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Shoppers will feel a little less strain on their wallets with the return of the annual tax-free weekend.

BROWNSVILLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds travelers to build more time into their border crossing plans as the annual Texas back to school tax-free weekend is scheduled for Aug. 11-13 and some area private schools start their school year.

A former athletic coordinator with Jubilee Academy in Brownsville has pleaded guilty to sex crimes against children and was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday.

HARLINGEN — The flags fluttering through the hot morning air bore witness to the excitement of the coming season, and the glistening and playing of the instruments revealed the anticipation of young people returning for a season of joy and activity.

The city of Palmview approved Tuesday a resolution supporting the Texas Education Agency’s recommendation to intervene at La Joya ISD, although the city says it expects to face pressure from the district for doing so.

Bryant Walker, director of aviation for the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport since May 2016, is stepping down to take a job with the Federal Aviation Administration in Boston, Mass.

If you're looking for a fun family activity before it's time to head back to school here's your chance.

Edcouch-Elsa ISD trustees are considering making a bond push in November for improvements that could include safety upgrades, building maintenance and some new facilities.

One of Sea Turtle Inc.'s longest living residents died Monday, the nonprofit said on Facebook in a statement memorializing the beloved turtle.

HARLINGEN — There’s going to be a carnival!