American Heart Association says up to 400 milligrams of caffeine is generally safe for most adults

A new AHA scientific statement says moderate coffee intake is generally safe for most adults, while concentrated energy products can carry more cardiovascular risk.

Apalachee High shooter’s father sentenced to 15 years in prison

Colin Gray was sentenced after a jury convicted him of murder and other charges tied to providing his son with the gun used in Georgia’s deadliest school shooting.

Older adults recall everyday tasks younger generations rarely face

A BuzzFeed listicle collects older adults’ memories of pre-digital routines, from rotary phones to handwritten notes.

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Red Cross declares second national blood-supply crisis

The American Red Cross says its type O-positive supply has fallen below one day as donations reach a four-year summer low.

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Brownsville Activates Intelligent Curve Warning System on E. Price Road

The City of Brownsville has activated an intelligent curve warning system on E. Price Road between Crowndridge Drive and Land O’ Lakes Boulevard.The system...

Brownsville Public Library Announces Aug. 3 Back-to-School Fair

The Brownsville Public Library will host a free back-to-school...

BPUB CEO Elected TPPA President-Elect for 2026-27

Brownsville Public Utilities Board General Manager and CEO Marilyn...

Activist Faces Felony Case After Phone-Wipe Feature Used at Border

Federal prosecutors say deleting data during an airport inspection was illegal; the defendant’s lawyers say the search targeted protected activism.

Brownsville Health Plan Receives National Recognition

The City of Brownsville’s Organizational Development and Human Resources...

Norton Drive Bridge Closure Begins July 27

The Norton Drive bridge between Minnesota Avenue and Morningside...

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Launches From Starbase

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Brownsville Police Identify Man Found Dead Last Week

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Brownsville Police Seek Information After Stolen Vehicle Used in Burger Run

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Communities Reconsider License Plate Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns

Some communities are ending automated license plate reader contracts while weighing public-safety benefits against privacy concerns.

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Brownsville Voters to Consider City Charter Amendments in November

Brownsville voters will decide whether to approve proposed City...

Brownsville Procurement Department Earns National Award

The City of Brownsville Procurement Department has received the...

Debate Continues Over Proposed SpaceX Land Swap Near Starbase

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Shipping-Container Pools Appear Online, but Buyers Should Check Costs and Codes

Online marketplace listings make container-style pools look simple, but site work, permits, barriers and electrical safety can add cost.

TSC Dual Enrollment CNA Program Opens Healthcare Pathways for Rural Students

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Thirteen dual enrollment students from five...

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Cyclosporiasis cases climb to more than 6,700 confirmed across 45 states

A multistate outbreak of the foodborne parasite cyclosporiasis has produced 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases since May 1, with hundreds hospitalized, according to CDC data cited by USA TODAY.

Uninsured patient travels for a lower-cost hernia repair

A Maine man compared prices across states before paying about $4,700 for an outpatient hernia repair, far below a local estimate.

What a New York hospital’s AI nursing layoffs could mean for patient accountability

Montefiore’s decision to eliminate 12 utilization-review nursing positions has renewed questions about human oversight when hospitals automate insurance-related work.

Physical and Cognitive Changes Can Signal a Need for Dementia Evaluation

Dementia is not a normal part of aging, and changes in movement, language, mood or daily function deserve medical attention.