A Texas rematch: Republican Mayra Flores aims to beat Democrat Vicente Gonzalez for U.S....
BROWNSVILLE — U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Mayra Flores are once again battling to represent a portion of South Texas and each are promising to improve the economy and curb the flow of migrants through the border — albeit with very different tactics.
Brownsville’s Old Highway 77 to get $13 million makeover
Brownsville’s long-neglected Old Highway 77 is on the cusp of a total reconstruction along the two miles between Ruben Torres Boulevard and Morrison Road, a segment of what was once the main north-south route in and out of the city.
Nephew found not guilty of murdering Harlingen attorney
A jury on Tuesday afternoon found a 47-year-old man not guilty of the murder of his uncle, a longtime Harlingen attorney who disappeared in 2017 and whose body wasn’t found until 2020 — on his nephew’s property.
Homestyle breakfast at Donna’s Biscuits & Gravy Neighborhood Kitchen
DONNA — Biscuits & Gravy Neighborhood Kitchen has a simple but delicious menu that is perfect when you’re in the mood for some homestyle breakfast and brunch.
San Benito special election aims to revise charter, settle hot issues
SAN BENITO — After 12 years, the City Charter is up for review in the Nov. 5 election, with commissioners asking voters to revise at least two clauses surrounding hot issues.
Warrant issued for Mission man charged in fatal crash after he fails to appear
A 26-year-old Mission man accused of fatally striking a pedestrian has a warrant out for his arrest after failing to appear for a hearing on Oct. 4, court records show.
Grand opening set for Rancho Viejo restaurant specializing in Lebanese, Mexican cuisine
A grand opening celebration will be held Tuesday afternoon for a new restaurant specializing in traditional Lebanese and Mexican cuisine, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce announced.
No injuries in three-vehicle, fiery McAllen crash
Law enforcement is investigating a three-vehicle crash that left one vehicle on fire in McAllen, but there were no injuries.
Cameron Co. detention officer accused of ‘inappropriate’ conduct with juvenile
A former supervision officer for Cameron County’s juvenile detention facility was arrested last month after investigators found he was having “inappropriate online conversations” with a former female juvenile, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department said in a news release Monday.
County hosting hazmat drill Wednesday morning in McAllen
The Hidalgo County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) wants to ensure that the general public is aware of a planned drill, scheduled to take place Wednesday morning in McAllen.