2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (282+ words) A 73-year-old Rancho Viejo man returned to the hospital where he spent nearly two months recovering after a driver hit him while he was on a bike ride. This time, Julio Cardenas came back to say thank you. "Those people…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (131+ words) KRGV Planned Parenthood in Harlingen is offering free health screenings on Saturday, Sept. 12, to mark 60 years of service in the Rio Grande Valley. “So it's just very important for us to get these exams done, and it's one of our…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (105+ words) KRGV 2026 Mariposa Gala benefitting the Children’s Bereavement Center RGV The Children’s Bereavement Center of the Rio Grande Valley is inviting the community to their 2026 Mariposa Gala – New York, New York! The event is set for Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m.,…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (147+ words) KRGV Pharr Safer Home program connects vulnerable residents with fire safety help The city of Pharr has launched a new program to help residents prepare for house fires. The Safer at Home program started in May. It focuses on elderly…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (364+ words) Narcan is now available for free in vending machines across Hidalgo County; no prescription needed. Five new vending machines stocked with naloxone were unveiled inside county buildings in Edinburg, McAllen, Weslaco and Elsa. Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (200+ words) KRGV Pharr health inspectors now part of city public health department Pharr is changing how it keeps food safe at local businesses. The city moved its health inspectors out of the code enforcement office and into Pharr's public health department....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (309+ words) Caring for a new baby comes with plenty of decisions, and choosing safe everyday products shouldn’t have to add more stress. With growing concern about chemicals like PFAS, many parents may be wondering what’s actually in the products they use…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (379+ words) There are only two known active screwworm infections in the United States, both in the Del Rio area, according to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. The only infection found in the Rio Grande Valley was in Starr…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (313+ words) An important warning from Consumer Reports: Your child may love those soft, squishy sensory toys. But federal safety officials are warning that counterfeit versions of popular "squishies" could pose serious health and safety risks. Consumer Reports has important safety information…...