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39,060 Bottles of Clear Eyes Drops Recalled Over Sterility Concern

WASHINGTON - More than 39,000 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief are being recalled nationwide because the manufacturer cannot assure that the product is sterile, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
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World’s Oldest Living Person, Ethel Caterham, Turns 117

SURREY, England - Ethel Caterham, recognized as the world's oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday Friday with a private gathering of family and friends in southern England. Caterham was born Aug. 21, 1909, in Shipton...
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Flock Camera Vandalism Spreads Amid National Surveillance Backlash

Automated license-plate-reader cameras used by police are being covered, damaged and removed across the country as privacy concerns fuel a growing backlash against the expanding surveillance network. An NPR review of local news...

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$26.4 Million Investment Expands Brownsville’s Hike-and-Bike Trail Network

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Brownsville has invested $26.4 million in a hike-and-bike trail network that now includes more than 47 developed miles.

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Lettuce and Salad Sales Fall as Cyclospora Outbreak Changes Shopping Habits

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WASHINGTON - A record-setting Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has changed how millions of U.S. households shop for fresh greens, even as federal officials say the products covered by the recall are no longer on...

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Big Padre’s 59th Birthday Celebration Set for South Padre Island Sanctuary

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The South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary will celebrate Big Padre's 59th birthday Saturday with activities and educational presentations.

Brownsville Firefighters Rescue Cow Trapped Neck-Deep in Mud

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Brownsville firefighters used specialized equipment and careful teamwork to rescue a cow trapped neck-deep in mud.

Brownsville Promotes Mosquito Notices App

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The free Brownsville Mosquito Notices app provides spray maps, service requests and mosquito-control notifications.

Gladys Porter Zoo Announces $2 Admission for Brownsville Discount Days

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Brownsville residents can visit Gladys Porter Zoo for $2 during Brownsville Discount Days from Sept. 11-13.

$26.4 Million Investment Expands Brownsville’s Hike-and-Bike Trail Network

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Brownsville has invested $26.4 million in a hike-and-bike trail network that now includes more than 47 developed miles.

Brownsville Public Library Plant Exchange Is Blooming

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The Brownsville Public Library Plant Exchange lets residents take a plant or trade one from home.

Free Lunar Yoga Session Planned at Dean Porter Park

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A free Lunar Yoga session is scheduled for Aug. 29 at Dean Porter Park in Brownsville.

Former Harlingen Cancer Clinic Employee Accused of Stealing More Than $750,000

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A Brownsville woman who worked in finance at a Harlingen cancer clinic is accused of diverting more than $750,000 through 87 transactions.

Website Lets Drivers Check Whether Their License Plates Were Searched

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A new public database allows drivers to check whether a license plate appears in audit logs released by agencies that use Flock Safety's automated license plate reader network, offering a limited view into searches conducted through a

Park-Outside Fire Recalls Affect More Than 1.7 Million Vehicles in 2026

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WASHINGTON - More than 1.7 million vehicles have been covered by federal park-outside fire warnings during 2026, leaving owners to balance daily transportation needs against instructions intended to keep a vehicle fire from spreading t

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College Students Can Ride BMetro Free This Fall

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As the start of the fall semester approaches, college students heading back to campus have one less thing to worry about: getting there. Students at Texas Southmost College (TSC) and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) can ride BMetro free of...

International Boulevard Cross-Street Closures Set for Paving Work

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The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works Traffic Division is advising motorists of upcoming intersection closures along SH 4 (International Boulevard) as the Texas Department of Transportation continues roadway construction in the...

Cards Against Humanity Seeks Public Input on Proposed Starbase Monument

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Cards Against Humanity is inviting the public to help design a proposed satirical monument on company-owned land near Starbase.

USMCA Review Brings New Uncertainty for Rio Grande Valley Trade

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McALLEN, Texas - The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement remains in force, but the United States' decision not to extend it for a new 16-year term has moved North American trade into annual reviews and continued negotiations. USMCA took effect July 1, 2020, replac...

Border Patrol Arrests Decline Again in July

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WASHINGTON - U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions between ports of entry declined again in July, continuing a period of lower southwest-border activity reflected in federal enforcement data. The monthly figures count enforcement encounters, not a complete censu...

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Cyclospora Cases Approach 16,000 Nationwide as Lettuce Outbreak Expands

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WASHINGTON - Confirmed Cyclospora infections were approaching 16,000 across 47 states as federal and state health officials investigated a large outbreak linked to processed iceberg lettuce and other clusters that have not all been...

Morning Headaches May Point to Sleep Apnea, but Other Causes Matter

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Waking with a headache can be a clue that sleep is being disrupted, and obstructive sleep apnea is one condition doctors consider when the pain appears repeatedly with loud snoring, gasping or daytime exhaustion. Sleep apnea causes...

Personalized mRNA Melanoma Therapy Meets Goals in Phase 3 Trial

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - An experimental, personalized mRNA treatment developed by Moderna and Merck reduced the risk of melanoma returning or spreading in a large Phase 3 study when it was added to the immunotherapy Keytruda, the companies...

Is It Safe to Urinate in the Shower? What Health Experts Say

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Urinating in a private shower is generally considered low-risk for a healthy person when the water is running and the shower is cleaned regularly, but health specialists say there are exceptions involving infection, shared facilities,...