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Traffic Alert: Lane Closures Planned for I-69E Frontage Roads in San Benito
SAN BENITO, TEXAS – Motorists traveling through San Benito should expect lane closures this week as crews continue traffic signal work at the intersection of FM 732 and I-69E. According to a traffic alert, work will take place at the I-69E underpass and will require closures along the northbound...
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Sharyland ISD takes new approach to managing fuel consumption
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Independent School District Transportation Department is taking a new approach to manage fuel costs and efficiency. Sharyland ISD introduced major changes that went into effect at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. RELATED: ‘Something has to change’: Higher fuel costs add to school district budget strain The district […]
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‘Something has to change’: Higher fuel costs add to school district budget strain
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rising fuel prices are adding another financial challenge for school districts across the Rio Grande Valley, with transportation costs putting pressure on budgets already dealing with declining enrollment. Point Isabel Independent School District Superintendent Teri Capistran said the district did not budget for the recent increase in fuel prices when its spending […]
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Rising gas prices in the Rio Grande Valley pushes Amigos del Valle to cut senior events
Rising gas prices are forcing a Rio Grande Valley nonprofit to cut back on weekly events for seniors. Amigos del Valle offers weekly events for elderly community members and provides rides for those who need transportation. But with gas prices climbing, the organization is scaling back the number of pickups it offers.
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Brownsville upgrading seven bus stops with new safety features
Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Brownsville Metro is upgrading seven bus stops across the city to make them safer for drivers and riders. One of the stops getting work is in front of Hanna High School. Brownsville Metro says the current setup creates safety problems. "It makes it unsafe for...
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City of Mercedes Announces Road Closure Notice Ahead of Dr. Hector P. Garcia Street Renaming Ceremony
MERCEDES, TEXAS – The City of Mercedes is notifying residents of a temporary road closure as preparations are underway for the upcoming Dr. Hector P. Garcia Street Renaming Ceremony on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The portion of West 4th Street located beside the Vida parking lot was closed Wednesday,...
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Metro McAllen’s new international crossing already among most-used routes
Following popular demand, Metro McAllen launched a brand new one-way bus route from downtown to the Hidalgo Reynosa International Bridge late last month. The post Metro McAllen’s new international crossing already among most-used routes appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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TxDOT offering free child car seat safety resources
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a statewide campaign to raise awareness about child car seat safety. According to TxDOT, 46% of child car seats nationwide are misused or are the wrong seat for a child’s size. Common child car seat mistakes include: TxDOT reports that motor vehicle crashes are […]
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Perez gives update on his 'Smart Bridge for the Port of Brownsville' initiative
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Steve Perez, a longtime freight broker and general manager of Fast Port, LLC, has proposed constructing the Smart Bridge, a binational autonomous trade corridor directly connecting the Port of Brownsville, Texas, with Matamoros, Mexico. Key details of the initiative include:. Infrastructure and technology operate as a 24/7...
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McAllen launches $3 bus route to Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge
McAllen has a new bus route connecting the downtown area to the Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge, giving riders a safer and cheaper way to get to the crossing. Metro McAllen launched the one-way route this month from the McAllen Central Bus Terminal to the foot of the bridge. The ride costs $3 and helps riders avoid walking through traffic and paying the $1 bridge toll.
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Traffic switch scheduled for SH 107 in Edinburg
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A traffic switch is scheduled in Edinburg, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The traffic switch is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on SH 107 from Sharp Road to Cesar Chavez Road, according to a news release from TxDOT. The traffic has been scheduled for construction work. Motorists driving […]
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Nightly I-2 closures scheduled for Donna, Weslaco
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nightly closures have been scheduled in the Donna and Weslaco area, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. According to a news release from TxDOT, all eastbound lanes of I-2 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 a.m. starting Sept. 8, through Sept. 18, between FM 493, also known as Salinas […]
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Perez outlines bold vision for ‘Smart Bridge’ at Port of Brownsville, targeting global trade transformation
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — In what could mark one of the most radical transformations of cross-border commerce in North American history, Fast Port, LLC General Manager and freight broker Steve Perez is putting forward a vision to construct the world’s first fully autonomous trade corridor — a “Smart Bridge” directly linking the Port of Brownsville with Matamoros, Mexico.
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Road weary: Improvements progress as Brownsville traffic snarls
Death and taxes are the only certainties in life, according to Benjamin Franklin, though if he lived today he might add “and road construction.” The post Road weary: Improvements progress as Brownsville traffic snarls appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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Rio Hondo residents push for more transparency on outer parkway plans
Rio Hondo residents are concerned about a proposed highway project estimated to cost around $350 million. The proposed highway would start at I-69E north of Harlingen and run east, but some property owners have questions about what it would mean for them. There are currently four potential routes that could...
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Stenger Bridge opens to traffic
Road and bridge construction on Stenger Street, which is one of the most accessible pathways for San Benito residents and motorists, was completed as of Wednesday morning. The roadway is nestled between West Business 77 and Stenger, with mostly residential homes and some commercial properties along its path, including the back of an HEB grocery store that truckers use to transport and deliver goods.