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SpaceX’s first Starship Version 3 rocket takes off from Pad 2 at Starbase during the Flight 12 mission on May 22, 2026. Image: SpaceX SpaceX launched a revamped Super Heavy-Starship rocket Friday on an “epic” flight to test more powerful engines, enhanced control systems and a ho...
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Starship S39 and Super Heavy booster B19 launched from Boca Chica at 5:30 p.m. against a blue sky for SpaceX’s 12th Starship test flight. The post SpaceX’s Starship 39 successfully launches from Boca Chica Beach appeared first on MyRGV.com....
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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 arou...
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The final suspect involved in an attempted kidnapping that turned fatal after one of the kidnappers was shot in the head in early 2023 has been sentenced. The post Final suspect in 2023 fatal kidnapping sentenced to 5 years in prison appeared first on MyRGV.com....
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Seven to nine hours, that is average hours of sleep recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The post DHR Health physician says prioritize sleep to prevent other health conditions appeared first on MyRGV.com....
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Downtown Brownsville is about to get even more colorful as First Friday: Paint the Town returns with an evening full of creativity, live entertainment, local flavor, and community energy....
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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....
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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 meeti...
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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....
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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...
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(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...
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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 P...
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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)....
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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....
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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)....
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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....
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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....
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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)....
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For Priscilla Perales and her daughter, a mother-daughter trip to Disney World just became much easier.
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
