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Trump highlights border wall in first address since Capitol riot

SAN JUAN — There were two legacies at play Tuesday when President Donald Trump visited the Rio Grande Valley: one that was about 450...

Passion and pride greet Trump in Valley visit

Love him or hate him, a visit by the president is still a spectacle that’ll bring out a Rio Grande Valley crowd in the hundreds, even on a cold day in the middle of a pandemic amidst national political furor and civil unrest. Fans and detractors took to the streets Tuesday, with supporters extolling his virtues in lively rallies and high-profile state Democrats, including Julian Castro, sweeping into town to criticize his presidency.

County to open two COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Cameron County will host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week where the Moderna vaccine will be administered to 2,350 individuals at each location. The first...

Point Isabel ISD receives donated PPE masks

PORT ISABEL — As the coronavirus pandemic continues to create hardships for communities, companies and groups are lending a helping hand. Point Isabel ISD recently...

Trump’s visit to border nothing new for politicians

Despite calls to cancel his trip to the Rio Grande Valley, President Trump arrived Tuesday afternoon to commemorate the completion of 450 miles of...

Texas legislative session begins with heavy security presence

By Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune The Texas Legislature gaveled in Tuesday for its biennial session with a heavy security presence after the U.S. Capitol insurrection...

Authorities investigating robbery at downtown Brownsville bank

Federal and local authorities are investigating a robbery at the BBVA Compass Bank in downtown Brownsville that occurred around 12:41 p.m. today. FBI spokeswoman Michelle...

The Latest: President Trump’s visit to the border wall

UPDATE: 3:55 p.m. President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One just after 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon following his remarks near the border wall an hour...