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 […]

City of Edcouch hosting first-ever homemade Christmas display contest

Edcouch, TX (KRGV) — Edcouch is asking residents to make homemade Christmas displays for a holiday contest, according to the city. The city will place the yard displays along Highway 107, and residents will have a chance to win one of three prizes. “It needs to be at least...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 .

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.

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...

2026 Midterm Election results

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.

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: