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.
Marking 10 years since Nahomi Rodriguez vanished in Harlingen, Cameron County investigators deploy new technology to analyze evidence in the high-profile unsolved case.
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.
More of the U.S. and the world will get a taste of San Antonio'd expanding culinary offerings.
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.
We are excited to share another round of National Night Out sponsors! ⭐️ Thank you to our Diamond Sponsors, DHR Health and Omar Ochoa Law Firm, as well as our Gold Sponsor, SOARD Solutions, for...
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...
Every nation has a right to enforce its immigration laws, but there is a clear line between enforcing the law and using unnecessary force or tactics that put lives at risk. Reports of deaths, beati...
Watch live as SpaceX prepares for the 13th test flight of its massive Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas, with a 90-minute launch window opening tonight at 5:45 p.m. CDT.
The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent business closures, both mandated and voluntary, took a heavy toll on the Rio Grande Valley’s economy just like it did throughout the rest of the United States...
Highways in and out of town are closed due to flooding.
The route will be flown once a week on Saturdays and start service on March 13, 2027. Included with this report is a ranking of the busiest airlines at ABIA.
HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The number of migrants encountered by Border Patrol agents on the Southwest border dropped slightly in June from May, and the Rio Grande Valley Sector continued...
HARLINGEN — Documents show Mayor Norma Sepulveda and WaterWorks interim General Manager Roy Rodriguez signed letters supporting a company proposing a multi-billion dollar 1,800-acre data center...
From addressing storm damage to mental health needs, here’s how to help or find resources.
The complaint comes after The Texas Tribune and ProPublica found the Texas attorney general repeatedly voted while registered at an address where he appears to no longer live.
Jane Nelson wrote a letter in April to federal officials to ensure they were using the most accurate data after the SAVE program flagged U.S. citizens as potential noncitizens.
Stop by TODAY for Cops & Cones at RGC Dairy Queen courtesy of Rio Grande City Police Department
Harlingen has secured a $100,000 state grant to launch a mandatory 12-month hazard mitigation plan, a critical step required to unlock millions in future federal funding for citywide drainage overh...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Cameron County detention officer has been accused of assaulting an inmate at the Cameron County jail. Angel De La Garza was arrested on Thursday and faces cha...
A federal judge has ordered the USDA to restore a $7.4 million grant to Harlingen-based nonprofit HOPE for Small Farm Sustainability, ruling the administration likely acted illegally when it rescin...
Laney Development has expanded the proposed tower to 17 stories near Hemisfair. The firm aims to begin construction on the project in early 2027.
Rio Grande City’s July 2026 Citizen of the Month is Ignacio "Nacho" Mejarado Ignacio "Nacho" Mejarado is a lifelong resident of Rio Grande City whose dedication, humility, and commitment to servi...
The Salvation Army of Cameron County is giving away hundreds of free fans to families across the Rio Grande Valley.
A shortage of workers and higher diesel prices are the big concerns, say shrimpers.
A group of Democratic members of Congress fears that the federal government is planning to relocate unaccompanied migrant children to Texas to potentially speed up their removals.
Today, the Brownsville Police Department had the pleasure of welcoming the Guadalupe Regional Middle School Summer Scholars to our police station for a tour of our department! Our Summer Scholars h...
Cameron County Drainage District No. 5 is cleaning out box culverts under the expressway in Harlingen to keep stormwater moving ahead of future storms.
Amegy Bank has opened its first office in Frisco, betting on North Texas growth and a path to $5 billion in local assets. Read on to find out more.
Alamo City leaders need to decide what's required to keep pace with the competition.
It's been a big year for Firefly, and Darren Ma is a big reason for it – and it's why Ma was named one of Austin's best CFOs recently. Read about him and the other honorees in this special report.
This is part of ABJ's special report on the 2026 Best CFOs Awards, which shines the spotlight on money mavens in Austin and their secrets to success.
Kay Sheils Kingsbury has now helped build two notable robotics startups in Austin. In her current role as Apptronik Inc.'s chief financial officer, Sheils Kingsbury has raised nearly $1 billion en...