Federal, county, and city leaders gathered at PinSeeker Lounge on September 29 to announce a $2.1 million federal grant awarded to non-profit PILLAR to expand substance abuse prevention throughout Webb County. The five-year grant, funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will...
On September 29, 2026, at approximately 1:53 a.m., Del Rio Police Department officers responded to a disturbance between an employee and a customer at the Stripes Convenience Store on the corner of Bedell Ave and E. Gibbs Street. Upon arrival, officers determined that a male customer...
Newly released Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability ratings showed academic progress across the Harlingen and San Benito school districts, with both systems closing in on higher state letter grades based on 2025–2026 performance data. The TEA ratings evaluate districts on student achievement, STAAR test performance, graduation...
Texas Tech Police are investigating an off-campus sexual assault after two students reported being attacked by strangers who offered them a ride early Thursday near the Broadway entertainment district. According to a Clery Crime Alert issued by the university late Friday, the students entered a black...
At the Sept. 28 Bee County Commissioners Court meeting, county leaders highlighted youth agriculture, civic engagement, and regional traditions by proclaiming National 4-H Week and granting facility access for several upcoming community events. The court unanimously adopted a proclamation declaring October 4th through October 10th as...
We had a short Commissioners' Court meeting on Monday, September 28 (vs 4 hours last week). The court approved $865,964.30 of checks and invoices for September 11th through September 24th. Commissioners heard from San Ygnacio citizens regarding the ongoing fight against the proposed border fence and buoys...
Five months after the May 18 landfill-sparked Stinky Fire destroyed or damaged 77 homes in Bishop Estates, the Texas Panhandle Volunteer Organization Active in Disaster received a $101,510 grant from the Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund. Administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, the funds are designated...
Teams from the Corpus Christi area dominated Friday night. We’ve listed scores below and highlighted key performers. Gregory-Portland 85, Brownsville Porter 0 All players below play for Gregory-Portland High School unless stated otherwise. Carter Dominguez — 6/6 passing, 115 yards, 2 TDs; 3 carries, 31 yards, 2 TDs Braylon Dishman...
Vice President JD Vance will not be at the Port of Brownsville to make remarks this Tuesday announced congressional candidate Eric Flores on Facebook. Both Flores and Brownsville Mayor John Cowen had indicated that Vance would be delivering remarks at the Port of Brownsville, which is...
One day park access at Isla Blanca will increase from $12 to $15 at all locations, the first of several parks expected to see fee increases after county commissioners approved the plan earlier this month. Monthly, annual and bus pass prices will remain the same. The...
