San Benito Weighs Making Market on Robertson Permanent

San Benito officials are considering whether to make Market on Robertson a permanent city program after the downtown market returns from a two-month break. The market...

BMetro Celebrates Riders With Free Bus Service and Customer Appreciation Event

Brownsville Metro is saying "thank you" to the community...

U.S. Sets 50% Tariffs on Wide Range of Canadian Imports

The United States will impose an additional 50% tariff on nearly $20 billion in Canadian goods beginning Aug. 19, opening a new front in the trade dispute between the neighboring countries. President Donald Trump signed three proclamations Monday under Section

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Florida Nursing Homes Warn Haitian TPS Changes Could Deepen Staffing Shortages

Florida nursing-home operators are warning that the possible loss of work authorization for Haitian immigrants with Temporary Protected Status could deepen an already difficult caregiver shortage and disrupt care for older residents. The Florida Health Care As

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Roadway Improvements Underway at Morrison Road and Pablo Kisel Boulevard Intersection

The City of Brownsville Engineering and Public Works Department’s Streets Division began roadway and concrete improvements today at the intersection of Morrison Road and...

Texas Southmost College to Host Mariachi All-State Clinic for Aspiring Student Musicians

Students looking to elevate their musical talents and prepare...

Brownsville Public Library Invites Families to Wild Adventure With the Gladys Porter Zoo

Get ready for a wild and unforgettable experience at...

City of Brownsville Informs Residents of Starship’s Next Test Flight Scheduled for Thursday

SpaceX is preparing for a potential 13th Test Flight...

CBP Officers Seize Cocaine at Brownsville-Matamoros Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Brownsville...

Texas Launches New Statewide License for Mobile Food Vendors

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is...

Brownsville Leaders Focus on Education and Workforce at One City Summit

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

Bill Giving $10,000 Bonuses to NYC Paraprofessionals Heads to Mayor’s Desk

Since last year, the United Federation of Teachers has pushed for the extra pay to address a staffing shortage and $32,000 starting salary.

TSC-Bechtel Partnership Leads to Jobs for Latest Pipefitting Cohort

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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.

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Florida Nursing Homes Warn Haitian TPS Changes Could Deepen Staffing Shortages

Florida nursing-home operators are warning that the possible loss of work authorization for Haitian immigrants with Temporary Protected Status could deepen an already difficult caregiver shortage and disrupt care for older residents. The Florida Health Care As

FDA Calls Taylor Farms Cyclospora Test a False Positive, but Lettuce Recall Remains

A federal laboratory review has reversed an earlier finding of Cyclospora in an iceberg lettuce sample linked to Taylor Farms, but health officials say the broader outbreak investigation and product removal remain active. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Lowers Orange Juice Sugar Standard — Officials Say It Will Boost Florida Citrus

The rule lowers the minimum Brix level for pasteurized orange juice from 10.5% to 10%, giving U.S. growers and processors more flexibility.

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.