Making connections: Brownsville’s GBIC holds third ‘Rally in the Valley’
Judging by the turnout, Wednesday’s “Rally in the Valley,” hosted by the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation at the Brownsville Events Center, was a huge success.
Brownsville Diocese removes McAllen priest after sexual misconduct allegations
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville has removed another priest over allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor.
A diverse experience at Café Nashta in Mercedes
MERCEDES — The plate with the shrimp and the rice and a passionate mix of cardamom and coriander and masala entices me into a sweet dream of memories.
Crime rate in McAllen at its lowest in 38 years, but Valley sees ‘a...
McALLEN — The city has been recognized as Texas’ third safest city in the state.
As reservoir water levels plummet, no end in sight to Mexico’s dawdling
MERCEDES — Last August, water levels at Falcon International Reservoir dropped to just 9%, the lowest in the manmade lake’s 70-year history.
Harlingen approves boosting water rates by 50% within 5 years
HARLINGEN — After months of debate, city commissioners are boosting water rates by about 50% over a five-year period to help fund a $130 million sewer system overhaul, with Harlingen Housing Authority residents getting $25 monthly discounts.
Mission officials break ground on new industrial park
MISSION — The atmosphere here was jubilant as officials celebrated what will become a decade-long investment in the growth of Mission’s role in binational trade.
BPUB head named STEM Woman of the Year by Zonta Club
Marilyn D. Gilbert, General Manager and CEO of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, has been named Amelia Earhart STEM Woman of the Year by the Zonta Club of Brownsville.
Man convicted of deadly triple shooting at rural Donna raspa stand
A 20-year-old Donna man on Tuesday was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a shooting at the Lopez Drive Thru that killed a 23-year-old man and sent two others to the hospital.
Blue Sunday celebrates 30th birthday in Harlingen
HARLINGEN — Blue Sunday is always there.
