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Brownsville duo’s paletas finalists in H-E-B’s Texas Best 

A Brownsville ice cream shop was named a finalist for H-E-B’s 11th annual Quest for Texas Best competition, which searches for the best state-made products. 

Attorney for cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ Zambada says his client was kidnapped and brought...

HOUSTON (AP) — The lawyer of a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who is now in U.S. custody pushed back Sunday against claims that his client was tricked into flying into the country, saying he was "forcibly kidnapped" by the son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

TxDOT to break ground on $300M US 77 construction

The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a groundbreaking event to kick-off construction on the U.S. 77 interstate upgrades, which will be awarded over $300 million.

McAllen’s Shaine Casas prepped as Paris 2024 Summer Games begin

McAllen's Shaine Casas will be in Heat No. 4, lane five on Thursday, competing for his country, state and city during the 200-meter men's individual medley at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Port Isabel EDC helps keep shrimpers afloat with financial assistance

The Gulf shrimp industry is struggling to stay afloat against a flood of cheap imported shrimp, and Brownsville-Port Isabel’s shrimp industry is far from immune.

ACLU says some Valley schools violated state dress code law

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas on Wednesday sent letters to five Rio Grande Valley school districts alleging that their dress code policies violate the Texas CROWN Act.

Drinkable seawater: Port Isabel to build desalination plant

With approval of a $10 million Texas Water Development Board loan, the Laguna Madre Water District will build a 10 million gallon seawater desalination plant in Port Isabel using water from the Brownsville Ship Channel.

San Benito man who sexually assaulted teen to ‘fulfill fantasy’ sought

The Cameron County Sheriff's Office is seeking a man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old in 2018 after asking her mother if she could help "fulfill his fantasy," according to a press release.

Brownsville police seeks public’s help in cold case homicide

The Brownsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in resolving a 2023 murder of a 22-year-old man.