BROWNSVILLE’S HISTORIC BATTLEFIELD TRAIL NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL HALL OF FAME
Brownsville's Historic Battlefield Trail is gaining national recognition, and the community has the opportunity to help it earn a place amon…
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Top federal prosecutor in South Texas says birth tourism allegations at Mission Regional are ‘highly, highly alarming’
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CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUGUST 4, 2026, CITY COMMISSION MEETING
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San Benito split commission can’t decide city manager job
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Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted
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Harlingen commissioner links dirty campaign mailer to Edinburg man
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Driscoll invests over $9M for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit expansion
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Brownsville approves changes to public smoking ordinance
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville City Commission on Tuesday approved modifications to regulations on smoking in public pla…
Isolated rain possible starting Thursday in the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Anticipate lots of sunshine throughout Wednesday with highs climbing to the upper 90s and low 100s. South…
Mariachis, burgers, and queso fundido – a fine combination at Brownsville’s La Gardenia
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