Every Drop Counts: Save More Water and Money This Summer
Summer is a great time to look for simple ways to save water at home, and the Brownsville Public Utility Board’s Go-Green Rebate Program can help you get started.Residential water customers can
Brownsville ISD Adopts $578 Million Budget for 2026-27 School Year
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville Independent School District has adopted a $578 million operating budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget, approved by the Board of Trustees on June 23, will support district operations, educational programs, student s...
Consolidation and Market Power Leave U.S. Consumers Paying More for Poorer Service
Americans are reporting growing frustration with airlines, telecommunications companies, retailers and other large businesses as industry consolidation limits alternatives and weakens the consequences for poor customer service. The Gua
A preventable tragedy: What my sister’s death taught me about public health
Rabies is 100% preventable. To avoid future tragedies, we must break down siloes and apply global lessons domestically.
Apartment Renters Face Growing Costs From Mandatory Fees
WASHINGTON - Apartment renters are increasingly paying mandatory charges beyond the advertised rent, making it difficult to compare housing costs and, in some cases, adding hundreds of dollars to a household's monthly bill. A Guardian...