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Cameron County sheriff deputy’s gun fires during struggle with suspect

A man is under arrest after the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office said he tried to take a deputy’s holstered firearm, causing the gun to discharge.

Editorial: Texans, especially in Valley, desperately need federal internet subsidy to continue

For thousands of Texans living in the Rio Grande Valley, the so-called “Last Mile” — that stubborn final leg of a broadband internet network that reaches a residential neighborhood — can seem endless.

Ocelot found dead in Hidalgo County suggests range expansion

Two nonprofit conservationist groups on Wednesday announced that an ocelot killed in Hidalgo County in 2021 has resulted in some positive news for the cat that is endangered in Texas.

Former Valley editor exposed national scandal; invented parking meter

A century ago, a remarkable editor blew the lid off the Teapot Dome affair. He would go on to lead the Lower Rio Grande Valley newspapers.

Coast Guard identifies man swept out to sea near Port Mansfield

Following a nearly 20 hour search, the Coast Guard on Tuesday suspended its efforts to find a 19-year-old man who was swept out to sea near Port Mansfield.

Commentary: Republicans are good, Democrats are vampires

For centuries the Democrats have been the “tax and spend guys.” They’re the party of American Treasury confiscatory distribution — to themselves.

San Benito’s Lali’s Café is a classic choice

SAN BENITO — The specials on the wall catch my eye so quickly I don’t even ask for a menu.

Brownsville animal shelter achieves 90% save rate

The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC), the city’s animal shelter, has achieved something that even a year ago would have seemed unattainable: a 90% save rate.

Border Patrol program in Brownsville seeks to redirect at-risk youth

BROWNSVILLE — Brianna Garcia sat nervously at first and then seemed relaxed with the idea that her life was beginning to change and move in a direction of success.

US Rep. Vicente Gonzalez joins bipartisan effort to help shrimpers

Two Texas congressmen have joined a bipartisan effort to deter international financial institutions from financing foreign shrimpers with U.S. taxpayer money.