Officials continue to urge residents to avoid flooded roads, obey barricades and warnings, and move to higher ground when flood alerts are issued.
Announcement made in Austin by Gov. Greg Abbott and Saronic Technologies' CEO Dino Mavrookas.
Saronic Technologies accepted a tax incentive deal on the promise of bringing 10,000 jobs in 10 years. Critics say this deal comes with a caveat.
UTRGV men's basketball added a player who's already experienced the NCAA Tournament. T'John Brown, a guard, is joining the Vaqueros after being part of McNeese's 2025 NCAA Tournament run.
Uvalde was hard hit.The Texas National Guard is deployed to Uvalde and other areas impacted by heavy rain.Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV)Happening now: @TXMilitary rolling through Uvalde assisting wi...
Meeting 91-year-old pitmaster 'Tootsie' Tomanetz made it a day to remember.
A Rio Grande Valley teacher lost her job after her Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status expired before her renewal came through.
A man convicted of libel in Britain helped spur investigations into Islamic private schools applying to Texas’ voucher program, legal filings say.
A Mission CISD instructional aide is fighting for her life in a McAllen ICU after a severe medical emergency in Mexico required a rapid $22,000 emergency transport back to the Rio Grande Valley.
Cowboys receiver Kavontae Turpin hosted a youth football camp in the RGV with RGV Prime Sports, giving 956 kids hands-on training with an NFL pro.
Terrific start to day one of the TX Hunters and Sportsman’s Expo in McAllen!
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on FM 755 near La Gloria in Starr County that left one passenger dead and another driver hospitalized.
Officials in Sullivan City are cracking down on municipal cemetery violations after identifying more than 100 burial plots with structures encroaching on neighboring graves.
A McAllen driver is warning the public after a 5-foot metal rod shattered his windshield on the expressway near La Feria, highlighting TxDOT's warnings and fines regarding unsecured vehicle loads.
The Alamo Economic Development Corporation is offering startup grants up to $15,000 and a revolving loan fund to help local residents launch new commercial businesses.
DPS urged residents to stay away from flooded areas as evacuations continued in the Uvalde region.
The city of Roma is utilizing a nearly $500,000 grant alongside local funds to repave Mendez Avenue, a crucial artery near the port of entry experiencing a 600% spike in commercial truck traffic.
Harlingen city commissioners have approved an in-house, $1.5 million street improvement program to repave 71 roads across five districts starting this October.
The men and women of Border Patrol keep our families safe, and they should never miss a paycheck for doing it. I introduced the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act so our agents keep getti...
Brownsville Police Burglary Task Force Arrests Suspect Linked to Multiple Downtown Burglaries On July 17, 2026, at approximately 12:14 a.m., the Brownsville Police Department’s Burglary Task Forc...
Former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero has been booked into the county jail to face state sexual assault and drug charges following the dismissal of his federal escape case.
If you're looking to get fit without paying for a pricey gym membership, creating a simple home gym can save you money. But what do you really need for a workout, and how much do you have to spend?...
Nearly 600 Texas workers have been named in recent mass layoff notices across gaming, banking, energy and media.
He's focused on doing more peace walks and completing a $200-million initiative to enshrine the Buddha's teachings in stone shrines on the Fort Worth temple's campus.
More of the U.S. and the world will get a taste of San Antonio'd expanding culinary offerings.
City leaders believe San Antonio has a sound plan to fund a landmark project backed in part by key airline deals.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was taken into custody for allegedly sending intimate photos through a deceased person's social media accounts, according to the Donna Police Department....
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a man with multiple warrants out of Combes. German Tanguma was arrested on Thursday while attempting to ente...
Rising Rio Grande waters sent DHS border buoys downstream near Eagle Pass, briefly closing both international bridges.
Behind the badge, there’s continuous training. 👥✨ We want to highlight the Edinburg PD Training Division, a vital piece of our Edinburg Police Department’s success. They do the heavy lifti...
A Webb County Jail correctional officer was arrested on misdemeanor charges after an inmate assault investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.
Laredo Morning Times sports reporter Billy Woods visited Twelve11 Performance, which trains some of the best athletes in the Gateway City.
Flooding dislodged the state’s round buoy chain in Eagle Pass, Texas, as about 120 buoys drift toward the Laredo area, according to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar.
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The first report on police-ICE interactions required by the City Council shows Houston transferred 18% of people with immigration-related warrants to ICE custody.
Federal prosecutors have dismissed the escape charge against former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero
The historic Crane O’Fallon Building at Texas and Cotton is undergoing a major renovation by El Paso developer Severo Hughston LLC, transforming it into a mixed-use retail and office complex name...
Laredo College discussed the potential impact it sees from the flood warning issued for the Rio Grande this week.
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Toyota Financial Services has begun moving more than 1,100 employees into its new mass timber office building in Frisco, further activating one of the city's closely watched mixed-use developments...
The world's largest brick-and-mortar retailer could bring a second store to Celina, where the city council just approved incentives. It's another sign of intense retailer interest in the fastest-gr...
President Donald Trump has used a primetime address to question the legitimacy of U.S. elections and push for more restrictive voting laws. The Republican president on Thursday revisited debunked t...
On July 1, a new statewide food truck licensing system went into effect, meaning that vendors no longer need separate permits for each city and county that they operate in.
Talarico has been attacking Paxton on the campaign trail over his office’s handling of a case where a Waco man was charged with sexually abusing a young boy.
The mid-sized luxury hotel will include event space and fine dining options.
Texas Sets New Record For Total Jobs In JuneGovernor Greg Abbott today celebrated the state’s robust jobs economy as Texas set a new record for total jobs in June and again outpaced the national...
Renesas Electronics Corp. has nearly tripled its footprint in the Texas capital.
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McALLEN — U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico took their shows on the road in the Rio Grande Valley, vying for votes during their McAllen campaign stops this week.
Operation Border Health will return next week to the Rio Grande Valley.
SpaceX reschedules its 13th Starship test flight for Monday, July 20, after replacing two engines that failed to ignite during Thursday's scrubbed launch.
The Reynaldo V. Lopez Unit state jail in Edinburg will add two new housing wings and 800 beds as part of a statewide capacity expansion project.
The 15-year deal with technology company Galaxy is among the most significant stadium naming rights agreements in recent memory. Jones' name is expected to be enshrined elsewhere around the stadium...
Tim League, founder of Alamo Drafthouse, has come out with a new movie theater concept. Metro Private Cinema originally opened in Manhattan, but it is raising funds ahead of its Austin debut.
In this edition of The Playbook, we explore what makes job seekers back out of the hiring process, a hiring headache that could be here to stay, and more.
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar sought answers on the closure of La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution, but the Bureau of Prisons missed the July 14 deadline to respond, leaving questions about inmat...
District VIII residents can access low-cost flea and tick prevention and microchipping for their pets through a community clinic hosted by LAPS and Best Friends for Life.
Menny Romero's goal was the first of two the Heat scored in the second half to take down Texoma FC 2-0 to open the 2026 USL League Two Playoffs presented by VensureHR.
Residents across the Hill Country shared dramatic photos showing rivers and neighborhoods overtaken by floodwaters.
Howden’s appointment follows weeks of speculation over who would take over running Texas’ elections before the November midterms.
The Texas agricultural industry is struggling due to rising costs, severe labor shortages, and uncertainty around the future of USMCA. I had a productive meeting with Texas Corn Producers in Washin...
SpaceX scrubs its highly anticipated Starship test launch at Isla Blanca Park due to engine issues, leaving dedicated crowds eager for next week's second attempt.
Governor Abbott Appoints Howden As Texas Secretary Of StateGovernor Greg Abbott today appointed Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas, effective July 18, 2026. “Robert Howde...
The developer doesn't expect the additional scrutiny to change any major details for the project, including the construction timeline.
His choice of San Antonio club is notorious for celebrity guests.
Dallas-based JSX says it's more than halfway to its goal of $1 billion in revenue by 2028. The public charter carrier is also profitable, expanding in Texas and facing growing opposition from Ameri...
The incoming concept will replace Cured with an Italian Steakhouse.
Dino Mavrookas, co-founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies, delivers remarks at a press conference with Gov. Greg Abbott.
Their home was swept away by rising waters.
Residents experiencing flooding on Thursday similar to 2025’s catastrophic July 4 event describe a new sense of preparedness but the same intense anxieties.
The Laredo Heat opened the 2026 USL League Two Playoffs presented by VensureHR with a 2-0 win over Texoma FC on July 16 at PEG Energy Stadium.
Private well users within a half-mile of the spill area are being told to boil water or use distilled water.
Congratulations to my friends from Intocable for receiving they’re well deserved Hollywood Star.
As his sons greeted visitors near the casket of their father, who was killed in an ICE operation, some at the public visitation said they knew him well — even if they’d never met him.
A new $50 monthly participation fee for downtown Brownsville’s popular
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims h...
Hidalgo County officials cited a property owner for running what they say was an illegal burning operation near Alton.
Congratulations to these young athletes!!! 👏🏼🖤💙 Congratulations to our very own Grulla Elementary Cranes—Aaiden Diaz, Josiah Diaz, and Juan Salazar—on qualifying for the State Track...
Cameron County broke ground on a new levee project that secured $1 million from the Texas General Land Office after an earlier funding application was denied.
The Weslaco Fire Department is outfitting its entire fleet of fire engines with iPads funded by a $5,000 grant, allowing crews to instantly view structural layouts and hazardous material records en...
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since earl...
Shelters in Uvalde, Kerr and Kendall counties are offering beds and meals during the floods.
The Bexar Flood map shows at least a dozen road closures.
SpaceX's next Starship flight is off indefinitely after a last-second abort on the pad. The mega rocket came within a few seconds of blasting off Thursday on a test flight from Texas but some of it...