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Energy Secretary Says Visas Should Not Delay Port of Brownsville Refinery

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that visa issues should not impede the proposed America First Refining project at the Port of Brownsville, which involves an investor and prospective customer based in India. Wright toured...
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Cameron County Raises Beach Entry Fees to $15 Starting Oct. 1

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Cameron County commissioners approved a $3 increase in daily beach-entry fees Tuesday, raising the price from $12 to $15 beginning Oct. 1. The new rate will apply at Isla Blanca Park, Andy Bowie Park, E.K. Atwood Park at Beach Access No...
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STHS Children’s Shares Health and Wellness Advice for a Successful School Year

As families trade late summer nights for early morning school routines, preparing children for a healthy return to the classroom involves more than checking items off a back-to-school shopping list. Along with new notebooks and classroom essentials, priorit...

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Apple Plans iPhone-to-Windows Clipboard Sharing in European Union

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Apple is developing a way for iPhone users to copy text or other supported material on their phones and paste it on Windows computers, extending a convenience that has largely been limited to Apple's own devices. The work follows

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University of Maryland Instructor Detained by ICE at DFW Airport

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DALLAS — Federal immigration officers detained a University of Maryland pharmacy instructor at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport as he returned from a professional conference where he received a teaching award, according t

Neighbors Create Summer Trick-or-Treat Birthday for Boy With Autism

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A mother's request for a few neighbors to help her son celebrate his birthday with his favorite activity grew into a neighborhood-wide summer trick-or-treat event involving 83 homes. Leah Farrow said her son, Soren, who has autism

Brownsville City Commission Reviews Proposed Data Center Regulations, Discusses 90-Day Moratorium

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Brownsville commissioners reviewed proposed rules for future data centers and discussed a possible 90-day moratorium while the city completes its regulatory framework.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Visits Port of Brownsville for Investment Talks

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited the Port of Brownsville to discuss energy development and a federal loan of more than $3 billion for regional power infrastructure.

Brownsville Public Library Offers Free Online Tutoring for Students

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Brownsville Public Library cardholders can use Tutor.com for free academic help, test preparation and writing assistance.

Brownsville Fire Department Announces FireFest 2026

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FireFest 2026 is scheduled for Oct. 3 at the Brownsville Sports Park with demonstrations, equipment displays and family activities.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday Runs Aug. 7-9: What Shoppers Need to Know

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Texas' annual sales tax holiday will run Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7-9, giving shoppers a temporary exemption on most clothing, footwear, school supplies and student backpacks priced below $100 per item. Qualifying purchases can be made in stores, online,...

Prosecutors drop multiple Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

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Federal prosecutors have moved to drop charges against David Hearn in a case involving damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. NPR reported that prosecutors blamed a botched installation, rather than vandalism, f

Brownsville to host FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition in September

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Innovation, creativity and teamwork will take center stage when...

RGV students to unveil 12-foot rocket before Texas launch

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The South Texas Astronomical Society and its Launchpad program...

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Los Fresnos Firefighters Extinguish Charcoal Warehouse Fire

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Los Fresnos firefighters extinguished a warehouse blaze involving stored charcoal in rural Cameron County. No injuries were reported.

Opinion: Text first may be the polite way to handle an unannounced visit

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An opinion essay argues that people should text before ringing someone's doorbell, especially when planning an unannounced visit. Writing for The Guardian, Polly Hudson says the modern pop-in can feel intrusive and sugge

Boots on the Block Brings Country Fun to Downtown Brownsville

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Downtown Brownsville's First Friday celebration will return with a...

Young Readers Invited to Share Stories With Shelter Pets

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The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center is inviting...

International Boulevard Lane Closures Scheduled Aug. 3-4

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The City of Brownsville's Department of Engineering and Public...

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CDC expands Cyclospora outbreak investigation to 15 states

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WASHINGTON - Federal health officials have expanded an investigation into a major cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, adding Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina to the affected area. The Washingt

Federal agencies plan update after two deaths linked to Cyclospora outbreak

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WASHINGTON - Federal health agencies said they plan to update national Cyclospora outbreak totals after Michigan reported two deaths associated with the parasitic illness. Ars Technica reported that the Centers for Disease Control

Study Links Higher Artificial Sweetener Intake to Faster Cognitive Decline

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SAO PAULO — Adults who consumed the largest amounts of several low- and no-calorie sweeteners experienced faster declines in memory and thinking skills than people with the lowest intake, according to an eight-year observational

Chipotle Removes Some Jalapenos as Salmonella Investigation Expands

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CHICAGO — Chipotle Mexican Grill has removed jalapenos from restaurants that received peppers from a common supply lot as health officials investigate a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 110 people in Minnesota. The