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A cold front is bringing a new round of severe storms to southern Brazil, with an extratropical cyclone expected to form in the South from tomorrow. Rio Grande do Sul's civil defense reports the weather event has hit 78 municipalities with 83 recorded incidents, while heavy rain and winds have damaged areas and raised river levels in the state. Forecasts warn of up to 100 mm of rain and hail across five states, and winds of 76.3 km/h were recorded in Paraná ahead of the cyclone.
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A severe weather event in Rio Grande do Sul has affected more than 54,000 people, with floodwaters reaching neighbourhoods including Navegantes, São João, São Geraldo and Floresta. Across Brazil, forecasts point to a cold front bringing rain and cooler temperatures elsewhere, including relief from heat in Anápolis, while Pelotas expects cloudy skies and a high of 19°C.
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Corsan has delivered a water and sewage quality certification to Passo Fundo Shopping, confirming that the mall's water supply and wastewater systems meet the utility's quality standards. The certification marks an official recognition of safe water treatment at the shopping center, which serves a large number of visitors daily in the region.
- 4Editorial argues appellate ruling won't shift opinion in Melissa Lucio case▼Editorial: Appellate court ruling in Melissa Lucio case won’t change many minds
A Texas appellate court has issued a new ruling in the case of Melissa Lucio, the death-row inmate convicted in the 2007 death of her daughter in the Rio Grande Valley. An editorial from MyRGV.com argues the decision is unlikely to change many minds, reflecting how deeply divided public opinion remains over her conviction and claims that her daughter's injuries resulted from an accidental fall.
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Marcelo Maranata, a candidate for governor of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil's elections, took part in the RBS TV debate alongside other contenders. He said sectoral agricultural development funds "must all be maintained", argued that salary adjustments should be tied to revenue increases, and called promises to end health care waiting lists "irresponsible".
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Rio Grande City police have launched the first mental health crisis unit in Starr County, Texas. The unit is intended to give officers a dedicated way to respond to calls involving people in mental health crises. It marks the first such unit in the county, and residents in the border region are following the news of the new service.
- 7Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge faces threat from border wall●“I love showing it to people who say, ‘There’s nothing to do in the Valley,’ or ‘We don’t have any green spaces.’” The S
The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, a rare green space in Texas's Rio Grande Valley, is being highlighted by conservationists who say it disproves claims the region has nothing to offer. Fans of the refuge say they love showing it to skeptics. But advocates warn time is running out, as border wall construction pushed by the Trump administration threatens the refuge's habitat and future.
- 8UTRGV Breaks Ground on New Tennis Complex for Vaqueros▼Construction Underway on UTRGV Tennis Complex, New Home for Vaqueros Tennis
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has started construction on a new tennis complex that will serve as the permanent home for the Vaqueros tennis teams. The facility marks a significant investment in UTRGV athletics, giving the program dedicated courts and infrastructure. The announcement has drawn attention from local sports fans and the university community in the Rio Grande Valley.
- 9Rice University names Karen Lozano to lead Tapia Center▼Rice Engineering and Computing names Karen Lozano as director of Tapia Center for Empowerment through STEM Education
Rice University's School of Engineering and Computing has appointed Karen Lozano as director of the Tapia Center for Empowerment through STEM Education. Lozano, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, will oversee the center's programs that expand access to STEM education for underrepresented students. The appointment underscores Rice's continued investment in diversity and outreach initiatives in engineering education.
- 10El Paso and Rio Grande Valley residents say ICE tactics have gone too far●El Paso, Rio Grande Valley residents say ICE tactics have gone too far, poll finds
A new poll of residents in El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley finds that a majority believe US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has gone too far in its enforcement tactics. The results stand out because both border regions have long been at the center of US immigration debates, and they suggest frustration with enforcement methods even in communities that live closest to the border.
- 11Flood Warning Issued Along Rio Grande for El Paso County▼ABC-7 Storm Track Weather First Alert - Flood warning issued along the Rio Grande for most of El Paso county.
A flood warning has been issued along the Rio Grande for most of El Paso county, under ABC-7's Storm Track Weather First Alert. Residents in the affected areas are being alerted to rising water risks along the river. No further details on timing, evacuation guidance, or damage were included in the alert.
- 12Cortez Outlines Economic Roadmap to Young Leaders in Pharr●Competing Globally, Acting Regionally: Cortez Outlines Economic Roadmap to Young Leaders in Pharr
Cortez presented an economic vision built on the principle of competing globally while acting regionally, speaking to an audience of young leaders in Pharr, Texas. The roadmap reportedly focused on how the Rio Grande Valley can position itself within global markets through coordinated regional action and investment in local talent.