Brownsville
LATEST NEWS
Harlingen South softball forces a game three against Leander in fourth round
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen South softball beat Leander, 10-7, to force a game three in their 5A regional semifinal series. Leander took a 4-0 lead in the top half of the first inning. The Hawks responded with four runs of their own in the bottom half, including...
Marisa Leal sworn in to seat on Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After canvassing the vote in Saturday’s special election, the Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees officially recognized Marisa F. Leal as the winner, affirming that she had defeated Minerva M. Pena by 949 votes and declaring her duly elected to Place 6 on the board.
Hawks pull off another comeback, force Game 3
CORPUS CHRISTI — Harlingen South does not know when to give up. The Hawks pulled off an another amazing comeback to win 10-7 in Game 2 to stay alive in the playoffs by forcing a Game 3 against Leander with a spot in the Region IV-5A final on the line.
Case of officer shot in Brownsville under review by DA, police say
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office will be reviewing the case involving an officer who was shot in Brownsville, police said. Shortly after 10 p.m. on May 8, Brownsville police officers responded to a report of an open door at a home on the 0 block of Coahuila Ct. While officers […]
Dr. Karen Brooks is seen as a key hire for DHR Health Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Rio Grande Guardian was recently given a VIP tour of DHR Health’s new state-of-the-art hospital in Brownsville. The tour was provided by Dr. Karen Brooks, the hospital’s new director of general surgical services and director of quality. Later, we were joined by Aida Coronado, DHR Health Brownsville’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Brownsville Man Sentenced to 82 Months for Smuggling $200K Worth of Cocaine in Jeep
A Texas man is staring down the barrel of a seven-year prison stint after trying to smuggle cocaine with a street value of over $200,000 in his Jeep, federal authorities said. Elias Garcia, a Brownsville resident, was handed an 82-month sentence for his part in the illicit cargo caper, according to a U.S. Attorney's Office statement.
Russell fields first Brownsville ISD elementary school drum line
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Starting with nothing more than paint buckets and drumsticks, the drum line at Russell Elementary School is completing its second year, full of enthusiasm but facing the departure of 10 members to middle school. The Russell drum line is the first at an elementary...
Cameron County ceremony honors fallen law enforcement officers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As bagpipes played and the U.S. flag rose high overhead, law enforcement officers from Cameron County and across South Texas paid tribute Tuesday morning to fellow officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz hosted the...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Starr and Cameron County
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Starr and Cameron Counties. Meteorologist Freddy Vela says the issuance will be in effect until 8:45 p.m. Gusty winds, heavy downpours and frequent lightning are associated with this storm.
Retired commissioner helped engineer Port of Brownsville’s comeback
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Port of Brownsville is a much different place now compared to May 2008, when Brownsville Navigation District Commissioner Ralph Cowen was sworn in among a new slate of commissioners. So says Cowen, who was honored May 1 by his fellow commissioners for 16...
Cameron County ceremony honors fallen law enformement officers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As bagpipes played and the U.S. flag rose high overhead, law enforcement officers from Cameron County and across South Texas paid tribute Tuesday morning to fellow officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz hosted the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.