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Texas Water Development Board approves nearly $25M for RGV wastewater projects

Millions of state dollars will soon be headed to the Rio Grande Valley to fund several infrastructure projects that will bring wastewater service to several communities across Hidalgo and Cameron counties for the very first time.

Border bills: Proposed legislation targets ports, immigration reform

The Texas Border Coalition on May 5 announced its support for bipartisan legislation to modernize U.S. land ports of entry and reform the nation’s immigration policies.

Briones named interim executive director and CEO of Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation

The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation has named Jerry Briones interim executive director and CEO.

Remembering KRGV Sports Director Dave Brown

An icon, legend and fixture of the Rio Grande Valley sports scene is how longtime KRGV sports anchor, sports director and special contributor Dave Brown will be remembered.

Brownsville’s BCHC receives $1.7M federal grant

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez on Wednesday announced the allocation of $1.7 million in federal funding for the Brownsville Community Health Center.

Rio Grande Valley banking sector looks strong after recent tech bank failures

McALLEN — If financial headlines over the recent high-profile failures of three tech banks have caused Rio Grande Valley residents to wonder if the money in their savings and checking accounts is safe, never fear, because the local picture is quite optimistic.

Hot stuff: Stormy weather pattern ending for RGV

The persistent round of heavy thunderstorms shaking the Rio Grande Valley over the past many weeks, causing one death and several injuries when a tornado struck Laguna Heights on May 13, is unusual and has made for a cooler-than-normal spring.

Moving up: Brownsville port leaps in ranking

The Port of Brownsville handled substantially more waterborne cargo in 2021 compared to 2020, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ most recent report ranking the nation’s top 150 maritime ports.

BISD Veterans, Porter graduations postponed

The Brownsville Independent School District has postponed the commencement ceremony for Veterans Memorial Early College High School until Thursday, June 8, 2023, with a location to be determined based on the weather.

Trips Booked: Three RGV teams earn spots at state 7-on-7 tourney

MISSION — Three state bids were on the line during Saturday’s Snake Pit Classic 7-on-7 tournament, with teams from across the RGV and Laredo...