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Texas executes eight death row inmate this year

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Final hours: TDCJ outlines protocol as John Allen Rubio's execution nears

Huntsville, TX (KRGV) — The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously denied clemency for Brownsville native John Allen Rubio, leaving his execution set for Thursday. More than 20 years after killing his three children, Rubio is set to be put to death. Rubio has spent decades on death row at the Polunsky Unit in Livingston and will be transported to nearby Huntsville for execution.

Brownsville, TX · 2d
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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 […]

Brownsville, TX · 20h

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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 […]

Harlingen, TX · 3d

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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 · 3d

MyRGV.com

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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 .

San Juan, TX · 3d

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'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...

Mcallen, TX · 1d

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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...

Mission, TX · 1d

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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.

Weslaco, TX · 1d

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South Texas ISD supporting staff seek answers after new policy cuts paid time off

Weslaco, TX (KRGV) — South Texas Independent School District updated its vacation policy for support staff starting next school year and those workers will no longer get 10 paid vacation days. The change affects 172 people, including bus drivers, custodians and maintenance workers. One custodian said the decision is...

Weslaco, TX · 10h

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Following complaints, Mission makes more changes to electioneering ordinance

MISSION — Following last week’s election, which prompted various complaints from voters and residents, the city is once again making changes to electioneering activities here. The post Following complaints, Mission makes more changes to electioneering ordinance appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Mission, TX · 2d

ValleyCentral

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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, […]

Harlingen, TX · 3d

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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...

Edinburg, TX · 2d

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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.

Mcallen, TX · 2d

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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...

Harlingen, TX · 2d

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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.

Goliad, TX · 16h

ValleyCentral

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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 · 3d

ValleyCentral

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Weslaco honors veterans with special flyover

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —  The Weslaco Independent School District honored veterans in a special ceremony Wednesday morning. The event featured a special flyover of the Bobby Lackey Stadium. Robert Cisneros, a Weslaco resident, said the event served to raise awareness that the freedom the country enjoys is due to the sacrifices veterans have made. “We […]

Weslaco, TX · 1d

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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.

Edinburg, TX · 1d

San Antonio Express News

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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.

San Antonio, TX · 2d