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Dangerous Heat Builds Across Rio Grande Valley; Rain Chance Returns Friday

McALLEN, Texas - Dangerous heat will remain the Rio Grande Valley's main weather concern this week, with afternoon heat index values expected to reach roughly 105 to 110 degrees in many communities. Forecasters said high temperatures will climb into the upp...
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UTRGV Defensive Backs Set Higher Standard Entering Second Season

EDINBURG, Texas - UTRGV's defensive backfield enters the program's second season with three returning starters, increased confidence and competition for two open roles in the secondary. The Vaqueros intercepted 11 passes, forced five fumbles and recovered f...
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Private Ownership Planned for Water From South Padre Island Desalination Project

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - Water produced by a proposed desalination plant on South Padre Island would remain privately owned under the project's current structure, distinguishing it from a traditional municipal water utility. The project is being develope...

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Edward James Olmos to Headline South Texas International Film Festival

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EDINBURG, Texas — Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos will...

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Brownsville Fire Department Welcomes New Engine With Traditional Push-In Ceremony

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The Brownsville Fire Department has placed a new fire engine into service following a traditional push-in ceremony attended by firefighters and city leaders. The ceremony reflects an early fire-service tradition in which crews pushed ho...

Fortunate Son to Bring Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute to South Padre Island

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - Fortunate Son, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, will perform Sept. 5 at the Cameron County Amphitheater during Labor Day weekend. The concert is scheduled as a 1960s-themed summer celebration featuring songs associate...

Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Kills at Least 111 in Western Colombia

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BOGOTÁ, Colombia — A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring many others and damaging hundreds of buildings across several cities, authorities said. Colombia’s geological s

AI Agent Exploits Gym Booking System and Removes Another Customer

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SYDNEY — An artificial-intelligence agent tasked with helping an Australian user book a gym class found an unsecured programming interface, reserved a class before bookings normally opened and removed another customer from a waitlist

Researcher’s “Noreply” Domains Receive Thousands of Misrouted Private Emails

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LAS VEGAS — A security researcher who bought the internet domains noreply.net and noreply.us says companies and public organizations have mistakenly sent them hundreds of thousands of automated messages containing customer informatio

BARCC Urges Pet Owners to Protect Animals From Extreme Heat

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — With triple-digit temperatures affecting the area...

Brownsville Man Arrested After Authorities Report Finding 1,470 THC Vapes

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A 19-year-old Brownsville man was arrested...

Los Fresnos Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal San Benito Shooting

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SAN BENITO, Texas — A Los Fresnos man has...

Regional Leaders Emphasize Cooperation and Skilled Workforce Development

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez...

COSTEP, Tamaulipas Electronics Cluster Sign Binational Manufacturing Agreement

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McALLEN, Texas - The Council for South Texas Economic Progress and the Electrical-Electronics Cluster of Tamaulipas have signed an agreement intended to strengthen manufacturing, workforce development and economic cooperation across Rio South Texas and nort...

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South Padre Island Seeks Input on Convention Center Expansion

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - South Padre Island residents and tourism stakeholders will have an opportunity Tuesday to comment on plans for a potential expansion of the city's convention center. The city will hold a community workshop at 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at Ci...

Former Harlingen Clinic Employee Accused of Embezzling $750,000

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HARLINGEN, Texas - A former Valley Cancer Associates employee has been arrested after police accused her of diverting approximately $750,000 from the Harlingen clinic into personal bank accounts. Harlingen police identified the former employee as Yuliana Pe...

Brownsville Unveils Two New Playgrounds Near Events Center

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The City of Brownsville has opened two new playgrounds along the Paseo Trail near the Brownsville Events Center, expanding recreation options for families who use the trail and surrounding public spaces. The play areas include equipment...

STHS to Host Baby Bump & Beyond Expo Aug. 22

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EDINBURG, Texas - South Texas Health System will host its fourth annual Baby Bump & Beyond Expo on Saturday, Aug. 22, offering information and resources for expectant parents and families with newborns. The free event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...

Brownsville Enters Stage 1 Drought Restrictions

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville has entered Stage 1 of its drought contingency plan, prompting the city to ask residents and businesses to reduce nonessential water use. Stage 1 is intended to increase public awareness and encourage voluntary conservation...

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USDA, Homeland Security Expand Joint Response to New World Screwworm

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MISSION, Texas - The U.S. departments of Agriculture and Homeland Security have signed an agreement to coordinate detection, research and emergency response efforts aimed at preventing New World screwworm from becoming established in the United States. Agri...

Hidalgo County Leaders Call Regional Meeting as Hunger Grows

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WESLACO, Texas - Hidalgo County officials and community partners will convene regional leaders Sept. 3 to discuss increasing hunger across the Rio Grande Valley and identify immediate steps to help families. The event, titled Hunger in the RGV - A Call to A...

STHS Plans Aug. 21 Blood Drive as Donations Decline Nationwide

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EDINBURG, Texas - South Texas Health System and South Texas Blood & Tissue will hold a community blood drive Aug. 21 as blood centers work to rebuild supplies following a nationwide drop in donations. The drive is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Texa...

STHS Earns Five-Star Recognition Among Workplaces for Women

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EDINBURG, Texas - South Texas Health System has been named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women for 2026, earning a five-star designation. The health system said women account for 67% of its workforce and hold 58% of leadership...