The Latest Breaking News from Rio Grande Valley

Trump Supporter Reportedly Stunned as Surging Immigration Crackdown Squeezes His Private Business

A Texas businessman who backed Donald Trump says the administration's immigration crackdown has slowed construction, reduced the labour force and undermined Republican support in the Rio Grande Valley.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

The Is U.S. Using Lasers As Part Of Its Air Defense. It Shot Three Drug Cartel Drones Down Along Border.

Officials have said the military has used lasers three times to take out drug cartel drones near Texas' Rio Grande Valley

International Business Times · Aug 28

Texas officials are cracking down on “illegal birth tourism.” Here’s what that means.

Texas officials have sued a Houston area postpartum center as well as investigated Rio Grande Valley hospitals over allegations of soliciting foreigners to have babies on U.S. soil.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 15

Rio Grande Valley’s biggest free health clinic event of the year is canceled due to federal cuts

It’s the first time Operation Border Health has canceled in 26 years. More than 6,600 people received check-ups, dental services, diabetes screenings and more last year.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 16, 2025

Can Economic Populism Win Back the Rio Grande Valley?

A Vermont U.S. senator and an Austin congressman make the case in McAllen.

Texas Observer · Jun 23, 2025

SpaceX wins federal approval to launch more rockets in South Texas

The federal approval comes after vote from residents — mostly SpaceX employees — to form a new city at the Rio Grande Valley beach.

The Texas Tribune · May 16, 2025

Texas’ Rio Grande Valley didn’t see last week’s historic storms coming

The region is still cleaning up after last week's storms in which at least six people died.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 3, 2025

Why a Rio Grande Valley hospital is helping to feed its patients

As the Edinburg facility and others seek to assist people experiencing food insecurity, state lawmakers have more than a dozen bills that could tackle Texas’ food deserts.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2025

Texas Man Killed By Cartel Explosive Near The Border, Officials Say: 'Shocking Act Of Violence'

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a safety warning for the Rio Grande Valley. The victim's son described the incident as a "terrorist attack."

Latin Times · Feb 25, 2025

Border Crossings in South Texas on the Rise for First Time in Months as Trump's Inauguration Looms Large

Over the past weekend, the Rio Grande Valley sector reported 1,276 migrant arrests, a sharp increase from 400 to 600 a week seen in recent months

Latin Times · Dec 17, 2024