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Brownsville
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley is planning several events in April to grant magical wishes for dozens of critically ill children. President and CEO Becky Gearhart said the organization will bring hope to families — inviting community involvement. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville PD is searching for a suspect in the theft of a 2020 Dodge Ram from the 9500 block of Lomax Street—residents are urged to share any information with anonymity maintained. FOX RGV
- ➤ The U.S. Coast Guard detained eight Mexican fishermen after they were caught illegally fishing for red snapper off South Padre Island on Friday, March 28 — seizing 150 pounds of fish and equipment. MyRGV
- ➤ Brownsville authorities are investigating the death of a man found in a parked vehicle on Washington Street—officials say details remain limited. FOX RGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, many Tejano fans in the Rio Grande Valley remembered Selena Quintanilla on the 30th anniversary of her shooting by her fan club president. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole for Yolanda Saldívar on March 27—saying she remains a threat to public safety. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Brownsville honored Andres Vega Jr. — a devoted public servant and leader who loved his family — as he now rests in eternal peace. City of Brownsville
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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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