A predictable side benefit of the coronavirus pandemic is becoming increasingly evident all over town. For the first time, all of the Brownsville Independent School District’s nearly 60 campuses and other facilities are completely empty all at the same time, presenting an uncommon opportunity to fix everything that needs fixing before BISD’s 43,000 students return …

RAYMONDVILLE — A two-month backlog of more than 200 Willacy County COVID-19 cases shows many labs across Texas continue to be bogged down in processing and reporting test results, officials said. On Friday, state health officials sent Willacy County 205 test results dating back to about June and July, said Dr. Emily Prot, Region 11’s …

San Benito CISD is living up to its motto with the addition of an indoor multipurpose athletic facility, an aquatic center and a performing arts center — three “Gold Standard” facilities that will enrich the education experience for current and future Greyhounds. The school board passed a bond in Nov. 2018 after a bond committee, …

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Health officials in Texas on Saturday reported 4,456 new coronavirus cases in the state and 177 additional deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. There are a reported 635,315 total cases and 13,408 deaths, up from 630,829 cases and 13,231 deaths on Friday, according to he Texas Department …

United in Prayer, a live telethon for all Catholic churches in the Rio Grande Valley will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and will be streamed via Facebook and YouTube. According to a press release sent by the organizations, the program will include moments of prayer, a variety of interviews, guest …

With raincoats and umbrellas, dozens of mask-wearing visitors on Saturday attended the newly opened Otter Bahn exhibit at the Gladys Porter Zoo, which features two North American River Otters who are 3 years old and were brought from the Oakland Zoo. The new permanent exhibit hopes to entertain and educate the public about otters since …

With raincoats and umbrellas, dozens of mask-wearing visitors on Saturday attended the newly opened Otter Bahn exhibit at the Gladys Porter Zoo, which features two North American River Otters who are 3 years old and were brought from the Oakland Zoo. The new permanent exhibit hopes to entertain and educate the public about otters since …

HARLINGEN — City officials are planning a $1.5 million project to develop a 1.6-mile stretch of trail winding along the Arroyo Colorado from McKelvey Park to Dixieland Park. Two years ago, the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation awarded the city a $1.2 million grant to help fund the project. After the city spent more than $200,000 …

HARLINGEN — City officials are planning a $1.5 million project to develop a 1.6-mile stretch of trail winding along the Arroyo Colorado from McKelvey Park to Dixieland Park. Two years ago, the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation awarded the city a $1.2 million grant to help fund the project. After the city spent more than $200,000 …

Justice RGV says it won’t be intimidated. On Wednesday, the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office offered a $5,000 reward leading to the identification of the “author” of the Justice RGV Facebook page. The sheriff’s office is offering an additional award of $5,000 “that leads to the identity of the employee that unlawfully obtained the video and …