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Hidalgo County settles lawsuit with family of man who died after pandemic arrest

A McAllen federal judge on Friday afternoon signed off on a confidential settlement between Hidalgo County, four deputies, two nurses and the family of a 22-year-old man who died after suffering a severe neck injury over an Easter weekend 2020 arrest for allegedly violating a local COVID-19 emergency order and public intoxication.

Retired Cameron County Judge Murray remembered for legacy of community service

Retired Cameron County Judge Menton Murray Jr. left behind a legacy of community service and doing what was right for those before his court, family and friends said Thursday as the family received condolences.

‘Literary icon’: Sandra Cisneros to headline Brownsville Planned Parenthood brunch

Planned Parenthood South Texas (PPST) has landed a true literary icon as keynote speaker for the nonprofit organization’s Annual Valley Brunch in Brownsville on Sunday.

Brownsville ISD consolidates schools in Southmost

The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to consolidate three pairs of schools in Southmost, aiming to initially save about $1 million per consolidation and setting a timeline to complete the change-over by fall 2024.

Donna leaders hold workshop ahead of bridge bond election

DONNA — There’s a lot of money on the line here, where officials are hoping residents will lend their support to a $45 million bond election next month.

San Juan man accused of fatal crash has been arrested for DWI six times

The 40-year-old man accused of a March 26 fatal crash in San Juan has been arrested for drunk driving six times since 2001 with his most recent arrest in January.

Powerful nutrition found in microgreens

Microgreens are small vegetable or herb plants that are usually harvested 7 to 14 days after seed germination. They have become popular in the American diet, especially as a health food, over the last 15 years as a great way to add nutrition to dishes.

Jury convicts Edcouch man accused of fatal ambulance crash

A jury is deliberating the fate of a 39-year-old Edcouch man accused of killing two while he allegedly drove drunk and crashed into an ambulance in 2018.

Man shot outside McAllen Police Department remains under medical supervision

The 31-year-old man who was shot outside the McAllen Police Department in early March remains under medical supervision, according to Public Information Officer Lt. Joel Morales.

BPUB head named STEM Woman of the Year by Zonta Club

Marilyn D. Gilbert, General Manager and CEO of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, has been named Amelia Earhart STEM Woman of the Year by the Zonta Club of Brownsville.