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Married couple charged in death of autistic teen in Brownsville

Brownsville police have arrested a woman and her common-law husband for allegedly murdering her 15-year-old autistic nephew on Monday, according to a news release.

Investigation leads to drugs and guns at Brownsville residence

The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office and United States Postal Agents made a drug bust Monday in Brownsville, where they also found a large amount of cash, guns and ammunition.

Chilly nights in store for the Rio Grande Valley

You might want to have a cup of hot chocolate ready, as there will be some chilly nights in the Rio Grande Valley over...

Investigation Discovery to feature story on Kimberly Avila’s disappearance

Five years after Kimberly Avila went missing from the Brownsville downtown area, the TV channel ID, or Investigations Discovery, will feature Avila’s story during Wednesday’s premiere of its “Disappeared” series.

Are you a mosquito magnet? It could be your smell

NEW YORK (AP) — A new study finds that some people really are "mosquito magnets" and it probably has to do with the way...

Small house, big idea: JPMorgan Chase grants $3 million to MiCASiTA

Come Dream Come Build, formerly the Community Development Corporation of Brownsville, is one of just five organizations nationwide selected by JPMorgan Chase to receive grants of $3 million each for the purpose of scaling up innovative, climate-resilient, affordable housing models.

Kohls files plans for three Sephora outlets in Valley

The transition of Sephora beauty outlets to Kohls department stores will soon be complete, according to documents filed with the state.

Terror on Texas Avenue guarantees night of fright in Mercedes

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Home-building continues to boom, but commercial projects lag

High interest rates aren’t just a concern for prospective home-buyers looking for a mortgage these days. Commercial developers also are backing off projects until commercial interest rates come down.

Harlingen food company lays off 64 workers

HARLINGEN — A local cold storage facility embroiled in a major recall of frozen meals has filed notice with the Texas Workforce Commission of the permanent layoffs of 64 employees.