Brownsville’s W.F. Strong appointed to Texas State Historical Association board
Doors just keep opening for W.F. Strong, Brownsville resident, Falfurrias native, author and gravelly voiced narrator of the National Public Radio program "Stories From Texas."
Editorial: Vackar family continues to serve as prime examples of community involvement
Robert and Janet Vackar have long made a name for themselves in running and expanding the Bert Ogden Auto Group across the Rio Grande Valley; it's named after Janet Vackar's father, who founded the business decades ago. The Vackars' name also will live on as a result of their continued generosity to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
CBP finds 6 spider monkeys in purse, backpack at Brownsville bridge
Texas’ SB 4 may not result in many arrests in the Rio Grande Valley
Texas' SB 4 sent the state swirling into confusion this week as the Supreme Court briefly allowed the immigration law to go into effect for several hours before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals placed the legislation's implementation on hold.