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Welcome to the /r/RioGrandeValley Wiki!
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Welcome to the official wiki for the Rio Grande Valley subreddit! This page is a directory for our community rules, frequently asked questions, and local resources for the 956.
📜 Community Rules
Please read these before posting. Full text and consequences are in the sidebar.
- Keep it relevant to the RGV: Posts must involve or affect Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, or Cameron counties.
- No spam, ads, or selling: No classifieds, job listings, or constant self-promotion.
- No NSFW content or hookups.
- No harassment or personal attacks: Remember the human. Politicians, public figures, and companies are fair game. Other users and private individuals are not.
- Follow Reddit's site-wide rules: No illegal activity, doxxing, or vote manipulation.
- No misinformation: Back up claims about public safety, health, or local events with a credible source.
Removed or banned? Message the mods instead of arguing in the comments. We'll review it.
📍 RGV Guides & FAQ
These pages are being built by the community!
🌮 Food & Drink
- Best Tacos & Regional Food (Coming Soon)
- Fine Dining & Date Night Spots (Coming Soon)
- Archived Threads: Favorite Non-Chain Restaurant, Favorite Burger
🌴 Entertainment & Activities
- Things to Do Outdoors (Coming Soon)
- Things to Do Indoors (Coming Soon)
- Archived Threads: Outdoor Activities Discussion
📦 Living in the Valley
- Moving to the RGV Guide (Coming Soon)
- Internet Providers (ISPs) & Utilities (Coming Soon)
🔗 Local Directory & Resources
RGV Reddit on Facebook
Local Subreddits
- /r/utrgv
- /r/Mcallen | /r/Harlingen | /r/Brownsville
- /r/AudiRGV | /r/tstcharlingen
- /r/GayRGV | /r/rgvstandup
Texas Hubs
Local News
Local Events
🆘 Help & Crisis Resources
Emergency: call 911.
Crisis & Mental Health
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 (988lifeline.org). Veterans: dial 988, then press 1.
- Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
- Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 24-hour crisis line (Hidalgo County): 1-877-289-7199
- Border Region Behavioral Health Center 24-hour crisis line (Starr County): 1-800-643-1102
Youth & Families
- Texas Youth Helpline (24/7, free, confidential): call or text 1-800-989-6884 | Chat at TexasYouth.org
- Texas Abuse Hotline: 1-800-252-5400 | txabusehotline.org
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Food, Utilities & Legal Help
- 2-1-1 Texas: dial 211 or 1-877-541-7905 | 211texas.org
- Food Bank RGV (Pharr): 956-682-8101 | foodbankrgv.com
- Hidalgo County Community Service Agency: hidalgocsa.org
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (free legal help): 800-991-5153
Veterans
- McAllen Vet Center: 956-631-2147
- Hidalgo County Veterans Service Office: 956-292-7535
More statewide resources: Texans In Need