Rubio’s last words: ‘I will be with our kids in heaven’

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The state of Texas has executed death row inmate John Allen Rubio. Rubio died by lethal injection at 6:47 p.m. in Huntsville. The execution comes more than two decades after Rubio and his common-law wife, Angela Camacho, beheaded their three children — 3-year-old Julissa, 1-year-old John Stephen, and 2-month-old Mary Jane […]

From family visits to a final meal: John Allen Rubio’s day before execution

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has outlined the process leading up to John Allen Rubio’s execution. Rubio’s fate was determined by a jury after he was sentenced to death for decapitating his three children in their Brownsville home back in 2003. He is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection […]

Gina Hinojosa Predicted Texas Governor Bid in Yearbook 34 Years Ago

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa predicted her political success in her Homer Hanna High School yearbook in 1992.

Friday classes canceled at Sharyland ISD schools

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Independent School District announced that all classes will be canceled on Friday. The school district announced in a statement on Monday that the cancellation is to accommodate upcoming district events and related transportation needs. A full statement from Sharyland ISD is available below. Please be advised that classes have […]

Fast start pushes Goliad past Rio Hondo in playoff opener

CORPUS CHRISTI — The Goliad football team didn’t waste much time turning the scoreboard in its playoff opener against Rio Hondo. And those points were certainly needed. The Tigers recovered a Bobcat fumble on the second play of the game, and two plays later Brayden Franke scampered in for a 26-yard touchdown. The Tigers (6-5) used that fast start and a solid running game to take a 42-28 victory against Rio Hondo in a Class 3A Division I bi-district game at Warrior Stadium.

Mission family demanding answers after father undergoes open-heart surgery while in ICE custody

Mission, TX (KRGV) — A Mission family is demanding answers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after their father suffered a cardiac emergency while in custody. The family said they still do not have a clear picture of his condition or the medical care he is getting. Juan Castaneda...

US 77 lane reopens after bus in mud prompts closure

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —One of the southbound lanes of US 77 has been reopened after a bus stuck in the mud caused road closures Tuesday morning. The incident happened near the Kenedy and Willacy county line, near the Yturria Ranch gate. First responders attempted to remove the bus located on the side of the road, […]

Ousted EDC board member addresses controversy

Ousted San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board Member Renato Rodriguez, removed by a majority vote of the San Benito City Commission at last week’s meeting, said his removal was more about asking too many of the “wrong” questions than about inconsistencies in his board application. In...

USDA begins hiring for new Texas fly-breeding facility to fight New World screwworm

The USDA is hiring 228 workers for a new fly-breeding facility opening in mid-2027 at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas, with a hiring event scheduled in McAllen from Nov. 17–19. The facility will produce 300 million sterile male flies per week to halt the reproduction of flesh-eating New...

'Like a Grinch': McAllen Food Truck Park vendors blindsided by closure ahead of holidays

UPDATE: On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, McAllen City Commissioner Michael Fallek announced that the McAllen Food Truck closure has been delayed until Jan. 14, 2027. McAllen, TX (KRGV) — The McAllen Chamber of Commerce will close the McAllen food truck park on Dec. 14, city officials announced Wednesday. Food...

Valley veterinarians warn pet owners of deadly cane toad poisoning following heavy rains

Harlingen, TX (KRGV) — Area veterinarians are warning pet owners about cane toads after heavy rains this weekend because the toxin the toads release can make pets sick and can be fatal. A resident near La Villa, Flor Ortiz, is keeping her seven dogs away from the toads. Ortiz...

Brownsville Loses Its Last Pediatric Hospital Beds, Families Face Long Drives

Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville — Closing Inpatient Pediatric Unit. Brownsville is set to lose its last inpatient pediatric hospital beds this month, as Valley Baptist Medical Center closes its pediatric unit on Nov. 14, following Valley Regional Medical Center's closure of its own unit back in May. The back-to-back shutdowns mean the Rio Grande Valley's largest city will no longer have a hospital where a sick child can be admitted overnight, leaving parents and pediatricians bracing for what comes next.

State Rep. Erin Gámez Files Her First Bills for 90th Session

AUSTIN, TX - State Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez of Brownsville filed her first round of bills for the 90th Legislative Session. The session formally begins on January 12, 2027, and will conclude on May 31, 2027. Rep. Gámez issued the following statement:. “I’m thrilled to share that I...

Beer, BBQ and Texas: Enjoy a night out with Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ

SAN JUAN — With a cold front and fresh weather finally making its way down to the Rio Grande Valley, I found the perfect spot to grab some late-night drinks and grub at Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ. The post Beer, BBQ and Texas: Enjoy a night out with Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Weslaco East cross country star Alexander Nava brings home the gold

Alexander Nava is now a part of sports history in the Rio Grande Valley. The Weslaco East junior is officially a state champion. Nava took home the gold medal from the boys 5A cross country state meet this past weekend, with the wildcats finished as state runners-up as a team.

SpaceX eyes $24B data center near in South Texas as state weighs rules

Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to build a $24 billion data center in South Texas as state leaders and lawmakers consider how to regulate the industry . On Nov. 9, the city of Starbase — the incorporated company town built around SpaceX's South Texas launch site — notified the public that the company intends to build a $24 billion "gas-fired power plant and super-compute facility" next to Brownsville, Texas. The multibillion-dollar investment, according to the notice, is set to cover the initial phases of the project, which could include future expansions. The project would be constructed on 444 acres in Cameron County, Texas. In August, the Texas Tribune reported that SpaceX asked the city of Brownsville to deannex the land for reasons it did not make public at the time. In exchange, the company would fund up to $220 million in water and wastewater projects. The public hearing is set for 7 p.m. CT on Dec. 9, when the Starbase City Commission will consider approving a property tax abatement. This development comes as Texas local leaders try to temporarily regulate the industry while state lawmakers and leaders eye more permanent solutions. The current state, future of data centers in Texas

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 […]

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Food Bank RGV seeking deer meat donations through Hunters for the Hungry program

Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is asking hunters to donate leftover deer meat through its Hunters for the Hungry program. Hunters with leftover meat can drop it off at Aguilar's Meat Market or Vera's Meat Market on University Drive in Edinburg. The markets will process the meat and deliver it to the food bank so it can get it to families who need it.