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Musk announces school donations; Says $20 million targeted for Cameron County

By STEVE CLARK and GARY LONG, Staff Writer Less than two hours after Starship SN11 exploded in heavy fog during a failed landing at SpaceX’s Boca Chica...

Musk announces $30 million in donations to Cameron Co. schools, Brownsville

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted Tuesday morning that he will donate $20 million “to Cameron County schools” and $10 million to the...

A twist on tradition: Sisters venture into vegan tamales business

LA FERIA — Growing up, Daniela Salazar, 36, and Sarahi Sosa, 31, watched their mother make tamales as a side job to support their...

BBQ redo: New 1848 will feature beer garden

Fabian Limas Jr. and Michael Limas, the brothers/owners behind Las Ramblas at Market Square cocktail lounge in downtown Brownsville, are turning their talents toward...

LNG still eying port; Annova’s departure leaves two companies

And then there were two. When Annova LNG, a subsidiary of Chicago-based energy giant Exelon Corporation, announced March 22 that it was immediately discontinuing its...

Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines said Monday it is expanding its all-Boeing fleet with an order for 100 Max...

Deadline for second round of PPP loans extended to May 31

The deadline for businesses to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan was quickly approaching its end, but swift intervention by lawmakers has granted...

Mexican diesel tankers disappear at Port of Harlingen

HARLINGEN — The daily flow of Mexican truck traffic picking up diesel at the Port of Harlingen has slowed to a mere trickle, apparently...

Twist on tradition: Sisters venture into vegan tamales business

LA FERIA — Growing up, Daniela Salazar, 36, and Sarahi Sosa, 31, watched their mother make tamales as a side job to support their...

South Padre Island skatepark to be completed in May

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — From beginners to pros, skateboarders of all skill levels will soon be able to enjoy riding and performing tricks in...