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Pirates, Rattlers gearing up for state tournament

State tournament appearances have become synonymous with Valley soccer since Brownsville Lopez won the RGV’s first title in 2004. During the nearly two-decade span, the...

Title Legacy: Hidalgo’s Nava, Sharyland’s Alanis add state pedigree

Hidalgo’s Anthony Nava doesn’t remember much about the Pirates’ 2009 state championship run. What he does know is he was in the stands the...

‘Free money’: Help available for struggling homeowners

Come Dream Come Build wants residents of Cameron and Willacy counties who are struggling with mortgage, utility or property tax payments to know that help is available — but not indefinitely.

Brownsville names top 3 finalists for downtown mural, seeking votes 

The city of Brownsville has announced the top three local finalists to create a mural downtown, and they want your input. 

US Rep. Gonzalez introduces bill to improve flood mapping

WASHINGTON — U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, whose district includes Cameron County, and Alex Mooney of West Virginia introduced H.R. 2568, the Improvement of Mapping, Addresses, Geography, Elevation and Structures Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that would include property level detail in flood maps, allowing individuals as well as governments to know with certainty their risk and proactively prepare for natural disasters.

Valley Baptist Health System CEO to help grow Texas A&M’s McAllen footprint

McALLEN — Texas A&M University announced Monday that longtime Valley Baptist Health System CEO Manny Vela is taking a leadership position at the university’s Higher Education Center as it continues to grow its footprint locally.

Rio Grande LNG hosts open house: ‘Final investment decision’ expected before end of June

The Rio Grande LNG terminal that NextDecade Corporation wants to build between State Highway 4 and the Brownsville Ship Channel is the subject of a public open house being held Thursday, April 13, in Port Isabel.

Easter catch: Coast Guard seizes 1,000 pounds of illegally caught shark

The U.S. Coast Guard on Easter detained a Mexican lancha and its crew while seizing approximately 1,000 pounds of illegally caught shark.

Dairy Queen launches two-week celebration of selling Blizzards for less 85 cents

Starting today, Dairy Queen restaurants across the state will have a deal you’ll definitely won’t want to miss. 

Easter’s arrival based on lunar phases

Happy Easter to the many folks who set aside this day to celebrate a miracle believed by millions of people around the world that has never been duplicated.