By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Local business owners, entrepreneurs and community members are invited to attend the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation’s upcoming Business Coffee, an event designed to foster collaboration and support economic growth throughout the Lagu...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Thee Sinseers are an East Los Angeles band who seamlessly blend elements of classic soul, 60s pop, and Latino funk into a glorious mashup of great vibes and even better tunes. Guitarist Francisco (Paco) Flores and trombone player José (JJ) Luis ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- One person was hospitalized on Wednesday following a crash involving a motorcycle in Edinburg. First responders were called to the crash site at the intersection of Canton Road and Closner Boulevard, shortly after 7 p.m. According to the city o...
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T he Weslaco Police Department is investigating the deaths of two Weslaco firefighters in what was described as an “off-duty incident.” In a statement shared with MyRGV.com, the department confirmed that the deaths occurred Wednesday morning. “It is with deep sadness that we conf...
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S AN BENITO — For decades, students here have dreamed of diving into a competition swimming pool — and district leaders have struggled with plans to fund its construction. Then in a heated 2018 election, voters passed a $40 million bond issue which included construction of an aqu...
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Israel Solis A 36-year-old man involved in a fatal shooting in Brownsville over three years ago has been sentenced to 10 years probation. Israel Solis was initially charged with murder following the death of 33-year-old Omar Garcia, who died in 2023. Solis pleaded guilty to the l...
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U. S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Veterans International Bridge seized over $611,000 in alleged cocaine last Wednesday. On Oct. 21, officers referred a 2005 International with an attached flatbed driven by a 39-year-old Mexican citizen from Matamoros, Ta...
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P HARR — Meet Amanda Puryear El. She is the city of Pharr’s first ever poet laureate, has published 11 books, delivered a TEDx presentation and is one of the founders of the RGV Women Poet Society, among other accomplishments. And soon, Amanda could possibly add Grammy-nominated ...
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Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa visited the University Ballroom on the Edinburg campus Monday as part of her The post Power to change: Gina Hinojosa’s message to UTRGV appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police are searching for a man believed to be linked to a BMW theft investigation in McAllen. According to the McAllen Police Department, a 2022 black BMW X1 SUV was reported stolen on Friday, Oct. 23. READ ALSO: McAllen police seek man in vehic...
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The City of Brownsville is proposing nearly $39 million in capital improvements for fiscal year 2027 to strengthen infrastructure, enhance public safety, improve city services, and support continued growth....
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Brownsville's first responders work around the clock to protect lives and keep the community safe. On National First Responders Day, October 28, the City of Brownsville proudly honors their courage, dedication, and commitment to public safety....
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —South Texas Health System is hosting a stroke conference on Thursday, Oct. 29. The annual conference educates seniors and caregivers about the warning signs and the importance of acting quickly when a stroke strikes. According to the Centers for ...
