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SpaceX wants to launch Starships from Boca Chica nine times in 12 months

SpaceX wants to deposit Starships in the Indian Ocean as many as nine times over the next 12 months, all of them launched from Boca Chica, according to an 119-page environmental assessment (EA) from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Youngsters, seniors shine bright at RGV Livestock Show steer judging

MERCEDES — The steers stood in the ring stoic and strong as the students who raised them stroked their bellies to keep them calm and focused.

Pena, Leal to meet again in Brownsville ISD special election

Longtime former BISD trustee Minerva M. Pena and challenger Marisa F. Leal will lock horns one more time in a special election May 4 to determine who actually won their November 2020 school board race.

When Florida broke up with spring breakers, South Padre Island came calling

With Miami publicly breaking up with Spring Break, South Padre Island is looking to get more serious in its relationship with spring breakers as long as it stays healthy and profitable without any nonsense.

Commentary: Don’t blame the president for economic conditions

This may not impact those of you who are living paycheck to paycheck, but I would ask you to continue to read on. I often hear people complain that the economy is worse now than it was four years ago. Do you remember what happened four years ago? We were hit by a worldwide pandemic. Was that the fault of the president? Do you remember almost every business that was not critical was closed down? People stayed home with little income. Few cars were on the road. When people did go to the store they wore masks and plastic gloves, and grocery shelves became more and more barren.

‘He enjoyed life’: Border Patrol agent who died in helicopter crash remembered by family

SAN JUAN — Dozens of Border Patrol agents and representatives from local law enforcement agencies lined the main walkway leading to the Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle-National Shrine Thursday afternoon.

Photo Gallery: Funeral Mass held in San Juan for Border Patrol agent killed in...

SAN JUAN — A funeral Mass was held here at the Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle-National Shrine on Thursday for Border Patrol agent Christopher Luna.

Mercedes elementary school student shows resolve at RGV Livestock Show

MERCEDES — She set her face solid and tight as she tapped her stick against a willful hog which outweighed her easily by three or four times.

Starship’s fiery reentry concludes SpaceX launch

Starship S28 and Super Heavy B10, loaded with more than 10 million pounds of propellant, lifted off from Boca Chica/Starbase at 8:25 a.m. Thursday for SpaceX’s third Starship orbital flight attempt, after being granted permission by the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday.

Valley DQs to host Free Cone Day on March 19

Warmer weather means outdoor activities, more sunshine and ice cream.