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SpaceX gets greenlight for Sunday launch

SpaceX on Sunday plans to launch its Starship’s fifth integrated flight test at the Boca Chica Starbase, beginning at 7 a.m. It’ll be a 30-minute launch window now planned after SpaceX got FAA approval over the weekend.

Deadline for comments on Valley LNG projects set for Tuesday

Tuesday is the deadline for public comments on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements for Rio Grande LNG and the associated Rio Bravo Pipeline, and Texas LNG at the Port of Brownsville.

Cameron County commissioners support tax code change for home buyers

Cameron County commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a resolution supporting state legislation to help home buyers take advantage of the state’s homestead exemption law, which would mean significantly lower property tax bills for more homeowners across the Texas.

Valley sales weaker in August over previous year, state figures show

Several Valley cities saw a drop in sales tax collections during August, according to figures released by the state comptroller this week.

Report indicates immigrants contribute billions to Valley economy

The American Immigration Council (AIC) released a report detailing the economic impact immigrants have in the Rio Grande Valley.

Brownsville’s Friendship of Women plans events, awareness activities during October

Friendship of Women, Inc., the community agency dedicated to preventing domestic violence and sexual assault, plans several events during October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Community joins fallen Cameron County constable’s family for Celebration of Life

BROWNSVILLE — The community joined Cameron County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia's family here Monday to honor his life and service during a celebration of life viewing. 

STISD board vice president appointed to state educational association

South Texas ISD’s board vice president was appointed as an officer for the Texas Association of School Boards during the association’s 2024 Delegate Assembly on Sept. 28 in San Antonio.

Valley officials hope new voters spur election turnout

With voter registration on the rise, Valley election officials are expecting a strong turnout on Election Day due to a rise in voters here and a hotly contested presidential election.

Cameron County voters to help decide local, state, national races

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election, with Cameron County voters set to make choices in local, state and national races as the U.S. presidential election drives turnout.