FDA Links Taco Bell Lettuce to Five-State Cyclospora Outbreak Amid CDC Staffing Concerns

Federal officials linked Mexican iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states to 1,644 Cyclospora cases as questions grow about CDC outbreak-tracking capacity.

Fairlife Suspends U.S. Production After Ransomware Attack

Fairlife temporarily suspended U.S. production after a ransomware attack reached production-related systems. Coca-Cola says product quality and safety were not affected.

Brownsville Leaders Focus on Education and Workforce at One City Summit

Community leaders from across Brownsville gathered at The University...

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Brownsville Residents Advised to Prepare for Weekend Heat

Brownsville residents are encouraged to take extra precautions as hot temperatures and high humidity are expected to continue through Sunday, according to the National...

Saronic Selects Brownsville for $3.2 Billion Port Alpha Shipyard Project

Updated July 16, 2026: This story includes additional project...

Abbott: Rain pummeling Texas worse than July 4 flood, but no one has died

Gov. Greg Abbott said rainfall and flooding across Texas exceeded the July 4, 2025 Hill Country event, while no deaths had been reported at the time of his update.

Abbott directs state investigation into ICE Houston shooting

Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Rangers are investigating the fatal shooting of a Mexican national by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston.

Brownsville to Unveil New Downtown Mural as Part of America250 Celebration

 The City of Brownsville Convention...

Brownsville Airport Receives $1.4 Million Federal Grant for Airfield Signage

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is set to...

Brownsville Commissioner Raises Questions Over Road Built on Family Property

A Brownsville city commissioner says the city built a...

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Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled on International Boulevard for Roadway Striping

The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works Traffic Division is advising motorists of temporary daytime lane closures on Internation...

Brownsville Police Department, Driscoll Health Plan to Host Free Back-to-School Fair

Families are invited to kick off the new school year at the Brownsville Police Department's Back-to-School Fair, a free community event designed to help st...

Brush and Bulky Item Pickup Services Help Residents Manage Waste Responsibly

The City of Brownsville is reminding residents about its scheduled Brush and Bulky Item Pickup services provided by Republic Services. These services are d...

Young Musicians Find Their Voice at ROCA Violin Camp in Brownsville

The sound of violins is filling the halls of the Brownsville George Ramirez Performing Arts Academy this summer as young students discover the joy of makin...

Rio Grande Valley Drivers Face I-2 Closures Through Late July

Drivers traveling between Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen and Edinburg should plan for I-2 lane reductions and closures in Pharr and Mercedes through late July.

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Taylor Farms Lettuce Identified as Potential Source in Regional Cyclospora Outbreak

Reports identify shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to some Taco Bell restaurants as a potential source in a regional Cyclospora outbreak, while federal agencies continue their investigation.

New Medicaid Work Rules Bring Reporting Questions for Seasonal Farmworkers

New federal Medicaid work requirements scheduled for 2027 may create additional reporting responsibilities for seasonal workers whose hours and earnings change throughout the year.

Texas Referral Puts Mission and Weslaco Hospitals Under Birth Tourism Scrutiny

Texas health officials have asked the attorney general to investigate maternity-service advertising connected to Mission Regional Medical Center and Knapp Medical Center.

Cameron County Reports Two Cyclospora Cases as National Outbreak Investigation Continues

Cameron County has reported two confirmed cyclospora cases so...