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Drinkable seawater: Port Isabel to build desalination plant

With approval of a $10 million Texas Water Development Board loan, the Laguna Madre Water District will build a 10 million gallon seawater desalination plant in Port Isabel using water from the Brownsville Ship Channel.

Brownsville police seeks public’s help in cold case homicide

The Brownsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in resolving a 2023 murder of a 22-year-old man.

Harlingen borrowing $10 million to help fund $258 million project

HARLINGEN — Officials here are launching the biggest project in Harlingen’s history, borrowing $10 million through a 30-year loan to help fund the first part of a $258 million WaterWorks master plan aimed at overhauling an aging sewer system.

Spud-tastically versatile: Papas & Papas, in Harlingen and Pharr, is for potato lovers

For this week’s South Texas Flavor, I had the chance to explore the versatile world of potatoes by visiting Papas & Papas— and you guessed it. It’s about to get cheesy, buttery, creamy and whatever else you like in your Papa Asadas.

McAllen proposes cap on pets following ‘high-profile’ hoarding cases

The city of McAllen is proposing to limit the number of cats and dogs that can be housed in a single residence.

Summer heat exacerbates garden issues for Texans

Texas gardeners usually sing the same tune this time of year — the heat is oppressive, and moisture is in short supply. Some East Texas and Gulf Coast gardens received rain from tropical storms, but many Texans are humming through the second verse with continued high temperatures and a lack of moisture.

Navy veteran brings taste of success to Harlingen restaurant

HARLINGEN — The flavors of Italy have gathered to share their wonders with anyone hungry for flavor, intrigue and variation.

McAllen woman acted as lookout in Donna man’s murder, police say

The McAllen woman involved in the death of a Donna resident in McAllen that occurred Monday morning “appeared to be acting as a lookout,” according to a probable cause affidavit.

Time served for men who stole $1M worth of border wall panels in Pharr

Two men convicted of stealing nearly $1 million worth of border fencing from Strong Structural Steel in Pharr in 2021 have been sentenced to time served.

Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX headquarters from California to Boca Chica

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk says he's moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X to Texas from California.