U.S. Postal Service unveils new marine life stamps
The U.S. Postal Service on Friday unveiled its newest forever stamps—and they will please anyone who loves marine life.
Teen claims ‘just having fun’ impersonating police
A 17-year-old Brownsville man told police he was “having fun” as he drove around the city impersonating a police officer with flashing lights on his car and using a PA system to tell motorists to get out of the way, police said.
Hundreds of migrants apprehended in less than 48 hours
In less than 48 hours, U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended 307 migrants suspected to have entered the U.S. illegally.
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Gladys Porter Zoo to hold Kids Appreciation Day Saturday
The Gladys Porter Zoo will celebrate National Kids Day by hosting the 18th Annual Kids Appreciation Day, presented by H-E-B, from 10 am. To 3 pm. Saturday in Brownsville.
Driver shortage leads to fewer bus routes in Brownsville
Affected by a shortage of bus drivers, Brownsville Metro has cancelled some of its routes.
Brownsville ISD presents students with backpacks, school supplies
Hundreds of Brownsville Indepenent School District parents were showing up Thursday at the Hanna Early College High School gymnasium for free back-to-school backpacks, haircuts, vaccines and more as BISD geared up for the first day of classes on Aug. 16.
Photo Gallery: Brownsville ISD’s Back to School Community Bash
FOX Nation holds ‘Broken Border Crisis’ summit in Edinburg
A summit focusing on immigration, criminal organizations and narcotics smuggling along the southern border was hosted by Fox News on Wednesday in Edinburg and attended by local ranchers, law enforcement, Gov. Greg Abbott, Democrat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and Republican U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores.
Friday is back: Downtown Brownsville showcase returns
First Friday, a grassroots project that shone a light on downtown businesses, featured local artists, musicians and vendors, and did a good job attracting crowds downtown, was undone by the pandemic.