South Texas
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
‘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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
‘ 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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Affordability issues could swing South Texas’ most competitive House race
Texas’ 34th Congressional District was redrawn last year on Trump’s order to make it friendlier to Republicans—handing the advantage to GOP candidate Eric Flores, who’s leaned hard into his endorsement from the president.
-
From Tejano star to ‘Padrino Pulido’: Bobby Pulido reflects on a year of running for Congress
The Grammy Award-winning singer has taken a more personal approach to campaigning, one that rests on tradition and culture.
-
What to know about the Los Ebanos Ferry, the last hand-pulled international ferry in the US
There’s a one-of-a-kind ride at the U.S.-Mexico border. Learn about the extensive history of the Los Ebanos Ferry, and how you can check it out today.
-
Corpus Christi hemp businesses adapt to Texas ban on THC products
Corpus Christi hemp retailers have pulled products from their shelves in response to a Texas ban on a variety of THC products that took effect on July 31.
-
Why national retailers are now betting big on the Rio Grande Valley
The Rio Grande Valley is in the beginnings of a retail boom. Here’s why brands have decided to finally invest in the region.
-
Looking for a Texas getaway? Here are 5 hidden gems in the Rio Grande Valley
From salt lakes with centuries of history to French-designed architecture and native palm forests, the best local adventures might just be hiding right down the road.
-
8 ways to spend Labor Day weekend in the Valley
End the summer with a relaxing or adventurous Labor Day activity in the Rio Grande Valley.
-
Long live the RGV: Seven South Texas cities are poised to be the next Blue Zones
Can The Valley go from diabetes and obesity to living till 100? Wellness experts think so.
-
West Nile virus detected in fourth mosquito pool in Nueces County
Nueces County officials announced detection of West Nile virus near Chapman Ranch.
-
Texas’ 15th Congressional District: Monica De La Cruz vs. Bobby Pulido
An incumbent takes on a Tejano music star in a South Texas race that could help determine the balance of power in Washington.
-
Corpus Christi voters will decide on Fair Water Amendment in November
The Corpus Christi City Council voted 6-2 on Aug. 11 to place the Fair Water Amendment on the Nov. 3 election ballot.
-
Company planning data center in Nueces County supports Abbott’s audit
The company developing a planned 525-acre data center in Nueces County said it is committed to responsible data center development.
-
RGV, Mission lands $50M green manufacturing plant
Mission just welcomed the groundbreaking of a $50 million advanced aluminum manufacturing plant that will create 70 permanent high-paying tech jobs, up to 300 construction gigs, and an estimated $120 million economic ripple effect.
-
Why defense tech giant picked Brownsville: Inside the $3.2B deal bringing 10,000 jobs to South Texas
This high-tech shipyard is slated to bring 10,000 jobs and $750 million in annual payroll to the area.
-
Corpus Christi water supply gets needed infusion from recent Texas rains
A Corpus Christi water emergency that at one point threatened to descend on the city as early as May 2026 is now projected for more than two years later.
