Inflation ushering new wave of shoppers to pulgas, a Valley food alternative staple
A cacophony of English, Spanish and spanglish prattle emerging from crowds threading through narrow Pulga de Alamo aisles on a sweaty Sunday afternoon in July was pierced by an enthusiastic merchant’s sales pitch, “¡A dólar! ¡A dólar la bolsa de tomate!”
Valley kiddos cool off with ‘Water War’
The children scramble into Laguna Madre Park in Port Isabel with their empty water guns Saturday morning to load up and grab water balloons — county and city law enforcement and first responders pelting them with water balloons and water guns from cover as they enter.
By millions, South Texas Republicans are raising more than ever
Ten years ago, Republicans running for Rio Grande Valley congressional districts raised and spent lackluster amounts of money for the three seats in Washington D.C. that had been blue for as long as anyone could remember.
TDCJ requests, granted extension in John Allen Rubio’s death penalty case
Nearly 20 years after John Allen Rubio admitted to killing three children inside a Brownsville apartment, his capital murder case continues to make its way through the federal court system.
No relief: Stage 2 drought measures implemented
With record low water levels at Amistad and Falcon reservoirs on the Rio Grande and the Brownsville Public Utilities Board and Rancho Viejo implementing Stage 2 of their drought contingency plans, climate forecasters predict continued drought and worsening water supply issues at least through October.
Juvenile accused of causing woman’s death
A juvenile remains in custody of county authorities after he was accused of firing off a handgun that left an 18-year-old woman dead.
Stricter drought rules triggered: BPUB plan outlines allowable water usage
The Brownsville Public Utility Board on Friday implemented Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan due to record low water levels in Amistad and Falcon reservoirs on the Rio Grande.
Brownsville project bringing back Montezuma cypress
Years before sort of documented history, the Montezuma cypress was abundant all along the Rio Grande Valley, from Brownsville all the way up to the upper Valley, and a nursery project is trying to bring native species back to abundance.
BPUB to reopen Administrative Building for scheduled appointments only
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) will reopen the Administration Building to customers by appointment only starting Monday, the electricity provider stated in a press release.
First Selena song released from long-awaited album
Months after Selena Quintanilla’s estate announced that a new Selena album would be released, the first new single from the album “Como Te Quiero Yo A Ti,” was released Friday.