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From family visits to a final meal: John Allen Rubio’s day before execution

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has outlined the process leading up to John Allen Rubio’s execution. Rubio’s fate was determined by a jury after he was sentenced to death for decapitating his three children in their Brownsville home back in 2003. He is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection […]

Brownsville, TX · 3d

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Soluna Holdings Eyes Nearly $4 Billion AI Data Center Expansion in Willacy County

RAYMONDVILLE, Texas — Soluna Holdings is preparing to dramatically expand its footprint in Willacy County with Project Kati 2, an artificial intelligence and high-performance computing data center representing a nearly $4 billion capital investment, according to CEO John Belizaire. Speaking in an in-depth interview with the RGG Business Journal...

Willacy County, TX · 1d
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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 · 2d

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Selfless service: Former Brownsville, Cameron County and port commissioner dies

John Wood wasn’t born in Brownsville, but after more than three decades in public service, he definitely left his mark. The post Selfless service: Former Brownsville, Cameron County and port commissioner dies appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 1d

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Starship’s explosive start to its 22-hour orbit mission

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX launched Starship Flight 15 from Starbase on Friday afternoon, the aerospace company’s most ambitious mission to date. The ship launched at approximately 4:45 p.m. for a planned 22-hour flight set to orbit Earth about 14 times, SpaceX said on its website. SpaceX made its first attempt on Friday to catch […]

Harlingen, TX · 1d

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Historic landing: SpaceX Starship 15 returns to Starbase

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — To the lyrics of “Baby Come Back” by the British-American rock group Player, SpaceX’s Starship Flight 15 made a picture perfect landing at Starbase Saturday afternoon. It was captured in midair by giant mechanical arms at its south Texas launch pad. The sonic boom was heard at least 30 miles away […]

South Padre Island, TX · 19h

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’Cats take share of district title

RIO HONDO—After the Bobcat Varsity Football Team’s 38-35 victory over the Raymondville Bearkats last week, the squad now faces the Goliad Tigers in the first round of the Class 3A Division I playoffs. The Bobcats finished second in District 16-3A Division I with a 5-1 record and 9-1...

Raymondville, TX · 2d

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Plans underway for $2M artificial reef near South Padre Island

South Padre Island, TX (KRGV) — Friends of the RGV Reef is working on a new $2 million artificial reef off South Padre Island that would use four to eight retired shrimp boats. Friends of the RGV Reef President Curtis Haynes said the reef would sit about 40 miles...

South Padre Island, 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 · 3d

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Ousted EDC board member addresses controversy

Ousted San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board Member Renato Rodriguez, removed by a majority vote of the San Benito City Commission at last week’s meeting, said his removal was more about asking too many of the “wrong” questions than about inconsistencies in his board application. In...

San Benito, TX · 2d

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From Brownsville to the Capitol

Before becoming the new governor for Texas, Gina Hinojosa had spent various years constructing a name for herself in the political, law, and educational domain. Hinojosa did not intentionally step into politics. Conversely, it was initiated because she was concerned for the state of her son’s elementary school. Over...

Texas · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Bobcat band ranked 22 in state

RIO HONDO—For the past two weeks, the members of the Rio Hondo Mighty Bobcat Band have enjoyed the fruits of their labor as they continue to suit up and perform at halftime of football games. For 94 marchers, 11 color guard members, and their four band directors and color...

Rio Hondo, TX · 2d

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COMMENTARY: Open letter to City Commission

Joe Rodriguez is a San Benito resident, a local citizen watchdog, and a former candidate for the San Benito City Commission. To Commissioners Daniel Cortez, Rick Perez, and Victor Manuel Gonzales,. Gentlemen, I am writing as a concerned resident and taxpayer of San Benito to express my deep disappointment with...

San Benito, TX · 2d

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Pirates ease past Bulldogs for bi-district win

The Sinton Pirates made quick work of their first-round playoff opponent on Thursday night, defeating Lyford in the bi-district round. Sinton defeated the Bulldogs 28-7 on Nov. 12 at Pirate Stadium in Sinton, moving on to the area round. It is the eighth consecutive season the Pirates have advanced to the area around.

Sinton, TX · 1d

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Photo Gallery: Weslaco High passes Los Fresnos in post season play 43-3

The post Photo Gallery: Weslaco High passes Los Fresnos in post season play 43-3 appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Los Fresnos, TX · 1d

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Made in the 956 — Vaqueros Edition: How San Benito alum turned family hardship into a Division I dream

Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley freshman offensive lineman Luis Balli overcame family hardship, became district offensive lineman of the year and earned a Division I roster spot. At 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds, Balli looks built for Division I football. But just a few years...

Edinburg, TX · 23h

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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 · 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 · 2d

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COMMENTARY: Don’t face trying times alone

Abel Fonseca, II, is a lifelong San Benito resident and community advocate who has served students and families for more than two decades. Through his “Heart of San Benito” series, he shares stories that celebrate the people who make the Resaca City special. He can be reached at abelfonsecaii@hotmail.com.

San Benito, TX · 2d