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What residents are talking about in Harlingen public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Recent coverage of Harlingen from local and regional media.
As of this writing, the SAVE Act is being promoted as “election security,” but its real impact is far more sinister. The post Letters: Exclusion legislation appeared first on MyRGV.com.
May 10, 2026Texas’ announcement of $1.4 billion in federal funding to strengthen rural health care arrived at a critical moment. Rural clinics and hospitals continue to operate on thin margins, workforce shortages persist and residents across the state face...
May 10, 2026Brownsville city officials plan to regulate how tires get stored and disposed of to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, contamination of soil and water, fire hazards and more, according to Tuesday’s regular City Commission meeting. The post...
May 8, 2026HARLINGEN — The city’s economy is “financially strong,” with its businesses pumping $35 million in sales tax revenue, Mayor Norma Sepulveda told an audience during her fourth State of the City Address. The post ‘Financially strong’: Harlingen...
May 8, 2026Harlingen mayor delivers state of the city address ValleyCentral.com
May 7, 2026BROWNSVILLE — U.S. officials gathered near the Gateway International Bridge with golden shovels on Wednesday to commemorate the start of $264 million in renovations for the port of entry’s facilities. The post $264M modernization project for...
May 6, 2026SAN BENITO — Following a landslide victory, Mayor-elect Pete Galvan is vowing to bring “accountability” to City Hall, planning to target tax dollars more efficiently into areas such as streets and drainage. The post San Benito City Hall sees...
May 5, 2026Voters decided more than 20 local races in Cameron County on Saturday, with San Benito seeing some of the biggest changes as challengers unseated many incumbents in hot races. The post San Benito elects new mayor, unseats incumbents in city and...
May 3, 2026Many people might find it ironic that a coastal area such as the Rio Grande Valley suffers from a chronic, and increasingly urgent, shortage of potable water. But meeting the needs of Valley residents, and addressing the region’s growth, isn’t as...
Apr 29, 2026South Texas College and the city of McAllen will be hosting a community and policy based forum on Tuesday with local stakeholders and policy leaders to discuss second chances for individuals who have been impacted by the justice system. The post...
Apr 24, 2026Cameron County on Thursday night said it has received information, complaints and concerns about increased and intensified northbound vehicle inspections by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the international bridges. The post Cameron County...
Apr 24, 2026The longtime city manager of Los Fresnos will be retiring in June, marking the end of an over two-decade tenure leading his hometown. The post Longtime Los Fresnos city manager announces retirement appeared first on MyRGV.com.
Apr 23, 2026