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HARLINGEN — Diana Padilla is breathing a sigh of relief … sort of. Padilla, executive director of the nonprofit Holistic Organic Practical Education, or HOPE, is breathing a sigh of relief because she
HARLINGEN — I look lovingly at a portrait of my girlfriend hanging on the wall. Her name is Frida and she has been my life partner ever since I saw the movie named for her starring Salma Hayek. Today
HARLINGEN — Everybody’s talking about it. And there’s a lot to talk about. They’re talking about Lauren Elliot taking home three championships from the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Ri
Harlingen CISD students are coached on how to play pickleball on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at RGV Pickle in Harlingen. (Travis M. Whitehead | Valley Morning Star) HARLINGEN — The kids dashed about the
BROWNSVILLE — Octopus? Ceviche? No, I’ve had more than my share of both as of late. So my eyes continue to roam across the menu at La Clandestina Brasa Argentina. Let’s see. I could start off with s
Pieces of ground beef are rolled into balls as Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) culinary arts program students at Gutierrez Middle School prepare to cook smash burgers Wednes
Naomi Mitchell Carrier and Roseann Bacha-Garza dedicate the Texas Historical Marker honoring the 16,000 black troops who were sent to the RGV and fought in the last battle of the Civil War and remaine
SAN BENITO — Only a few cars sit in the parking lot. I find it rather odd. I had thought that cars would fill the parking lot of Mayan Taqueria on a Friday night. Lights and exciting décor fill the ar
“Exuviate.” “Can I have a definition?” asked Anirudh Roy, 12, who competed last month in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Resaca Middle School seventh grader caught the attention and the ex
Ramses Mares, left, is pictured next to Rebecca Lawler, a NASA astronaut candidate, Ariel Mata and Mercedes Espinoza in this undated photo. (Courtesy photo) HARLINGEN — Even in the peace and the seren
HARLINGEN — A man with a heavy moustache holds a plate of meat steaming and enticing. The man with the moustache and the bold colors – green neckerchief and yellow vest and red cuffs – comes alive as
The excitement, the electrifying excitement of increasing victories, could be felt even in a text message saying Anirudh Roy had advanced to quarterfinals in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in
HARLINGEN — “Let’s go Wolverines!” And off they went to dazzle the judges with their dance moves at the Lone Star Spirit Collective Nationals in McAllen. And the dance team from Lee H. Means Elementar
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The sound of violins is filling the halls of the Brownsville George Ramirez Performing Arts Academy this summer as young students discover the joy of making music through the Revival of Cultural Arts (ROCA) Violin Camp Program.
The City of Brownsville is reminding residents about its scheduled Brush and Bulky Item Pickup services provided by Republic Services. These services are designed to help keep neighborhoods clean and clutter-free while promoting proper waste disposal.
Families are invited to kick off the new school year at the Brownsville Police Department's Back-to-School Fair, a free community event designed to help students head back to the classroom prepared for success.
The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works Traffic Division is advising motorists of temporary daytime lane closures on International Boulevard beginning Wednesday, July 15, as roadway improvement work gets underway.
SpaceX is preparing for a potential 13th Test Flight of Starship on Thursday, July 16th, between the hours of 5:45pm and 7:15pm CST
Brownsville residents are embracing curbside recycling, with participation exceeding expectations just six months after the City's residential recycling program launched in January.
Construction is moving forward on the highly anticipated Sprouts Farmers Market, which is scheduled to open in Brownsville next year.
Grab your swimsuit, bring your family, and get ready for a fun-filled summer evening at the pool! The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to its next Dive-In Movie on Thursday, July 24, at Gonzalez Pool.
As part of the Wild Rose Lane Reconstruction Improvements Project, the westbound approach of Wild Rose Lane at Central Boulevard will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, July 13, 2026, to allow crews to complete sanitary sewer improvements.
Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr. and the City Commission have selected Alan Guard, ICMA-CM, CGFO, to serve as Brownsville’s next City Manager. The decision was made during the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting on June 16, 2026.
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Brownsville, invites the community to Friday with the City on Friday, July 17, for the latest update on the Downtown Renaissance Master Plan.
The Brownsville City Commission's July 7 meeting featured recognitions for outstanding community and city achievements while advancing key initiatives focused on economic development, municipal operations, and updates to the City's governing charter.
The Department of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services invites young nature enthusiasts and their families to discover the fascinating world of insects at Bug Bash.
Looking for a fun and free family outing? The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to celebrate creativity, imagination, and the joy of reading at the 2026 Arts & Literacy Festival.
The library is partnering with Sea Turtle, Inc. to present a free, family-friendly program that takes attendees on an incredible journey with sea turtles, from nesting and hatching to their long ocean migrations.
The City of Brownsville and the Gladys Porter Zoo are bringing wildlife education to the community through Creature Feature, a BTV News video series that showcases the incredible animals that call the Gladys Porter Zoo home.
As many families head outdoors for Fourth of July celebrations, health officials are reminding residents to make heat safety part of their holiday plans.
Openings are available in Engineering and Public Works, Organizational Development and Human Resources, and other City divisions, offering opportunities for people with a wide range of skills and experience.
The next Second Friday celebration takes place on Friday, July 10, with this month's theme, "Passport to Downtown," inspired by the excitement of the FIFA World Cup.
As families prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, Brownsville officials are reminding residents to put safety first and remember that setting off fireworks within the city limits is against the law.
While many families look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, loud explosions, and bright flashes can be frightening for pets.
A full reconstruction is underway on Coffee Rd. to turn the roadway into a safer, more connected urban street with curb and gutter, a new center turn lane to help improve traffic flow, upgraded drainage, and ADA-compliant sidewalks.
The City of Brownsville was selected to receive a custom mural through the Star-Spangled Texas Mural Competition, a statewide initiative celebrating America250. Brownsville was the only South Texas community chosen for the honor.
Get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration as the City of Brownsville Parks and Rec Department hosts a night of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and one of the community's favorite summer traditions at Brownsville Sports Park.
The City of Brownsville will observe the Fourth of July holiday by closing all non-emergency municipal offices on Friday, July 3.
Federal, local, and private partners gathered at the port to celebrate the project, which deepened the Brownsville Ship Channel by an additional 10 feet. The entrance and jetty channels increased from 44 feet to 54 feet.
From road construction and new development to housing and future job opportunities, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. shared an ambitious look at the city’s future during his June Coffee with the Mayor presentation.
With summer here, the City of Brownsville Planning and Redevelopment Department is reminding residents that renting private residential pools for parties or events is prohibited under city ordinances.
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