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What’s the status of voting legislation in Texas?

By ACACIA CORONADO | Report for America/Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is on course to become the nation's largest state to tighten restrictions...

Brownsville Fire Department ends search, no vehicle found in bay waters

The Brownsville Fire Department concluded the search for a vehicle that was reported to have slid into the water Wednesday evening at the Jaime...

Mexican president draws US into dispute over Tamps. governor

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has made little headway defusing a bizarre standoff over the possible arrest of a a sitting state governor facing...

Cameron County reports 11 COVID cases

Cameron County health officials reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. No new COVID-19 related deaths were reported. The new cases raises the total number...

Falcons grow through adversity, reach regional quarterfinals

The stakes will be high when Los Fresnos plays host to the Edinburg Vela Sabercats on Friday, but fortunately for the Falcons, they thrive...

Porter soccer’s Montes, Esparza heading to TAMIU

A pair of Brownsville Porter Cowboys midfielders will be heading to Texas A&M International University together in the fall. On May 10, Brandon Montes and...

EDITORIAL: Get to work: Improved work visa policy can help migrants, economy

Officials are reporting a demographic shift in the people who are being detained on the border. The high numbers of unaccompanied minors that we...

Valley Regional introduces service dog during EMS Week

Wednesday morning’s intense rain did not stop first responders from celebrating the arrival of the newest member of the Valley Regional Medical Center family,...

LETTERS: Religion and blame

Rafael Cruz: “Let me say, as the father of two daughters, there is something deeply wrong that we have these shootings. There are a...

LETTERS: Voting bill draws fire 

Yes, Mr. Trey Newton, Hispanic Republican treasurer, elections should be clean, and voters should feel confident that their votes count. But the past presidential...