South Texas
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Construction begins on nearly $400 million Beacon Point data center
Construction for the 525-acre Beacon Point Data Center campus will reportedly cost almost $399 million.
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As South Texas’ manufacturing industry grows, UTRGV will offer free training for incoming jobs
A $5 million grant will help prepare Valley workers with new skills
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Brownsville voters will decide on 15 charter amendments. Here are 4 explained
Brownsville voters will find 15 propositions on their ballots about changes to their city charter.
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Beyond ‘Breaking Bad,’ RJ Mitte leaves a legacy in Brownsville
The actor and philanthropist was found dead in his Brownsville home on Monday.
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Here are 24 trunk-or-treat events to visit in Corpus Christi area
From local churches to a rehabilitation center in Alice, there are at least 24 trunk-or-treat events where kids can score some candy.
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Headed to the Blue Ghost for a haunting? Here’s where to park, dine
The Haunting of the Blue Ghost is unique to Corpus Christi and a major draw to North Beach.
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UTRGV student, Gleb Dudin just beat the world chess champion
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley senior and chess grandmaster Gleb Dudin defeated reigning world chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju at the 2026 Chess Olympiad — a win that is already drawing new attention to UTRGV’s chess program.
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Eight Corpus Christi places named after Hispanic trailblazers
Several places in Corpus Christi have unique names. But who are the people they are named after?
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UTRGV chess player, Gleb Dudin just beat the world champion
A senior at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has defeated Gukesh Dommaraju during the final round of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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Choosin’ South Texas: More retirees are embracing the winter Texan lifestyle
Warm weather may bring retirees south, but affordability and community is why they choose the region.
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10 things to do in the Rio Grande Valley this month, from Halloween frights to foodie fests
October is a busy month throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Between Halloween frights and foodie celebrations, we’re highlighting things to do in the Rio Grande Valley that you won’t want to miss.
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Here are five places to find pan dulce in Corpus Christi
The Caller-Times rounded up five spots for you to visit to pick up your next box of pan dulce in Corpus Christi.
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El Paso, Rio Grande Valley residents say ICE tactics have gone too far, poll finds
Residents of El Paso County and the Rio Grande Valley feel that ICE tactics and increased immigration enforcement are making their life harder without improving their safety.
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South Texas barbecue brand named finalist in H-E-B Quest for Texas Best
A Roma family beat out nearly 1,000 entrants to compete for $50,000 and a place on H-E-B shelves.
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Eric Flores supported Trump’s big bill. In the Valley, families are feeling its cuts
Republican Eric Flores says the Big Beautiful Bill put money in South Texans’ pockets. In the Rio Grande Valley, it brought SNAP and Medicaid cuts and billions for the border wall.
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Trump’s candidate Eric Flores remains mum on tariffs hurting South Texas
The Trump-endorsed Republican Eric Flores has said little publicly about the tariffs weighing on Rio Grande Valley businesses and shoppers.
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SpaceX’ Starship Flight 14 is coming: What you should know before launch day
The flight, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, could circle the Earth six times.
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Find your pick at 7 Corpus Christi area pumpkin patches
From churches to farms, pumpkin patches in the Corpus Christi area are offering families a chance to pick their perfect pumpkin while enjoying some autumn-themed activities and photo ops
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‘We’ve got you’: How a South Texas border community is helping teen parents stay in school
A first-year partnership between HCISD and Niños Head Start provides no-cost child care, districtwide transportation and family services to help teen parents continue their education.
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9 to 5 acres: Texas farm turns cornfield into Dolly Parton tribute
One Texas farm is paying tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton in a unique way. Here’s what you need to know about Rockin’ K Farms.
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The 9 most haunted spots in the Rio Grande Valley
The rich history may be responsible for the Valley’s paranormal activity, with spirits looking to find some much-needed solace in these haunted spots.
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South Texas cities respond to Flock camera concerns
Multiple municipalities in the South Texas area have begun voting on or considering regulation or full rollback of Flock camera programs.
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Brownsville, Texas reacts to Gina Hinojosa’s homecoming campaign stop
Gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa made a campaign stop in her hometown of Brownsville on Tuesday, and attendees were excited for a possibility to see one of their own as governor.
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Guns, Nazis, affordability, child safety: Real stakes in Texas’ 23rd district race
In Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, Democratic candidate Katy Padilla Stout says voters are talking about affordability and safety while her opponent Brandon Herrera, a Trump‑endorsed gun YouTuber who’s made headlines for Holocaust jokes and controversial videos, is pushing policies she argues don’t match the district.
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‘ I started hallucinating bugs’: What happens when postpartum depression turns to psychosis
For Natalia Figueroa, the first year after having her baby felt like a fog. The Hidalgo County mom described depression, exhaustion, and frightening symptoms she didn’t fully understand at the time.
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Run for a cause: 5 upcoming RGV races supporting something bigger
Here are five upcoming RGV races supporting something bigger than a finish-line medal.
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Corpus Christi’s old churches weathered storms, epidemics and change
We’ve got the stories behind a few of the surviving old churches of Corpus Christi.
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Community pushes for immediate fixes to deadly Highway 361
An increase in deaths along Highway 361 is prompting residents to seek immediate safety changes. Here’s what you need to know.
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7 ways to get in the fall spirit in the Rio Grande Valley, no sweater required
South Texans probably won’t be pulling out sweaters anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean we have to skip the season altogether.
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Your ultimate guide to Estero Llano Grande State Park
Explore Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco, Texas, home to the Rio Grande Valley’s largest wetlands and rare birding opportunities.
