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Thursday, February 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville Day at the Capitol, led by Brownsville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Esmy Villarreal, successfully showcased the community with over 50 leaders attending and participating in high-level meetings. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Cameron County temporarily closes Andy Bowie Park for a $6.9 million renovation, funded by federal dollars and a SpaceX donation, to replace outdated structures and enhance safety. ValleyCentral
- ➤ Brownsville introduces BTX Connect, a new shuttle service to ease downtown parking challenges, operating from 7 p.m. to midnight Thursday to Saturday, aiming to enhance access to local businesses. KRGV
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Brownsville Police Department is urging the public to assist in the investigation of a stabbing that killed 23-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez outside a funeral home, with no arrests made so far. FOX RGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Startup Pitch Fest, featuring seven entrepreneurs and a panel of judges, aims to showcase innovative solutions across various industries in Brownsville. MyRGV
- ➤ Plans to develop a passenger rail line from Brownsville to Roma aim to boost the Rio Grande Valley's economy, connectivity, and reduce highway traffic, with project stages currently focusing on funding and land acquisition. ValleyCentral
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Vicente Gonzalez secured over $5 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the improvement of water infrastructure in Brownsville. KRGV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley has revealed its inaugural football season schedule, featuring 12 games with the first game on August 30th against Sul Ross State. KURV
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FC Brownsville vs Gavilanes FC - Charro Days Classic 2025
FC Brownsville will face off against FC Gavilanes in the inaugural Charro Days Classic soccer match at Brownsville Sports Park.
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