Friday, February 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville announces its annual Ocelot 5K Run and 1-mile fun run on March 8 to benefit ocelot conservation. MyRGV
- ➤ In Brownsville, Healthy Communities and local seniors are advocating for improved healthcare and the creation of an elderly advisory committee to address concerns specific to the elderly demographic. KRGV
- ➤ The Rio Grande Valley community honored unaccompanied U.S. Air Force Sgt. Marc A. Jones at his burial, showing respect and gratitude for his service. ValleyCentral
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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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 49-year-old woman was charged for causing a bomb threat at the Brownsville bus station, resulting in evacuations but no injuries or explosives found. KRGV
- ➤ U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted cocaine with a street value of $1.6M at three South Texas international bridges. KURV
- ➤ The Brownsville Police Department is on the lookout for 40-year-old Victor Alfonso Ramos, considered armed and dangerous, for an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon incident on January 26. KRGV
- ➤ A Tren De Aragua gang member wanted for murder in South America was arrested in Brownsville, Texas, by multiple agencies including ICE and the FBI. ValleyCentral
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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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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Experience the captivating music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Listeso String Quartet in the enchanting setting of the Historic Alonso Building.
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