Brownsville is allocating $450,000 to upgrade its B‑Metro bus system with new tracking and dispatch technology, including tablets for dispatchers and real‑time phone notifications for riders. The improvements aim to reduce delays and help more buses run on schedule. Transit manager Simon Ortiz said the equipment should be installed within the next two months.

Brownsville artist Lee Ghilain, 70, overcame central vision loss to reinvent her career, taking her Cherokee-inspired abstract artwork to a premier gallery exhibition in London.

Port Mansfield resident Matthew Steffen had his Ford truck stolen from the Valley International Airport parking lot in Harlingen. He left the airport on Oct. 14, returned five days later and, using the Ford app’s GPS, learned the vehicle was in Brownsville; police later recovered it with a new dent in the bumper and a front‑scratch. Airport police continue the investigation.

Port Mansfield man Matthew Steffan got his Ford truck back after it was stolen from Valley International Airport parking and tracked to Brownsville.

Brownsville mom Lisa Cornejo says her breast cancer returned as stage 4. Now in remission, she helps other families through Lucha Against Cancer.

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — The city of Brownsville plans to use drones in its entertainment districts to help officers cover more ground and cut overtime costs, Brownsville City Attorney Will Trevino said.

Join us as The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville Presents: Sunday Mass Live, on SOMOS EL VALLE Ch. 5.2, Cable 1240, at 11 a.m.

Brownsville Metro will provide free bus service across its fixed routes on Election Day to remove transit barriers for community members traveling throughout the city.

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Brownsville Independent School District is moving students from Raquel Peña Elementary School to Garcia Middle School after smoke from a nearby controlled brush burning got worse, according to the district.

Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — Republican Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton made campaign stops in Brownsville and Edinburg Thursday as he asked for votes in the race to replace outgoing Sen. John Cornyn.

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is launching a new smart meter program on Nov. 1, 2026, to alert customers via text and email about continuous water leaks and prolonged usage.

The City of Brownsville is building an interactive digital map of the historic Old City Cemetery to help families locate lost burial plots and headstones online.

Join us as The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville Presents: Sunday Mass Live, on SOMOS EL VALLE Ch. 5.2, Cable 1240, at 11 a.m.

The family of 24-year-old Daniel Morin is launching a foundation to help grieving families with funeral costs after he was killed by an alleged drunk driver in Brownsville.

The City of Brownsville held a celebration of life for actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte at the Mitte Cultural District following his passing at age 34.

The City of Brownsville is considering a new stormwater drainage utility fee to replace its existing $6.25 Resaca Fee and fund citywide flood mitigation projects.

Gerardo Sandoval Martinez was arrested in Brownsville after a search warrant led investigators to cocaine and crack cocaine at an Autumn Sage Street home.

Brownsville voters will consider 15 proposed city charter amendments (Propositions A–O) in November, addressing mayor and commissioner salaries, ethics oversight, campaign finance, and citizen-led initiatives.

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — More than 1,700 people have applied for dual Mexican citizenship through the Mexican consulate in Brownsville since April 2026, according to the consulate.

Meet Wilson, a Lbrador-Pittbull mix with the Isabel Y. Garcia Animal Shelter.

A 17-year-old Brownsville Early College High School student faces charges and an $11,500 bond after being found with a gun on campus Wednesday, triggering a temporary lockdown.

In Harlingen, Texas, John Lucio said his family still hopes Melissa Lucio will be freed after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed her 2008 murder conviction and death sentence on September 24, 2026. He spent four hours visiting her in jail—the first meeting in four years—though a glass wall prevented any physical contact. The court rejected new evidence that had prompted a lower‑court review.

A Brownsville Early College High School student is in custody and the campus was placed on lockdown after the student brought a gun to school, according to Brownsville ISD.

A 26-year-old woman faces intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault charges after a fatal two-vehicle crash on Coffeeport Road in Brownsville left one man dead and three others injured.