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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 · 10h

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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 · 1d
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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.

Texas · 1d
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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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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 · 23h

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 · 2d

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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...

Brownsville, TX · 3d

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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.

Brownsville, 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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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

Texas · 20h

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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...

Texas · 12h

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Tributes Pour In For Port, County, and City Leader John Wood

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Tributes are pouring in for John Wood, the South Texas civic leader, real estate broker, and former city, county,and port commissioner who passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the age of 79. Wood’s passing marks the end of an era for Cameron County and the...

Brownsville, TX · 1d

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Saronic selects Syncrolift for Port Alpha shiplift

Saronic Technologies, Austin, Texas, has awarded Norway-based Syncrolift AS a contract valued at more than $100 million to design and supply a shiplift for Port Alpha, its shipyard under construction in Brownsville, Texas. The system will have a platform approximately 984' long and a lifting capacity of about 73,855 tons....

Brownsville, TX · 21h

ValleyCentral

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‘Without community consent’: Residents raise concerns over proposed SpaceX facility

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Environmental advocates gathered outside the Cameron County Courthouse on Tuesday, calling on county leaders to oppose a proposed SpaceX data center and natural gas-fired power plant in Starbase, citing concerns over pollution, water consumption and the facility’s energy demands. The project, for which Space Exploration Technologies Corporation is seeking economic incentives […]

Cameron County, TX · 2d

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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 .

Texas · 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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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SpaceX drops $74 billion on AI as Texas politics shift

SpaceX plans to spend more than $74 billion on two AI supercomputing campuses, about $24 billion at its Starbase site in South Texas and roughly $50 billion in Cochise County, Arizona, the company said Thursday. Both projects still need local approval, and both key votes are scheduled for the same night, Dec. 9.

Texas · 17h

ValleyCentral

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Lyford CISD hosts Veterans Day celebrations

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District hosted its 38th annual Veterans Day celebration in Lyford on Wednesday, welcoming more than 75 veterans from the area to participate in a commemorative ceremony. One of the veterans present at Wednesday’s event, Lt. Cmdr. Gil Tello, said he commends the district for “recognizing [the] […]

Lyford, TX · 1d