As power shifts in Texas, the state’s economic strength is based on more than politics

By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune The Texas Republican Party for decades has credited its policies for the “Texas Miracle” that is the state economy,...

Corporate America Braces for Democratic Congressional Investigations

WASHINGTON - Major corporations are preparing for a new wave of congressional scrutiny after Democrats won control of the House and Senate, giving the party authority to call hearings, demand records and issue subpoenas when the new...

New World screwworm case confirmed in Starr County dog

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — Federal agriculture officials have confirmed New World screwworm cases in Starr County, including an active case in a dog,...

Cameron County vote diverges from Musk-backed statewide campaigns

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Cameron County voters delivered results in the 2026 midterms that differed from the broader slate of candidates and causes supported by...

TSC’s Ortiz Becomes First Regional Champion in Program History

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Texas Southmost College freshman Emily Ortiz made program history by becoming the first Scorpion runner to win an individual regional championship...

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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...

Brownsville ISD open houses to offer free flu vaccinations

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Brownsville Independent School District plans to...

Downtown Brownsville street closure set for Noche en Garibaldi

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The City of Brownsville announced a...