exhaust (run out of new numbers) by early 2027.

What this means for us this year: State regulators are expected to announce the new "Overlay" area code sometime in 2026 to prepare for the switch.

If you have a 956 number: You keep it.

After the numbers exhaust you will likely get the new area code (whatever they decide to call it).

If you got a "956" tattoo not sure what to tell you.

There are already threads online predicting the new code could be 449 (unconfirmed!), but we won't know for sure until the state makes the official announcement.
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24 days ago
CBP Officers in Laredo intercepted over 67 pounds of undeclared chorizo this week.

CBP Officers & Agriculture specialists with
the Laredo Field office intercepted 67.5 Ibs of chorizo concealed by a U.S. citizen known for agricultural violations. According to CBP, pork from Mexico poses significant risk for introducing foreign animal diseases & severely impacting U.S. agriculture.
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30 days ago
Mission, Texas

COFFEE WARS: The "Sharyland Showdown" is officially on! โ˜•๐ŸฅŠ 7 Brew Coffee has filed permits to open its first location in Mission, landing right on the busy Shary Road corridor.
This new location will be near the Panda Express.

The $1.25 million project involves the construction of a 541-square-foot drive-thru coffee stand at N. Shary Road.

Construction is scheduled to begin on March 23, 2026, with a target completion date of July 30, 2026.

๐Ÿ“ N. Shary Rd, Mission, TX 78572 (Sharyland Corridor)
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30 days ago
McAllen, Texas

FIRST IN THE VALLEY: The wait is finally over. Nordstrom Rack is coming to the RGV! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ‘  Nordstrom Rack has filed permits to open its first-ever store in McAllen, anchoring the Las Tiendas Shopping Center.

The $3,600,000 project involves the major renovation of a 30,561-square-foot retail box at 700 E Expressway 83.

Construction is scheduled to begin on May 7, 2026, with a target completion date of December 7, 2026, aiming for a Holiday 2026 grand opening.

๐Ÿ“ 700 E Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503
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1 month ago
The RGV FTP Alliance (FTPA) is hosting a massive Candidate Forum in McAllen! This is your chance to hear directly from local leaders and candidates about border policy, health access, and the economic future of our region.

The evening kicks off with LIVE MUSIC followed by a no-script, no-filter dialogue with local candidates.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, January 18, 2026 ๐Ÿ•“ 4:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Cine El Rey, McAllen, TX (311 S 17th St)

Featured Musical Performances:

Amani

Niccale

Orpheus Bloom

Hypnoticss

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission is FREE, but registration is required! Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to secure your spot.
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1 month ago
โœจ RGV CONCERT ALERT! โœจ

Relive the 90s with the Latin Pop Queen! Fey is bringing her Hits Tour: 30 Aniversario to McAllen to celebrate three decades of hits like โ€œAzรบcar amargoโ€ and โ€œMedia Naranja.โ€

Here are the details for this nostalgic night:
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday, March 19, 2026
๐Ÿ•— 8:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ McAllen Performing Arts Center, McAllen, TX

Tickets are available now!

Don't miss the chance to see this undisputed classic live!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ https://www.ticketmaster.c...
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1 month ago
๐Ÿšจ MCLOVIN IS COMING TO THE RGV! ๐Ÿ†”๐Ÿ˜Ž

Itโ€™s official! South Texas Comic Con just dropped a massive guest announcement. Christopher Mintz-Plasse (aka McLovin from Superbad, Red Mist from Kick-Ass, and Fishlegs from How to Train Your Dragon) will be in McAllen!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ When: April 24-26, 2026
๐Ÿ“McAllen Convention Center
๐Ÿ“ธ Appearing: All 3 Days!
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1 month ago
McAllen, Texas - Major Updates Coming to Nolana Avenue! ๐Ÿš—

Traffic on Nolana Avenue is expected to jump to 30,000 vehicles a day soon, prompting the City of McAllen and TxDOT to propose major improvements between Ware Road and 23rd Street. The project aims to reduce congestion and improve safety by widening the road from four to six lanes, installing a raised center median, and adding a sidewalk and shared-use path for pedestrians.

The estimated cost for this project is approximately $10 million, with the city currently working to secure full funding. If approved, construction is tentatively set to begin in August 2027 and will take about 18 months to complete. Public comments are officially open until January 2, 2026, for those wanting to voice their opinions.
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1 month ago
Laguna Vista, Texas

Roloff Park is getting a major refresh! ๐ŸŒณโšฝ The Town of Laguna Vista is officially launching a $300,000 improvement project to revitalize its central community hub.

Supported by a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant, this project focuses on inclusivity and youth sports. The biggest addition is a complete overhaul of the soccer field, which will receive major leveling, drainage improvements, and new grass/irrigation to create a proper playing surface.

The scope also includes significant ADA upgrades, such as new accessible trail connections, wheelchair-friendly features for the playground and fitness stations, and renovated restrooms to ensure the park is welcoming to everyone. You can also expect new corrosion-resistant benches and tables designed to withstand the coastal weather.

Construction is scheduled to begin on January 15, 2026, with an expected completion date of December 15, 2026.

๐Ÿ“ 122 Fernandez St, Laguna Vista, TX 78578
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1 month ago
Brownsville, Texas

Brownsville is getting a premium indoor golf lounge! ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธโ›ณ A new business called Hot 9 Golf is currently building out a high-tech simulator facility on W. Alton Gloor.

The project involves the renovation of Suites D & E at 3201 W. Alton Gloor Blvd . The facility will feature Full Swing simulator technology the same tech used by Tiger Woods for indoor practice. The build-out includes two main hitting bays and one private room, along with a lounge area.

Permits were filed on December 11, 2025, and construction is underway. The projected opening date is currently set for February 16, 2026.

๐Ÿ“ 3201 W. Alton Gloor Blvd, Suites D & E, Brownsville, TX 78520
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1 month ago
California vibes coming to McAllen! ๐ŸŽธ

The Santa Ana based indie-rock band Surely Tempo is bringing their "Dance While You Can" tour to the RGV! If you're a fan of garage rock and big melodic hooks, you don't want to miss this one.

Joining them are local favorites Cannon the Dealers and The Culture!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, January 25, 2026
๐Ÿ•— 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Gremlin, McAllen (322 S 16th St)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: $15 (General Admission)
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1 month ago
Pharr, Texas ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

UPDATE: The massive hospital we first reported back in January is finally officially under construction but the timeline has changed!

DHR Health has filed the final permits to begin vertical construction on the newly named DHR Forensic & Behavioral Hospital at 4800 N. Jackson Road.

Early announcements predicted a "Summer 2026" opening. The official state filing now lists a completion date of December 15, 2027, meaning the project is running about 18 months later than originally hoped.

๐Ÿ“ 4800 N. Jackson Road, Pharr, TX 78577
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1 month ago
After years of shortages that have devastated South Texas agriculture, the USDA just announced that Mexico has agreed to release 202,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting next week. This deal brings immediate relief with deliveries starting now, while setting a strict deadline of Jan 31, 2026, for a full repayment plan on the "water debt." The administration made its stance clear, stating that if Mexico continues to violate its commitments, the U.S. will impose 5% tariffs on Mexican products.
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1 month ago
Get ready, RGV! The 7th Annual 4EVA RGV Toy Drive is happening soon, and it features a huge special guest!

Join the fun and meet WWE Superstar Victoria Gonzalez (AKA Raquel Rodriguez), who will be the guest of honor! Hosted by prolifek.

This is a day of giving back and having fun, featuring:

๐ŸŽ FREE Toys

๐Ÿ” FREE Food

๐ŸŽ… FREE Pictures with Santa!

Bring the whole family for this incredible event!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, December 21st, 2025
โฐ Starts at 4:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 216 E I-2 Frontage Rd, Pharr, TX 78577
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1 month ago
๐Ÿšจ RGV CONCERT ALERT! ๐Ÿšจ

Get ready for Humbe! He is bringing his tour to the Valley next spring! ๐ŸŽค

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, March 22, 2026
๐Ÿ•— 8:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ McAllen Performing Arts Center, McAllen, TX

TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS WEEK!

Pre-Sale: Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 AM CST

General On-Sale: Friday, December 12 at 10:00 AM CST

Set your reminder so you don't miss out! Tag a friend you want to take! ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ
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1 month ago
Edinburg, Texas ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
dd's Discounts is officially bringing its first location to Edinburg at The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley.

The new $1.2 million project involves a complete interior renovation of the 30,092-square-foot junior anchor space at 313 East Trenton Road.

The renovation is scheduled to begin on February 16, 2026, with an expected completion date of June 16, 2026.

๐Ÿ“ 313 East Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539
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1 month ago
Mercedes, Texas
The Nike Factory Store at the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets is set to undergo a $400,000 interior renovation.

The project involves a complete refresh of the 15,705 square foot store, including the demolition and reconstruction of the fitting rooms, new high bay lighting, updated carpet and paint, and an extended cashwrap wall to speed up checkout lines.

The renovation is scheduled to begin on February 1, 2026, with an expected completion date of May 22, 2026.

๐Ÿ“ 5001 E Expy. 83, Suite 120, Mercedes, TX 78570
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1 month ago
McAllen, Texas
BAD BUNNY DANCE NIGHT! ๐Ÿฐ

Get ready to dance off the winter chill! The popular Un Invierno Sin Ti Bad Bunny Dance Party is taking over McAllen!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, January 10, 2026
๐Ÿ•— Doors open at 9:00 PM (typical club time) ๐Ÿ“ PRESI NIGHTCLUB, McAllen, TX (101 S 17th St)

Come celebrate the music of El Conejo Malo all night long!
Tag your biggest Bad Bunny fan friends! ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ https://posh.vip/e/un-invi...

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