Good morning, Brownsville.

Downtown Brownsville’s century-old El Jardin Hotel reopened Wednesday, Feb.

25 after a $31.7 million rehabilitation by HACB, turning the historic building into 44 affordable housing units for families. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1114 E. Levee St. marked a new chapter in community revitalization.

Local descendants and historians are reviving Black heritage by sharing the legacy of families such as the Jacksons and Callandrets who built community institutions like Jackson Ranch Church in San Juan and the newly opened Callandret Museum in San Benito — stories that highlight their faith, work, and community spirit.

GBEDC said projects under way could create up to 23,000-plus new jobs in Brownsville and at the Port, including a $100-million air separation plant for SpaceX.

Brownsville recorded $183.7 million in inward investment in 2025 and is expected to see billions next year.

Brownsville ISD is under TEA investigation after student walkouts took place on Feb.

6, with demonstrations at Veterans Memorial Early College High School and other campuses. Superintendent Jesus Chavez said the district followed state policies — no conclusions have yet been reached as TEA reviews the records.

Raise Your Hand Texas held its interactive Beyond the Falling STAAR workshop in Cameron County on Wednesday, Feb.

25 to explain how standardized test scores alone do not capture a school's quality. The event helped parents and educators learn about broader measures including teacher retention and extracurricular access.

Texas biologists warn pet owners to check wounds for screwworm as nearly 800 cases have been reported in Mexico while no cases are in the U.S. A free workshop will be held Saturday, Feb.

28 at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offices in Weslaco (8:30 a.m. registration) to review safety steps.

Texas Children’s Hospital dietitian Kristi King explains that while chia water may add fiber and nutrients to your diet (1 tablespoon in 16 ounces of water), consuming too many seeds without enough water can cause discomfort.

Try adding chia seeds to yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies to safely enjoy their benefits.

Flip Circus

7-10 p.m. — Circus Vazquez, Sunrise Mall — Tickets start at $96 — Experience an unforgettable circus performance right in Brownsville, TX.

Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Historic Alonso Building — Ticketed event — Experience a magical evening of Bad Bunny's music performed by a string quartet under candlelight.

Mike E Winfield Live Performance

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Lucky Barrel — Ticket required — Experience the refreshing humor of Mike E. Winfield as he shares relatable stories and keeps you laughing all night long.

Brownsville Guitar Festival

8:00 AM - 8:30 PM — TSC Performing Arts Center — Registration fees from $40 — Participate in a premier ensemble competition for guitarists.