Good morning, McAllen.

The Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge now operates four new commercial lanes that nearly double capacity for about 5000 trucks a day.

New Mexican customs rules require brokers to verify shipping documents before filing, which could add delays for Valley shippers.

The Sgt. Fernando De La Rosa Memorial Library in Alamo is inviting local artists to submit canvas, pottery, sculptures, and 3D art for a Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit.

Entries will be accepted until Sept. 14 and the exhibit will run from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

Cameron County is projected to add 50,000 to 60,000 jobs in the next five to eight years as four companies plan a combined $40 billion investment in energy, aerospace and national security, county administrator Pete Sepulveda said at the NADBank Summit today.

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez announced today that over $161M in Title I funds will support 22 independent school districts in the Rio Grande Valley, including McAllen ISD, to boost teacher training, supply purchases, and student programs.

The allocation comes from Fiscal Year 2026 federal education grants.

Saronic Technologies must prove that 35 percent of its workers live in the Rio Grande Valley to keep its 95 percent tax break deal with Cameron County.

The county will verify local hiring each year to help keep jobs in the community.

Approximately 100 UTRGV students booked a $75 trip to cheer on the Vaqueros at the Alamodome this Saturday against UTSA.

The school-sponsored trip boosts school pride and offers a fresh college experience (Battle for South Texas).

Channel 5 Sports Director KJ Doyle interviewed UTRGV Head Football Coach Travis Bush as he discussed the Vaqueros' season opener against University of Texas Permian Basin, offering local fans a clear view of the coach’s strategy (local insight).