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Saturday, February 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Brownsville, Texas, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorers assumed city leadership roles for the 73rd annual Scout Government Day, gaining firsthand experience in local governance. MyRGV
- ➤ Brownsville celebrated the grand opening of the Livery Venue, a modern event center located in the historic Hicks Livery Stable Building from 1909. KRGV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 25-year-old Luis Baron died in a motorcycle crash with an SUV in Brownsville, with police actively investigating. FOX RGV
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tourism and retail businesses in Rio Grande Valley face declines in customer traffic due to concerns over immigration enforcement, impacting local economies. ValleyCentral
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville ISD has received over $19.5 million annually for the next five years from the Teacher Incentive Allotment, benefiting 1,475 teachers across all campuses to reward top-performing educators. MyRGV
- ➤ The Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) Board of Trustees is considering a May bond election, potentially for $350 million, to fund district-wide upgrades including a new Career and Technical Education center, major renovations, and technology upgrades, following recommendations from its Citizens Facilities Committee. MyRGV
- ➤ Brownsville introduces a free after-school recreation program for children aged 5 to 17 to promote social skills, physical activity, and creativity. ValleyCentral
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. orders temporary closure of Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4 for SpaceX testing on February 9, 2025, with alternative dates of February 10 or 11, aiming to protect public health and safety. Cameron County
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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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~ Richard Feynman
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