Heat hangs on: NWS sees more of the same through mid-August
The National Weather Service Brownsville-Rio Grande Valley station on Thursday released its outlook for July through September, predicting persistent above-average heat but also the return of rain to some degree, while the Gulf of Mexico remains a tropical “wild card” in months to come.
Valley lawmakers join Cruz, Cornyn to ask White House for border bridge support
A bipartisan group of Texas legislators are calling upon the U.S. Secretary of State to help resolve delays affecting several Texas communities that are seeking White House presidential permits for cross-border bridges.
Valley Baptist donates cereal, funds to Food Bank RGV
Valley Baptist Health System on Wednesday celebrated its ninth Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive by donating more than 3,000 boxes of cereal and $2,500 to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.
Here’s everywhere you can see Fourth of July fireworks displays in the RGV
If you’re looking for a fun Fourth of July event filled with fireworks, look no further.
NASA predicts delay: Starship grounded pending investigation
According to a senior NASA official, the agency’s goal of returning astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years may be delayed yet again due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s investigation into the midair explosion of a SpaceX Starship/Super Heavy on April 20.
Photo Gallery: $1 million Vackar gift to benefit UTRGV mass communications students
McALLEN — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley expects a $1 million gift from Robert C. and Janet Vackar announced Wednesday to double the amount of scholarships for students studying mass communications from 40 to 80 annually.
Smoke Crafters brisket enchiladas are a truly Tex-Mex experience
MISSION — Good dining experiences can create unforgettable experiences in the same way a bad experience can ruin a day — it’s in the way that the quality of the food and the service wields a transformative effect on our minds and moods.
Cameron County Sheriff’s Office blames jail overcrowding on low pay
The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is blaming under staffing due to low pay for two notices of non-compliance it received from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards for the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Center in Olmito.
US Rep. Gonzalez announces $4.7M for Brownsville hybrid electric bus fleet
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Brownsville a $4.7 million grant to buy hybrid electric buses.
Brownsville man pleads guilty to healthcare fraud
A 50-year-old Brownsville man is facing 10 years in federal prison after he continued to practice medicine despite having his license suspended in 2021, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Texas.
