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Judge denies John Allen Rubio motion targeting former Cameron County DA

A federal judge in Brownsville last Thursday denied Death Row inmate John Allen Rubio’s motion for discovery.

Big picture: CDCB’s new mural celebrates Brownsville

If this wall could talk, it would have begged for a new mural.

Diocese of Brownsville Bishop Flores urging togetherness during Easter weekend

While it's so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of life, many tend to forget about what's really important.

RGV’s facing rise in substance abuse, experts say

It’s well-established that the hardships incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic drove many to alcohol, illicit drugs or other harmful substances. The Rio Grande Valley was not the exception during that time, according to data provided by behavioral health experts in the region which showed a rise in substance abuse here.

Valley law enforcement responding to rash of vehicle thefts

Rio Grande Valley law enforcement agencies have seen a significant rise in the number of car thefts, which some officials say is the result of organized criminal activity that’s driving demand for specific vehicles stolen in the region before being smuggled across the border.

Woman falsely jailed for murder over an abortion sues Starr County, DA’s office

A woman who was falsely indicted and jailed on a murder charge for having a self-induced abortion has filed a federal lawsuit against Starr County, its district attorney and the assistant district attorney who attempted to prosecute the case.

From Brownsville to Tijuana, new book seeks to paint a different picture of the...

A new book about the U.S.-Mexico border is seeking to give readers an intimate look at an area of the country that has long been displayed in national media as a region dominated by border wall, immigration crises and cartel violence.

Valley students selected to final stage of NASA HUNCH program

Eight Valley teams in the NASA HUNCH program this year are advancing to showcase their projects for a final design review at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston on April 16 and 17.

Fast company: Lit Fiber BTX holds ribbon cutting in downtown Brownsville

Dozens of officials and onlookers gathered at 744 E. Levee St. in downtown Brownsville Wednesday morning to attend a ribbon cutting for the new Lit Fiber BTX Demo Center, the future customer service hub for local broadband internet customers.