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5x5 Brewing Co. opening $2.5M facility in Edinburg
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — City officials announced Monday that they will build a new $2.5 million facility for 5x5 Brewing Co. in Edinburg. The facility will include a brew room, dining area, taproom and bar and outdoor patio. The facility i...
Oct 27, 2026New project in San Carlos to relieve colonia flooding
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Local and state officials gathered in San Carlos on Wednesday to break ground on a new lift station project. The station will be built between the San Carlos and La Blanca communities, located east of Edinburg alon...
Oct 21, 2026Edinburg appoints interim police chief, official search underway
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- An interim police chief has been named for the Edinburg Police Department. The city of Edinburg named Lieutenant Orlando Garcia as the next in line to succeed police Chief Jaime Ayala, who is preparing to retire at...
Oct 21, 2026Early voter turnout increases compared to 2022 midterms
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Monday kicked off the official start of early voting in Texas for the 2026 midterm election. The first day of early voting saw an outstanding number of voters at the polls in what has been reported by the Texas Tri...
Oct 20, 2026Alamo receives federal funding for new public safety building
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Alamo was presented with $2.45 million in federal funds on Tuesday for its new public safety building. Alamo city leaders broke ground on the building in February, marking the start of the first new publ...
Oct 20, 2026MHWSC issues boil water notice for customers in San Juan, Alamo area
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Military Highway Water Supply Corporation public water system issued a boil water notice for customers in the San Juan and Alamo area on Tuesday. The notice comes after a 12" water line break in the San Juan are...
Oct 20, 2026Mission mayoral hopefuls attend candidate forum
MISSION — Voters here got an opportunity Wednesday evening to hear from the six candidates looking to take the city’s top position in November. The post Mission mayoral hopefuls attend candidate forum appeared first on MyRGV.com.
Oct 16, 2026Brownsville ballot: Voters to decide on ethics, transparency rules
Brownsville voters will have a long list of city charter amendments to consider at the voting booth on Election Day, with more than a dozen propositions up for consideration. The post Brownsville ballot: Voters to decide on ethics, transparency rules...
Oct 16, 2026PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT- Housing Authority of the City of Mission
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Housing Authority of the City of Mission (“MHA”) will open the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist for Pre-Application Intake only 1-date, and then well close thereafter. Interested individuals may apply via On-Line ...
Oct 16, 2026PUBLIC NOTICE- Mission Planning and Zoning Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting and conduct public hearings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mission Council Chambers, 1201 E. 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the ...
Oct 16, 2026PUBLIC NOTICE- Mission City Council
PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at the Mission Council Chambers, 1201 E. 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: The North 49.00 feet of Lot ...
Oct 16, 2026Early voting for the 2026 midterm election set to begin Monday
The eyes of Texas are upon the Rio Grande Valley once again as voters prepare to head to the polls for the 2026 midterm election. The post Early voting for the 2026 midterm election set to begin Monday appeared first on MyRGV.com.
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