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Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Richard Cortez Thousands of families across the Rio Grande Valley struggle to put food on their tables each month. Although many rely on programs like SNAP and WIC, recent policy changes are contributing to an increase in hunger. I invite you to attend “Hunger in the RGV – A Call to Action.” The event is being Sept. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m, at South Texas College Mid Valley Campus, Auditorium G192, Building G, in Weslaco. Please join elected officials, and business, education, non-profit, healthcare, and faith leaders…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By: Melissa Brandi A restaurant chain is hosting a free community dinner on Tuesday across three Rio Grande Valley locations. Edith’s Kitchen & Bar will open its doors at all three spots, in Pharr, Weslaco and Harlingen, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event runs until 8 p.m. or until the food runs out. It is first-come, first-served, with a set menu. The dinner is dine-in only, and no takeout will be available. Owners Mario Cruz and Edith Cruz said they decided to host the event after hearing from people in…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Joe Lopez of Grupo Mazz is bringing his birthday bash to Mustang Lounge in Weslaco on August 15 and plans to bring Tejano King Fest to the Rio Grande Valley in March 2027. (Courtesy photo) Tejano music legend Joe Lopez is bringing his birthday celebration home to the Rio Grande Valley while preparing for what could be one of the busiest new chapters of his storied career. During a recent interview with Super Tejano 102.1 host Mando San Roman, the Grupo Mazz frontman discussed his upcoming birthday bash at Mustang Lounge in…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By RGG Business Journal Staff BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Tech guru and artificial intelligence expert William Steele has a vision to elevate the entire Rio Grande Valley economy into a regional powerhouse of AI-driven productivity. However, he acknowledges that building the necessary skill set across South Texas business and civic leaders will take time. Steele, a prominent tech figure and co-founder of cross-border trade finance company Harva, is currently laying the groundwork for that long-term regional transformation in downtown Brownsville. Launching in early July, Steele partnered with the Brownsville Community Improvement…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Story Links RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men’s and women’s soccer programs showcased a great display of soccer for a crowd of 312 fans as the men’s team hosted a free youth clinic and the women’s team shutout Tec de Monterrey in an exhibition match Saturday at Sams Memorial Stadium in Brownsville. The sunny afternoon was full of energy, community, and fun in Brownsville. A free youth clinic hosted by the UTRGV Men’s Soccer program brought 55 children to Sams Memorial…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Launchpad students and team members pose with Project Vortex following its successful flight Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Hearne Municipal Airport in Hearne, Texas. The student-built high-powered rocket reached an altitude of 8,300 feet before successfully completing its recovery sequence. (Photo by Marcelina Gutierrez/STARS) Rio Grande Valley students successfully launched and recovered a student-built high-powered rocket called Project Vortex at Hearne Municipal Airport on Saturday. According to a news release, the rocket launched at approximately 11 a.m. and reached a confirmed altitude of 8,300 feet. It hit a maximum speed…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By RGG Business Journal Staff EDINBURG, Texas — In a strategic move designed to elevate local quality of life, bolster municipal tourism, and catalyze economic growth across the Rio Grande Valley, the City of Edinburg has officially entered into a landmark management agreement with Troon Golf, Inc., the global leader in upscale golf course management. During an official signing ceremony held at Edinburg City Hall, city leaders and corporate executives celebrated what they described as a “game-changing moment” for the municipality’s recreational and economic landscape. Under the terms of the…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Sixty police officers from across the Rio Grande Valley spent four hours on Friday learning sign language in Pharr as part of an effort to better communicate with community members. The training was hosted by the Disability Chamber of Commerce Rio Grande Valley. “A person with a disability is getting the training from the officer and the officer is getting a real world experience of various peoples who are either deaf, hard of hearing or and or have autism and how they react in those scenarios,” Disability Chamber of Commerce…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Luis Montoya MCALLEN, Texas — Reflecting on a half-century in public education that began in the cotton fields of Cameron County in 1977, Dr. Daniel P. King looks out at today’s Rio Grande Valley and sees an economic metamorphosis unmatched anywhere in the Lone Star State. From SpaceX rocket launches near his childhood home in Rio Hondo to world-class shipbuilding facilities at the Port of Brownsville, rapidly expanding medical schools, and advanced manufacturing hubs, the Valley’s economic engine is roaring. Yet, according to King, one critical challenge threatens to…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Two Rio Grande Valley runners are going 24 hours straight on a treadmill to raise money and collect school supplies for local students. Raul Garzoria and Brenda Gutierrez, both ultrarunners, are taking on the challenge at Top Gym in Mercedes. As of Thursday at 6 p.m., they have already been running for over 10 hours without stopping. The San Juan and Harlingen natives have each run more than 100 miles in ultramarathons. They say this run holds the most meaning. “Make yourself known, not only for what you can do,…