New Nonstop Las Vegas Flight Announced From Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen Texas

HARLINGEN, Texas - (Gambling911.com) - Great news for those residing in the Rio Grande Valley of Southeast Texas as Valley International Airport — also called VIA — has announced new nonstop flights to and from Las Vegas. The airport serves the Brownsville, Harlingen and South Padre Island region,...

Harlingen Animal Shelter receives grant for New World screwworm prevention

Harlingen, TX (KRGV) — The City of Harlingen Animal Shelter received a $10,000 grant from a nonprofit organization to buy medication to help prevent screwworm infections. The FDA cleared the flea and tick medication as a screwworm treatment. The shelter said the medication will help treat at least 100 animals.

Cannery Public Market opens as new wellness hub in Brownsville

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday welcomed the Cannery Public Market to Brownsville. The Cannery Public Market is the city’s newest hub centered on health and wellness. A partnership with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will bring a food pantry to the Cannery Public Market. The Cannery Public Market […]

South Texas city’s first Chick-fil-A is taking shape across from popular pulga

Valley pulga shoppers will soon find Chick-fil-A right across the street.

Zoo Guest: Gladys Porter Zoo adds 2 crocodiles to the family

One booming Texas city is becoming an even bigger shopping destination

The retailer's first Cameron County location is planned in one of South Texas' busiest shopping corridors.

Cannery Public Market to open its doors in Brownsville

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new facility focused on food, health, and wellness will open its doors in Brownsville this week. The Cannery Public Market is the city’s newest approach to providing the community with wellness resources. The facility will serve as a food pantry, a space for cooking classes, gardening workshops, and the official […]

Fall Foodie Finds: Restaurants to Try in McAllen This Season

Fall is a great time to switch up your usual dining routine and discover something new in McAllen. Whether you’re looking for a memorable dinner, a new brunch spot, international flavors, or a cozy café to spend an afternoon, there are plenty of places around the city worth adding to your list.

McAllen airport adding new parking lots

McAllen, TX (KRGV) — The McAllen International Airport is adding more parking as part of a nearly $2 million parking project to keep up with demand, according to the city. The new lots include an economy and cellphone lot. The new lot will open Nov. 1, 2026. The first...

Made in the 956: Edinburg native Steven Escobar lives out Hollywood dreams

Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — An Edinburg native plans to film a movie in the Rio Grande Valley next year as he brings his Hollywood work back to where his interest in TV and film began. Steven Escobar graduated from Edinburg High School in 1987. “I moved out to Los...

Mission CISD ends food truck endeavor

The Mission Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to list its food truck fleet as surplus property, likely marking the end of the district’s foray into food truck nutrition. In 2019, Mission CISD’s school board voted unanimously and without discussion to spend about $413,000 on a...

Busy South Texas airport unveils new nonstop flight. Here's where

The airline is also expanding one of its daily nonstop trips from two flights a day to four.

Save your home's pipes with this simple tip from Big City Plumbing

Small plumbing problems in your home can quickly become a much bigger issue if not fixed fast! If that happens, our Alamo City Expert Big City Plumbing says Don't Panic, It's just Plumbing!. Here's a simple plumber pro tip that can save you from a mess and potentially expensive clog....

Brownsville podcaster to take The Lorenzini Show on the road

Brownsville songwriter and podcaster Lorenzo Lopez is getting ready to take The Lorenzini Show on the road, saying he has 40 original songs ready to perform at clubs and venues around the Rio Grande Valley. The post Brownsville podcaster to take The Lorenzini Show on the road appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Backstage Spotlight: Josh Jackson living for music

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Born and raised in the heart of the Valley, San Benito native Josh Jackson is a musical tour de force. A multi-instrumentalist who can write, perform, and produce, Jackson has been making his way as a full-time musician for five years now.   ON VALLEYCENTRAL+: Watch more Backstage Spotlight episodes here After […]

Harlingen elementary school to present ‘Trolls The Musical Jr.’

HARLINGEN — The Trolls and the Bergens are on the move. The post Harlingen elementary school to present ‘Trolls The Musical Jr.’ appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Inside McAllen ISD’s push to bring fresh, scratch-cooked meals to students

McAllen, TX (KRGV) — McAllen ISD is changing how it prepares school meals, moving toward scratch cooking to make food healthier and more appealing for students. The district serves about 30,000 meals a day across its 31 schools. School officials say students often leave a lot of food on their plates.

Border Report Live: Award-winning documentary highlights 500 years of Tejano history

The award-winning documentary "Los Tejanos: A 500 Year History" explains half a millenium of Tejano history. In the latest episode of Border Report Live, the documentary's executive producer Richard Stillman and producer and moderator Jeri Wachter discuss with host Sandra Sanchez how they made the film and the importance of sharing Tejano history.

El Pollo Loco expands Texas reach with new South Texas restaurant

El Pollo Loco, the popular Mexican-style restaurant chain best known for its citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken, is preparing to open a new location in South Texas. The new El Pollo Loco will be built at 1115 Telfar Drive in Weslaco, TX 78596, according to a recent Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) filing. Such records are subject to change. It'll be the first-ever El Pollo Loco in the Mid-Valley, and the seventh overall in the Rio Grande Valley.