Friday classes canceled at Sharyland ISD schools

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Independent School District announced that all classes will be canceled on Friday. The school district announced in a statement on Monday that the cancellation is to accommodate upcoming district events and related transportation needs. A full statement from Sharyland ISD is available below. Please be advised that classes have […]

Beer, BBQ and Texas: Enjoy a night out with Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ

SAN JUAN — With a cold front and fresh weather finally making its way down to the Rio Grande Valley, I found the perfect spot to grab some late-night drinks and grub at Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ. The post Beer, BBQ and Texas: Enjoy a night out with Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ appeared first on MyRGV.com .

'Like a Grinch': McAllen Food Truck Park vendors blindsided by closure ahead of holidays

UPDATE: On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, McAllen City Commissioner Michael Fallek announced that the McAllen Food Truck closure has been delayed until Jan. 14, 2027. McAllen, TX (KRGV) — The McAllen Chamber of Commerce will close the McAllen food truck park on Dec. 14, city officials announced Wednesday. Food...

Following complaints, Mission makes more changes to electioneering ordinance

MISSION — Following last week’s election, which prompted various complaints from voters and residents, the city is once again making changes to electioneering activities here. The post Following complaints, Mission makes more changes to electioneering ordinance appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Mission family demanding answers after father undergoes open-heart surgery while in ICE custody

Mission, TX (KRGV) — A Mission family is demanding answers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after their father suffered a cardiac emergency while in custody. The family said they still do not have a clear picture of his condition or the medical care he is getting. Juan Castaneda...

Plummeting enrollment leaves La Joya ISD facing $160M maintenance bill and possible closures

La Joya, TX (KRGV) — A new facilities assessment found La Joya ISD uses less than 60% of its school space and needs more than $160 million in repairs as district leaders consider more campus consolidations or closures. The district already consolidated five campuses this school year. District leaders...

US 77 lane reopens after bus in mud prompts closure

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —One of the southbound lanes of US 77 has been reopened after a bus stuck in the mud caused road closures Tuesday morning. The incident happened near the Kenedy and Willacy county line, near the Yturria Ranch gate. First responders attempted to remove the bus located on the side of the road, […]

PSJA ISD hosts Texas educator summit on blended learning

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas educators and district leaders are coming together for a three-day summit to learn about different instructional approaches they can adapt for their own classrooms. The Texas Education Agency, Texas Tech University, UTeach Professional Development and the Pharr-San-Juan Independent School District are uniting to hold learning summits at the PSJA Napper […]

Fast start pushes Goliad past Rio Hondo in playoff opener

CORPUS CHRISTI — The Goliad football team didn’t waste much time turning the scoreboard in its playoff opener against Rio Hondo. And those points were certainly needed. The Tigers recovered a Bobcat fumble on the second play of the game, and two plays later Brayden Franke scampered in for a 26-yard touchdown. The Tigers (6-5) used that fast start and a solid running game to take a 42-28 victory against Rio Hondo in a Class 3A Division I bi-district game at Warrior Stadium.

Selfless service: Former Brownsville, Cameron County and port commissioner dies

John Wood wasn’t born in Brownsville, but after more than three decades in public service, he definitely left his mark. The post Selfless service: Former Brownsville, Cameron County and port commissioner dies appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Valley veterinarians warn pet owners of deadly cane toad poisoning following heavy rains

Harlingen, TX (KRGV) — Area veterinarians are warning pet owners about cane toads after heavy rains this weekend because the toxin the toads release can make pets sick and can be fatal. A resident near La Villa, Flor Ortiz, is keeping her seven dogs away from the toads. Ortiz...

2026 Midterm Election results

Pirates ease past Bulldogs for bi-district win

The Sinton Pirates made quick work of their first-round playoff opponent on Thursday night, defeating Lyford in the bi-district round. Sinton defeated the Bulldogs 28-7 on Nov. 12 at Pirate Stadium in Sinton, moving on to the area round. It is the eighth consecutive season the Pirates have advanced to the area around.

USDA begins hiring for new Texas fly-breeding facility to fight New World screwworm

The USDA is hiring 228 workers for a new fly-breeding facility opening in mid-2027 at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas, with a hiring event scheduled in McAllen from Nov. 17–19. The facility will produce 300 million sterile male flies per week to halt the reproduction of flesh-eating New...

A red rejection: High turnout in Valley helps historic Democratic success in midterm election

“Gobsmacked. Flabbergasted. Astounded.” The post A red rejection: High turnout in Valley helps historic Democratic success in midterm election appeared first on MyRGV.com .

’Cats take share of district title

RIO HONDO—After the Bobcat Varsity Football Team’s 38-35 victory over the Raymondville Bearkats last week, the squad now faces the Goliad Tigers in the first round of the Class 3A Division I playoffs. The Bobcats finished second in District 16-3A Division I with a 5-1 record and 9-1...

Weslaco East cross country star Alexander Nava brings home the gold

Alexander Nava is now a part of sports history in the Rio Grande Valley. The Weslaco East junior is officially a state champion. Nava took home the gold medal from the boys 5A cross country state meet this past weekend, with the wildcats finished as state runners-up as a team.

Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Hears Calls to Address Deputy Pay, Passes October Awareness Proclamations

Hidalgo County, Commissioners Court, Sheriff’s Deputies, Domestic Violence, Breast Cancer, Prescription Drug Takeback, Peer Support, Community Planning, Elections, McAllen. Edinburg TX – Residents and a law enforcement advocacy group urged the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to address a pay gap facing sheriff’s deputies, while the court approved a series of October awareness proclamations and acted on dozens of agenda items during its regular meeting.

Mercedes launches repairs on streets using federal grant funding

Mercedes, TX (KRGV) — Mercedes is moving forward with four street repair projects funded by federal grants, officials said. Crews are working on 6th Street from Colorado to Georgia avenues and Vermont Avenue from 8th to 10th streets. The other two streets in the 2025 funding are Cedar and...

Batter up for senior softball

It’s senior slow pitch softball time once again in the RGV. The Rio Grande Valley Senior Texan Softball League is back for its 32nd year. The league is open to all local Texans as well as Winter Texan individual senior men and women aged 55 years and older. The youngest player last year was 57, and the most experienced player was 85. Last year over 110 seniors played in the league and this year they hope to top that.