Trump administration to add 500 miles of migrant-deterring buoys along Rio Grande

by Berenice Garcia, The Texas TribuneJanuary 7, 2026 McALLEN — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is beefing up its border security efforts along the...
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City commission highlights for Jan. 6 Brownsville City Commission meeting

At its January 6 City Commission meeting, the Brownsville City Commission opened the new year by recognizing community milestones, reviewing emergency response efforts, approving...

Join the Brownsville Chamber for “Friday with the City,” a look at Brownsville’s future

The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Brownsville, invites the community to attend “Friday with the City” on Friday, January...

Curbside recycling program now active in Brownsville

The City of Brownsville has officially launched its curbside recycling program, with routes now active and serving neighborhoods throughout the city.  This citywide initiative makes...

New year, new conversations: Coffee with the Mayor returns in 2026

Brownsville residents are invited to kick off the new year by connecting directly with Mayor John Cowen Jr. at the first “Coffee with the...

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GAO finds Defense Department needs stronger oversight of F-35 parts

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department needs stronger controls to...

Flood threat continues across South Texas as emergency resources mobilize

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — South Texas residents were urged to...

With Democrats sweeping Texas, the GOP-led war on cities nears its end

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune For years, Republican state...

Brownsville pediatric inpatient-care transition raises questions for families

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The scheduled closure of Valley Baptist...