TxDOT, RGV Business Leaders Tackle Overweight Truck Corridor Dilemma at Infrastructure Summit

MISSION, Texas — Regional transportation officials and business leaders gathered at the Mission Event Center on Oct.20 for the Rio Grande Valley Partnership Infrastructure Summit, where dynamic panel discussions highlighted a growing dilemma for South Texas border commerce: navigating strict regulations surrounding overweight truck corridors. The session featured insights...

Tech Executive Says Brownsville Has All the Ingredients to Become the ‘Shenzhen of North America’

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A visiting advanced manufacturing executive believes the Port of Brownsville and the surrounding border ecosystem possess all the essential building blocks to transform into the next Shenzhen, China—a global powerhouse for high-tech manufacturing and automated hardware production. Scott Li, managing director of RayTuring.Ai, made his...

Cameron County bridge system revenue sees $2.8M increase

BROWNSVILLE — The last quarter of the 2026 fiscal year was a mixed bag for crossings at Cameron County’s international bridges, with some showing big gains and even bigger losses compared to their performance a year prior. The post Cameron County bridge system revenue sees $2.8M increase appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Weslaco leaders approve ordinance limiting vape shop operating hours

Weslaco, TX (KRGV) — Weslaco city leaders on Tuesday approved a new ordinance that limits vape shop hours and addresses new state laws on illegal products. Under the new rule, vape shops can operate from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, they can open from 10 a.m. to midnight.

South Texas Builds the Workforce Behind Its Industrial Future

South Texas’ industrial expansion is putting workforce readiness at the center of regional growth. At the State of the Regional Workforce Conference, manufacturing, education, economic development, and state leaders gathered to discuss how to turn investments in aerospace, shipbuilding, and energy into skilled careers and lasting opportunities for Rio Grande Valley residents.

Edinburg Council Denies Fire Hydrant Variance for Single-Family Home; Appoints Interim Police Chief

Edinburg, Variance, Fire Safety, Leadership Edinburg, City Council. Edinburg TX – The Edinburg City Council voted yesterday to deny a variance request that would have allowed a family to build a single-family home without a fire hydrant within the required 600-foot distance, citing life safety concerns raised by city staff and the fire department during the regular meeting held Oct. 20, 2026.

‘They don’t check’: Brownsville student accused of bringing gun to school, TSC Rec Center

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The student accused of bringing a gun to Brownsville Early College High School last week is also accused of bringing the weapon to the nearby Texas Southmost College Rec Center the same day, according to a criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral. Records show Luis Diaz Jr., 17, was arrested on charges […]

Port Isabel to host 33rd Annual Shrimp Cook Off & Seafood Festival in November

Port Isabel, TX (KRGV) — The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce will hold the 33rd Annual Shrimp Cook Off and Seafood Festival. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Sutherlands in Port Isabel, located at 1704 W. Queen Isabella Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Feds award $9.2M to Los Indios bridge; funding aimed at addressing shortage of trucking parking

Los Indios International Bridge has been awarded nearly $9.2 million in federal funding for a commercial truck parking facility, according to an announcement from Cameron County. The post Feds award $9.2M to Los Indios bridge; funding aimed at addressing shortage of trucking parking appeared first on MyRGV.com .

San Benito commissioners ‘censure’ mayor; Galvan recommends splitting EDC funding

SAN BENITO — In a courtroom-like setting, the city commission’s majority reprimanded Mayor Pete Galvan for “threatening” city Economic Development Corporation officials, warning he could pull the agency’s funding. The post San Benito commissioners ‘censure’ mayor; Galvan recommends splitting EDC funding appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Solar lights to be installed along Mercedes walking trail

Mercedes, TX (KRGV) — Mercedes is adding about 50 solar lights to the walking trail near the City Dome at the request of community members. The goal is to provide a safer environment for people to exercise, according to Mercedes Parks Director Armando Villela. The lights will help people use the trail in the evenings and early mornings.

‘Not an endorsement of any political party’: Catholic Diocese of Brownsville launches election resources section on website

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville launched an election resources section on its website on Monday. The cdob.org/elections webpage is “not an endorsement of any political party”, but rather, the website states, a list of Catholic election resources and a 22-minute video of Bishop Daniel Flores’ Sunday homily in which he encouraged […]

Cameron County launches text reminder system for pending court dates

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Cameron County officials want people with pending cases to update their contact information because the county's new e-court calendar program sends text reminders about upcoming hearings. The county clerk said people could miss a court date if the office does not have a current phone...

MHWSC issues boil water notice for customers in San Juan, Alamo area

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Military Highway Water Supply Corporation public water system issued a boil water notice for customers in the San Juan and Alamo area on Tuesday. The notice comes after a 12″ water line break in the San Juan area happened on Monday. Customers on South Stuart Road, Hall Acres Road, Doffin […]

Detainees on hunger strike at detention facility in Raymondville

South Padre Island study recommends paid parking

An analysis of South Padre Island’s parking supply ultimately recommended that the city pursue paid parking, but leaders haven’t committed to any plans yet. The post South Padre Island study recommends paid parking appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Upgrades coming to city parks in San Benito

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Upgrades are underway at Stookey Park in San Benito. Stookey Park is one of the city parks that will see upgrades to its fields, concessions, buildings, light fixtures and scoreboards. San Benito Interim City Manager Carlos Yerena says the upgrades will help improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. […]

Free job expo coming to Brownsville

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The city of Brownsville is teaming up with the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation to host the 2026 Annual Careers and Coffee Job Expo.  The event will feature more than 10,000 job opportunities from SpaceX to Spectrum ready to perform on-site interviews. There will also be opportunities for networking, resume assistance, and free […]

Cameron County Precinct 2 commissioner candidates weigh in on county growth and salaries

Cameron County, TX (KRGV) — Early voting is underway in the race for Cameron County Precinct 2 commissioner, where two candidates are outlining competing visions for managing local growth. Channel 5 News is presenting the candidates in alphabetical order by last name: Republican Jonathan Campos and Democrat Joseph Lucio.