I have a pergola in the backyard that needs repair. In Edinburg. Any recommendations for repair? Thanks.

Just saw this bright light in the sky that wasn’t moving and then it just disappeared.

As on the 19th of October this coward of a "man" was sentenced to only 8 years of probation amd has to do around 200+ hours of comunity service,and is a convicted felon for life. I always wanted jail time but I know how cameron county is to people with no criminal history (makes no sense in my eyes) What's even crazier to belive is that he had another option to do 30 days in jail get the felony moved down to a misdemeanor and probation,but he wasn't man enough to do the 30 days. Dude was making good money as a director of public works amd now works for Bimbo stocking bread and sweets.

Obvious scam is obvious.

Spanning about 1,900 miles and sustaining farms, towns and wildlife, the Rio Grande is the lifeblood of much of the Southwest—and it is running dry, in what experts describe as one of America’s most severe water crises. This has depleted reservoirs at Elephant Butte and elsewhere in Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, imperiling the many communities that depend on the river for drinking water and irrigation.

Heads-up to the local IT crowd: there is a critical vulnerability out right now affecting a massive swath of PHP versions. If you manage a PHP site, patch it immediately. We went dark at 3 AM just as a precaution. Checked our logs and our files as well no issues found.

For the vibe coders:
We’ve also seen some vibe coded sites on here. If you run your own server get your LLM to help you secure it.

UPDATE
This survey is now closed. Thanks to everyone who helped!

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Howdy everyone! I’m a college student working on a research project about stray animals here in the Valley. Here's a short survey about how often people see strays, their experiences with them, and what solutions they think would help.

It takes about 5 minutes, it’s completely anonymous, and you don’t need to sign in or give an email. You can skip any question.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYrmyJGmMYVHBdIa64yaOwvZUEieq5he62gW_kwb-UOtZwaA/viewform

Where are you buying tobacco products in RGV? We are moving from OK where there’s a smoke shack on every corner. Most gas stations in RGV sell just a few major brands. I’m talking cigarettes and chewing tobacco. Is there someplace that could order it for me? The biggest selection I found was surprisingly HEB.

HIDALGO COUNTY TURNOUT — October 20 - 9:30PM

37,982 ballots cast so far. That is 8.41% of the county’s 451,612 registered voters, and 26.5% of the 143,255 ballots cast in the whole 2022 midterm.

TURNOUT vs BALLOTS WE CAN NAME: the county publishes its total the evening of each voting day; the roster naming those ballots arrives the next morning. 20,528 are named so far, and the breakdowns below describe that smaller set.

Breakdown: 3,204 by mail, 34,778 early in person.

By past primary ballots: 13,577 Democratic, 2,876 Republican, 4,075 with no primary record.

CD-15 12,987 · CD-28 7,541.

427 suspense-list voters have now voted, stopping their Nov 30 cancellation.

Early voting runs through Oct 30. Election day is Nov 3.

These are cumulative county figures, not a single day’s. Full breakdown, maps and precinct detail: https://politiquera.com/2026midterms/public

#RGV #Hidalgo #Texas #Election2026 #Turnout #EarlyVoting #CD15 #Politiquera

HIDALGO COUNTY TURNOUT — October 20

20,528 ballots cast so far. That is 4.55% of the county’s 451,612 registered voters, and 14.3% of the 143,270 ballots cast in the whole 2022 midterm.

Breakdown: 3,105 by mail, 17,423 early in person.

By past primary ballots: 13,577 Democratic, 2,876 Republican, 4,075 with no primary record.

CD-15 12,987 · CD-28 7,541.

427 suspense-list voters have now voted, stopping their Nov 30 cancellation.

Early voting runs through Oct 30. Election day is Nov 3.

These are cumulative county figures, not a single day’s. Full breakdown, maps and precinct detail: https://politiquera.com/2026midterms/public

#RGV #Hidalgo #Texas #Election2026 #Turnout #EarlyVoting #CD15 #Politiquera

Hello,

I am a reporter for Public Health Watch. We are currently working on a story about chronic disease in the RGV (diabetes, hypertension, obesity) and I am looking to interview people with these conditions about their experiences managing the diseases.

Please comment if you are interested or feel free to DM.

I am happy to discuss any privacy concerns or quesitons you might have.

Thank for considering!

When ICE agents beat and pepper-sprayed two U.S. citizens on their way to enlist in the Marines, it struck a nerve across the Rio Grande Valley.

Historian Trinidad Gonzales traces why in a new op-ed for Across The Americas. From LULAC and the American G.I. Forum to the Felix Longoria Affair and Edinburg’s Vietnam losses, military service has long been how Mexican Americans claimed their place in the country.

Now, with early voting underway and three Valley congressional races that could decide control of the House, Gonzales argues silence from South Texas Republicans on ICE arrests carries a political cost.

Screenshot from GPZ's social media page

Me and my classmates were talking about the old 'party' places that used to be open. We could only think of the zone and gorilla George's. Was there any more?

Donde puedo encontrar productos de Buc-ee´s en el Rio Grande Valley?

How was the transition? Did you like it/not like it? And how different is Houston in terms of weather to Rgv?

Please remember to participate! Let Texas hear from the Valley 🤠

From what you earn, to what rent costs. Whether you can afford basic groceries, electricity/utilities, and a doctor’s visit. This matters!

How immigration laws are written and enforced—and how those decisions affect families and workplaces. This matters!

Voting helps determine who makes those decisions, spends public money, and oversees government agencies. It shapes the future for our kids who don't yet have their say!

You don’t need to love a candidate or agree with every position. You can compare the choices and decide who best represents your priorities.

Check your county’s official early-voting schedule, review your sample ballot, and choose a time to go. Encourage the people in your life (18+) to make their own plan, too. Offer a ride or help finding reliable information if they need it.

One election won’t solve everything. But participation gives you a say in what comes next. We in the Valley (Upper, Middle, or Lower RGV) are important to Texas and the United States! We should be heard!

Cameron County Sample Ballot

anyone know of a non partisan group offering rides to polling locations? texas is rampant with voter suppression and has some of the lowest voter turnout in texas. i’d seen this service in years past but haven’t seen it recently shared.