EPA TRI facilities

84 industrial facilities in The Brownsville's coverage area that file annual Toxic Release Inventory reports with the U.S. EPA.

Source: EPA Envirofacts TRI program. TRI reporting is required for facilities in covered industries that exceed chemical-use thresholds. Reporting volume is regulatory disclosure, not a health-risk score.

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Movie Talk: Obsession and If I Could Stay

Written and Directed by Curry Barker Stars Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — There’s no shortage of hand-wringing about derivative storytelling in modern cinema. Usually, the conversation is the all-too-familiar complaint—that Hollywood has r...

ValleyCentralMay 22local

Rio Grande Valley cities distributing sandbags

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With rain expected over the next few days, cities in the Rio Grande Valley are distributing sandbags to residents. According to the Valley Storm Team, the return of rain and thunderstorms over the weekend has prompted the National Weather Service to issu...

ValleyCentralMay 22local

Los Fresnos CISD 6th grader competing in Scripps National Spelling Bee

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 6th-grader from the Rio Grande Valley is heading to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The competition takes place at DAR Constitution Hall this year and will feature 247 spellers from across the country and around the world, inc...

ValleyCentralMay 22local

Consumer confidence hits new low across parties, survey finds

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As gas prices rise and renewed inflation fears hit households, Americans are worried about the economy. On Friday, the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers data showed consumer sentiment fell for a third straight month, dropping to 44.8 in May. That's m...

ValleyCentralMay 22local

Road closures happening in Harlingen due to graduation ceremonies

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Department is advising the public about scheduled road closures due to high school graduations on Friday. Starting at 3 p.m., 13th Street will be closed from Jefferson Street to E. Harrison, and Jefferson Street will be closed between 13th S...

ValleyCentralMay 22safety

Nicki Minaj visits Rio Grande Valley for Starship launch

STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nicki Minaj, widely recognized as one of the most influential female rap artists of all time, made a surprise appearance at Starbase on Thursday in anticipation of the test flight of Starship. Minaj appeared in a launch livestream with two SpaceX employees shortl...

ValleyCentralMay 22space

Following push by activists, Harlingen to study impacts of potential data centers on community

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Over the past few months, Isaac Amani Newman, has become a familiar face at Harlingen's City Commission meetings, pushing for action on data centers. Newman, the co-founder of For The People Alliance, is hoping to see the city eventually pass an ordinance bannin...

ValleyCentralMay 22government

A rain respite returns Friday night

HARLINGEN, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) The last two days have brought beneficial rain across the entire Rio Grande Valley. While we may see a mostly dry day today, the return of rain and thunderstorms over the weekend has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood watch through 7 a.m....

ValleyCentralMay 22local

4Ever Family - Adian

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Meet Adian, a 14-year-old boy full of energy and joy. He enjoys watching TV ...

ValleyCentralMay 22local

'We’ll be here tomorrow': Starship fans undeterred after launch scrub

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After several launch window delays, SpaceX ultimately decided not to move forward with the 12th test launch of Starship Thursday evening leaving thousands gathered across the Rio Grande Valley disappointed — but still hopeful for the next launch. Shortl...

ValleyCentralMay 22space

The Rubio Murders: The Countdown to Execution

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The death penalty is a punishment reserved for the worst of the worst criminals. According to two juries, that’s the only rightful punishment for child killer John Allen Rubio. During our CBS 4 series, The Rubio Murders, viewers learned about the brutality of th...

ValleyCentralMay 22local

SpaceX aiming to test launch Starship on Friday

STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX announced that it is preparing to test launch Starship on Friday. The announcement was made nearly two hours after SpaceX scrubbed its first attempt at the 12th test launch. SpaceX said the launch window will open at 5:30 p.m. and will aim to launch at 6:3...

ValleyCentralMay 22space

PIISD Recognizes Students, Educators, Community

By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Point Isabel Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized dozens of students, educators, and community members during its regular school board meeting held May 19 at Port Isabel Early College High School. The meeting opened with a ...

Port Isabel PressMay 22schools

Laguna Vista recount confirms Carter victory

By DIANTÉ MARIGNY & JACQI LEYVA-HILL editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Incumbent Mayor Michael “Mike” Carter’s reelection victory in Laguna Vista was officially upheld following a formal recount conducted May 14 at the Cameron County Historic Courthouse exhibit room in Brownsville. The recount conf...

Port Isabel PressMay 22government

Worker dies at SpaceX Starbase facility

Jose Bautista, 25, of Donna, died following a workplace accident at SpaceX’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica, according to Cameron County officials. By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A 25-year-old Donna man died after a workplace accident at SpaceX’s Starbase facility near Bo...

Port Isabel PressMay 22space

PIECHS golf and boys soccer All-District selections

(Port Isabel boys soccer coach and players at East vs West All-Star game. May 19, 2026. Picture by PIECHS) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS As the 2025-2026 school season comes to a conclusion, we wrap up the season’s All-District awards with boys’ soccer and golf. In boys’ soccer...

Port Isabel PressMay 22government

PIECHS golf and boys soccer All-District selections

(Port Isabel’s Jesus Ramos scores during PI vs San Benito 7on7 game. May 14, 2026. Picture by Constancio Martinez Jr) By CONSTANCIO MARTINEZ, JR. Special to the PRESS As the 2025-2026 school season comes to a conclusion, we wrap up the season’s All-District awards with boys’ soccer and golf. In b...

Port Isabel PressMay 22government

Moments In Time: Reward offered for counterfeiters

Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley. Steve Hathcock is a local historian and a regular columnist for the Port Isabel South Padre Press. He ha...

Port Isabel PressMay 22business

Live coverage: SpaceX tries again for first launch of its Starship Version 3 rocket

The mission will see the debut of several upgrades to the launch vehicle, including redesigned engines. Liftoff from Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, is scheduled during a window that opens at 5:30 p.m. CDT (6:30 p.m. EDT / 2230 UTC).

Spaceflight NowMay 21space

SpaceX’s sunrise Starlink launch adds 29 satellites to low Earth orbit megaconstellation

The Starlink 10-31 mission was the 58th Falcon 9 launch so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 6:04 a.m. EDT (1004 UTC).

Spaceflight NowMay 20space

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg SFB

SpaceX’s 45th Starlink mission of the year saw the company add another 24 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:46 p.m. PDT (10:46 p.m. EDT / 0246 UTC).

Spaceflight NowMay 20space

DACA recipient released from ICE custody in Raymondville

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program who was in a federal detention center for more than three months was released from immigration custody on Thursday. Court records show a federal judge on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of...

ValleyCentralMay 21border

ONE CITY FAIR HIGHLIGHTS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND LOCAL RESOURCES

For Brownsville resident Ralia Karavasilis, one of the biggest takeaways from the City of Brownsville’s One City Information and All-Hazards Preparedness Fair was learning about the City’s 546-HELP hotline.

City of BrownsvilleMay 22safety

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY CLOSURES

City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

City of BrownsvilleMay 20business

LIBRARY SYSTEM HOSTS FAFSA/FINANCIAL AID AWARENESS NIGHTS FOR FAMILIES

The Brownsville Public Library System Teen Services Department is helping local students and families prepare for college with upcoming FAFSA / Financial Aid Awareness Night workshops at both library branches this May.

City of BrownsvilleMay 20schools

27TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SILENT MARCH TO HONOR FALLEN HEROES

The community is invited to attend the 27th annual Memorial Day Silent March on Monday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Park, located next to the Main Branch of the Brownsville Public Library at 2600 Central Blvd.

City of BrownsvilleMay 20local

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE AND UTRGV TASK FORCE OF THE FUTURE COMPLETE INITIAL REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS

The City of Brownsville and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have completed the initial report of the Task Force of the Future, a collaborative initiative created to strengthen UTRGV’s presence in Brownsville and Cameron County.

City of BrownsvilleMay 20government

BROWNSVILLE FAMILY TAKES OFF ON INAUGURAL BREEZE AIRWAYS NONSTOP FLIGHT TO ORLANDO

For Priscilla Perales and her daughter, a mother-daughter trip to Disney World just became much easier.

City of BrownsvilleMay 19local

BROWNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVITES COMMUNITY TO MENTAL HEALTH WALK PROMOTING WELLNESS AND SUPPORT

The Brownsville Police Department is inviting the community to come together for a meaningful evening focused on awareness, support, and wellness during the upcoming Mental Health Walk on May 28, at the Brownsville Events Center.

City of BrownsvilleMay 19safety

COMMUNITY INVITED TO HELP KEEP BROWNSVILLE BEAUTIFUL DURING THE GREATEST AMERICAN CLEANUP

The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is calling on the community to roll up their sleeves and make a difference during the Greatest American Cleanup at Monte Bella Trails Park.

City of BrownsvilleMay 19local

BROWNSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND PROYECTO JUAN DIEGO TO HOST “RUN TO THE RESCUE” 5K AND FAMILY WALK

The Brownsville Fire Department, in partnership with Proyecto Juan Diego, is inviting the community to lace up their running shoes and take part in the upcoming Run to the Rescue 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, May 30.

City of BrownsvilleMay 19safety

BROWNSVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDING

The City of Brownsville’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) and Office of Space Commerce is now accepting applications for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding for the 2027 Fiscal Year.

City of BrownsvilleMay 19local

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY DAYTIME CLOSURES OF ROBINDALE ROAD FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Motorists traveling along Robindale Road should expect temporary daytime closures as the City of Brownsville Engineering & Public Works Department completes scheduled roadway improvements later this month.

City of BrownsvilleMay 19local

BROWNSVILLE FD EARNS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MISSION: LIFELINE ® EMS GOLD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The City of Brownsville’s Fire Department has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award, marking the third consecutive year the department has earned this prestigious national recognition.

City of BrownsvilleMay 19safety

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCES ROADWAY MAINTENANCE ON ROBINHOOD DRIVE

Motorists traveling through Robinhood Drive can expect to see City of Brownsville Engineering & Public Works crews conducting scheduled roadway maintenance throughout the month of June.

City of BrownsvilleMay 19local

BARCC: SIX LOW-COST RABIES CLINICS REMAINING BEFORE MAY 30 DEADLINE

The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) is reminding residents that only six low-cost rabies vaccine clinics remain, with the final clinic scheduled for May 30, as part of an ongoing effort to protect pets and the community.

City of BrownsvilleMay 19local

BROWNSVILLE SEEKS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON PROJECTS THROUGH SURVEY

The City of Brownsville is inviting residents to take part in a community survey designed to gather feedback on ongoing projects, community priorities, quality of life, City services, and future investments across Brownsville.

City of BrownsvilleMay 16local

SpaceX scrubs first attempt at 12th launch from Starbase

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX scrubbed its first attempt at the 12th launch from Starbase, Texas, on Thursday night. The launch window opened at 5:30 p.m. with SpaceX targeting 6:30 p.m. for the launch. After four stalls, the SpaceX team called the launch. As of Thursday night, SpaceX...

ValleyCentralMay 21space

Daily chance for thunderstorms through next week

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A major change in the weather pattern is here to stay, at least for this forecast period. Rainfall totals over the past 48 hours show nearly four inches in some areas of the Rio Grande Valley. There will be a daily chance for showers and thunderstorms. The Weath...

ValleyCentralMay 22local

City of Harlingen approves master plan to improve transportation system

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Harlingen approved a master plan during its city meeting on Wednesday, marking a significant step to improve its transportation system. The Harlingen Mobility Master Plan is the city's newest partnering initiative with the Texas Department of Transpo...

ValleyCentralMay 21business

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CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY DAYTIME CLOSURES OF ROBINDALE ROAD FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

BROWNSVILLE FD EARNS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MISSION: LIFELINE ® EMS GOLD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCES ROADWAY MAINTENANCE ON ROBINHOOD DRIVE

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SpaceX scrubs first attempt at 12th launch from Starbase

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