SpaceX: Major engine test Thursday
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell announced Wednesday that the company for the first time will attempt to test fire all 33 of its Super Heavy booster’s Raptor engines simultaneously Thursday at Boca Chica/Starbase.
Community event seeking input of Southmost residents scheduled Saturday
Residents living in the Southmost area of Brownsville are invited to attend a community meeting Saturday to discuss what they would like to see in their area.
Matamoros woman accused of smuggling 268 pounds of liquid methamphetamine
A Matamoros woman arrested by federal authorities on a methamphetamine smuggling charge said she was being paid to smuggle the illegal narcotics and had done so on previous occasions, federal court documents reflect.
Raymondville suspect in $21M 8-liner scam pleads guilty after taking the stand in her...
McALLEN — Approximately one hour after she had taken the stand in her own defense late Tuesday afternoon, Dominga “Penny” Ledesma’s defense attorneys sought the court’s permission for a brief recess in order to confer privately with federal prosecutors.
New grants offered to volunteer fire departments
A new pilot program from the Texas A&M Forest Service is issuing grants of up to $3,000 to help volunteer fire departments with recruitment.
Improving Lives: Valley Baptist-Brownsville upgrades heart catherization lab
Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville showed off more than $2.5 million in upgrades to its heart catherization lab on Tuesday, including a full renovation to imaging equipment and an expansion that will allow cardiac specialists to perform more specialized procedures to benefit patients.
Group calls for charges to be dropped against environmental activist; wants mayor to be...
A group of activists and others lashed out at SpaceX’s Elon Musk, Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez and Brownsville Police Department, after they accused them of their involvement in what they called the unlawful arrest of environmental activist Rebekah Lynn Hinojosa in February 2022.
Photo Gallery: ‘Free RGV Bekah’ rally at Brownsville City Hall
Father, son separated in RGV during Trump administration sue federal government
A father and son still suffering the effects of a separation made under the Trump administration in the Rio Grande Valley filed a lawsuit last Wednesday against the federal government.
More is better: Port of Brownsville breaks another record
The Port of Brownsville appears to be continuing its record-breaking streak, handling 10.2 percent more cargo in 2022 than in 2021.
