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.
The Rio Grande is forecast to rise above flood stage this weekend as runoff from heavy rainfall upstream moves south, prompting continued monitoring by city officials.
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...
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.
A new $15 million mixed-use project is in the works in downtown Celina, as the city aims to create more investment and foot traffic in its downtown corridor. The project by a Frisco-based developer...
Texas Woman's University announced July 15 it secured a major gift from alumna and philanthropist Dawn S. Chaney, who has become a successful real estate developer in North Carolina. Read on to lea...
The LinkedIn co-founder’s donation was nearly 80% of the pro-Talarico super PAC’s second-quarter haul. It comes as the Austin Democrat wages a campaign focused on keeping big money out of polit...
Laredo's new Fire Station 16 is expected to improve emergency services as residential and commercial development continues in southeastern Laredo.
In this special joint report with Austin PBS, we highlight one of the largest nonprofits in the Texas capital. PCSI's impact is immense.
Fifth Third Bank is moving ahead with another round of job cuts after its nearly $11 billion acquisition of Comerica. The bank is also moving out of Comerica's longtime downtown home. Read on to le...
A heavy multi-agency police presence at South Texas Health System McAllen on Thursday is tied to a shooting investigation at a San Juan H-E-B Plus parking lot, according to police.
🎥 Take a look back at Edinburg's inaugural Kauffman FastTrac program! With the final session complete, the inaugural class has officially graduated from the Kauffman FastTrac program in Edinburg...
For the fourth year in a row, Oak Haven Massage ranked No. 1 Best Place to Work among large-sized companies.
The Texas Stock Exchange is now a reality and trading has begun! It’s a vital part of a burgeoning financial presence in the state, as well as a significant asset for the Texas economy.
Meet the finalists for the 2026 Best Places to Work Awards
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez announced that the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport will receive over $1.4 million in federal grant money to replace its aging airfield signage and...
MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others. T...
✈️ Before & After: Runway Improvements at Rio Grande City Municipal Airport The transformation of our runway through sealing and striping is another important step in improving the safety, appe...
The City of Pharr Police Department is hosting two important courses for law enforcement officers on communicating with individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have other communication impedi...
The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM) named Will Wynn, former Austin mayor and Texas A&M graduate, as its new executive director.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, whose office is running an investigation into the shooting, also expressed doubt that there were drugs in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van.
Today, extreme Republicans in Washington tried advancing a radical bill that would have implemented the largest cut to veterans benefits in a generation. I fought back, and the bill got pulled from...