Brownsville man fatally shoots stepson, flees to Mexico
Brownsville police are looking for a 74-year-old man who is accused of gunning down his 51-year-old stepson over a monetary dispute.
Brownsville ISD’s Ortiz Elementary recognized as National Blue Ribbon School
Solomon P. Ortiz Elementary School in Brownsville is among 29 schools in Texas and 353 across the country being recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Mobile exhibit gives crash course in RGV civil rights history
EDINBURG — The history of progress in the Rio Grande Valley is now on display for all to see and learn.
Bechtel donates $30K worth of state-of-the-art tools to Brownsville school district programs
The Bechtel Corporation began rolling out a partnership with the Brownsville Independent School District on Tuesday by donating $30,000 in state-of-the-art hand, technical and construction tools to BISD’s Career and Technical Education and Adult Continuing Education programs.
SpaceX may have to wait for second orbital launch attempt at Boca Chica Beach
The Federal Aviation Administration says it should be finished with the safety review for SpaceX’s application for a second Starship orbital launch license by the end of October.
RGVSports.com Athletes of the Week – 09/18/23
Meet the RGVSports.com Athletes of the Week. Athletes are voted on by the RGVSports.com sports staff with input from coaches and organizations in each...
Longtime volunteers reflect on years of service at Camille Lightner Playhouse
BROWNSVILLE — Is there a spray can?
Mission area sisters are a TikTok sensation over their wholesome haircut video
Before Labor Day, Valentina Zamarripa and her family were going about their lives fairly quietly. The happy family of seven had just moved to Mission from Florida in August and fell in love with the Rio Grande Valley. They work, go to school, attend golf practice, and sometimes they go on TikTok for a laugh or to make a fun video of their own.
BPUB implements Stage 2 water restrictions after scorching summer
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board on Monday initiated Stage 2 water restrictions under its Drought Contingency Plan in response to falling water levels at the Amistad and Falcon international reservoirs.
Falcons pick up win before District 32-6A opener
LOS FRESNOS — The Falcons have not won a district title since 2019, but that could change this season.
Los Fresnos enters District 32-6A play...
