3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (194+ words) Officers with the Brownsville Police Department arrested one person and are still searching for another after a stolen vehicle was found near several schools, triggering lockdowns across multiple campuses. The Brownsville Police Department said a vehicle reported stolen early Thursday…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (148+ words) Several Brownsville ISD schools are on lockdown or under safety restrictions due to nearby police activity. A spokesperson for the Brownsville Police Department said officers are looking for an auto theft suspect in the area of Hortencia Boulevard. Five campuses…...

4+ day, 36+ min ago   (484+ words) After three years at Sharyland Pioneer High School, Matilde Curiel, known as Mati to her friends, is focused on finishing strong. She is currently ranked first in her class and has her sights set on becoming valedictorian. "I think that…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (282+ words) A local group is working with high school students in the Rio Grande Valley to build a pipeline of skilled construction workers as the industry faces a shortage of labor. Roy Perez, who works in construction, said his passion for…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1475+ words) This article first appeared on The Texas Tribune. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune June 4, 2026 A…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (375+ words) One man is representing the Rio Grande Valley across the world. Esteban Lopez published a book and created start up in Japan, all while staying true to his roots. "I came and I was here for seven years, and then…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (275+ words) Five candidates are running for three seats on the La Joya ISD school board, but the Texas Education Agency says whoever wins will have no decision-making power. A state-appointed board of managers is still controlling the district. That authority stays…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (129+ words) Spectrum and Compudopt handed out free laptops to 50 Rio Grande Valley families on Wednesday in McAllen. Families and students received laptops along with support on how to use the laptops. The 50 families were selected through a lottery process, according to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (120+ words) A local nonprofit is hosting its first legal workshop for families of children with disabilities. The free session is set for Saturday, Sept. 5 at Brownsville's main library. The workshop will cover decision-making agreements, power of attorney, guardianship, and special needs…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (50+ words) KRGV - Hidalgo County Courthouse closed after suspected drunk driver crashes into building - Several Valley fire departments respond to 1,500-acre brush fire in Linn-San Manuel - Brownsville commissioners approve 444 acre disannexation and SpaceX water agreement - Rio Grande City targets unsafe buildings with…...