Hospital nurse deals with kidney disease while helping in COVID-19 fight
By DENISE CATHEY | Staff Photographer
BROWNSVILLE — With 2020 over, Frank Acevedo, the chief nursing officer for Valley Regional Medical Center Brownsville, has a...
Brownsville health leaders advise on how to stick to new year’s resolutions
According to a recent study by WalletHub, Brownsville is one of the top 10 worst cities for keeping resolutions.
“ To help Americans stick to their...
Virus vaccine demand is huge; Brownsville clinic to take place next week
As a new surge of holiday-gathering-related COVID-19 cases grips the Rio Grande Valley, the demand for the vaccine greatly surpasses supply.
Esmeraldo Guajardo, administrator for...
City manager provides update on Brownsville’s 2020 achievements
On Friday morning, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual “Friday with the city: a virtual manager’s update” where Brownsville City Manager Noel...
Hospital nurse deals with kidney disease while helping in COVID-19 fight
With 2020 over, Frank Acevedo, the chief nursing officer for Valley Regional Medical Center Brownsville, has a lot to look back on in the...
New county order includes bar closures
BROWNSVILLE — A state order has led Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. to order the county’s restaurants to cut their customer capacity while...
Fire Department selected to participate in National Fire Protection project
The Brownsville Fire Department was selected by the National Fire Protection Association to participate in the Community Risk Assessment dashboard project.
Brownsville’s FD was one...
Cameron County COVID-19 cases continue to surge
A big enough percentage of Cameron County residents have ignored the pleas of health experts and elected officials to take precautions and avoid gatherings...
EDITORIAL: Staying well: Pandemic proved, increased need for health professionals
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a proving ground for the Rio Grande Valley’s young medical school. When the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley...
SpaceX preps for new launch, Starship SN9 fires engines Wednesday
A successful static-fire engine test shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday clears the way for a high-altitude launch from Boca Chica BeachofSpaceX’sStarship SN9 prototype, possibly...
