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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 […]

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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 · 3d

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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 · 19h

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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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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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Closure of McAllen Food Truck Park delayed

McAllen, TX (KRGV) — The city of McAllen announced a new closure date for the McAllen Food Truck Park. The park, originally set to close on Dec. 14, will now close on Jan. 14, 2027, McAllen City Commissioner Michael Fallek said. “I am pleased to share that we have...

Mcallen, TX · 2d

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Wildcats bludgeon Diamondbacks for bi-district victory

Following a slow start, the Gregory-Portland Wildcats kicked it into high gear and cruised to victory in the opening round of the playoffs last Friday night. No. 8 Gregory-Portland defeated the Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks 68-16 on Nov. 13 at Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium to move on to the area round. The Wildcats (11-0) will now face Liberty Hill (7-4) out of District 13-5A in the area round after Liberty Hill defeated Harlandale 50-21 on Friday night.

Gregory, TX · 19h

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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...

Weslaco, TX · 2d

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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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Photo Gallery: The Bulldogs dominate the Wildcats, rolling to a 62-19 victory

The post Photo Gallery: The Bulldogs dominate the Wildcats, rolling to a 62-19 victory appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Mcallen, TX · 20h

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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 · 3d

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New ordinance in effect ahead of Mission runoff election

Mission, TX (KRGV) — Mission put a new election ordinance in effect this week ahead of the runoff election, according to the city. The ordinance states campaigning will only be allowed in designated areas at polling places and the city also plans to add barriers to keep people out of the street.

Mission, 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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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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Mission approves major overhaul to its animal regulations

MISSION — There are new regulations here when it comes to animal ownership as well as the city’s animal care services. The post Mission approves major overhaul to its animal regulations appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Mission, TX · 1d

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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 · 2d

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