Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93
Willie Mays, the electrifying "Say Hey Kid" whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball's greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.
Sweet relief: ‘Tropical entity’ to bring Valley much-needed rain
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service Brownsville-Rio Grande Valley station said Monday they’re increasingly confident that this week will see substantial rainfall across the Valley and deep South Texas — in conjunction with a tropical cyclone likely to form midweek in the Bay of Campeche.
Tropical Storm Watch issued for Cameron, Willacy counties
The National Hurricane Center on Monday afternoon issued a Tropical Storm Watch that is now in effect for Cameron, Willacy and Kenedy counties, as well as the for the entire Lower Texas Gulf waters.
Cities, counties across RGV hand out sandbags ahead of heavy rains
Cities across the Rio Grande Valley are distributing sandbags ahead of heavy rainfall that’s expected to arrive sometime Wednesday.
Cameron County receives nearly $5M for shoreline restoration at Adolph Thomae Park
The Texas General Land Office has awarded Cameron County nearly $5 million for the final phase of shoreline restoration at Adolph Thomae Park.
Are banks, post offices and grocery stores closed for Juneteenth? Here’s what to know
Americans will celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, which means banks, post offices and other government buildings will close.
‘Eye on quality’: Mission James Beard winner grateful for accolade
When Ana Liz Pulido was named the winner of the 2024 Best Chef of Texas award at the James Beard Foundation awards ceremony on Monday in Chicago, she was so nervous onstage that she got tongue-tied reading the acceptance speech she'd written on her phone in English.
Harlingen, Brownsville doctors using AI as crucial role in stroke treatment
HARLINGEN — Time is money.
US Consulate in Matamoros warning of organized kidnappings in Reynosa
The U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros on Friday issued a travel warning for Reynosa due to organized kidnappings targeting people with connections to the United States.
Brownsville economic arm’s Rally in the Valley initiative wins state award
The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation has been awarded the 2024 Workforce Excellence Award by the Texas Economic Development Council, or TDEC.