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• A body was found at Port of Brownsville after woman reported missing Play Video

  June 5, 2026 4:14 PM

  A body was found in the water at the Port of Brownsville on Friday after a woman was reported missing. The Port of Brownsville Police and Security Department responded to a welfare concern at the port's Fishing Harbor after family members of the woman reported her missing. During... more »

• Cameron County tables decision on tax break request from major AI shipyard project at Port of Brownsville

  June 2, 2026 3:50 PM

  Cameron County commissioners have decided to table a tax break request from Saronic Technologies, a defense and maritime technology company proposing a large-scale shipyard project at the Port of Brownsville. The commissioners held a meeting on Tuesday. They moved to table the item due to one of the commissioners... more »

• Incumbent Cameron County judge loses Democratic nomination to Steve Guerra, unofficial results show Play Video

  May 26, 2026 10:20 PM

  Unofficial election results from Tuesday's primary runoff show incumbent Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. has lost the Democratic nomination to Esteban 'Steve' Guerra. Guerra is projected to secure the seat with over 55% of the vote (roughly 10,000 ballots), while Treviño trailed with 44% Guerra, who served... more »

• South Texas shrimpers calling for more temporary work visas to address worker shortage Play Video

  May 15, 2026 10:33 PM

  Rio Grande Valley shrimpers and the Texas Shrimp Association are asking the Trump administration to approve more temporary work visas before the July shrimping season begins, warning that some boats may not make it out to sea without more crew members. Alberto Ochoa operates more than 21 boats out... more »

• Brownsville voters to choose Port of Brownsville Place 2 commissioner Play Video

  May 2, 2026 2:54 PM

  Voters will choose a new Place 2 Commissioner for the Port of Brownsville on Saturday, May 2. All three candidates say they support growth, but each has a different vision for how to get there. David Garcia says that with so many new companies looking at the port,... more »

• No injuries reported following ship fire at Port of Brownsville

  April 22, 2026 5:39 PM

  No injuries were reported after a fire broke out on a ship in the Port of Brownsville, a spokesperson with the port said. The Brownsville Fire Department responded to the fire that was reported Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson with the port described the fire as “minor” and said... more »

• Charges upgraded against man accused in Harlingen crash that killed tow truck driver Play Video

  March 21, 2026 6:53 PM

  The charges against the man accused in a crash that killed a tow truck driver in Harlingen have been upgraded, according to the Cameron County District Attorney's Office. The DA's office said Cristobal Stephan Garzez is now facing an upgraded charge of intoxication manslaughter, manslaughter, and possession of a... more »

• Cameron County judge calls for transparency, environmental responsibility amid oil refinery development

  March 21, 2026 12:24 PM

  Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. released a statement in reference to a multi-billion dollar oil refinery project at the Port of Brownsville. Treviño said the refinery could bring economic activity and jobs to the area, but he cautioned that the community must take time to fully understand the... more »

• Brownsville oil refinery will create job opportunities, Valley schools prepare to offer basic training Play Video

  March 13, 2026 10:20 AM

  The Brownsville oil refinery is expected to create 500 permanent jobs and 1,500 temporary ones. The question is whether Rio Grande Valley workers can meet the requirements or if the new refinery will bring in workers from out of the area. An Edinburg native, Obed Preciado, working out... more »

• Valley residents react to multi-billion dollar oil refinery project in Brownsville Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:15 PM

  A multi-billion dollar oil refinery project is set to break ground at the Port of Brownsville in April and is expected to bring hundreds of construction and refinery jobs to the area. Channel 5 News spoke with people in Brownsville for their reactions to the America First Refining project,... more »

• Port of Brownsville oil refinery set to break ground in April, bringing hundreds of new jobs Play Video

  March 11, 2026 9:54 AM

  A multi-billion dollar oil refinery project is set to break ground at the Port of Brownsville in April and is expected to bring hundreds of construction and refinery jobs to the area. The America First Refining project will be built on 240 acres of land at the Port... more »

• President Trump announces multi-billion dollar oil refinery coming to Port of Brownsville Play Video

  March 10, 2026 5:48 PM

  The first new oil refinery in the country in 50 years will open in Brownsville, President Donald Trump announced. According to a Tuesday social media post, America First Refining will be coming to the Port of Brownsville as part of a $300 billion deal. Trump called the deal... more »

• Brownsville Ship Channel reopens following weekend capsizing of shrimp vessel Play Video

  July 15, 2025 11:29 AM

  The Brownsville Ship Channel has reopened with limitations on Tuesday, according to a Facebook post from the Port of Brownsville. According to the post, after a successful test tow through the area where a commercial shrimping vessel capsized, the U.S. Coast Guard is 'permitting navigation' through the channel with... more »

• Search suspended for fisherman who disappeared in the Brownsville Ship Channel Play Video

  July 14, 2025 2:28 PM

  The search for a fisherman who disappeared after a commercial shrimping vessel capsized and sank in the Brownsville Ship Channel was suspended on Sunday night, according to the U.S. coast guard. Two people were aboard the vessel when it sank early Saturday morning, and one of the fishermen was... more »

• U.S. Coast Guard responds to capsized shrimp vessel at the Port of Brownsville Play Video

  July 12, 2025 10:20 AM

  The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a capsized shrimp vessel near the LNG facility at the Port of Brownsville, according to a Coast Guard spokesperson. The spokesperson said the report came in at around 7 a.m. Saturday. Two people were onboard the vessel; one person, identified as Joaquin... more »

• Students explore career opportunities thanks to TSC camp Play Video

  July 9, 2025 10:03 PM

  Students in Brownsville participated in a maritime and port exploration camp to explore different career possibilities. The camp was hosted by Texas Southmost College, Texas A&M University, and the Port of Brownsville. According to a news release, the camp was for students to discover and learn more about... more »

• Port Isabel files lawsuit against Port of Brownsville over LNG projects Play Video

  February 11, 2020 10:07 PM

  PORT ISABEL – The city of Port Isabel is taking on energy companies and filed a lawsuit against the Port of Brownsville. The city, its mayor and a commissioner fear contamination of the air, water and fish in the area. The LNG projects would be set up south of... more »

• Vote to Decide Union Formation at Port of Brownsville Business Play Video

  September 17, 2019 7:35 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A vote is scheduled to take place Wednesday that will determine if a union will be formed at a Port of Brownsville company, Keppel AmFELS. Keppel AmFELS is a company that provides offshore and marine services to customers operating in the Gulf of Mexico. Employees of... more »

• Employees Seek Answers after Sudden Termination at Port of Brownsville Recycling Play Video

  July 22, 2019 5:17 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Recycling employees at the Port of Brownsville didn't expect to start their Monday without a place to work. A letter of termination was posted Monday morning; all the tenants inside were not allowed in. Four lease termination letters posted and a tractor blocked customers and employees... more »

• Port of Brownsville to Improve Traffic Flow Play Video

  May 1, 2019 4:31 PM

  WESLACO – The Port of Brownsville is looking to improve traffic flow. The port just passed an environmental study to clear a new road. This road will eventually offer direct access to the Veterans International Bridge. It will also connect the Port of Brownsville to State Highway... more »

• Natural Gas Pipeline Construction Begins in Cameron Co. Play Video

  July 6, 2017 6:42 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Raul Mares Sr. has been fishing in the Laguna Madre for decades. Recently, on his way from Brownsville to the Jaime Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp, he's noticed some construction. "I was wondering what was going on, but I didn't know what it was," Mares said. Red and white... more »

• New Measure Authorizes Port of Brownsville Project Play Video

  December 19, 2016 10:23 PM

  NEAR BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville port officials said a measure signed into law Monday will allow the port to further expand its services. U.S. President Obama signed the Water Resources and Development Act of 2016, which approves 28 water infrastructure projects nationwide. One of the projects includes deepening Brownsville’s ship channel... more »