Teen killed in shooting at Santa Rosa apartments
Grito Especial: Charro Days’ Chickie Samano dies at 85
Beatrice “Chickie” Samano, whose grito and indomitable spirit defined Brownsville’s Charro Days Fiesta for her entire life, passed away early Wednesday on the day the 86th annual celebration was just getting underway.
Walmart bumps up pay for hourly workers
Walmart executives this week announced the company is raising pay for hourly employees.
U.S. citizen sentenced to 2 years in federal prison in laundering money case
A U.S. citizen accused of transporting more than $345,000 in cash from Houston headed to Mexico has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison.
Rep. Canales files new House bills targeting transportation, education
State Rep. Terry Canales filed his second package of bills for the 88th Texas Legislative Session on Wednesday that focuses on improving community life and providing new opportunities.
HCISD pushes for South Texas ISD funding changes
HARLINGEN — The school district is joining 20 Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy County districts in a growing campaign pushing legislators to quash the South Texas school district’s taxing authority.
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez seeks Valentine’s Day cards for veterans
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Democratic congressman for District 34, wants to ensure that all U.S. veterans receive valentines on Valentine’s Day and is seeking the public’s help.
Canadian woman who sent poison letters to President Trump, RGV law enforcement, pleads guilty
A Canadian woman who mailed letters laced with ricin to then-President Donald Trump — as well as to several law enforcement officials across the Rio Grande Valley — has pleaded guilty to nine counts of possession of a biological toxin.
Rocket milestone: SpaceX conducts full ‘wet dress rehearsal’
SpaceX conducted the first successful, full-scale “wet dress rehearsal” test of a Starship/Super Heavy on Jan. 23 at the Boca Chica/Starbase launch complex, clearing the way for the next big test: a static fire of all 33 of the Super Heavy’s liquid oxygen and liquid methane-fueled Raptor engines simultaneously.
Let’s Fiesta: Poster heralds Charro Days 2023
The three young ladies portrayed in the 2023 official Charro Days poster helped unveil the promotional item in a ceremony Wednesday morning at Brownsville’s historic Alonso Building to introduce the 86th annual Charro Days Fiesta.
