Good morning, Brownsville.

Today, the San Benito Boys and Girls Club is asking for donations for flood victims—water, air fresheners, bleach, five-gallon buckets, sponges, paper towels, latex gloves and laundry detergent—and donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 410 N.

Stookey Road.

A man was found dead inside a vehicle in a parking lot at the 800 block of Washington Street on Saturday around 11 p.m.—Brownsville police said they launched an investigation.

James C. Harrington wrote a column urging us to honor César Chávez today by also recognizing immigrant farmworkers who work long days to grow our food.

He argued that our leaders must act soon to improve wages and working conditions for these essential workers.

Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP, will visit Spain in June as part of a trade delegation hosted by the Texas Economic Development Corporation—he may also visit Italy to help promote the region as a place for new investments.

TxDOT said heavy flooding improved many road conditions in Cameron County; all exit ramps on I-69E are open + eastbound ramps on IH-2 and most frontage roads are clear.

Some roads remain closed, including the FM 2556 exit on westbound IH-2, roads in Rio Hondo and sections of SH 107 in Santa Rosa, as crews continue pothole repairs and debris removal.

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.

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!