Feds award $9.2M to Los Indios bridge; funding aimed at addressing shortage of trucking parking

Los Indios International Bridge has been awarded nearly $9.2 million in federal funding for a commercial truck parking facility, according to an announcement from Cameron County. The post Feds award $9.2M to Los Indios bridge; funding aimed at addressing shortage of trucking parking appeared first on MyRGV.com .

San Benito commissioners ‘censure’ mayor; Galvan recommends splitting EDC funding

SAN BENITO — In a courtroom-like setting, the city commission’s majority reprimanded Mayor Pete Galvan for “threatening” city Economic Development Corporation officials, warning he could pull the agency’s funding. The post San Benito commissioners ‘censure’ mayor; Galvan recommends splitting EDC funding appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Solar lights to be installed along Mercedes walking trail

Mercedes, TX (KRGV) — Mercedes is adding about 50 solar lights to the walking trail near the City Dome at the request of community members. The goal is to provide a safer environment for people to exercise, according to Mercedes Parks Director Armando Villela. The lights will help people use the trail in the evenings and early mornings.

‘Not an endorsement of any political party’: Catholic Diocese of Brownsville launches election resources section on website

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville launched an election resources section on its website on Monday. The cdob.org/elections webpage is “not an endorsement of any political party”, but rather, the website states, a list of Catholic election resources and a 22-minute video of Bishop Daniel Flores’ Sunday homily in which he encouraged […]

Cameron County launches text reminder system for pending court dates

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Cameron County officials want people with pending cases to update their contact information because the county's new e-court calendar program sends text reminders about upcoming hearings. The county clerk said people could miss a court date if the office does not have a current phone...

MHWSC issues boil water notice for customers in San Juan, Alamo area

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Military Highway Water Supply Corporation public water system issued a boil water notice for customers in the San Juan and Alamo area on Tuesday. The notice comes after a 12″ water line break in the San Juan area happened on Monday. Customers on South Stuart Road, Hall Acres Road, Doffin […]

Detainees on hunger strike at detention facility in Raymondville

South Padre Island study recommends paid parking

An analysis of South Padre Island’s parking supply ultimately recommended that the city pursue paid parking, but leaders haven’t committed to any plans yet. The post South Padre Island study recommends paid parking appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Upgrades coming to city parks in San Benito

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Upgrades are underway at Stookey Park in San Benito. Stookey Park is one of the city parks that will see upgrades to its fields, concessions, buildings, light fixtures and scoreboards. San Benito Interim City Manager Carlos Yerena says the upgrades will help improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. […]

Free job expo coming to Brownsville

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The city of Brownsville is teaming up with the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation to host the 2026 Annual Careers and Coffee Job Expo.  The event will feature more than 10,000 job opportunities from SpaceX to Spectrum ready to perform on-site interviews. There will also be opportunities for networking, resume assistance, and free […]

Cameron County Precinct 2 commissioner candidates weigh in on county growth and salaries

Cameron County, TX (KRGV) — Early voting is underway in the race for Cameron County Precinct 2 commissioner, where two candidates are outlining competing visions for managing local growth. Channel 5 News is presenting the candidates in alphabetical order by last name: Republican Jonathan Campos and Democrat Joseph Lucio.

New Brownsville PUB program will notify customers of water leaks

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will start a new program to notify customers about water leaks. The utility will use a new advanced metering infrastructure system to find leaks starting on Nov. 1, 2026. BPUB spokesperson Alexa Perez said the smart meters will help spot extended water flow.

Bobby Pulido hits the polls in Edinburg on day one of early voting

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — US House District 15 Democratic nominee Bobby Pulido hit the polls on Monday, surrounded by community members celebrating the official start of early voting. Pulido cast his vote in his hometown of Edinburg, one of the cities zoned within Texas’ 15th Congressional District. US House District 15 is currently represented by […]

New project in San Carlos to relieve colonia flooding

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local and state officials gathered in San Carlos on Wednesday to break ground on a new lift station project. The station will be built between the San Carlos and La Blanca communities, located east of Edinburg along State Highway 107. This project is a collaborative effort by Hidalgo County Precinct 4, […]

Northbound Bryan Road Closure Scheduled in Mission for Construction Work

MISSION, Texas — Drivers in Mission should prepare for a temporary closure on northbound Bryan Road just north of Griffin Parkway. The City of Mission says the approximately 500-foot section will be closed from Monday, October 26, through Friday, October 30, 2026, to allow construction crews to pour concrete in the valley gutters.

Hidalgo County DA, Family Violence Task Force to Host 6th Annual Brides’ March Saturday in Edinburg

Edinburg, Domestic Violence, Brides’ March, Hidalgo County, Community Events. Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the Hidalgo County Family Violence Task Force, will host the 6th Annual Brides’ March: Victims of Domestic Violence Memorial Walk on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court parking lot, 100 E. Cano St. in Edinburg.

Edinburg Seeks Parade Entries for Veterans Day Procession Nov. 7; Deadline Oct. 29

Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg is accepting entries for its upcoming Veterans Day Parade, honoring past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The entry deadline is Oct. 29, 2026. The parade will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, along Closner Boulevard, known as the Boulevard...

Brownsville creating digital map to help families find lost gravesites at Old City Cemetery

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Finding a loved one’s gravesite at the Old City Cemetery in Brownsville is not always easy. The cemetery has thousands of plots and many damaged headstones. “I have family buried out here that we haven't been able to find,” Valerie Garza said. Garza’s...