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20 more succumb to COVID-19 in RGV, more than 800 cases reported
At least 20 more people died due to complications related to COVID-19 in the Rio Grande Valley and there were more than 800 new...
Top 50 taps Salinas; Former Brownsville EDC exec cited for body of work
Former Brownsville economic development official Gilberto Salinas has been named among 2021’s Top 50 Economic Developers in North America by the Michigan-based firm Consultant...
Harlingen leaders debate food truck park security
HARLINGEN — The opening of the city’s first food truck park awaits the city’s decision on the number of security guards it’ll require the...
Cameron County: Bars to remain closed, limits on gatherings
Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. has extended his emergency management order until March 5. The amended order takes effect at 12:01 p.m. Friday.
Trevino...
Texas focusing on ‘super senior’ vaccination
Vaccine providers administering COVID-19 doses throughout Texas will be using new strategies to ensure more people who are 75 years old or older receive...
Coming Together: Local churches partner to deliver food
More than 20 churches in Brownsville are working with El Campo Initiative to deliver food to those who need it the most during the...
Cameron County clinic set for second virus dose; 2,000 people to receive Moderna shots
HARLINGEN — Cameron County health officials today plan to administer the COVID-19 vaccine’s final dose to 2,000 people who received their first dose last...
Biden orders all public boats to enforce mask mandate
HARLINGEN — An executive order signed by President Joe Biden immediately mandates masks be worn on all “public maritime vessels, including ferries” to prevent...
Pharr police arrest man accused of attempted break-in, lighting car on fire
Pharr police arrested a 26-year-old man Tuesday morning who they say tried to break into his ex-girlfriend's house before returning hours later and setting...
BISD meal distribution continues
The Brownsville Independent School District announced that meals will continue to be distributed at elementary schools.
The Food and Nutrition Services Department will continue to...