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Brownsville homeowner calls for drainage fixes after backyard flooding

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Rain flooded parts of Brownsville Monday, and one homeowner said water covered his backyard again. Channel 5 News was in Martin Leal’s backyard near Boca Chica Boulevard and Carlton Drive around noon when water covered the yard. The water has since receded. Leal has...

KRGV

Clemency unanimously denied for John Allen Rubio

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously denied clemency for John Allen Rubio on Tuesday, according to the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office. A voting summary from the board shows members did not recommend a 90-day reprieve or a commutation of the death...

Cameron County, TX · 1d

KRGV

Plummeting enrollment leaves La Joya ISD facing $160M maintenance bill and possible closures

La Joya, TX (KRGV) — A new facilities assessment found La Joya ISD uses less than 60% of its school space and needs more than $160 million in repairs as district leaders consider more campus consolidations or closures. The district already consolidated five campuses this school year. District leaders...

La Joya, TX · 1d

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Brownsville residents urged to avoid flooded areas

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Brownsville is warning residents to avoid flooded and blocked areas as heavy rainfall is expected between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday. According to the city, engineering and public works crews are working to keep drain inlets and drainage channels clear of storm debris. Crews are also […]

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Officials remember former Cameron County Commissioner John Wood

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Former Cameron County Commissioner John Wood died over the weekend at 79. Wood retired in May following an expansive career in public service. He previously served as a Brownsville City Commissioner, Cameron County Commissioner for Precinct 2 and a commissioner on the Brownsville Navigation District, according to his obituary. Multiple officials […]

Cameron County, TX · 2d

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BMetro offering free rides to H-E-B holiday feast

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville is offering free rides to residents attending the H-E-B Feast of Sharing, a free community holiday feast. Each year, the beloved supermarket hosts the feast across Texas and Mexico, bringing families, friends, and neighbors together for a free meal. Residents are welcome to use the city’s public […]

Brownsville, TX · 18h

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Brownsville voters pass 15 propositions on ethics, commissioner pay, more

Brownsville voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a slate of 15 propositions that include new ethics regulations for elected officials, according to unofficial results, along with increasing future commissioners’ and mayors’ pay rate. The post Brownsville voters pass 15 propositions on ethics, commissioner pay, more appeared first on MyRGV.com .

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‘Possible activities outside the polling place’: Cameron County reviews five election complaints

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Republican Party has filed five election-related complaints with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, raising concerns about activity at polling places during the recent election. Cameron County Republican Party Chair Jim Birschbach confirmed the party submitted five formal reports to the state agency, which oversees elections in Texas. […]

Cameron County, TX · 1d

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Flood Watch Grips Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Laredo as Abbott Mobilizes Rescue Teams

Five South Texas cities — Corpus Christi, Laredo, San Antonio, Brownsville and Kerrville — were under a flood watch through Monday morning after multiple days of rainstorms saturated the ground across the region. A level 2-of-4 flash-flood threat remained in effect across southern Texas, with forecasters warning that more rain could push already-soggy ground past its limit.

Corpus Christi, TX · 2d

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As oil prices soar, Harlingen mulls pulling $1.2M to pave streets

HARLINGEN — High oil prices are driving up asphalt costs, leading officials to consider dipping into accounts to pull as much as $1.2 million to offset increases. The post As oil prices soar, Harlingen mulls pulling $1.2M to pave streets appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Harlingen, TX · 21h

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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 […]

Mcallen, TX · 1d

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Brownsville Metro Temporarily Suspends Routes Due to Heavy Rainfall and Flooding

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Brownsville Metro has temporarily suspended service on some of its routes due to heavy rainfall and flooded roadways throughout the city. In a service alert issued earlier today, transit officials said the interruptions are necessary because of hazardous road conditions caused by the ongoing rainfall. Officials...

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Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery invites public to unaccompanied veteran burial

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery invites the public to attend an unaccompanied veteran burial on Tuesday afternoon. The burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Private Michael E. Girardin will take place at 2 p.m. at the cemetery located at 2520 South Inspiration Road in Mission. Girardin served from March to […]

Mission, TX · 1d

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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...

Mercedes, TX · 23h

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McAllen Secures $225M Valeo Plant and Earns Top State Economic Development Award

The City of McAllen is cementing its status as an emerging hub for advanced manufacturing following the announcement of a $225 million high-tech facility by French automotive technology supplier Valeo. The massive investment is poised to transform the South Texas talent landscape while generating hundreds of millions in regional economic output.

Mcallen, TX · 1d

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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 .

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Rio Grande Valley, TX · 1d

STHS Honors Longtime Employee with Veteran of the Year Award

From serving our nation to caring for patients across the Rio Grande Valley, nearly 100 veterans employed throughout South Texas Health System’s (STHS) 12 facilities continue to make a difference through their work in healthcare. Each year, STHS recognizes one of these exceptional employees with its Veteran of the...

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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.

Donna, TX · 1d

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Mission, fired officer meet for hearing in front of neutral arbiter

MISSION — A third-party hearing began here last Thursday to determine if a former high-ranking Mission police union member’s firing was unreasonable and needs to be reversed. The post Mission, fired officer meet for hearing in front of neutral arbiter appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Mission, TX · 1d

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