Good morning, Brownsville.

UTRGV opened its Spring semester with a record first day enrollment of 32,429 students, including 4,569 graduate students.

The record marks a 2.8% increase from last spring as university President Guy Bailey said the growth reflects strong local support — a trend expected to add between 500 and 1,000 students each year.

Sea Turtle Inc. released nearly 300 cold-stunned sea turtles back into the Gulf on Thursday at South Padre Island (where hundreds gathered to watch) after a rescue operation warmed the waters.

Volunteers and locals celebrated the event and look forward to more wildlife recovery efforts.

Hidalgo County received a $15M grant from the Texas Water Development Board + began planning a $75M water treatment project near Edinburg that will provide 5M gallons daily, + helping supply about 85,000 people.

SpaceX is seeking a state tax refund under its Enterprise Zone Program to support two new projects at Starbase that are expected to add 500 jobs each & expand its 700,000-sqft GigaBay facility.

Local officials say the incentive aims to boost job creation in our region.

Charro Days

Time TBD — 455 E Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX — Free entry — Celebrate Mexican heritage with vibrant festivities and local culture.