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Brownsville commissioner touts Development District over current EDCs

According to city officials, if voters approve the proposed Greater Brownsville Municipal Development District, or MDD, on May 4, it will mean a lot more money to spend on more projects — including quality-of-life projects — in more places.

Marine killed in ‘mishap’ at Camp Pendleton identified as McAllen native

A U.S. Marine who was killed at Camp Pendleton in California last week has been identified as a McAllen native.

Cameron County voters to elect new appraisal district board

Cameron County voters on Saturday will elect three at-large members to the newly created Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

Former Mexican law enforcement official guilty of trafficking fentanyl

A former Mexican law enforcement official living in Brownsville was convicted last week for smuggling fentanyl, heroin and cocaine into the United States.

Letters to the Editor | Week of April 29-May 4, 2024

Letters to the editor published in The Monitor, Valley Morning Star and The Brownsville Herald during the week of April 29-May 4, 2024.

Swing voters could decide tight race for District 34

Could swing voters decide the hotly contested election between Republican Mayra Flores and incumbent Democrat Vicente Gonzalez for District 34?

Commentary: Rooting out corruption

There is nothing more important to our communities, our families and the future of our children than a strong public school system. Our dedicated La Joya ISD teachers and staff work tirelessly and do an excellent job preparing our students for success.

South Texas Children’s Art Festival winners surprised with SPI family vacations

Seven-year-old Daniella Garcia had her fingers crossed on both hands as Carey Kinsolving announced that he came to her class to award a South Padre Island family vacation. Garcia’s fingers quickly uncrossed when Kinsolving announced she had won a vacation for her family at Holiday Inn Beach Resort South Padre Island along with credit to eat at resort restaurants.

CarePortal provides vital assistance to children, families in crisis

HARLINGEN — There’s a crisis in the middle of the night and suddenly a woman’s grandchildren have filled her small home.

Coast Guard SPI nets 1,650 pounds of illegally caught red snapper in April

Boat crews with Coast Guard Station South Padre Island and air crews with Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi have been busy in April.