On Wednesday, the new Environmental and Conservation Task Force met in Brownsville and elected a chair and vice-chair.
The group, tasked with studying data center impacts, faced public criticism over a conflict of interest with member (Carolyn Wood) as it begins work on a report due in December.
This Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, when residents can safely dispose of unused prescription drugs at designated sites set up with the DEA and local law enforcement.
The drop-off sites are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Brownsville.
The iconic Coconut Jacks Bar and Grill closed after 36 years on South Padre Island — its site at 2301 Laguna Boulevard will soon host the 22nd Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, echoing a long history of island gatherings.
This change opens a new chapter for the community.
Port Isabel will host its 33rd Annual Shrimp Cook Off and Seafood Festival on Saturday, Nov.
7 at Sutherlands (1704 W. Queen Isabella Blvd.). The event features live music, vendors, and shrimp competitions to support student scholarships, with $5 admission and free entry for children under 5.
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will launch a smart meter program on Nov.
1 that notifies customers by text or email of continuous water leaks and prolonged usage. The alerts (sent every 24 hours, weekly, or biweekly) will not request money, and customers can call BPUB for assistance.
Construction on the $1 million road project near Rio Hondo Elementary School is delayed until January 2027 due to city hall staffing transitions and underground repairs — local drivers have caused congestion by taking a shortcut while the school district asks parents to use Bates and Reynolds streets for drop-off.
A new Edmunds report shows that monthly payments for financed new vehicles reached a record $787 in the third quarter as more buyers in Brownsville choose 84-month+loans to manage rising costs.
The analysis noted that both the financed amount and total interest paid also hit record highs.
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a virtual New Member Zoom Orientation (online) to help new members learn about membership benefits, available resources and upcoming programs.
Attendees are encouraged to connect with staff, ask questions and network with other new members.
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