The rise of ICE in the RGV
Increased immigration enforcement has concerned the Rio Grande Valley community about how the presence of federal agents is
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UTRGV tennis complex construction underway
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The new home of the UTRGV men's and women's tennis programs is set to be completed in early 2027. The UTRGV Tennis Complex is part of nearly $200 million in construction, renovations, and enhancements impacting all 18 UTRGV sports programs. This ...
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Accused San Benito cop killer sees first day in death penalty trial
B ROWNSVILLE — Opening arguments set a dramatic tone Monday morning in the death penalty trial of an accused cop killer, launching proceedings that detailed the events that led to a deadly encounter almost three years ago. Rogelio Martinez, 20, is accused of killing San Benito Po...
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Flash flood update: Conditions for rain persist through week
I n a bulletin issued early Monday, the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office advised that a threat of flash floods continues near the Lower Valley and lower Texas coast. NWS predicted a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall Monday during the day and evening n...
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City of La Grulla issues boil water notice due to leak
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The City of La Grulla says a water leak triggered low water pressure so they have issued a boil water notice. City Administrator Robert Salinas says the city's public water system was ordered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to n...
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Police: 4 arrested in connection with parking lot San Juan stabbing
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Four suspects were arrested in connection with a stabbing that killed a 44-year-old man early Saturday morning in San Juan, police said. The San Juan Police Department said all four suspects are expected to be charged with murder when they appea...
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Poetry groups to celebrate RGV land, people at state park
T wo local poetry groups are inviting the community to partake in an event at the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park that will celebrate the landscape and people of the region. RGV Women’s Poet Society and the Poets Against Walls collective are hosting a “Celebration of the Lan...
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A stalled boundary in the Gulf keeps the rain coming in the days ahead
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – There has been a rainy pattern across the Rio Grande Valley where rain totals have been plentiful over the last five days. Radar is estimating around eight inches, give or take, for several locations. This pattern stays locked in as a boundary r...
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DPS: 2 men dead after driver runs red light
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Two Mission men are dead after one of them is accused of running a red light on Sunday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS said the crash happened around 5 p.m. at the intersection of FM 1924 and Minnesota Road nor...
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UTRGV breaks enrollment record again
UTRGV broke its enrollment record for the seventh time, with an estimated 35,000 or more students enrolled in The post UTRGV breaks enrollment record again appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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Vaqueros seek changes to keep up with the season
The UTRGV Vaqueros football have set up the stage at the Southland Conference with a record of 2-2. The post Vaqueros seek changes to keep up with the season appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
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These are ‘High Times’: Fine Arts students debut psychedelic exhibition
UTRGV Master of Fine Arts students Emma Creps-Peña and Jacinto Zambrano debuted their thesis exhibition, “High Times,” Sept. The post These are ‘High Times’: Fine Arts students debut psychedelic exhibition appeared first on The Rider Newspaper ....
