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Harlingen · HarlingenDevastating Fire in Harlingen Results in Total Loss of Home In a shocking event last night, a Harlingen home located at the 2600 block of Crockett Road was engulfed in flames, leading to a declaration of total loss by local fire authorities. The incident, which occurred close to the evening, has left the community in distress, though fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Incident Overview The Harlingen Fire Department, led by Assistant Ch…See the Story
Harlingen Home Destroyed by Fire, No Injuries Reported
Port Isabel · Port IsabelHeartbreaking Loss in Port Isabel: Toddler’s Death Under Investigation In a heart-wrenching incident in Port Isabel, Cameron County, a one-year-old girl was found deceased, triggering an extensive investigation by local authorities and the Texas Rangers. The tragedy unfolded yesterday morning when a distraught mother’s 911 call reported her toddler had fallen unconscious. The Incident Details At approximately 11:30 AM, Port Isabel police were di…See the Story
Tragic Incident in Cameron County: Investigation Underway After Toddler’s Death
La Feria · La FeriaThe La Feria girls golf team might have had its best finish at a regional tournament, but it was not good enough for the players. The Lionettes finished fifth at the Region IV-4A tournament Thursday, only missing out on state by 11 strokes. Not bad for a team that finished near the bottom in 2023. “We were off a little bit,” La Feria head golf coach David Briones said. “We did not play our best but we played good enough to keep up, and I think i…See the Story
Lionettes have best finish at regionals, want more
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SpaceX · Cameron CountyA Close Call Near SpaceX: Multi-Vehicle Collision on State Highway 4 This morning, a severe traffic accident on State Highway 4 near the SpaceX facilities in Boca Chica Beach, Cameron County, resulted in five individuals being hospitalized. The incident, involving an 18-wheeler, an SUV, and a pickup truck, occurred at approximately 7:30 AM, disrupting early morning traffic and prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Details of t…See the Story
Five Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash Near SpaceX in Cameron County
Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleThis story by Aaron Cantú was originally published by Capital & Main and is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. • In the Rio Grande Valley along the US-Mexico border, residents are battling to preserve some of the last pristine wetlands on the Texas coast. They had won some victories against businesses building terminals to ship millions of tons of liquefied natural gas (LN…See the Story
The Transatlantic Battle to Stop Methane Gas Exports From South Texas
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San Benito · San BenitoFred Sandoval SAN BENITO — At the close of a six-month probationary period, city commissioners are giving City Manager Fred Sandoval strong marks as he enters the last six months of his one-year contract. Earlier this week, commissioners met in closed session to discuss Sandoval’s job performance as his six-month probationary period draws to a close later this week. Last October, commissioners hired Sandoval, signing him to a one-year contract o…See the Story
San Benito hails Sandoval’s job performance at close of probationary period
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Immigration · BrownsvilleThe “vote for President Biden” flyers found at a center for migrants in Mexico constitute foreign meddling in U.S. elections, congressional Republicans say. Amid the ongoing crisis of illegal immigration at the southern border, the lawmakers decried flyers posted at the migrant services center near Brownsville, Texas, that tell illegal aliens: “Reminder to vote for President Biden when you are in the United States.” “Joe Biden has sacrificed o…See the Story
GOP Slams ‘Vote Biden’ Flyers at Migrant Center
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Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleCoordinated Arrest Ends Manhunt for Double Murder Suspect in Brownsville Today, in a significant development in a case that has gripped Brownsville since 2020, local police, alongside SWAT and U.S. Marshals, arrested a man wanted for a gruesome double homicide. The operation took place at a residence on the 6600 block of Santa Anita Drive, where authorities executed an arrest warrant. Background of the Case The suspect was wanted in connection w…See the Story