Brownsville Downtown Renaissance Plan Reaches City Commission

Brownsville's proposed Downtown Renaissance Master Plan outlines a five- to 10-year framework for land use, housing, mobility, public spaces and investment.

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.

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.

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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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The 6:30 Rule Offers a Boundary for Evening Overthinking

A simple strategy known as the 6:30 rule is drawing attention as a way to contain evening rumination: choose a cutoff time, acknowledge worries that arise afterward and postpone dealing with them until a planned period the next day. Th

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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...

Texas Senate Panel Examines Illicit Drones and Fuel Trafficking at Border

AUSTIN, Texas - A Texas Senate committee is studying how state agencies can respond to hostile drones and black-market fuel operations tied to organized crime along the Texas-Mexico border. The Senate Select Committee on Homeland and Border Security held he...

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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.

Analysis Estimates Heavy Rio Grande Valley Share of Immigration Enforcement Costs

A regional analysis estimates Rio Grande Valley taxpayers could contribute more than $300 million toward federal immigration enforcement spending.

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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.

The 6:30 Rule Offers a Boundary for Evening Overthinking

A simple strategy known as the 6:30 rule is drawing attention as a way to contain evening rumination: choose a cutoff time, acknowledge worries that arise afterward and postpone dealing with them until a planned period the next day. Th

Tadalafil Draws Longevity Interest, but Evidence Falls Short of Proof

Tadalafil, the prescription medicine best known under the brand name Cialis, is attracting interest in wellness and biohacking circles as a possible longevity drug, but researchers say the available human evidence does not show that ta

UTRGV School of Optometry Advances With Affordable Tuition, $41.3 Million Investment

UT System regents approved tuition and facilities funding as UTRGV prepares to open a Doctor of Optometry program in fall 2027, pending accreditation approval.