AI Chat Logs Are Becoming Evidence in Criminal and Civil Cases

NEW YORK - Conversations with artificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly appearing in court records, investigations and workplace disputes, creating a new warning for users who may treat an AI exchange as private or...

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

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,...

At 66, South Carolina Worker Finds New Job After 16-Month Search

KERSHAW, S.C. - After 16 months, hundreds of applications and repeated rejection, 66-year-old Lynn Lee has returned to work in a state office, an outcome that offers a measure of hope to older job seekers facing a difficult hiring...

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

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

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

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Brownsville Firefighters Rescue Cow Trapped Neck-Deep in Mud

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

Brownsville Promotes Mosquito Notices App

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brownsville and Matamoros Realtor Groups Sign Cross-Border Agreement

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Real estate organizations in Brownsville and Matamoros have signed a memorandum of understanding intended to create a more organized professional network for property transactions and investment across the Texas-Mexico border. The Brown...

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International Boulevard Cross-Street Closures Set for Paving Work

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

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

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

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...

HTeaO Breaks Ground on First Rio Grande Valley Location in Brownsville

HTeaO has started construction on a 1,900-square-foot Brownsville shop expected to open in early 2027.

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Salmonella Recalls Affect Jalapenos, Eggs, Granola and Dog Food

WASHINGTON - A series of Salmonella outbreaks and recalls involving jalapeno peppers, eggs, granola and raw dog food is prompting federal health officials to remind consumers that the bacterium can reach kitchens through many...

Lettuce and Salad Sales Fall as Cyclospora Outbreak Changes Shopping Habits

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...

Nashville Hospital Investigates Medication Error That Family Says Caused Paralysis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee hospital is investigating a medication error involving four joint-replacement patients after the family of a 72-year-old woman said she was left paralyzed following what was expected to be routine knee...

Clancy Trial Puts Postpartum Psychosis and Gaps in Maternal Care in Focus

PLYMOUTH, Mass. - The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has brought renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, a rare psychiatric emergency that specialists say can cause a rapid and profound loss of contact with reality after...