Friday, February 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville and Matamoros reaffirmed their strong cross-border relationship at the annual Hands Across the Border event. City of Brownsville
- ➤ A Brownsville family requests traffic light installation at an intersection after a car crashes into their garage, highlighting safety concerns. 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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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A student at Jubilee Brownsville was arrested for creating a 'hit-list' of several students, triggering a serious police response and investigation. KRGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The first parade of the Charro Days Fiesta in downtown Brownsville highlights cultural celebration with a vibrant children's parade. City of Brownsville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Los Fresnos, the community shows support for the owners of Abby’s Bakery and Dulce’s Cafe, facing federal charges of harboring undocumented employees, amidst doubts of the prosecution's ability to prove the case. MyRGV
- ➤ Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., has ordered the temporary closure of Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4 on March 3, 2025, with alternative dates on March 4 or 5, to facilitate SpaceX flight testing activities. Cameron County
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX has rescheduled the eighth Starship flight test to March 3, with Boca Chica Beach to be closed from March 3 to 5 to accommodate the launch. KRGV
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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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Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Festival
The Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Festival features a national competition for acoustic guitar ensembles and includes performances from renowned guitarists.
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Virtual Tour of Bella Villa Assisted Living
9 AM-7 PM | Bella Villa Assisted Living | Free entry | Explore one of the highest-rated senior living communities that emphasizes nutrition and exceptional care.
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