City of Brownsville’s interim city manager earns ICMA Credentialed Manager designation

The City of Brownsville’s Interim City Manager Alan Guard, ICMA-CM, CGFO, has received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association,...

Mitte in Motion Festival returns April 25 with star guests and free family fun

The City of Brownsville invites the community to experience a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and connection at the 4th Annual Mitte in Motion:...

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport seeks artist for landmark public artwork

The Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is inviting South Texas artists to apply for an exciting opportunity to create a landmark public artwork...

Brownsville invites community to shape the future of Parks and Recreation

The City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department is calling on residents to help shape the future of local parks, programs, and recreational spaces...

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Pediatric Nurse Urges Families to Reset Routines Before School Starts

Families can make the first days of school less stressful by restoring sleep schedules, checking medical needs and talking with children about their concerns before classes begin, a South Texas pediatric nursing leader said. Gabriel Alcantar, pediatric nurs...

Homeland Security Secretary Tours Border Operations in Rio Grande Valley

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin toured border infrastructure and met with federal personnel Tuesday during his first visit to South Texas since taking the department's top post. Mullin visited Camp Monument in Brownsville a...

Brownsville Moves to Limit Data Centers to Heavy Industrial Zones

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville officials are moving to restrict future data centers to heavy industrial districts after a proposal to convert a former big-box store into a mid-sized facility was abandoned. The zoning change would keep large computing faci...

Harlingen Reminds Property Owners to Secure Permits Before Construction

HARLINGEN, Texas - City officials are reminding residents and contractors to obtain required permits before beginning construction, renovation or major repair work. Harlingen's permit guide says approval generally is required to construct, enlarge, alter, r...