Harlingen, Texas
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is building a new maximum security psychiatric unit on the campus of the existing Rio Grande State Center. The project involves the new construction of a 50 bed, 103,340 square foot hospital.

The new maximum security unit will have state of the art therapeutic settings to facilitate patient recovery, including outdoor spaces and individual patient rooms that incorporate extensive use of natural light. Security measures, such as video surveillance, alarms, fencing, electronic monitors and additional staff, will help ensure the safety of patients, staff and the community.

Total estimated construction cost is at $111,628,146.

Construction is scheduled to begin on September 24, 2025, and is expected to be completed by May 13, 2027.

📍 1401 Rangerville Rd., Harlingen, TX 78552

McAllen, Texas
The first Zaxbys in the RGV opens today at 10am and people are starting to line up!

📍 4012 N. 29th St, McAllen, Texas

📸 Rick Soto

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

Brownsville, Texas

Buffalo Wild Wings is opening a new restaurant at 2436A Pablo Kisel Boulevard.

Construction is scheduled to begin on December 30, 2025, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.

📍 2436A Pablo Kisel Boulevard, Brownsville, TX 78526

Starbase, Texas
SpaceX is building a massive new industrial facility, internally named "Gigabay," at its Starbase launch and production site. The project is a ground-up new construction of a 700,000-square-foot facility designed to accommodate and scale up SpaceX's manufacturing processes. The estimated cost for the construction is $250,000,000.

According to public statements, this facility is a key part of the plan to accelerate Starship production.

Construction is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

📍 1 Rocket Rd., Statbase, TX

📸 3DDaniel

Rio Grande City, Texas
Ross Dress for Less is tentatively scheduled to open 07/18/2025. 🙌
We were informed associate interviews will be taking place this week to be ready for opening day.

Pharr, Texas

Electricians and other crews were spotted getting to work at the future IKEA location in Pharr!

Just as a reminder, this will be one of IKEA's new "small format" stores. Think of it as a focused 44,000 sq ft showroom where you can get design help, plan your projects, and then order anything from the full IKEA catalog for free pickup right at the store.

You'll also be able to grab about 1,600 of their most popular items to take home immediately, plus get your fix at the "Swedish Bite" deli!

📍 500 N Jackson Rd., Suites A-2 & B-1, Pharr, TX 78577

Penitas, Texas
The Home Depot is coming to Penitas!
Get ready for a major new development as The Home Depot is set to begin new construction at 1901 Liberty Blvd, Penitas, TX 78576.

This project with an estimated cost of $20,200,000, will involve the construction of a massive 108,053 sq ft mercantile retail building and an additional 28,083 sq ft garden center, along with associated site improvements, totaling 136,136 sq ft.

Construction is scheduled to commence on October 6, 2025, and is expected to be completed by September 24, 2026.
📍 1901 Liberty Blvd, Penitas, TX 78576

Static X & Dope
FRI OCT 10, 2025 ▪︎ 8PM

PAYNE ARENA
HIDALGO, TX
Presale code: SX2025
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McAllen, Texas

The first Zaxby’s in the RGV is getting ready to open up and they are HIRING!
Join the Zaxby’s fam today — fun, flavor, and a future!

📍 4012 N. 29th St, McAllen, Texas

McAllen, Texas
‘No Kings’ Protest

Governor Greg Abbott has deployed over 5,000 Texas National Guard soldiers and 2,000+ DPS troopers across the state ahead of the upcoming "No Kings" protests including planned demonstrations right here in the Rio Grande Valley.

Abbott warned:
“Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we've seen in LA… Anyone who damages property or harms a person will be arrested.”

Starbase, Texas
World renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli made a surprise visit to SpaceX!

From serenading audiences across the globe to walking through a cutting edge rocket facility in South Texas Bocelli’s presence added a touch of classical elegance to the future of spaceflight.

SpaceX's Sergio Lara shared:
“One day it’s handing out maracas in downtown Brownsville, then it’s guiding 50+ fifth graders through a rocket factory... and next you’re hosting Andrea Bocelli at Starbase! This place is wild and I’m loving it! Ad Astra.”

📸 Photos by Sergio Lara

H‑E‑B’s Last “Chinese Kitchen” Lives On in McAllen!

At the H‑E‑B on Pecan Blvd in McAllen (near South Texas College), the beloved in-store “Chinese Kitchen” is still cooking up customer favorites even as others around Texas have closed.

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WWE SUPERSHOW!
WWE returns to Edinburg, Texas on Sunday, July 20 with WWE Supershow💥 Don’t miss your favorite WWE Superstars in action at Bert Ogden Arena 🤼‍♂️

Pre Sale: Wednesday June 11th
On Sale: Friday June 13th

DON’T MISS WWE SUPERSHOW IN EDINBURG!
CODY RHODES
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION JEY USO
GUNTHER
JACOB FATU
SOLO SIKOA
WWE WOMEN’S CHAMPION TIFFANY STRATTON
WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS LIV MORGAN & RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ
RHEA RIPLEY
SETH ROLLINS
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS KOFI KINGSTON & XAVIER WOODS
AND MANY MORE!

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Texas Could Soon Ban Cellphones in Public Schools 📱

A new bill passed by Texas lawmakers would ban cellphones and smartwatches during the school day for K-12 public school students and now waits Abbott’s signature.

Exceptions would be made for students with medical needs or those with disabilities who have accommodations in place.

Link- https://www.texastribune.o...

Texas Moves to Ban Sodas and Candy from SNAP Purchases

Texas lawmakers have approved legislation to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy sodas, and candy.

Governor Greg Abbott has not yet signed the bill into law, but he has submitted a formal waiver request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which would allow Texas to implement the restrictions. If the USDA approves the waiver and Abbott signs the bill, the changes could go into effect as early as September 2025.

RAIN//SHINE PROMOTIONS Presents

SOUTH BY SOUTH TEXAS INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL

Brings you some of the best original bands the Valley has to offer (and a few from outside the Valley as well)

2 nights of non stop music

Over 50 acts - 4 venues - 7 shows - 2 days

$10 at the door - Each show
$15 online - One day All Access Pass
$20 online - Two day all Access Pass

SATURDAY

Cine El Rey (All Ages)
Flying Walrus (All Ages till 11:30pm ... Then 18+)
The Gremlin (All Ages)
Pecado (18+)

SUNDAY

Cine El Rey (All Ages)
Flying Walrus (All Ages till 11:30pm)
The Gremlin (All Ages)

Featuring

MONODYSSEY
POPULAR LONER
HAVRATH
KILL YOUR TELEVSION
BAKRI
MISSERYA
DELTA DIVIDE
BURNOUT (SA)
MY PLACE WAS TAKEN (MX)
RUINKROS
QUIET GHOSTS
A DAY WITHOUT THE SUN
BURY THE BRIDE
ZED REQUIEM
GOONZ
AT WAR WITH ANDROIDS
WIZARD WOLF
TERRORISTIK THREAT
HYSTERECTOMY (MX)
THE MUTANTS
THE DO ITZ
BAGWELL
FATE
THE GHOST OF US
VIBRAHAVEN
DISRUPTOR
SUPERMARKET
ARTISTEO
GUNPOINT
NARWHAL
WORST SUMMER VACATION
ARMS FIRST
SUNNY DAZE
EMO KNIGHTS
THE WRITING SEASON
SACRIFICE OF SINNERS
CHAPTER BLACK
OK ROBOT
THE TRONAUTAS
SIGHT OF IMPACT

MORE TBA

DJ'S
PARSON
VINC
DIVVIN
DR HANK

San Juan, Texas
Congratulations to GW's BBQ! 🔥
They have secured the #5 spot on Texas Monthly’s 2025 list of the Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas!

📍 107 N. Nebraska Ave

Texas Thrash Bash 3
FRIDAY July 25th 2025

⏰ 5pm
📍 Cine El Rey
311 S 17th Street, McAllen TX

Brownsville, TX – The wait is over. Amazon is officially opening a new 62,000-square-foot delivery center in Brownsville, bringing jobs, investment, and a major boost to the local economy.

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.

Pharr, TX – IKEA Update
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.

Brownsville, Texas! 📦
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.

Starbase, Texas
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.

Starr County, Texas

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

Edinburg, Texas
Fatburger Update:
We have some news regarding the planned Fatburger location at 4411 South McColl Rd (McColl & Trenton) in Edinburg. We have been informed that due to unforeseen issues at this site, the project will not be moving forward. 😔

However, the good news is that a Fatburger location in Pharr will be the first to open in the RGV later this year, with plans for more locations to come soon!

Starbase, TX
It’s Official (Unofficially)
Voters have overwhelmingly approved the incorporation of Starbase as an official city in Texas.

On April 28, 2025, the Texas House State Affairs Committee narrowly voted 7–6 to reject Senate Bill 2188 and its counterpart, House Bill 4660. These bills sought to grant SpaceX expanded authority to close Boca Chica Beach and the only access road, Texas State Highway 4, during rocket launch operations. Currently, such closures require coordination with Cameron County authorities. The proposed legislation would have shifted that control directly to SpaceX and the mayor of the proposed city of Starbase. ​

Donna, Texas

We received a few inquiries about some of the stores that are coming to the Shops at 493.

Bath & Body Works will be right besides the new Ulta and Rack Room will be on the east side of the plaza.

📍 1700 Murphy Ave, Donna, TX 78537

McAllen, Texas
🚨 Public Safety Alert 🚨

An alligator has been spotted near the canal at 2nd Street and Pecan Blvd. Please use extreme caution in the area.

👉 Do NOT approach or attempt to capture the animal.
👉 Report sightings immediately to McAllen Animal Care at (956) 681-1919.