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Circus Vazquez returning to RGV to kick off tour

The circus is coming to town. Circus Vazquez is returning to its hometown to kick off its national tour in February. With new productions up...

State wants death row inmate civils rights lawsuit filed against it dismissed

The back and forth continues between the State of Texas and death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez with the state, in its latest court filing,...

Retired Border Patrol agent from Harlingen to take TWC unexpired seat

Governor Greg Abbott appointed a retired Border Patrol agent from Harlingen to take over a vacated seat within the Texas Workforce Commission. Abbott announced the...

De La Cruz casts first vote against IRS funding increase

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz cast her first vote in office Monday for the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, a push by...

Brownsville woman accused of smuggling nearly 12 pounds of cocaine at international bridge

A woman charged with smuggling cocaine from Mexico to the United States told federal agents she was employed by a drug smuggling operation to...

Report: Dead inmate had clear plastic bag with white substance on his stomach

A custodial death report on Brownsville inmate Edgar Alejandro Hernandez, who was found dead in a city jail cell Nov. 29, 2022, said EMS...

Ramirez hired as Brownsville city manager: Started as deputy city manager in 2019

The Brownsville City Commission at a special meeting Monday chose Interim City Manager Helen Ramirez as the new city manager. Ramirez became Brownsville deputy city...

Valley cities eager to get moving on the Texas fitness challenge they won last...

WESLACO — It’s time for It’s Time. That’s right: A news conference was held Monday morning to help kick off the 2023 It’s Time Texas...

Audit committee reviewing deal: GBIC, 9Point8 inventive agreement is focus

The city of Brownsville’s Audit and Oversight Committee is conducting a review of an incentive agreement between the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation and 9Point8...

Brownsville runner achieves weight-loss goals

As 2023 settles in, Brownsville runner Carlos Alvarez is marking the third anniversary of his decision to do something about his weight and subsequent...