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Edward James Olmos to Headline South Texas International Film Festival

EDINBURG, Texas — Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos will headline the 2026 South Texas International Film Festival, scheduled Sept. 10-12 at the Edinburg Arts, Culture...
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UTRGV Opens Limited Single-Game Football Tailgating Packages

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Federal Officials Test Drones to Detect New World Screwworm Threats

EDINBURG, Texas — Federal officials demonstrated drones in South...

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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

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BARCC Urges Pet Owners to Protect Animals From Extreme Heat

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — With triple-digit temperatures affecting the area and temperatures expected to climb above 100 degrees, the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center...

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...

Brownsville Library Offers Hands-On Coptic Bookbinding Workshops

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The Brownsville Public Library is inviting community members to learn Coptic bookbinding, one of the world's oldest bookbinding traditions, during two free Makerspace workshops. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the historic t...

Volunteer Lawyers Help Immigrants Navigate Court Without Guaranteed Counsel

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McALLEN, Texas - Volunteer legal programs are trying to help immigrants understand court procedures in a system where people facing deportation are not guaranteed an attorney. A California nonprofit program described by The Associated Press sends volunteer...

Healthy, Experienced Lopez Lobos Set Sights on Playoff Return

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville Lopez enters the 2026 football season healthier and more experienced after injuries forced a young roster into significant playing time last year. Fourteen sophomores received varsity experience during the injury-plagued sea...

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...

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Brownsville Seeks Firm to Guide 20-Year Comprehensive Plan

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The City of Brownsville is seeking a qualified consulting firm to help prepare a new comprehensive plan that will guide community growth and public investment over the next 20 years. The planning process is expected to examine land use,...

Brownsville Chamber Announces Board Nominee Process for 2026-27

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has approved an updated slate of nominees for four board vacancies for fiscal year 2026-27. The vacancies include three director positions carrying three-year terms from October 202...

STHS Children’s to Hold Sports Injury Webinar Aug. 19

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EDINBURG, Texas - South Texas Health System Children's will host a free online discussion Aug. 19 to help families recognize, prevent and respond to sports injuries among young athletes. The Facebook Live webinar is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dr. Sant...

Brownsville Schedules Electronic Waste Collection Events

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville residents will have additional opportunities to dispose of unwanted electronic equipment through city electronic waste collection events. The program is intended to keep computers, televisions, monitors and other electronics...

Nearly $6.9 Million Renovation Modernizes Andy Bowie Park

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - Cameron County has completed a nearly $6.9 million renovation of Andy Bowie Park, adding new amenities and improving beach access at one of South Padre Island's busiest public parks. County officials marked completion of the proj...

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BARCC Urges Pet Owners to Protect Animals From Extreme Heat

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

Federal Officials Test Drones to Detect New World Screwworm Threats

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EDINBURG, Texas — Federal officials demonstrated drones in South...

Gulf Coast Beachgoers Urged to Take Precautions Against Vibrio Infections

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McALLEN, Texas - Health officials are urging Gulf Coast beachgoers to protect open wounds and understand the warning signs of infection as reports of severe illness caused by Vibrio vulnificus rise during the warm-water season. The bacteria occur naturally...

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...