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EDITORIAL: Extended auto strike can affect workers and Valley economy

Could a prolonged autoworkers’ strike mean a sad holiday season for many Rio Grande Valley residents who rely on trade and the flow of auto parts from maquiladoras?

RGV congressional delegation implores Biden to approve bridge projects

The Rio Grande Valley congressional delegation has signed onto a letter to President Joe Biden expressing frustration over the delayed issuance of presidential permits for key border bridge projects.

Looking up: Southmost telescope in Brownsville reinstalled after repairs

Brownsville’s Southmost Public Library Observatory once again has an eye on the cosmos now that the facility’s 14-inch reflector telescope has been re-installed after repairs to the dome, and it’s just in time for the much anticipated “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse midday on Saturday.

EDITORIAL: Biden betrays border by allowing further work on border wall

President Joe Biden is either a weak panderer who won’t stand up for his principles, or a two-faced liar with no principles at all. Many people might be reaching such conclusions as Biden betrays migrants, the border area and his own previous declarations.

Fur a good cause: Brownsville animal shelter hosts inaugural Toast to Tails Gala

The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center’s mission of trying to find homes for the city’s huge population of homeless dogs and cats in its charge is a monumental undertaking, one that requires more resources than BARCC has.

Brownsville economic development arm names director of operations and strategic partnerships

The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation has announced the appointment of Elsa M. Galvan as its new director of operations and strategic partnerships.

Over 300 pounds of meth seized from Ford F-150 in Brownsville

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on Friday discovered more than 300 pounds of methamphetamine and nearly 15 pounds of heroin concealed in a man’s Ford F-150, according to a criminal complaint.

Glizzey’s Food Hut offers delightful renditions of the American hot dog

HARLINGEN — A joyously cool wind tussles the flags and the trees around the purple structure with the dashing signs.

LEAD anti-vaping program offers Brownsville ISD students second chance

The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office and Brownsville Independent School District congratulated the first cohort of graduates in an anti-vaping initiative to help students head off the consequences of a felony indictment for vaping.