Mayor expresses gratitude at Mission Veterans Day event

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —  The city of Mission celebrated Veterans Day with an appreciation BBQ. A free half-chicken plate was offered to veterans, thanking them for their service and sacrifice. This is the first year the city of Mission has combined the parade with the free meal. Polo Garza, Commandant of the Marine Corps League […]

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...

Lyford CISD hosts Veterans Day celebrations

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District hosted its 38th annual Veterans Day celebration in Lyford on Wednesday, welcoming more than 75 veterans from the area to participate in a commemorative ceremony. One of the veterans present at Wednesday’s event, Lt. Cmdr. Gil Tello, said he commends the district for “recognizing [the] […]

Tributes Pour In For Port, County, and City Leader John Wood

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Tributes are pouring in for John Wood, the South Texas civic leader, real estate broker, and former city, county,and port commissioner who passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the age of 79. Wood’s passing marks the end of an era for Cameron County and the...

Sharyland raises healthcare premiums to correct deficit

Sharyland ISD raised the monthly premium for its self-funded health insurance — the first of several increases in the administration’s long-term plan to align the district with market value and limit deficits. ​The SISD administration reported a $3.8 million deficit in its health insurance fund earlier in the...

Donna Fire Department awarded state grant for new brush truck

Donna, TX (KRGV) — The Donna Fire Department is getting a new brush truck through a state grant, according to Donna Fire Chief David Simmons. Authorities said the department needs the truck after a fire damaged an older truck earlier this year. The department received a state grant worth $165,000 to buy it.

Congressman-elect Bobby Pulido has one more race to win at the Latin Grammys

The Tejano star, who won election to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 3, is up for a Latin Grammy.

Student of the Week: Edinburg North High School's Renata Romero

Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — Edinburg North High School senior Renata Romero ranks No. 1 in a class of more than 500 while balancing AP classes, student leadership, sports and community service. Romero is involved in NHS and HOSA, serves as student council president and also takes part in golf,...

Mission Veteran Battling Terminal Cancer Gets Home Repainted by STC Students

An Army veteran battling terminal cancer got a freshly painted home in Mission this week, courtesy of a crew of South Texas College students who spent the morning covering the house in new coats of paint. KRGV identified the veteran as Roger Luna, who called the gesture a dream come true.

McAllen hosts free pet microchip clinic Nov. 14

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The City of McAllen will host a pet microchip clinic exclusively for the city’s furry residents. Palm Valley Society staff will administer the chips on a first-come, first-served basis. The clinic will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the McAllen City Hall employee parking lot at […]

STHS Facilities Earn Healthgrades Five-Star Rating for Defibrillator Procedures

The human heart beats approximately 100,000 times each day, relying on a complex electrical system to maintain a steady rhythm. When that system malfunctions, it can trigger dangerous arrhythmias that may lead to sudden cardiac arrest, a life-threatening emergency in which the heart abruptly stops pumping blood effectively. For patients...

STHS McAllen Reaches 1,000 Robotic Surgeries

McALLEN, Texas – Advances in robotic-assisted surgery are redefining modern surgical care, providing surgeons with enhanced precision, control and visualization while helping patients benefit from smaller incisions, less pain and faster recovery times. Demonstrating its commitment to bringing leading-edge surgical care to the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas Health...

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.

Chief of Police - Edinburg, TX

Are you a progressive, visible, servant-leader with a record of building trust across diverse communities? Are you ready to lead a respected police department in the fastest-growing large city in the Rio Grande Valley? If so, the City of Edinburg invites you to apply to become its next Chief of Police. Reporting to City Management, the Chief of Police serves as the executive leader of the Edinburg Police Department, a team of 195 sworn officers and 72 professional staff serving a community of more than 110,000 residents. We’re seeking a leader who is:

‘Without community consent’: Residents raise concerns over proposed SpaceX facility

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Environmental advocates gathered outside the Cameron County Courthouse on Tuesday, calling on county leaders to oppose a proposed SpaceX data center and natural gas-fired power plant in Starbase, citing concerns over pollution, water consumption and the facility’s energy demands. The project, for which Space Exploration Technologies Corporation is seeking economic incentives […]

Valley cities earn top marks in Blue Zones readiness assessments, eyes set on 2027 rollout

McALLEN, Texas – Civic, municipal, and philanthropic leaders in Brownsville, Harlingen, and Weslaco are celebrating high marks following comprehensive community readiness assessments conducted by Blue Zones, setting the stage for a multi-year public health transformation across the Rio Grande Valley beginning in early 2027. During a series of community...

2026 Midterm Election results

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 .

Wildcats put undefeated record on the line in playoff opener

PORTLAND, Texas — The Gregory-Portland football team will put its unbeaten record on the line Friday, Nov. 13, when it hosts Sharyland Pioneer in a Class 5A Division II bi-district playoff matchup at Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. as the Wildcats begin their postseason...

Mission Fire Department hiring firefighters

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Mission Fire Department is hiring firefighters. According to a notice posted by the city of Mission, the job offers competitive pay, benefits, training opportunities, and more. Starting pay for certified firefighters starts at $52,217, with up to $8,000 in additional medic pay based on certifications. Candidates must submit their applications […]