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BROWNSVILLE'S CENTRAL LIBRARY MAKES THE BIG TIME
By Deborah and James FellowsThe AtlanticThe public library system in Brownsville, Texas, has a long history of inventing and then reinventing itself to be of, by, and for the people. The library story...
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25 YEARS LATER, HENRY SANCHEZ'S MEMORY STILL FRESH
By Juan MontoyaHas it been 25 years already?It seems like only yesterday that we ran into Henry Sanchez at SombreroFest in February 25, 1995, and he was with his friend Floyd Dillinger, a land...
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PAST MR. AMIGO PRES. MALDONADO: SAY NO TO MEXICANS
By Juan Montoya A past president of the Mr. Amigo Association still active with the organization whose stated mission is "to promote the international...
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COLLEGE BOARD NAMES LOS FRESNOS DISTRICT OF THE YEAR
The College Board, a nationally acclaimed non-profit, has recognized the three best districts that prepare students for a college education. This year our neighbor to the north - Los Fresnos CISD -...
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CCEI, A&M, AND TSC UNITED FOR RIO GRANDE PROSPERITY
Mike Hernandez, of the Cameron County Education Initiative, John Sharp, chancellor of Texas A and M University, and Dr. Roberto Rodriguez, president of Texas Southmost College have united under the Rio...
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TACOS, WONDERFUL TACOS, PLACE BROWNSVILLE ON THE MAP
By Priya KrishnaThe New York TimesBROWNSVILLE, Texas — Not far from the Rio Grande, this state’s border with Mexico, a tall barrier of thick steel slats rises over an open field. As you drive northwest...
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SOROLA FIGHTS BACK AGAINST HIS CAMPAIGN FOES
A Letter to the Citizens of Cameron County:In 1997, I was court appointed to represent the ex-husband of Dora Guzman, Conrado Vega, whom I was defending from having to pay lifetime child support...
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IS THE LINDA SALAZAR JP 2-1 CAMPAIGN GOING FLAT?
(Ed.'s Note: Will the voters in the JP 2-1 race finally impose term limits on incumbent Linda Salazar? After 15 years in office, turning her court into a wedding mill, violating just about every...
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ON THE PINNACLE FACING THE CONQUEROR WORM
STAGE 4Could I but reachInside youAnd - with a fistfull - rip out The malignant cellsThat kill you...To make you wellCould I but still timeIn its tracksOr slow its march down to a crawlHalt your...
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ELON MUSK, HIS ROCKET AND SCHEME THAT TORE BOCA CHICA
By Rachel MonroeEsquire Magazine"The schemes and dreams of developers to build on this beautiful and desolate area die hard, but die they always have.”—Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, 1992“We’ve...
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WAS PURCHASING AGENT ROBERT LUNA ALLOWED TO RESIGN?
Heretofore reliable sources tell us that former City Of Brownsville purchasing director Robert Luna was allowed to resigned from his job.There is no given reason for his departure, but apparently, he...
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IS THE LINDA SALAZAR JP 2-1 CAMPAIGN GOING FLAT?
(Ed.'s Note: Will the voters in the JP 2-1 race finally impose term limits on incumbent Linda Salazar? After 15 years in office, turning her court into a wedding mill, violating just about every...
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IS THE LINDA SALAZAR JP 2-1 CAMPAIGN GOING FLAT?
IS THE LINDA SALAZAR JP 2-1 CAMPAIGN GOING FLAT?(Ed.'s Note: Will the voters in the JP 2-1 race finally impose term limits on incumbent Linda Salazar? After 15 years in office, turning her court into a...
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UNAMIGABLE BOB TORRES, ZEKE ALMOST COME TO BLOWS
Special to El Rrun-RrunHave you heard what happened at a popular Mexican restaurant on Saturday?It seems that Da Mayor Trey Mendez and Mr. Amigo For-Life denizen Bob Torres were sharing a table when...
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