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‘He worked and worked’: Medal of Freedom one of many examples of San Juan...

You could measure the labors and successes that led to President Joe Biden draping the Presidential Medal of Freedom around civil rights leader Raúl Yzaguirre’s neck on July 7 in a number of ways.

CDC raises COVID risk level for Rio Grande Valley

The entire Rio Grande Valley is now at a high risk of COVID-19 transmission as hospitalizations continue to rise.

Brownsville runners celebrate ‘Christmas in July’

Runner John Cuvillier stands beside the running path, sweat dripping down his face, to cheer on his fellow runners Saturday morning at the 2nd annual “Christmas in July” run for the Brownsville Fire Department at the Brownsville Events Center.

Welcomed relief: Health fair offers backpacks, school supplies, vaccinations in Alamo

ALAMO — Rio Grande Valley officials are continuing to provide relief to local residents facing a rising cost of living due to inflation, this time in Alamo where the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department distributed backpacks, school supplies and vaccinations Saturday.

Gladys Porter Zoo welcomes four baby flamingos

Visitors to Gladys Porter Zoo will soon see new Caribbean flamingos added to the Tropical America zoogeographic area with four healthy babies hatching this month.

Commissioners Court expected to vote on resolution in support of SpaceX Starship/Super Heavy project

Cameron County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday where commissioners will consider adopting a resolution in support of SpaceX’s Starship/Super Heavy Program.

Coast Guard searching for missing man off South Padre Island

The Coast Guard is searching for a 35-year-old fisherman who went missing early Saturday morning in the waters off South Padre Island.