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I love a good book fair, but I’ve never actually been to this one. For those who have gone in previous years, what’s it like? Is it a pretty big event? What kind of authors usually attend, and are there other activities worth checking out?

Just curious if it’s worth making a trip out there. Would love to hear y’all’s experiences!

u/HappyMango2 — 4 days ago

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SPI rescue(SFW)

Looks like someone was swept away on their boogie board. They were corralled in by the life guard safely. The waves have been HUGE this weekend so far.

u/slamo614 — 4 days ago

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Does anyone have/know where I can find pictures of Sunchase Mall in South Padre Island in the 90’s, especially the cafeteria?

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u/Kuri44 — 9 days ago

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Helicopter Spotted 9/30/2026 PHARR, TX

Saw this helicopter otw to work at around 11:20 AM.

u/projectacoustickitty — 13 days ago

▲ 83 r/RioGrandeValley

Oh no!! How ever will I choose????

Can't wait for the election to be over....just nothing but attack ads and bullshit fear mongering. Monica's a sellout and election denier. Pulido's the only other choice... Talarico better wipe the floor with Paxton! Hot wheels can take a hike!

u/Rutiaga17 — 13 days ago

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Why am I getting this?

Again, another blue alert for an area that isn’t remotely near us. This is 5 hours from my location. It is getting ridiculous. I have amber alerts on for missing children, not this.

u/WeirdUncleTim — 14 days ago

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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. to Open $4.3M Restaurant on South Padre Island

rgv.me

u/RGV_BOT — 14 days ago

▲ 66 r/RioGrandeValley

Only in the Valley it's admirable to buy a 90k new truck, but asking for a week of vacation at your job is frowned upon

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u/Desertedfoxx — 13 days ago

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Also saw this chinookie while going to pick up pho over Weslaco.

Anybody know why this amazing military aircraft is here?

u/Aggravating_Today279 — 13 days ago

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Amazon Flex in the McAllen/Edinburg area — is it worth it?

Hey everyone, I’m in the McAllen/Edinburg area and was wondering if anyone here does Amazon Flex.

I have a full-time job, so I’d mainly be looking to do it on the weekends for some extra money. I did DoorDash for about 7-8 months and having great status on it, but eventually stopped because the tips around the Valley were just really low. After gas, mileage, and putting more wear and tear on my car, especially dealing with the heat down here, it just wasn’t really worth it for me.

I recently got an opportunity to try Amazon Flex, so I’m wondering if it’s any better around here.

For anyone who does Flex in the Valley, what has your experience been like? Is it actually worth doing on the weekends? How are the blocks and pay around McAllen/Edinburg? And do you feel like it’s worth the extra miles you’re putting on your car?

I’m not looking to make a fortune or anything, just trying to see if it would be worth doing as a weekend side gig compared to DoorDash.

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s actually doing it around here. Thanks!

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u/One_Error6738 — 13 days ago

▲ 7 r/RioGrandeValley

Where to buy figs?

Fig season is around the corner and I’m trying to find places where I can buy figs at a reasonable price.

So far, I’ve only seen them at HEB highly overpriced

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u/Southern_Ad_8968 — 14 days ago