Red snapper season in federal waters starts June 1
The recreational angler season for red snapper in federal waters opens June 1, but when it ends is anybody’s guess.
That will be determined at...
Statewide ban on homeless encampments approved by Texas Senate
By Reese Oxner | The Texas Tribune
The Texas Senate on Thursday approved a bill to ban homeless encampments throughout Texas — a response to...
DHS still limiting travel: Judge says restrictions hurting businesses
On May 14, the Texas Border Coalition once again asked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to lift restrictions on nonessential travel at land...
Humane Society of Harlingen celebrates one year as no-kill
A lot of things have changed at the Humane Society of Harlingen in the past few years. Now, the members are celebrating one year...
A new captain: Loaves and Fishes welcomes new director
HARLINGEN — It has been a week since Victor Rivera stepped foot into new shoes.
He was unemployed for seven months and has finally found...
‘Least of these’: Reagan retires, reflects on 11 years of sheltering Valley’s vulnerable
HARLINGEN — Every day Pastor Bill Reagan drove past Loaves & Fishes here on his daily commute, he felt a tug.
It started in 2009...
Jobless Texans say decision to end unemployment benefits will worsen dire situations
By Megan Menchaca | The Texas Tribune
Since she lost her job as a customer service coordinator at a department store, Mary Baker has cut...
New Brownsville MD to do residency at Harvard Medical
Brownsville native Monique G. Rodriguez will become a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine on Saturday and after completing her residency plans to return to the...
Inviting Hang Out: BISD unveils Learning Resource Center at Pace
For the first time in the pandemic era, the Brownsville Independent School District held a live, in-person ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling a $100,000-plus upgrade to...
Conquering the road: UPS driver celebrates 49 years behind the wheel
As a package delivery driver, Pablo Sanchez, 70, says he’s navigated through various situations when it comes to safe driving.
He’s experienced being on the...