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Seeking Solutions: Residents propose plan on vaccine clinic for disabled

Brownsville residents Jack White, Mary Yturria and Abraham Barrientes are worried that the current COVID-19 vaccine clinics are leaving out those who need it...

State reports COVID-19 outbreaks on the rise throughout region

In addition to confirmed cases, deaths and hospitalizations, outbreaks of COVID-19 are also on the rise. Outbreaks of COVID-19, which are defined as two or...

Thousands of homebound residents can’t get COVID-19 vaccine

Mario Loya, 63, lives alone in his La Feria residence. Illness keeps him home and confined to a wheelchair. Vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are...

TSC students set to provide free tax prep

For nearly 20 years, Texas Southmost College Accounting Technology students have served their community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program spearheaded by...

TSC welcomes new director of technology and online learning

From working help desks and pulling cables to leading teams for the creation and learning of new technology management systems for higher education institutions,...

Cameron County reports 12 COVID-19 deaths

Twelve more Cameron County residents have died from COVID-19 related causes, the county health department reported Thursday. Five deaths were reported in Brownsville, three in...

Commercial fishermen, guides can apply for CARES Act fisheries disaster funds

Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID – 19 pandemic, the commercial fishing industry is now able to apply for funds from the...

State to continue prioritizing hubs for vaccine distribution

Equitable distribution, rural community outreach and shifting federal vaccine allocations continue to pose challenges to the vaccine rollout in Texas, Department of State Health...

Families of Texas couple killed in drug raid sue city, cops

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The families of a couple killed in a 2019 drug raid by Houston police have alleged...

Former Brownsville official sues over sex discrimination

BROWNSVILLE — Valerie M. Garcia, a former associate municipal court judge here, is suing the city for alleged violations of the Equal Pay Act,...