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Ortiz student ranks third in BISD Accelerated Reader program

Five million words and 92 books later, rising fifth-grader Miguel Molano is the top Accelerated Reader in the Brownsville Independent School District.

Drive-thru food distribution returns Friday in Brownsville

With food prices rising, United Way of Southern Cameron County and other organizations have stepped up to help.

Saharan dust cloud crosses Atlantic, sweeps across Valley

Summer hasn’t officially started, but those lazy, hazy days are already making an appearance.

Mayra Flores secures Republican win for special Congressional race

Republican Mayra Flores won Tuesday’s special election for the Texas District 34 congressional seat.

Police: Man survives being shot in Brownsville road rage encounter

A 22-year-old Brownsville man is being held without bond in connection to a road rage encounter in which someone was shot and injured.

McAllen native introduced as new director for nonprofit that helps vulnerable children

MISSION — A non profit that works with vulnerable children introduced its new director of administration for the Rio Grande Valley on Monday.

TPWD planting monster bass in 3 Valley lakes

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced it will stock three Valley community fishing lakes with “retired” Florida largemouth bass that were used at a state fish hatchery.

Closer to launch: FAA requires mitigation from SpaceX

The Federal Aviation Administration released the long-awaited results of its Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) of SpaceX’s plans for Starship/Super Heavy launches from its Boca Chica site.

San Benito man accused of hosting cockfighting event

Cameron County sheriff’s deputies arrested a San Benito man after he was accused of hosting a cockfighting event on his property.

Cameron County officials drive home men’s health concerns with Blue Tie Day

SAN BENITO — County officials issued a proclamation this morning designating June 13 as “Blue Tie Day” to remind and encourage men to be aware of preventable health problems by getting regular check-ups.