Mary Avila-Shears has spent over 15 years telling the stories that shape Texas communities. From anchoring morning news for a CBS affiliate to interviewing lawmakers and reporting on Presidential visits to South Texas, Mary brings extensive newsroom experience to Courier Texas. Her background also includes hosting lifestyle television on Daytime @ 9 in San Antonio and the RGV, as well as entertainment reporting on the red carpet for national outlets.
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Latest from Mary Avila-Shears
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Give your wallet a break with 5 free family outings in the Rio Grande Valley this November
From butterflies and nature trails to crafts and holiday meals, these Rio Grande Valley activities offer family fun without the hefty price tag.
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Can Texans still eat out for $10? A local founder is crowdsourcing the answer
A San Antonio man has launched a user-generated website that maps cheap meals across Texas.
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As South Texas’ manufacturing industry grows, UTRGV will offer free training for incoming jobs
A $5 million grant will help prepare Valley workers with new skills
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Brownsville voters will decide on 15 charter amendments. Here are 4 explained
Brownsville voters will find 15 propositions on their ballots about changes to their city charter.
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Beyond ‘Breaking Bad,’ RJ Mitte leaves a legacy in Brownsville
The actor and philanthropist was found dead in his Brownsville home on Monday.
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UTRGV chess player, Gleb Dudin just beat the world champion
A senior at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has defeated Gukesh Dommaraju during the final round of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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Choosin’ South Texas: More retirees are embracing the winter Texan lifestyle
Warm weather may bring retirees south, but affordability and community is why they choose the region.
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South Texas barbecue brand named finalist in H-E-B Quest for Texas Best
A Roma family beat out nearly 1,000 entrants to compete for $50,000 and a place on H-E-B shelves.
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SpaceX’ Starship Flight 14 is coming: What you should know before launch day
The flight, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, could circle the Earth six times.
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‘We’ve got you’: How a South Texas border community is helping teen parents stay in school
A first-year partnership between HCISD and Niños Head Start provides no-cost child care, districtwide transportation and family services to help teen parents continue their education.
