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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several inches of rain fell overnight on Thursday in Rio Hondo—flooding neighborhood streets. KRGV
ACTIVE NEWS
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville is emerging as a tech hub and a local group has formed an AI Tech Club at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization—led by electronics engineer Julio Johnson and software developer Steve Perez—to boost local tech development. Rio Grande Guardian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Armando Garcia (37), a UPS employee in Brownsville, was arrested on felony theft charges after investigators recovered over $200K in luxury items including handbags, jewelry and electronics from his home; authorities say more arrests may follow as the investigation continues. FOX RGV
- ➤ Cameron County authorities said Lazaro Noe Ramirez, 27, was shot by a deputy on March 18 at around 1 a.m. on Birch Street in San Benito when he pointed a handgun at the officer—he is charged with aggravated assault against a public servant and remains in detention on a $45,000 bond. MyRGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Brownsville Guitar Festival returns today at Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center with Grammy winners and renowned guitarists (Bokyung, Jeronimo Maya and Jay Kacherski) leading free master classes, clinics and a guitar ensemble competition. Concerts will begin at 7 p.m. today and at 7 p.m. tomorrow. ValleyCentral
- ➤ UTRGV School of Art and Design Lecturer Brenton Hamilton has opened a free solo exhibit called "The Unfamiliar" at the Rusteberg Art Gallery in Brownsville, running from March 24 through April 4. The show features art made with old photo methods and a closing reception on April 3 at 7 p.m. — Hamilton said he uses iron solutions on cloth to give photography a new look. MyRGV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A severe thunderstorm swept the Valley on March 27, causing over 12,000 power outages, widespread flooding, and a brief tornado touchdown in Edcouch that damaged structures. Electric companies reported the outages at 1:45 a.m. Friday — local officials continue to monitor weather conditions. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 26, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. delivered his State of the City address at Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center and praised SpaceX investments, the $18.4 billion LNG project, and rising private sector wages, noting the strong local job growth. He also detailed upcoming initiatives—such as a $300 million capital improvement plan and expanded industrial developments—that promise to boost the local economy further. MyRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local experts say brain injuries and strokes need fast treatment and urge anyone with symptoms such as slurred speech or weakness to head straight to the emergency room. They explained that even a few minutes of delay can cause serious harm — sometimes leading to long-term disability or death. MyRGV
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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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2025 HSSM 7-on-7 Football Championships
8 AM – 10 PM — Veterans Memorial Early College High School — $416.06 — The premier warm-up tournament for South Texas high schools ahead of the 2025 Texas 7-on-7 Championships!
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