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TxDOT urges drivers and pedestrians to stay alert as nights get longer

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — With Halloween approaching and daylight saving time ending November 1, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers and pedestrians to take extra precautions as shorter days and darker evenings increase the risks on Texas roads. October and November are the two months when...

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Brownsville advances financing plan for $27M in city-wide improvements

BROWNSVILLE — City commissioners on Tuesday gave staff the green light to start the preliminary steps needed to get financing for millions of dollars in improvements to city facilities. It also approved the issuance of millions more in tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing renovations and a contract for traffic signal improvement. The post Brownsville advances financing plan for $27M in city-wide improvements appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 11d

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B-Metro launching new tracking and dispatch system

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Brownsville is spending $450,000 on new technology to help more B-Metro buses run on time. Fewer than half of Brownsville Metro's buses are running on time, and the city is upgrading its tracking and dispatch system. The upgrade includes new tablets so dispatchers can quickly...

Brownsville, TX · 10d
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Salinas: Brownsville experiencing $64B industrial, tech surge with regional workforce impact

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Brownsville and the surrounding Lower Rio Grande Valley region are at the epicenter of a historic $64 billion economic transformation, driven by massive investments in space exploration, defense technology, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and advanced manufacturing, according to Gilberto Salinas, president of the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC).

Brownsville, TX · 10d
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Cortez Calls for Post-Election Unity as RGV Leaders Stress Value of Congressional Seniority

McALLEN, Rio Grande Valley — Looking ahead to the outcome of the Nov. 3 general election, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez is calling on leaders from both major political parties to put partisan divisions aside and focus on working together for the betterment of the nation and the Rio Grande Valley.

Hidalgo County, TX · 11d

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Emergency drill scheduled for Harlingen’s Valley International Airport

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley International Airport (VIA) in Harlingen is giving the community advance notice of an emergency drill scheduled for Wednesday. According to the VIA, the emergency drill is coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration. The drill is part of a routine full-scale airport emergency plan exercise held at least once every 36 […]

Harlingen, TX · 10d

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Gina Hinojosa meets with Texas State voters ahead of midterms

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (D-Brownsville) visited Texas State on Oct. 19 to meet with voters ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Hosted by Powered by People, the event drew students and other attendees to the LBJ Student Center Mall, where they lined up to meet Hinojosa and take photos with her.

Texas · 12d

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Cameron County polling sites see strong turnout during final week of early voting

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Early voting turnout in Cameron County is on track to pass the county's 2022 midterm election total as the final week of early voting continues, according to Cameron County Election Administrator Remi Garza. Since day one of early voting, more than 46,000 people have cast...

Cameron County, TX · 11d

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Hinojosa Sues Abbott Over Musk Emails and Rallies South Texas in Final Eight-Day Push

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa is making South Texas central to her closing campaign, pairing an anti-corruption message with a lawsuit against Greg Abbott and a proposed $1,500 refund.

Texas · 11d

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Registration opens for Texas Master Naturalist training

Texas Master Naturalist program training registration for the 2027 new class session is open through November 30. Weekly classes are held each Thursday from January 7 through March 25, 2027. Registration is open to Winter Texans and residents of Cameron, Hidalgo and Starr counties over the age of 18 to join the South Texas Border Chapter that meets in Edinburg.

Edinburg, TX · 10d

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City of Edinburg invites community to thrilling Fall Festival

The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up to welcome the community to its loteria-themed Fall Festival on Thursday, October 29. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes as they join city staff for what promises to be a spooktacular event. The event is set...

Edinburg, TX · 12d

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PHOTO ESSAY: A Texas Trump voter, struggling with cancer and medical bills, breaks party ranks

McALLEN, Texas (AP) -- The Nov. 3 election is fast approaching at a moment when some Republican voters, frustrated by ever-rising prices, could turn on their party. Cindy Banda, a Texan and

Mcallen, TX · 12d

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Cowen tells advanced manufacturing summit Brownsville ‘is the place to be’ as multi-billion-dollar investments surge

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — With a transformational economic expansion underway across the borderplex, Brownsville is currently evaluating between 10 and 15 major multi-billion-dollar projects in its pipeline—a swell of development projected to bring 60,000 new jobs to the city over the next decade. Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., shared...

Brownsville, TX · 14d

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In Texas, critics warn Boca Chica park sale could turn 'the people's beach' private

"That is the working man's beach in South Texas."

Texas · 14d

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South Padre Island breaks ground on new wind and water sports park

South Padre Island, TX (KRGV) — City leaders broke ground Friday morning on a new wind and water sports park expected to cost more than $2.3 million. Phase one of construction for the Paul Jibber Terheggan Wind and Water Sports Park includes a raised access road, two elevated parking lots, and space for riders to set down their gear.

South Padre Island, TX · 14d

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$34M project to fix dangerous Texas intersection delayed again

A dangerous intersection around a busy South Texas courthouse will finally get a much-needed upgrade, five years after construction was projected to begin.

Edinburg, TX · 14d

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Weslaco unveiling new memorial honoring Iwo Jima flag raiser Harlon Block

Weslaco, TX (KRGV) — Weslaco will honor a local hero with a new memorial at the Harlon Block Sports Complex. Corporal Harlon H. Block was one of six Marines in the famous World War II photo “Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima.” He died during that battle.

Weslaco, TX · 14d

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Hidalgo County uncertain of costs for courthouse entrance repairs

A Hidalgo County spokesperson said Friday that officials do not yet know how much it will cost to repair the courthouse entrance, 54 days after a drunk driver crashed into it. The post Hidalgo County uncertain of costs for courthouse entrance repairs appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Hidalgo County, TX · 14d

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Huge turnout for Brownsville jobs fair

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The number of vehicles parked outside the Brownsville Events Center told the story of a record jobs fair. Once inside the building along Paredes Line Road, hundreds upon hundreds of job seekers could be seen roaming around while others were talking to the representatives of the more than 70 employers on hand.

Brownsville, TX · 14d