Texas A&M teams up with Rich Products in Brownsville
The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) has announcing what it calls a “groundbreaking training partnership” between the Texas A&M Rio Grande Valley Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Hub (RAMI) and Rich Products Corporation.
Former constable who worked for Gulf Cartel granted compassionate release
A former Cameron County constable who was initially sentenced to life in prison for protecting marijuana and cocaine shipments for the Gulf Cartel has been released from jail after a federal judge granted him compassionate release.
Matamoros Chamber president shot, killed as gang violence against biz ramps up
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — Even Mexico's largest corporations are now being hit by demands from drug cartels, and gangs are increasingly trying to control the sale, distribution and pricing of certain goods.
Valley school districts, organizations help students get ready for the school year
With the start of the 2024-2025 school year right around the corner, Valley school districts, cities and other organizations are having back to school events featuring free school supplies and other services.
Personality of a place: Cobbleheads in Brownsville a fine eatery on a Saturday afternoon
BROWNSVILLE — The mid-afternoon sun sends its gray light from the clouds into the lower lands of the rippling resacas and cocktails and drowsy conversations.
Groups sends letters to financial institutions opposing Valley LNG projects
With site preparation of one LNG terminal already underway at the Port of Brownsville, dozens of environmental groups, social justice organizations and private individuals from the Rio Grande Valley and elsewhere along the coast sent a letter to dozens of financial firms around the world urging them not to support liquefied natural gas terminal projects in the Rio Grande Valley.
Reproductive justice expert weighs in on suit brought by Starr County woman
An abortion expert is weighing in on the Lizelle Gonzalez case following a U.S. district judge’s ruling that the case can proceed after motions by defense attorneys to have the case dismissed were denied.
Simone Biles and Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s...
PARIS (AP) — "The Redemption Tour" ended in a familiar spot for Simone Biles: atop the Olympic podium. Again.
Draft environmental assessment released for SpaceX’s proposed 25 launches
A draft environmental assessment of SpaceX’s proposal to dramatically increase the number of launches from Boca Chica/Starbase is now available for public review, the Federal Aviation Administration’s SpaceX Boca Chica Project Team announced Monday.
Drug smuggler leads Sarita Border Patrol agents on chase that reached 125 mph
Two men were taken into custody Thursday after they fled from Border Patrol agents stationed at the Javier Vega Jr. Checkpoint near Sarita, leading them on a vehicle pursuit that reached speeds of 125 mph, according to a criminal complaint.