Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to 19 Arrests in Alice Cocaine Ring
Authorities have arrested 19 people following a long-term investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization operating in Alice.
HACU Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Our Lady of the Lake University
Forty years after a group of higher education leaders gathered at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) to establish a national organization dedicated to advancing Hispanic students and the institutions that serve them, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) returned Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2026 to the campus where its historic journey began.
San Antonio Human Smuggler Admits Lying About Identity to Federal Prosecutors
Jose Alfredo Zapata admitted he lied to law enforcement and multiple judges during his previous prosecution for smuggling illegal aliens.
PSJA ISD Musicians Earn Spots in TMEA High School All-Region Orchestra
Twenty-seven Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) high school musicians earned spots in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) High School All-Region Orchestra following auditions held Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Brownsville Native Supports U.S. Navy Osprey Squadron
Petty Officer 2nd Class Makayla Ward, a native of Brownsville, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to the “Sunhawks” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 50 (VRM-50).
Proposed 90-Day Data Center Moratorium Advances on Third and Final Public Hearing
Brownsville City Commissioners discussed and heard from citizens on the proposed temporary moratorium on High-Intensity Data Processing Facilities, also known as Data Centers, at Tuesday’s City Commission Meeting. It was part of the second of three public hearings being held as Commissioners consider approving a 90-day temporary moratorium, which will halt the acceptance, processing and approval of applications for data center facilities within the City of Brownsville and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
Do You Want to Be an Angel? This Is Your Opportunity
Becoming an angel for someone facing cancer may be as simple as donating $3 or $5. Through DHR Health’s annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser, community members can help patients experiencing financial difficulties while supporting breast cancer awareness and early detection.
Could the Automobile Dealership Become a 24-Hour Business?
The traditional automobile dealership may eventually close its showroom doors at night without actually shutting down its business.
DHR Health Stands Alone as Only “Breast Center of Excellence” in Deep South Texas
During the month of October, DHR Health would like to remind the community that it is home to only "Breast Center of Excellence," accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).
How STC NISOD Recipient Found Passion in Education
Cristina Santos, site manager for South Texas College’s Cosmetology Center in Mission has been named a recipient of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award for her commitment to supporting faculty, staff and student success.
