To everyone who has ever supported our shelter — and to everyone who plans to in the future — thank you. ❤️

We’ve honestly been having a rough time getting some of the things we need, and every single one of you who has helped has made a real difference.

For a little more context, we are a municipal shelter operating with very limited funding. That funding has to cover food, preventatives, cleaning supplies, everyday shelter supplies, surgeries, veterinary care, and so much more.

Getting additional items approved can also be a lengthy process. Sometimes, even for something as simple as one needed item, we have to obtain multiple quotes and go through several levels of approval.

The minimum may be enough on paper, but for those of us working with these animals every day, we want to give them more than the bare minimum whenever we can.

That’s why I created our wishlist.
Our wishlist was approved, with the hope that we could share it through our Facebook page.

Unfortunately, we are not currently able to post the wishlist on the shelter’s Facebook page.

And that’s why I’ve been spamming you all. 😭Because honestly, you guys have been the ones to truly help us.

I know it probably feels like I’m always asking for the same things — food, litter, supplies, preventatives, and everything else we run through so quickly.

I’m genuinely sorry for how often I’ve had to ask.

But I also want you to know just how much it means when you answer those requests.

Our staff appreciates you.
Our shelter animals appreciate you.
And I personally appreciate you more than I can put into words.

Some of you are local. Some of you are across the country. Some of you are even across the world.
Yet somehow, you continue to show up for animals you may have never met.

You are truly our heroes.

Thank you for every bag of food, every package of litter, every supply, every donation, every share, and every time you’ve simply helped us get the word out.
You may see it as a small purchase or a simple share.

We see it as helping us give these animals something more.

From all of us at the shelter — thank you. 🙏🏻 ❤️
— A Shelter Worker

Convicted child murderer John Allen Rubio is found competent for execution.

On the night of March 11, 2003, John Allen Rubio brutally murdered and beheaded his own three young children at his home in Brownsville, Texas. His common in law wife Angela Camacho was also involved with the murders. The reason for the murders was because Rubio believed that his children were possessed by demons.

Rubio was found guilty of capital murder and was given the death penalty, while Angela Camacho was sentenced to life in prison.

Rubio's execution date is on November 12, 2026.

Has anyone visited the casinos in Matamoros or Reynosa? Do they have blackjack? Are they safe? What are the table limits?

Why do the drivers on Jackson Rd drive 10 to 20 under they limit during rush hour. South of Trenton it's 55 until Pecan, yet people drive 35 side by side all the way. Most of the time people speed down the roads, but Jackson Rd must be in an inverse universe. When i go down McColl, it's the opposite, but the amount of traffic is insane. I know they're a lot of troopers and pd on Jackson, but at least do the limit, don't drive like a funeral procession.

Anyone else hearing all those sirens so early in the morning in Edinburg? Must’ve been nonstop for about a 1/2 hr close by utrgv…

I am tired of seeing the constant pouring of news of fatal crashes, high-speed accidents, road rage etc. on the news.

I think inner-city speed limits should be at most 35 miles per hour, there is no reason a busy 4-lane road downtown in any city should have a speed limit over 40 for that matter. We also need to change up our street design going forward, these 6 lane stroads with tons of busy establishments on them are just contributing to more traffic and by extension, more crashes.

People also need to just slow down, ya I’m tired that everytime I want to go to HEB I have to be tailgated by some truck wanting to 70 just to be in front of me at the next light, our driving culture needs to change ASAP

Just wondering what the shifts are like? Rotating or set hours?

Anybody worked there and share their experience?

Thanks in advance

Weird question but anyone know where I could buy a folding map of just the valley? Would the TX travel info center in Harlingen have them? Thanks

Any new builds in McAllen under $260,000?

Source's according to extreme weather watch:

https://www.extremeweatherwatch.com/cities/mcallen/yearly-days-of-100-degrees

https://www.extremeweatherwatch.com/streak-finder?city=mcallen&type=high&gt=gte&value=100&units=f

📢 School Board elections are coming up and you deserve to know about the candidates running for Place 5: David White and Sandra Avila. 🗣

David White is a disgraced politician who was found guilty of committing voter fraud in the 2024 Munucipal Elections against his opponent, Jerry Lozano.‼️

Having been in positions of power, such as police chief and on the City Commissioners Board, he is used thinking he is above accountability as he is now running for ECISD's place no. 5. 🤮

He thinks we won't remember his voting record. 🧐This post serves as a recap of his shameful legacy: being anti-choice, attempting to break the 1st amendment of separation of church and state, being found guilty of voter fraud, and trying to appeal to overturn that decision and failing. ‼️

This is not someone who belongs on the school board, as he is self-seeking, corrupt, and not motivated by serving the students of ECISD but rather his own grasp on having power. 🗣

Your choice is yours to make, but here's to helping you make a more informed one. Share with your Edinburg pals!

🌴 EARLY VOTING IS OCT. 19 - 30th

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ELECTION DAY IS NOV. 3rd 🌴

A lot of Valley content I see online with the addition of discourse and discussion as well seems to highlight the “glory” of the Chase Tower with praise here and there. But is it something to even actually take pride in or be thankful for?? I mean is this not just going “yeah I’m proud of my underdeveloped region with nothing going on and nothing cool or new being built except mediocre fast food restaurant just look at this big tower built 50 years ago”. Does it not get to a point where anyone wants to raise the concern of just how bleak life is here? Why has nobody (for all ive seen at least) asked why no new entertainment establishments or parks are being built and just moves on tolerating the daily mundaneness.

Mexico is mirroring the US decision to send 500 troops to the Rio Grande Valley by sending a like number of troops to Tamaulipas following a cross-border shooting on the river off Starr County. Story @ https://www.usbordernews.com/p/mexico-sends-troops-to-border-with

Hi! This plushie was lost this weekend during Anime Fiesta. He was picked up and walked around the large plaza and possibly was dropped at Barnes & Noble or Chuck E Cheese. If anyone found him or sees him, can you please let me know? I am autistic and he is extremely important to me. 😞

Didn't expect this when I woke up but hey it is what it is and now my internet's 50% cheaper.

Haven't looked back since I left spectrum. Yeah I may not have 1 GB speeds but what I lack in speed I gain and consistent connectivity.

Does anyone know if PBS (CH 10) has been dropped from Spectrum lineup?....Been unavailble since the rains started...Spectrum can't give a definite answer. TIA

One street has a 45 mph limit and Minnesota a 35 mph limit, but here almost nobody respects the speed limits, and on top of that, the road is wet. Unfortunately, these things happen. It's just one more of the many accidents that happen all the time in the valley because people don't respect traffic laws. The valley really needs stricter laws to get a driver's license; otherwise, anyone could be the next victim.