by Tony Vindell/LFN Vintage and modern airplanes flew by as hundreds of spectators watched the 2019 Commemorative Air Force show. The event, held for the first time at the Cameron County Airport off FM 106, was a success despite the blazing sun and strong winds. The show looked like a festival as people could be […]

by Tony Vindell/LFN An exposition to teach the public on buying a home, seeking a mortgage, how to fix things without hiring a handyman and many other aspects homeowners go through was held last week in Brownsville. Dozens of profit and non-profit organizations participated in the expo held Saturday, June 22, at the city’s Events […]

by Tony Vindell/LFN For many men, the word doctor means out of the door as they believe there is nothing wrong with them but such an attitude could spell trouble. That is why AARP decided to hold its first Men’s Health Forum to look into the pros and cons of health issues that might impact […]

by Tony Vindell/LFN Hundreds of turtle lovers from throughout the Rio Grande Valley participated in the annual Ridley Rush held at Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville. The event was held in conjunction with World Ocean Days which took place Saturday, June 8. Some 900 people from a couple of years old to adults and a […]

by Tony Vindell/LFN An air show organized and directed by the Commemorative Air Force will take place this coming weekend at the Cameron County Airport. The show days are Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, at the airport grounds and skies located east of the Los Fresnos/Bayview area and northwest of the Town of […]

On March 15, 2019, the Commissioners’ Court approved an Order authorizing County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., to execute any and all necessary or appropriate notices or orders of temporary closure of State Highway 4, and/or Boca Chica Beach in connection with space flight activity, now or in the future. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., […]

by Tony Vindell/LFN Ten area teams competed against each other for the best food at Brownsville’s First Annual Taco Fest. Taqueria El Cien of Los Fresnos was among them. Even though the eatery has been in business for about 20 years on Texas Highway 100, it has never competed against other restaurants. “This is our […]

(Baltimore, MD) — On Saturday, May 4, over 2,200 comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world will give away over 5.2 million comic books free of charge on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). The annual event is one of the most anticipated comic book celebrations of the year, as retailers prepare to […]

by Tony Vindell/LFN Hey kids, grab your fishing poles and head to fish this Saturday. The annual Hooked for Life Kids Gone Fish’n Tournament, Expo and Cook-off will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. by the Brownsville Events Center at 1 Events Center Blvd. Anyone 15 years of age or under participating in […]