A look back: The 1975 ‘Big Bird’ mystery that haunted South Texas headlines
The Journal’s chief operations officer revisits his early days as a border reporter covering strange sightings of a giant, red-eyed... Read more »
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McAllen pushes to save Mexico City flight, citing economic and trade fallout
City leaders and business advocates warn that the loss of the McAllen–Mexico City route could undermine cross-border commerce, tourism, and... Read more »
Why some Rio Grande Valley doctors may no longer get paid for virtual visits
Federal telemedicine waivers tied to Medicare expired during the government shutdown, leaving clinics across South Texas unsure whether insurance will... Read more »
Brownsville launches Uber-powered transit pilot to replace fixed bus route
The Route 30 Ride Share program marks the city’s first partnership with Uber to offer on-demand, no-cost rides within the... Read more »
SNAP freeze leaves 76,000 RGV families in limbo as food banks launch disaster-style response
Relief groups race to fill the gap left by Washington’s gridlock, hoping community donations can stave off hunger through the... Read more »
McAllen airport to lose Mexico City flight after U.S. takes action against Mexican airlines
The move will end one of the Rio Grande Valley’s only direct connections to Mexico’s capital and raises new challenges... Read more »
New DHS rule allowing biometric screening for all non-U.S. citizens could reshape daily crossings in the Rio Grande Valley
The rule takes effect in December and opens a new chapter in how the federal government tracks people who enter... Read more »
Cameron County to borrow $33M for Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge purchase, upgrades
Officials say the 30-year revenue bonds will cover the county’s 50% share of the B&M Bridge and related renovations.... Read more »
Cameron County leaders are bullish on the new South Padre Island causeway. TxDOT wants your feedback
State officials are taking public comments through Nov. 21 as they update environmental studies for a project aimed at easing... Read more »
Rio Grande Regional Hospital invests $5 million for new McAllen stroke center
Located in a region with some of Texas’ highest stroke rates, the new center strengthens the Valley’s emergency-care network and... Read more »
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