The high school volleyball playoffs start on Thursday, October 29th across Texas. One of the top teams in the RGV entering the postseason is McAllen Memorial.

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.

Texas A&M AgriLife in Weslaco is offering free soil testing on Oct. 28 for Arroyo Colorado growers to optimize nutrient use, lower fertilizer expenses, and curb runoff.

Cameron County received $9.18 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build a 305-space commercial truck parking facility near the Los Indios Bridge to alleviate road congestion.

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.

Brownsville is allocating $450,000 to upgrade its B‑Metro bus system with new tracking and dispatch technology, including tablets for dispatchers and real‑time phone notifications for riders. The improvements aim to reduce delays and help more buses run on schedule. Transit manager Simon Ortiz said the equipment should be installed within the next two months.

Brownsville artist Lee Ghilain, 70, overcame central vision loss to reinvent her career, taking her Cherokee-inspired abstract artwork to a premier gallery exhibition in London.

The 13th Court of Appeals affirmed the 30-year sentence of Ruben Gonzalez, convicted of injury to a child and criminally negligent homicide in the 2021 death of 13-year-old Jesse Harrison Jr.

State Rep. Ryan Guillen, a Republican from Rio Grande City in Starr County, told reporters on October 26 2026 that many Latino voters who backed a Republican presidential candidate in 2024 are expected to shift back toward the left in the November 3 election. Guillen, who changed parties in 2021 and heads the Texas House Hispanic Republican Caucus, said a correction is certain but did not say how large it will be.

Federal officials are considering shifting 2.8 miles of border wall directly into the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge to resolve a property dispute with a local irrigation district.

Harlingen residents will hear opening statements Tuesday in the trial of Cristóbal Garzez, accused of killing tow‑truck driver David Zapata on a Harlingen expressway. Police say Garzez struck Zapata, who was picking up a vehicle, then fled the scene. He faces multiple charges, including causing death while intoxicated, and the case will be heard locally.

The Valley Symphony Orchestra will launch its 75th‑anniversary season Friday with a concert titled "Music of the Greats." Executive Director David Lobel told Channel 5’s Dina Herrera Garza what audiences can expect, and the performance is the first of five shows planned for the season. Residents can click the link for ticket information.

Port Mansfield resident Matthew Steffen had his Ford truck stolen from the Valley International Airport parking lot in Harlingen. He left the airport on Oct. 14, returned five days later and, using the Ford app’s GPS, learned the vehicle was in Brownsville; police later recovered it with a new dent in the bumper and a front‑scratch. Airport police continue the investigation.

Julio Diaz has a hearing scheduled for Nov. 9 to consider his request for a new trial in the murders and arson cases. His defense cites a court‑appointed forensic neuropsychologist who diagnosed him with chronic schizophrenia and says he was legally insane at the time. The hearing will be in McAllen, Texas, and residents may note that Diaz posted the killing on Instagram.

Port Mansfield man Matthew Steffan got his Ford truck back after it was stolen from Valley International Airport parking and tracked to Brownsville.

Brownsville mom Lisa Cornejo says her breast cancer returned as stage 4. Now in remission, she helps other families through Lucha Against Cancer.

Valley International Airport will conduct its triennial emergency drill on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with increased emergency vehicle presence in Harlingen.

Set in Stone restored six headstones for free in Starr County, helping families in Rio Grande City and La Grulla ahead of Día de los Muertos.

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A criminal complaint says Hidalgo police investigated a sexual assault report involving Ayala Jr. aboard El Bravo and arrested him on Oct. 23.

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Cameron County Elections Administrator Remi Garza says a social media post has raised questions from voters by claiming a ballot will be disqualified if a poll worker writes on it.

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