Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
Good morning, Brownsville.
📰 Economy
Researchers from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (the Dallas Fed) find that Mexican shoppers now favor local retailers over crossing the border from Texas due to growing big-box stores in northern Mexico and longer wait times at U.S. ports.
The report shows that rising wages and peso gains are changing shopping habits along the border.
📰 Lifestyle
Las Milpas resident Julian Llanos used pool noodles (a cost-effective insulation) to protect outdoor pipes as a cold front moves into Brownsville.
He said the method helps avoid pipe bursts and costly repairs while neighbors prepare with simple faucet covers.
🎉 Brownsville Events
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Charro Days
Time TBD — 455 E Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX — Free entry — Celebrate Mexican heritage with vibrant festivities and local culture.
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