Fire crews from Pharr, McAllen, and Mission are responding to an active fire at a medical supply warehouse on Albrad Avenue in Pharr, where propane tanks have exploded. One firefighter has been treated for dehydration.

Breaking Bad actor and philanthropist RJ Mitte has died at age 34 in Brownsville. Tributes pour in from co-stars Bryan Cranston, Dean Norris, and local leaders.

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

The Salvation Army of Cameron County expands its Angel Tree program to 150 families and calls on community sponsors and volunteer bell ringers.

RGV native and breast cancer survivor Ancilla Gonzalez shares how monthly self-exams and self-advocacy saved her life, urging other women to prioritize checks.

Fire crews from Pharr, McAllen, and Mission are responding to an active fire at a medical supply warehouse on Albrad Avenue in Pharr, where propane tanks have exploded. One firefighter has been treated for dehydration.

In the November 3, 2026 election, Hidalgo County voters will decide who will be district attorney, with Republican Lydia Elizondo facing incumbent Toribio "Terry" Palacios. Elizondo, with 28 years as an attorney, proposes a cold‑case unit and greater focus on domestic violence, while Palacios leads a team of 82 prosecutors; both are seeking support from residents of the Rio Grande Valley.

RGV seniors enrolled in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program must renew their registration by Nov. 3, 2026, to continue receiving monthly food boxes.

The Vatican announced that all of Pope Leo XIV’s scheduled meetings are cancelled through next Tuesday as he is expected to be hospitalized soon for surgery to remove a localized lung nodule. The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville confirmed the procedure, noting that similar operations have occurred with previous popes and that Bishop Daniel Flores is in Rome for a week‑long Vatican meeting, details that may concern Rio Grande Valley faithful.

The Mission Fire Department secured a $250,000 Operation Lone Star grant to equip every firefighter with their own portable radio by December 2026.

McAllen, TX (KRGV) — Gov. Greg Abbott visited McAllen on Monday to discuss the cost of living and his plan to help Texas families save money.

La Joya ISD received over $350,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission to build a new HVAC training lab in partnership with South Texas College.

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Breaking Bad actor and philanthropist RJ Mitte, president of the Mitte Foundation, has died at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas. Read statements from local leaders and the Mitte Cultural District.