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Crunch Fitness in Pharr has resumed operations following a closure by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for delinquent taxes.

Fluidstack has broken ground on a $4 billion data center campus in Cameron County near Harlingen, promising over 2,500 jobs, closed-loop water cooling, and full property tax contributions.

La Villa is targeting run-down and abandoned properties for demolition under a new city ordinance aimed at removing safety hazards and improving neighborhood appearance.

Metro McAllen has launched a new $3 bus route connecting the downtown Central Bus Terminal directly to the Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge to provide a safer, affordable transit option.

La Villa officials announced a plan to replace their 40‑year‑old water‑treatment plant, which would cost $14 million, and have applied for state grants to cover the expense. On Wednesday the city commissioners approved a backup strategy, and Administrator Antonio “Tony” Barco said the council authorized a loan application through the Texas Water Development Board to fund interim repairs that should keep the facility operating for a few more years while grant efforts continue.

The city of Mercedes has partnered with Compudopt to collect and refurbish used or broken electronics for local residents in need of digital access.

The family of a Weslaco teen who died after drinking Alani Nu energy drinks is urging the 13th Court of Appeals to allow their wrongful death lawsuit against product distributors to move forward.

Cameron County commissioners voted to partner with Brownsville on a 25-year reinvestment zone aimed at expanding housing near I-169 to support growth from SpaceX, LNG, and tech developments.

A 73-year-old Rancho Viejo cyclist hit by a driver in Brownsville returned to Valley Regional Medical Center to thank the doctors, nurses, and therapists who saved his life.

Fluidstack has broken ground on a $4 billion data center campus in Cameron County near Harlingen, promising over 2,500 jobs, closed-loop water cooling, and full property tax contributions.

An Alton grand jury has indicted 19-year-old Gaurav Chopra on capital murder and evading arrest charges following the June 16 shooting deaths of his parents and grandmother.

Five Brownsville ISD campuses and a local medical clinic were placed under security restrictions as Brownsville police searched for an auto theft suspect near Hortencia Boulevard.

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UTRGV football will open its 2025 Southland Conference schedule on Saturday with an away game against Nicholls. Sophomore wide receiver Corey Holmes said the team wants to play hard after a loss last week, while head coach Travis Bush emphasized the importance of starting 1‑0 in conference play. Nicholls, coming off a 44‑10 win over Mississippi Valley State, is ranked seventh in the preseason poll.