Weslaco, Texas

Here’s a local success story we love!
La Abuela Mexican Foods, a company that started in Weslaco from Ms. Cristina Ardila's traditional recipe, is undergoing a major expansion. Ms. Ardila, the brand's president, first started making her "ready to cook" tortillas for her children, then neighbors and friends, and has since grown her labor of love into a beloved business.

To meet growing demand, the company is kicking off a new project to add 6,200 square feet to its "Plant B" facility, which will house a new production line.

Work began yesterday, November 10, 2025, and is expected to be completed by February 27, 2026.

📍 1904 Joe Stephens Ave, Weslaco, TX 78599

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
September 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 2025
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Originally Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions
📍 Camille Playhouse
1 Dean Porter Park
Brownsville, TX 78580
📞 956-542-8900
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Weslaco, Texas
It’s official! 🙌
Sam's Club is building a new membership warehouse and fuel station near the intersection of Barbee Dr. and FM 1015. The project involves the new construction of a 167,644-square-foot store and a 9,211-square-foot fuel station. The total estimated cost for the new development is $24,800,000.

Construction is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2025, and is expected to be completed by August 16, 2026.

📍 Barbee Dr. & FM 1015, Weslaco, TX 78599

McAllen, TX
Zaxby's Construction Update! 🚧
Construction for the new Zaxby's location at 4012 N. 29th St. is well underway, and we've got some construction photos to show for it!

This brand new 2,990 sq ft restaurant is coming along quickly. Construction is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025.

📍 4012 N. 29th St., McAllen, TX 78504

Brownsville, TX
$1 Million Lottery Winner!
A Brownsville resident just claimed a $1 million prize playing the Million Dollar Loteria scratch ticket!

The lucky ticket was purchased at Circle K, located at 1995 Military Road in Brownsville.

Fireside Chat with Former Mexican President Vicente Fox
RGV Startup Week

Monday, April 28 · 10am - 12pm CDT.
Doors open at 8:30am
TSC Performing Arts Center

📍 90 Taylor Avenue Brownsville, TX 78520

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McAllen, Texas

In case you missed it:
Zaxby's is expanding into the Rio Grande Valley!

Get ready for the first of six new locations at 4012 N. 29th Street, owned by franchise owner David Bramble. Construction of the 2,990 sq ft restaurant is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025.

📍 4012 N. 29th St., McAllen, TX 78504

Overt Enemy, Lockjaw, Destructive Cell & Acid Wizard

April 12th • 7pm

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Harlingen, TX
We are excited to announce that Taquero Mucho will be coming soon!🌮❤️
It will be located at the Walkons Plaza at 99 Bass Pro Dr. Suite 2.

Construction starts soon and is expected to be completed by January 30, 2026.

📍 99 Bass Pro Dr. Suite 2, Harlingen, TX 78552

McAllen, Texas
Update on Zaxby’s:
Zaxby's will be coming to 4012 N. 29th St.

Construction of the brand new 2,990 sq ft Zaxby's restaurant will begin on March 3, 2025, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025.

Get ready for those delicious wings and Zalads!

📍 4012 N. 29th St., McAllen, TX 78504

Cameron County, Texas
Starbase Incorporation Election Set for May 3, 2025! 🗳️

Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. has signed an order for an election to determine whether Starbase, Texas will officially become a Type-C municipality. The election is set for May 3, 2025, with early voting beginning April 22.

If the election passes, Starbase will become the newest town in Cameron County since Los Indios in 1995.

Weslaco, TX

El Ronco Servicar is building a new drive-thru facility at 2004 E. Expressway 83.

Construction starts this month and is expected to be complete by August 29th, 2025.

📍 2004 E. Expressway 83, Weslaco, TX 78599

McAllen, Texas
The 99 cent store that was on 23rd and Nolana closed and now has sign saying that it will be an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

📍 2246 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504

- Via Aaron Arcaute

Some new construction starting soon:
LP Plaza - New Construction, 10 Suites, 2 buildings, total 9612 Sq. Ft
1300 E. BUS. 83 Weslaco, TX 78596

CHCL Enterprises Building - New warehouse
2729 N. Expressway 77 Harlingen, TX 78550

Papa Johns - Tenant build-out
1633 W University Ave. Edinburg, TX 78539

THE FAMILY CHURCH
14500 N. SHARY ROAD McAllen, TX 78504

Dollar Tree - 5420 N International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78599

Weslaco, TX
A new McDonald's restaurant with dual lane drive-thru is expected to start construction in February 2024 and be completed by June 2024.

📍 2522 N. International Blvd. Weslaco, TX 78599

Taj Mahal Restaurant and Halal Supermarket
is coming soon to Edinburg.
They will offer Bangladesh and Indian food.
100% Halal Meat (Goat, Lamb, Beef, Zabiha)
Buffet 12.99 lunch or dinner

📍 4031 S McColl Road Edinburg, TX 78539

A McAllen location also seem to be in the works:

📍 5281 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX 78504

5 Different Agua Fresca Flavors to choose from, all equally refreshing 😋

Mango 🥭
Melon 🍈
Pineapple 🍍
Strawberry 🍓
Cucumber 🥒

Want to mix flavors? No problem! Try their strawberry lemonade mixed with cucumber 😉

FRIDAY SPECIAL: $10 Loaded Birria Panchos 🔥

☎️ (956) 520-8011

⏰ 11AM-10PM(Or Sell Out)

📍 2517 N Texas Blvd Weslaco Tx 78599

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Have brunch at Oak! My latest review: https://issuu.com/rgvme/do...

According to WalletHub, one of the healthiest to live in Texas is Austin, which ranked 14. Among the unhealthiest cities, Brownsville comes in at 182. Houston was 94, San Antonio 99, Laredo 174, and Corpus Christi 173.
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NWS: “99% chance of rain across the RGV🌧 “

Valley peeps: “what about Donna?”

What in the world:
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🎥 That’s why I love the valley 🌴 #videos
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The city of McAllen in the first episode of Tiger King season 2

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There’s no way this is correct…

2021’s Best Texas Cities for Tacos according to LawnStarter:

Austin #1 😮
McAllen #42 😢
Brownsville #65 😭
Mission #89
Weslaco #92
Harlingen #93
Edinburg #99

Preliminary data shows 99.5% of COVID-related deaths in Texas were among unvaccinated people, according to the Department of State Health Services.