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Customs seizes $5M in drugs at border bridges
Officers at Rio Grande Valley international bridges seized almost $5 million in cocaine and marijuana last week in five stops, three of which occurred at the B&M International Bridge in Brownsville, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today.
Texas investigating owner of burned warehouse - again
Property owner William Templeton escorted fire investigators at his property Tuesday, Feb.
Tax offices to close due to upgrades
Branch Cameron County tax offices will be closed Wednesday and on Feb. 14 for upgrading of Texas department of Motor Vehicles' computer equipment.
Rodeo devotees brave the elements in Los Fresnos
Oceans of mud couldn't keep die-hard rodeo fans away from the Los Fresnos Rodeo Grounds on Sunday as the Los Fresnos PRCA Rodeo wound down to a wet but exciting close.
Professional riders turn out for Los Fresnos event
With dark clouds creeping along the Los Fresnos horizon, cowboys and cowgirls dressed for the rodeo, telling tales of an almost nomadic lifestyle traveling the country to make a living riding a bull or a bucking horse.
Livestock show kicks off in Los Fresnos
Dust blew across the fairgrounds on a sunny Friday afternoon as the Los Fresnos PRCA Rodeo and Cameron County Fair and Livestock Show opened.
Los Fresnos chamber gets new president
Carmen Amaya, Wells Fargo store manager, is the new president of the Los Fresnos Chamber of Commerce.
Children's marathon teaches about diabetes, obesity
Children sprint toward their goal of 26.2 miles, to be completed over several months as part of the Marathon Kids program.
Manuel Trevio, 48, of Los Fresnos said he is ready to heal any wounds the department may have suffered after the removal of two consecutive police chiefs under controversial circumstances.
New police chief takes over in Primera
PRIMERA - City officials earlier this week appointed a new police chief following the departure of chief Clemente Cantu.Manuel Trevi o, 48, of Los Fresnos said he is ready to heal any wounds the department may have suffered after the departure of...
Wild Blue Barbecue shutting its doors
Wild Blue Barbecue owner and pitmaster Abraham Avila is throwing in the towel. The acclaimed restaurant will close Feb.
Energy prices fuel sustainable, affordable housing push
If you want to see what the future of affordable housing looks like in Brownsville, take a gander at the little blue house at 3132 Westwind Drive in the Inwood II subdivision.
Clean living:Energy prices fuel sustainable, affordable housing push
This LEED-certified house on Baja Circle in the California Crossing subdivision in Los Fresnos is nearing completion.
Valley Metro adds Brownsville route
Valley Metro plans to use its upgraded bus fleet to add several new lines to its routes, extending its reach to more of the growing commuter population in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Coaches vote Schneider into Hall of Honor
Retired Woodsboro coach Don Schneider led the Eagles into the state playoffs in basketball 14 times in the 19 years he served as coach.