News from 8/6/2026
- Running for RGV students: Ultrarunners tackle 24-hour treadmill challenge at Top Gym in Mercedes
- Mission road construction project changes drop-off routes at Bryan Elementary
- Cameron County raises daily beach access fee to $15
- Movie filmed in Brownsville now streaming nationwide
- $2M investment replaces 15-year-old fire engines in Mission
- Gov. Abbott kicks off back-to-school sales tax holiday at Alamo Walmart
- Cameron County seeking 500 election workers ahead of November Midterms
- Hidalgo County Precinct 4 hosting free back-to-school fair in Edinburg
- Rocket built and designed by Valley high school students displayed in Brownsville ahead of weekend launch
- Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb 'birth tourism'
- Man charged following shooting at Brownsville Golden Corral parking lot
- Alamo man convicted on all charges in connection with McAllen Masonic lodge murder
- A border agent killed a migrant who crossed into Starr County. Eight months later, it’s still under investigation.
- Pump Patrol: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
- Pet of the week: Alice the cat
- Lack of broadband service, funding gives rise to telehealth services in rural clinics
- Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations
- Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
- Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
- Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026: Stray shower with a high of 99
- Phone evidence, claims of 'black magic' presented as state rests in McAllen murder trial
- Valley football teams adjust schedules as UIL heat safety rules take effect
- 'What did I do wrong?': Cameron County deputies turn traffic stops into back-to-school giveaway
- USDA avocado inspection suspension could impact shipments at Pharr bridge
- Pharr is holding its first international trade forum this October
- Upcoming truck expo in Edinburg aims to prepare drivers for new DPS regulations
- Mission receives $600K in federal funds for animal shelter renovations
- Driscoll Children's Hospital RGV invests $9.1 million to expand pediatric ICU
- Consumer Reports: Is it time for a new toilet?
- Pump Patrol: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
- DHR Health doctor highlights organ donation need for Texas minorities
- A $150M contract for migrant kids' lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concerns
- James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud. His own voter registration is raising questions.
- Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
- Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted
- Brownsville puts data center projects on hold for 90 days
- Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026: Hot and muggy with highs approaching 100
- McAllen attorney facing theft charge accused by second client of unperformed legal work
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