Good morning, Brownsville.

AltaCair Foundation President Rashmi Chandran credited community partners for a productive 2025, noting the group served over 250 families and hosted its third annual health summit (the largest in South Texas) and said it will seek corporate sponsors and volunteers for 2026 initiatives.

USDA has placed over 1,200 acres of citrus groves in Peñitas and La Feria under quarantine after Mexican fruit fly larvae were found.

Growers face delays in picking & financial losses until federal spraying protocols let movement resume.

Brownsville’s nearly 90-year-old port is accelerating its transformation amid T‑MEC uncertainty and border delays — with 90% of its business tied to Mexico, officials say.

Local industries rely on the port to keep manufacturing and logistics running efficiently.

Fire crews from Los Fresnos and Brownsville contained a controlled burn that spread beyond its intended area due to strong winds at the wildlife refuge off Highway 100 on Wednesday—no injuries were reported.

H-E-B launched its 'Live Well Your Way' campaign on Wednesday, Jan.

7 to support Rio Grande Valley residents in starting the new year with better health — the retailer aims to encourage healthier habits locally.