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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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.
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West Nile virus detected in fourth mosquito pool in Nueces County
Nueces County officials announced detection of West Nile virus near Chapman Ranch.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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No moratorium issued on data centers in Corpus Christi
The City Council will not pursue a moratorium on data centers in Corpus Christi, but officials are exploring some form of regulation.
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U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez takes steps to prevent renaming Boca Chica Beach
A SpaceX superfan proposed changing Boca Chica Beach’s name to reflect its significance to space travel.
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Corpus Christi utility bills may increase. Here’s how much you’ll pay
Corpus Christi City Council voted on July 21 to raise Corpus Christi utility bills but will need to solidify the vote next week.
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New border wall could stretch across West Texas
Despite challenges, the Trump administration is continuing with plans to build a new border wall through the Big Bend area of West Texas.
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Here’s a breakdown of all of Corpus Christi’s water supply projects
City of Corpus Christi officials are continuing pursuit of multiple projects aimed at boosting supply and diversifying water sources beyond lakes and rivers.
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Corpus Christi in Stage 3 drought, but pool permit applications keep flowing
Despite an ongoing Stage 3 drought, Corpus Christi residents are applying for pool permits at a steady rate. Here’s what you need to know.
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‘Colonia’ communities in rural Texas forgotten in federal funding
The federal government has sent billions of dollars to Texas as part of its mass deportation efforts but not for border ‘colonias.’
