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Texas manufacturing loses steam as virus flares

By Bob Sechler Austin American-Statesman Texas factory output is slowing amid a rise in coronavirus cases this fall that's taking a toll on the state's...

Brownsville airport to unveil new terminal

The Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport will hold an unveiling event for its new terminal and officials are giving the public a chance to...

Brownsville native named to Forbes 30 under 30

Chef Matthew Broussard, a Brownsville native, has made it to the yearly list of Forbes 30 under 30. Broussard was cooking at a Seattle restaurant...

Unemployment shows slow economic recovery

By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune The Texas unemployment rate dropped to 6.9% in October, the U.S. Labor Department said, an improvement from the state’s September...

RadioShack has new life, but never left Raymondville

RAYMONDVILLE — Two years ago, it seemed like there was a RadioShack every few blocks in cities across the nation. But that changed in bankruptcy,...

Deal Hunters: In 2020, Black Friday goes on for shoppers

Early Friday morning as many Brownsville residents slept, others decided to shop for Black Friday deals. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, dozens of shoppers waited...

Safe Shopping: Black Friday gets less crowded amid pandemic

HARLINGEN — Downtown stores in Harlingen have opened early for Black Friday deals for many years now. Before, lines would be up to 15...

Texas unemployment rate falls to 6.9% in October

By Mitchell Ferman, Texas Tribune The Texas unemployment rate dropped to 6.9% in October, the U.S. Labor Department said Friday, an improvement from the state’s...

FAA OKs troubled Boeing passenger jet for U.S. flights

HARLINGEN — The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday cleared the Boeing 737 Max aircraft to return to flying after nearly two years of being...

BPUB recognizes annual Utility Scam Awareness Day

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB), in collaboration with Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) will recognize the fifth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day today. Utility...