3 days ago
Tough night on the road, as UTRGV fell to #23 Stephen F. Austin, 41-17.
The Vaqueros showed fight in the second half, with the offense finding the endzone twice and scoring 17 points.
UTRGV Highlights:
QB Eddie Lee Marburger went 16-for-24 for 115 yards and threw a touchdown.
Freshman Tony Diaz hauled in a one-handed 2-yard touchdown catch, finishing with 6 receptions for 62 yards.
Freshman QB Aidan Jakobsohn scored a 6-yard rushing touchdown on the final drive.
Defensively, freshman Jaiden Haygood led the way with 11 tackles. TJ Neal and Spencer Rich each added 9 tackles.
The Vaqueros will be back at Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium next Saturday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. to host Nicholls!
The Vaqueros showed fight in the second half, with the offense finding the endzone twice and scoring 17 points.
UTRGV Highlights:
QB Eddie Lee Marburger went 16-for-24 for 115 yards and threw a touchdown.
Freshman Tony Diaz hauled in a one-handed 2-yard touchdown catch, finishing with 6 receptions for 62 yards.
Freshman QB Aidan Jakobsohn scored a 6-yard rushing touchdown on the final drive.
Defensively, freshman Jaiden Haygood led the way with 11 tackles. TJ Neal and Spencer Rich each added 9 tackles.
The Vaqueros will be back at Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium next Saturday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. to host Nicholls!
4 days ago
RGV get your green tracksuits ready!
We have someone from the RGV participating in Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge!
We're officially on Team Julissa Schuster and can't wait to watch her journey as she competes for $4.56 million!
See it all happen when Season 2 premieres on November 4th!
We have someone from the RGV participating in Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge!
We're officially on Team Julissa Schuster and can't wait to watch her journey as she competes for $4.56 million!
See it all happen when Season 2 premieres on November 4th!
5 days ago
McAllen, Texas
RGV, are you ready for this one? 🍔 "The Last Great Hamburger Stand" is officially coming to McAllen!
We've received confirmation that the new restaurant will be moving into the space at 7501 N 10th St (Suite 20), which was formerly occupied by La Estación Bakery.
An official timeline has not been announced yet, but we will provide updates as soon as they are available!
📍 7501 N 10th St, Ste 20, McAllen, TX 78504
RGV, are you ready for this one? 🍔 "The Last Great Hamburger Stand" is officially coming to McAllen!
We've received confirmation that the new restaurant will be moving into the space at 7501 N 10th St (Suite 20), which was formerly occupied by La Estación Bakery.
An official timeline has not been announced yet, but we will provide updates as soon as they are available!
📍 7501 N 10th St, Ste 20, McAllen, TX 78504
7 days ago
Get ready for an epic showdown! UTRGV Football is set to face off against UTSA Roadrunners on September 5, 2026, at the Alamodome in San Antonio! UTRGV Football will make history by taking on UTSA Roadrunners in their first ever FBS opponent matchup!
13 days ago
Theatre: Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show
🗓️ October 23-31
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
📍 UTRGV Albert L. Jeffers Theatre
1201 W University Dr, Edinburg
💰 $10.00 - $20.00 USD
🎟️ https://www.showpass.com/s...
🗓️ October 23-31
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
📍 UTRGV Albert L. Jeffers Theatre
1201 W University Dr, Edinburg
💰 $10.00 - $20.00 USD
🎟️ https://www.showpass.com/s...
14 days ago
Brownsville, Texas
You saw it here first! Plans have been submitted for the city's first HTeaO location. This project involves the new construction of a 1,923-square-foot tea bar at 301 America Dr, located near the 7Brew Coffee located on Paredes Line Road. This joins a growing list of new HTeaO spots planned for the RGV, including locations in Harlingen, Edinburg, and Port Isabel.
A timeline for construction has not yet been announced. We will provide updates as they become available.
Looks like we are just missing the west side of the RGV.
📍 301 America Dr, Brownsville, TX 78526
You saw it here first! Plans have been submitted for the city's first HTeaO location. This project involves the new construction of a 1,923-square-foot tea bar at 301 America Dr, located near the 7Brew Coffee located on Paredes Line Road. This joins a growing list of new HTeaO spots planned for the RGV, including locations in Harlingen, Edinburg, and Port Isabel.
A timeline for construction has not yet been announced. We will provide updates as they become available.
Looks like we are just missing the west side of the RGV.
📍 301 America Dr, Brownsville, TX 78526
14 days ago
Harlingen, Texas
Get ready Harlingen! 🥤
HTeaO is officially bringing its first location to the city, with plans to build a new 1,865-square-foot store at 1219 W. Tyler Ave. This adds to the brand's rapid expansion in the Rio Grande Valley, with other locations coming soon to Edinburg and Port Isabel.
Construction is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026, with completion expected by October 1, 2026.
Where else in the RGV do you think HTeaO should open? Let us know!
📍 1219 W. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550
Get ready Harlingen! 🥤
HTeaO is officially bringing its first location to the city, with plans to build a new 1,865-square-foot store at 1219 W. Tyler Ave. This adds to the brand's rapid expansion in the Rio Grande Valley, with other locations coming soon to Edinburg and Port Isabel.
Construction is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026, with completion expected by October 1, 2026.
Where else in the RGV do you think HTeaO should open? Let us know!
📍 1219 W. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550
17 days ago
Heartbreaking finish. The Vaqueros battled hard but ultimately fell to Lamar.
FINAL SCORE: Lamar: 23 UTRGV: 21
FINAL SCORE: Lamar: 23 UTRGV: 21
18 days ago
Starbase, Texas
Jensen Huang the CEO of Nvidia personally hand delivered a supercomputer to south Texas. This visit solidifies South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley as a true, critical hub for the future not just for launch, but for the cutting-edge R&D that will get humanity to Mars. The world’s biggest rocket and the world’s newest tech right here in the RGV.
Jensen Huang the CEO of Nvidia personally hand delivered a supercomputer to south Texas. This visit solidifies South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley as a true, critical hub for the future not just for launch, but for the cutting-edge R&D that will get humanity to Mars. The world’s biggest rocket and the world’s newest tech right here in the RGV.
21 days ago
The RGV Joins Nationwide 'No Kings' Movement .
Demonstrators across the Rio Grande Valley and the nation are continuing to voice fierce opposition to President Donald Trump’s stance on immigration enforcement and other policies they view as authoritarian.
Events will be held on October 18th in
Brownsville, Weslaco, Harlingen and McAllen.
Demonstrators across the Rio Grande Valley and the nation are continuing to voice fierce opposition to President Donald Trump’s stance on immigration enforcement and other policies they view as authoritarian.
Events will be held on October 18th in
Brownsville, Weslaco, Harlingen and McAllen.
26 days ago
McAllen, Texas
It's Bo Time in the RGV! 🍗
Bojangles is officially making its Rio Grande Valley debut, with its first location planned for The Parke At Nolana shopping center in McAllen.
Official construction permits have not yet been filed. As always we'll provide updates as soon as a timeline is announced.
📍 NEC of Nolana Ave & N. 34th St, McAllen, TX 78504
It's Bo Time in the RGV! 🍗
Bojangles is officially making its Rio Grande Valley debut, with its first location planned for The Parke At Nolana shopping center in McAllen.
Official construction permits have not yet been filed. As always we'll provide updates as soon as a timeline is announced.
📍 NEC of Nolana Ave & N. 34th St, McAllen, TX 78504
2 months ago
Edinburg, Texas
HTeaO is building a new 2,156-square-foot location at 4017 S. McColl Road in Edinburg. This will be the second HTeaO tea bar announced for the RGV!
Looks like this will be next to the Walmart on Trenton and Mccoll road.
Construction is scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025, with an expected completion date of May 29, 2026.
📍 4017 S. McColl Road, Edinburg, TX 78539
HTeaO is building a new 2,156-square-foot location at 4017 S. McColl Road in Edinburg. This will be the second HTeaO tea bar announced for the RGV!
Looks like this will be next to the Walmart on Trenton and Mccoll road.
Construction is scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025, with an expected completion date of May 29, 2026.
📍 4017 S. McColl Road, Edinburg, TX 78539
2 months ago
Pharr, Texas
The RGV’s first IKEA store will opening its doors on October 1st!
We will keep you updated with any changes!
📍 500 N Jackson, Pharr, Texas
📸 Rick Grimaldo (thank you for the pic)
The RGV’s first IKEA store will opening its doors on October 1st!
We will keep you updated with any changes!
📍 500 N Jackson, Pharr, Texas
📸 Rick Grimaldo (thank you for the pic)
2 months ago
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🎶 Get ready, RGV! 🎶
Stone Temple Pilots are coming LIVE in concert at Payne Arena in Hidalgo, TX this Saturday, November 8th! 🔥
🎤 Supporting Act: Toadies
📍 Payne Arena – 2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo, TX 78557
🎟️ Tickets available at: PayneArena.com
ℹ️ More info: RGVconcerts.net
Stone Temple Pilots are coming LIVE in concert at Payne Arena in Hidalgo, TX this Saturday, November 8th! 🔥
🎤 Supporting Act: Toadies
📍 Payne Arena – 2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo, TX 78557
🎟️ Tickets available at: PayneArena.com
ℹ️ More info: RGVconcerts.net
2 months ago
The UTRGV Vaqueros will have their first football game tomorrow, August 30th! 🏈🔥
3 months ago
UTRGV Athletics is aware of tickets being resold on secondary markets for the inaugural football game on Aug. 30 at inflated prices and in locations not available for purchase.
They have released a statement reminding fans that standing room only tickets have not yet been released and will only be available through UTRGV’s official ticketing partner, Showpass, starting Friday, Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. on UTRGVTickets.com.
They have released a statement reminding fans that standing room only tickets have not yet been released and will only be available through UTRGV’s official ticketing partner, Showpass, starting Friday, Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. on UTRGVTickets.com.
3 months ago
Brownsville, Texas
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is creating a new Visual Arts Complex campus at the former Longoria Elementary School. The project involves the extensive renovation of 14 existing buildings and the new construction of two additional buildings to serve as the home for the UTRGV School of Fine Arts. The total estimated cost for the 46,000 square foot project is $21,000,000.
Construction is scheduled to begin on September 22, 2025, and is expected to be completed by August 7, 2026.
📍 2400 E. Van Buren St., Brownsville, TX 78520
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is creating a new Visual Arts Complex campus at the former Longoria Elementary School. The project involves the extensive renovation of 14 existing buildings and the new construction of two additional buildings to serve as the home for the UTRGV School of Fine Arts. The total estimated cost for the 46,000 square foot project is $21,000,000.
Construction is scheduled to begin on September 22, 2025, and is expected to be completed by August 7, 2026.
📍 2400 E. Van Buren St., Brownsville, TX 78520
3 months ago
McAllen, Texas
Over a year ago we told you Hawaiian Bros would be coming to the RGV!
The first Hawaiian Bros will be coming soon to McAllen!
📍 1100 Trenton Rd McAllen, TX 78504
Over a year ago we told you Hawaiian Bros would be coming to the RGV!
The first Hawaiian Bros will be coming soon to McAllen!
📍 1100 Trenton Rd McAllen, TX 78504
4 months ago
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
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
5 months ago
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
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
6 months ago
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!
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!
6 months ago
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UTRGV Vaqueros vs. McNeese Day 3 (4/27)
START TIME (CDT)
Sun Apr 27, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
END TIME (CDT)
Sun Apr 27, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
🎟️ https://www.showpass.com/o...
START TIME (CDT)
Sun Apr 27, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
END TIME (CDT)
Sun Apr 27, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
🎟️ https://www.showpass.com/o...
7 months ago
Pharr, TX
Update on IKEA - Pharr:
A little pre-work is being done at one of the suites that will be part of the RGV’s first IKEA. The Sears channel letters were recently removed from the building.
If you haven’t heard yet… IKEA is coming to the Pharr Town Center!
Construction is set to begin on June 2, 2025, and is expected to be completed by August 18, 2025.
📍 500 N Jackson Rd. Suites A-2 & B-1 (Pharr Town Center), Pharr, TX 78577
Update on IKEA - Pharr:
A little pre-work is being done at one of the suites that will be part of the RGV’s first IKEA. The Sears channel letters were recently removed from the building.
If you haven’t heard yet… IKEA is coming to the Pharr Town Center!
Construction is set to begin on June 2, 2025, and is expected to be completed by August 18, 2025.
📍 500 N Jackson Rd. Suites A-2 & B-1 (Pharr Town Center), Pharr, TX 78577
7 months ago
The Texas Tribune reports that at least 118 international students across Texas universities have had their legal immigration status revoked or terminated in the federal SEVIS database. This includes nine students at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).
https://www.texastribune.o...
https://www.texastribune.o...
118 Texas university students lose legal status | The Texas Tribune
Students from University of North Texas, UT-Dallas, Texas A&M, UT-Rio Grande, Texas Women’s University, Texas Tech and other schools have been affected.
https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/09/texas-universities-international-students-legal-status/
7 months ago
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
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com...
RGV Startup Week
Monday, April 28 · 10am - 12pm CDT.
Doors open at 8:30am
TSC Performing Arts Center
📍 90 Taylor Avenue Brownsville, TX 78520
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com...
7 months ago
Pharr, TX
In case you missed the announcement:
The first IKEA in the RGV will be coming to Pharr. This IKEA will be part of their new "small city store" concept!
Here's what you can expect when it opens:
Local Living Solutions: Find furniture and decor tailored to RGV homes.
Instant Shopping: Browse 2,000+ items for immediate purchase.
Full Range Online: Order anything from IKEA's catalog for delivery or pickup.
Swedish Food Market: Enjoy some of IKEA's iconic treats.
📍 500 N Jackson Rd. Suites A-2 & B-1, Pharr, TX 78577.
In case you missed the announcement:
The first IKEA in the RGV will be coming to Pharr. This IKEA will be part of their new "small city store" concept!
Here's what you can expect when it opens:
Local Living Solutions: Find furniture and decor tailored to RGV homes.
Instant Shopping: Browse 2,000+ items for immediate purchase.
Full Range Online: Order anything from IKEA's catalog for delivery or pickup.
Swedish Food Market: Enjoy some of IKEA's iconic treats.
📍 500 N Jackson Rd. Suites A-2 & B-1, Pharr, TX 78577.
7 months ago
Falcon Reservoir Sees Water Level Increase After Storm
Water levels have risen by 0.74 feet over the past two days, with an increase of 15,672 acre-feet in storage. The reservoir is now at 15.3% capacity, up from 14.6% just two days ago.
Unfortunately, the RGV still needs much more rainfall to bring Falcon Reservoir to healthier levels.
Water levels have risen by 0.74 feet over the past two days, with an increase of 15,672 acre-feet in storage. The reservoir is now at 15.3% capacity, up from 14.6% just two days ago.
Unfortunately, the RGV still needs much more rainfall to bring Falcon Reservoir to healthier levels.
8 months ago
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McAllen, Texas
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is expected to be in McAllen on April 2nd for a meet-and-greet at Spec’s to promote Volteo Tequila, his premium tequila brand. Cowboys legend Troy Aikman previously made stops in the RGV promoting his EIGHT beer. We'll update if more details become available!
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com...
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is expected to be in McAllen on April 2nd for a meet-and-greet at Spec’s to promote Volteo Tequila, his premium tequila brand. Cowboys legend Troy Aikman previously made stops in the RGV promoting his EIGHT beer. We'll update if more details become available!
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com...
8 months ago
Donna, Texas
Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez reports that detentions in the RGV Sector are at their lowest since 1967. As a result, the CBP Processing Facility in Donna, TX, is no longer needed. At its peak, nearly 700 agents processed over 611,000 individuals. Now, all manpower from the facility is back on the border.
Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez reports that detentions in the RGV Sector are at their lowest since 1967. As a result, the CBP Processing Facility in Donna, TX, is no longer needed. At its peak, nearly 700 agents processed over 611,000 individuals. Now, all manpower from the facility is back on the border.
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