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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Logan Aguilar, 18, won breed champion for his fine wool cross lamb on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo in Mercedes, showing strong focus as judges examined the lamb's muscle shape. His steady lead in the arena reflects years of careful training and commitment. MyRGV
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Border Patrol agents in Santa Maria stopped a white van and arrested a Mexican man—Orlando Daniel Hernandez-Cepeda—who was trying to smuggle 19 people into the country, and he now faces reentry after deportation and conspiracy charges with a hearing set for Wednesday. MyRGV
- ➤ Bakery owners Leonardo Baez and Nora Alicia Avila-Guel of Abby’s Bakery and Dulce’s Cafe in Los Fresnos waived their arraignment and pleaded not guilty to charges of harboring undocumented immigrants after federal agents found a living area marked Unit 5—bonds have been set and they returned to work. MyRGV
- ➤ Police charged Luis Gonzalez Jr., a 22 year old man, with two counts of aggravated assault after he stabbed a woman during a domestic dispute and led police on a vehicle chase near Edinburg—he was arraigned on Thursday with a $350,000 bond and a restraining order barring him from being within 1,000 feet of the victim. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new study finds that Brownsville-Harlingen ranked as the 5th most moved-to area in the nation in 2024—thanks to low living costs and job growth from projects like SpaceX and LNG, which are drawing many new residents. The study noted that affordable housing along with local attractions are key reasons people are choosing to move here. MyRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville Police Department held its annual State of the Police Department event on Wednesday at the Event Center — Police Chief Felix Sauceda shared updates on the department’s achievements and future plans. City of Brownsville
- ➤ The City of Brownsville’s Parks and Recreation Department began upgrading Gonzalez Park’s restrooms on Thursday—demolishing the old facilities so new, modern versions can be built. City of Brownsville
- ➤ Mark Dombroski, assistant general manager and COO for Brownsville Public Utilities, testified that South Texas faces a severe water shortage—low reservoir levels threaten jobs, farming, and local industry. He said his group is expanding water sources and needs state support to invest in projects like desalination and reuse to secure reliable supplies. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV notified students and staff that a campus member has a confirmed TB case and is in medical isolation—county health officials are conducting contact tracing to warn anyone who may have been exposed. The university said it will keep the community updated as the situation develops. MyRGV
- ➤ Dr. Michael B. Hocker, dean of UT Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, said he was mortified by the high number of cancer cases in the region—nearly 60% of patients have a cancer diagnosis and many leave the area to seek care. He announced that the school is building a full-service cancer and surgery center at the 495 Commerce Center in McAllen, expected to open early this spring to treat patients onsite and help those without insurance. Rio Grande Guardian
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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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Harlingen JV Softball Game at Los Fresnos
9:30-11:15 a.m. — Los Fresnos High School — Free entry — Cheer on the Los Fresnos JV softball team as they face off against Harlingen in a spirited non-conference game.
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