News - Cold Front
Yesterday
Ranchers working to keep livestock warm during winter storm warning
Posted 6:21 PM 1/20/2025 by Christian von Preysing
With a winter storm warning in effect for the Rio Grande Valley, the conditions are some of the worst possible for any animals outside to stay warm.
At his stable in Mercedes, Teo Martinez — also known by officials as the Hidalgo County Cowboy – is supplying plenty of hay.
(More)...1/18/2025
Shoppers stocking up on cold weather related items
Posted 3:11 PM 1/20/2025 by Lily Celeste
As the cold weather settles in, lots of people made their way out to hardware stores to get their homes ready.
The most sought item at Los Pinos Hardware in Edinburg was pipe insulators.
“We're not very used to the cold here so we're trying to protect our pipes,” shopper (More)
1/17/2025
Hardware stores see spike in sales as Valley residents prepare for cold weather
Posted 10:11 AM 1/19/2025 by Stefany Rosales
Rio Grande Valley home improvement stores are reporting a spike in customers.
Employees at mom-and-pop stores said customers are preparing for the upcoming cold weather.
Temperatures in the Valley may briefly hit freezing, so it's a good idea to protect pipes, and seal cracks (More)
1/16/2025
LIST: Warming shelters opening across the Valley
Posted 1:56 PM 1/19/2025 by KRGV Digital Team
The Rio Grande Valley is preparing for the arctic blast coming to the area. Some Valley cities are offering up warming shelters for those in need of a warm place to stay during the frigid weather.
Below is a list of available shelters. We will be updating the list periodically, continue to (More)