Good Day
Brownsville
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, March 8, community members gathered outside the El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville to call for the release of the detained McAllen mariachi family. The family has since been released, and local officials are seeking legal options to support similar cases. MyRGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville's historic Neale House, built in the late 1800s, is undergoing a $400k restoration and relocation to Linear Park to preserve pioneer William Neale's legacy. City officials will decide its future use, which may include becoming an office or museum once the work is complete. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At a meeting at the UT Rio Grande Valley Center for Innovation and Commercialization in Weslaco, Judge Richard Cortez explained that local businesses will help fund trade missions and infrastructure to attract investment. He noted that private funding can keep taxpayer money from being used for these expenses. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ The Port of Brownsville welcomed Tuesday's announcement for the America First Refining project (a 12-year development) and said the long-planned investment will create good-paying jobs (and boost energy infrastructure). Port of Brownsville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public comments through March 31 for a proposed 1,400-acre land exchange in Starbase between SpaceX and the wildlife refuge, which aims to reduce land use conflicts and will be reviewed with an environmental assessment. KRGV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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