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Probe into missing $1.3 million ongoing; BPUB allegedly deposited money into wrong account

A large construction payment made by the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) to the wrong party is currently under investigation by state and federal...

Judge clarifies restrictions; Trevino expresses concern over graduation ceremonies

Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. said at a May 6 press conference that he’s received many calls and messages from county residents concerned...

Distance learning continues at BISD

Distance learning is a given as the Brownville Independent School District continues to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic. “ We’re looking at different models for the...

Zoo invites community to celebrate baby gorilla’s first birthday

The Gladys Porter Zoo invites the community to be part of the birthday celebration for gorillas Margaret and Mbundi’s first baby, Burchfield, which will...

GALLERY: Tribute for health care workers

A caravan of local, state, and federal law enforcement flashed red and blue lights and sounded emergency sirens in a Border Patrol-led ceremony in...

Rolling Tribute: Law enforcement show appreciation to health care workers

A caravan of local, state, and federal law enforcement flashed red and blue lights and sounded emergency sirens in a Border Patrol-led ceremony in...

Virus measures seen as effective; Officials warn of second wave threat

The message from Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. was clear during his Wednesday COVID-19 press conference: keep wearing that mask, even if the...

Cold front and heavy rainfall expected for Valley during weekend

The National Weather Service in Brownsville is reporting a strong cold front with possible heavy rainfall and isolated flash floods for this weekend. Despite high...

Weather Service advises community to prepare for hurricane season

The National Weather Service invites the community to be ready for hurricane season as part of the “Hurricane Preparedness Week,” which ends on Saturday. The...

Abbott: Nail salons, barbershops and beauty salons can open Friday

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said effective May 8, this Friday nail salons, barbershops and tanning salons will be allowed to open. He said there should...