The Brownsville Herald

Indictment: Autistic teen tied to mattress with dog collar, rope

A Cameron County indictment against a Brownsville couple accused of causing the death of an autistic teenager in October 2022 states the boy was tied to a mattress with a dog collar and rope.

Disconnections to resume: BPUB’s temporary suspension began in October

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board announced Wednesday that beginning next month it will resume disconnecting customers whose accounts are delinquent.

Brownsville seeks local artists to paint downtown mural

Walk around downtown Brownsville and you will see beautiful murals painted on the side of various buildings.

Zoo seeks help in naming baby giraffe

Have you ever wanted to help name a baby giraffe?

Approaching cold front brings critical fire concerns

Another cold front will push through the Rio Grande Valley Thursday morning, bringing strong northerly winds, cooler daytime temperatures and critical fire weather conditions.

‘Really nervous’: Hospice director says donations have plummeted

Sunshine Haven hospice in Olmito has been providing free, comfortable, end-of-life care to terminally ill patients in a home-like setting since opening its doors in November 2000.

Federal judge grants continuance in IES embezzlement case

U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. has signed a motion granting a continuance in the embezzlement trial of the former finance director of International Education Services.

Canadian woman accused of trying to smuggle 2 Russian nationals from Mexico into the...

A Canadian woman remains in federal custody after she allegedly tried to cross two Russian nationals from Mexico to the United States via the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, a federal criminal complaint reads.

Record investment: Rich’s says expansion will create about 58 jobs

A multinational food manufacturing and distribution company with operations in Brownsville is proposing an investment of $116.5 million to expand its manufacturing and warehouse capacity in the city.

Expert: One of biggest threats to Valley alligators is urge to feed them

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — One of the surest ways to kill an alligator, eventually, is to start feeding it.