Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
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🏘️ Community
A new agreement with Sombrero Festival organizers will bring $10M-$30M in upgrades to Washington Park, including a new pavilion, ADA improvements and enhanced event features.
Final designs and funding are underway, with construction expected to begin next year if approved.
🎭 Culture
San Benito officials announced an expansion of the Freddy Fender Museum to open June 13 at the remodeled Community Building on E.
Heywood St. + The reopening event will include a tribute concert with Max Baca, Los Texmaniacs and Rick Trevino.
🎓 Education
Brownsville ISD's board voted 5-2 Wednesday to place Superintendent Dr. Jesus Chavez on administrative leave, costing taxpayers $200K, and later named Alda Benavides as interim superintendent as the district began its search for a new leader.
🏛️ Government
Sen. John Cornyn met with industry and education leaders last Friday at the Texas A&M Advanced Manufacturing Hub to discuss expanding Pell Grant eligibility under the new law.
He noted the America First Refining project is expected to bring thousands of jobs to the region.
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