Cameron County Raises Beach Entry Fees to $15 Starting Oct. 1

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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...

SpaceX Targets August for Starship Flight 14, Possible Upper-Stage Catch

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STARBASE, Texas — SpaceX is targeting late August for the 14th test flight of its Starship launch system and may attempt the first tower...

Texas Reviews Opportunity Zone Nominations Ahead of Aug. 17 Deadline

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Texas officials are reviewing more than 1,200 proposed census tracts for the next round of federal Opportunity Zones, a process that could shape investment incentives in Rio Grande Valley neighborhoods and industrial corridors for the coming decade. The Tex...

STHS Children’s Shares Health and Wellness Advice for a Successful School Year

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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...

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
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UTRGV Defensive Backs Set Higher Standard Entering Second Season

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EDINBURG, Texas - UTRGV's defensive backfield enters the program's second season with three returning starters, increased confidence and competition for two open roles in the secondary. The Vaqueros intercepted 11 passes, forced five fumbles and recovered f...

Private Ownership Planned for Water From South Padre Island Desalination Project

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - Water produced by a proposed desalination plant on South Padre Island would remain privately owned under the project's current structure, distinguishing it from a traditional municipal water utility. The project is being develope...

$510,650 Awarded to Improve Public Transportation Across Rio Grande Valley

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McALLEN, Texas - Three Rio Grande Valley organizations will receive a combined $510,650 in state and federal funding intended to strengthen public transportation and improve access for seniors and people with disabilities. U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez announc...

STHS to Host Free Webinar on Stress Management and Emotional Wellness

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EDINBURG, Texas - Stress is a natural response to change and challenge, often affecting individuals physically, emotionally and behaviorally. While it is an unavoidable part of daily life, effective stress management can help people navigate difficulties wi...