UTRGV women’s basketball added some significant talent to this year’s roster. From Houston Christian transfer Kamryn McLaurin to true freshman Jessica Borders, there are a lot of players for Vaqueros fans to be excited about heading into this fall.

Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation announced a $2.5 million partnership with 5x5 Brewing Co. to reopen a veteran-owned taproom in Edinburg as part of “Project 25,” according to a news release.

Aura Zeledon, a junior defender from Nicaragua, has joined the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley women's soccer team after two years at Motlow State Community College in Tennessee. She has appeared in 13 games for the Vaqueros, setting up set pieces and defending against wingers and forwards, and says her next goal is to help the team win championships.

Aura Zeledon, a junior defender originally from Nicaragua, now plays for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley after two JUCO seasons at Motlow State Community College in Tennessee. She has featured in 13 matches for the Vaqueros, contributing on set pieces and defensive stops, and is focused on helping the squad capture a championship.

The UTRGV men’s soccer team hosted Western Illinois on Saturday evening, hoping to secure its first home victory of the 2026 season. Before kickoff, five Vaquero players were recognized for Senior Day, and the game’s highlights and post‑game reactions are available in the linked video.

A tire blowout on a 1999 Ford F‑250 caused the vehicle to roll over on U.S. 281, killing Edinburg resident Arturo Ponce, 65, at the scene on Oct. 23 at about 3:09 p.m., six miles north of Premont, Texas. Two other 65‑year‑old passengers were in the truck; one was air‑lifted to Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, the other and a 42‑year‑old Tacoma driver were uninjured, and Alice Highway Patrol continues the investigation.

Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — Republican Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton made campaign stops in Brownsville and Edinburg Thursday as he asked for votes in the race to replace outgoing Sen. John Cornyn.

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The Southland Conference released its preseason basketball polls, ranking UTRGV’s women’s team third behind Lamar and Stephen F. Austin and the men’s team fifth under new coach Brandon Chambers. Both Vaqueros open the season on November 2 at home in Edinburg, a key date for local fans eager to see the teams start play.

UTRGV’s football squad sits 2‑3 in conference play, tied for seventh, after road losses and injuries, but maintains a perfect 10‑0 home record dating back to last season. The Vaqueros must still face the conference’s top three opponents—Stephen F. Austin, Lamar and Houston Christian—with Lamar and Stephen F. Austin slated as the final two home games.

Edinburg CISD banned energy drinks across campus after a rise in emergency room calls for racing heartbeats and anxiety, launching a parent notification campaign to address health risks.

Edinburg named Lt. Orlando Garcia interim police chief following the retirement of Chief Jaime Ayala, while the city launches a nationwide search for a permanent chief.

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and the Texas Department of Public Safety are collaborating to enforce bus‑stop safety rules for drivers in Edinburg, Texas. Channel 5 News reporter Lucy Lopez rode aboard an Edinburg CISD school bus with DPS trooper Eddie Garza to explain the penalties drivers face for violations. Residents will learn the specific consequences drivers may incur.

KRGV Sports Director KJ Doyles speaks with UTRGV Head Football Coach Travis Bush about the Vaqueros on the road loss to the University of Incarnate Word.

Republican Gary Groves and Democrat Julio Salinas compete for open Texas House District 41 seat covering McAllen and Edinburg ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

The UTRGV women’s soccer team, struggling with three consecutive losses and no conference wins since Southland play began in mid‑September, hopes to break the streak on Thursday. They will host Nicholls at the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Complex at 6:30 p.m., a game that could keep their tournament hopes alive with only five matches left.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley women’s soccer team, coming off three consecutive conference losses, will try to break the streak Thursday at 6:30 p.m. when they host Nicholls at the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Complex. Coach Nataki Stewart stressed that scoring goals is essential to climb the Southland Conference standings and earn a tournament berth.

UTRGV volleyball currently sits at the top of the Southland Conference standings with a perfect 6-0 record, with five of them coming via sweep.

Edinburg officials have broken ground on a $760,000 voter-approved flood prevention project featuring a new detention pond near South Veterans Boulevard and Alberta Road to protect nearby subdivisions from stormwater flooding.

UTRGV defensive back TJ Neal was named the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week after his stellar performance against Southeastern Louisiana.

KRGV Sports Director KJ Doyle speaks with UTRGV Head Coach Travis Bush on the Vaqueros first win over a ranked opponent in FCS. The Vaqueros defeated Southeastern 13-3.

Edinburg, TX  — UTRGV had to settle for a draw against Eastern Illinois after VAR changed two key calls in the second half.   Emmanuel Gore Bi put the Vaqueros ahead when VAR overturned an offside call on his header. Eastern Illinois tied it 6 minutes later when Sergej Misic scored over the goalkeeper.   Sammy Jadid sent a cross to Elias Taj for what looked like another UTRGV goal, but VAR confirmed the offside call.   Later, Jadid drew a penalty kick inside the box and

Former UTSA defensive lineman Anthony Santoscoy, a Pharr alumnus, has returned to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to join the Vaqueros’ defensive line. Santoscoy said he is glad to be back home, wants to prove Valley players can compete, and coach Travis Bush praised his leadership and pride in the community.

The UTRGV Vaqueros defeated the #25 Southeastern Louisiana Lions 13‑3 on Saturday night in Edinburg, recording the fewest points ever allowed to a Division I opponent. Defensive backs TJ Neal and linebacker Jaiden Haygood each intercepted passes, with Haygood’s fourth‑quarter pick sealing the win, and the team now heads to San Antonio to face Incarnate Word.