Sen. Cornyn proposes withholding funding for Mexico over Valley’s water crisis
The Rio Grande Valley's reservoirs are not only running out of water, the region is running out of options.
From the heart: Brownsville Veterans Memorial One-Act Play company makes state
The One-Act Play company from Veterans Memorial Early College High School is living a dream this weekend and making history as one of eight 5-A schools to qualify for the UIL state finals in Austin.
Brownsville one of four starting points for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
SAN JUAN — Bishop Daniel E. Flores and Auxiliary Bishop Mario Aviles hosted a round-table discussion in observance of World Communications Day on Thursday.
Commentary: The invisible challenges of digital accessibility
In our increasingly digital world, accessibility should be a fundamental pillar of design and development. Yet, all too often it's an afterthought, if it's considered at all. The reality is that digital accessibility isn't just nice to have, it's a necessity for creating an inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, can fully participate. May 16 was Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and it's time for us all to do better.
Editorial: Winter Texan numbers falling; we should seek to draw retirees as permanent residents
Winter Texans have been a boon for the Rio Grande Valley, adding nearly $2 billion per year to the region’s economy. Those numbers have been falling in recent years, however, and changing finances appear to be a major reason.
Brownsville hires new director of Parks and Recreation
The city of Brownsville has a new director of its Parks and Recreation Department: Sean De Palma, who joins the city with more than two decades of public and private sector experience.
Texas lawmakers urge Congress to block Mexico funding over failed water deliveries
A bipartisan, bicameral delegation of Texas lawmakers are urging Congress to withhold millions in funding from Mexico until that country makes good on its water debt to the United States.
Marisa Leal sworn in to seat on Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees
After canvassing the vote in Saturday’s special election, the Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees officially recognized Marisa F. Leal as the winner, affirming that she had defeated Minerva M. Pena by 949 votes and declaring her duly elected to Place 6 on the board.
Retired commissioner helped engineer Port of Brownsville’s comeback
The Port of Brownsville is a much different place now compared to May 2008, when Brownsville Navigation District Commissioner Ralph Cowen was sworn in among a new slate of commissioners.
