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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mario Reyna, executive director of RioPlex, presented slides at the Texas Port to the Stars FDI Summit in Houston on April 9 and 10 to show how the group plans to grow like Coca Cola. He explained that RioPlex, located at the heart of North America, will boost regional growth and attract foreign investors—helping our area get noticed. Rio Grande Guardian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The state rested after three days of testimony in the intoxication manslaughter trial of Jesse Leatherwood — accused of causing the fatal crash that killed Cameron County Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia last September and whose blood tests showed high levels of Xanax, cocaine, and opioids — with defense set to present its case today. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 4th annual Rally in the Valley 4.0 gave Brownsville students a day of inspiration and opportunity—where they learned about different career paths. The event was hosted by the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation in partnership with the City, Texas Workforce Commission, and Workforce Solutions Cameron—groups that worked to boost student futures. City of Brownsville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Escobares said recent floods damaged drainage and blocked the only road into their neighborhood, making it hard for people to get in or out. City officials said they will seek grants and meet with USDA and Congressman Henry Cuellar's office to fix and expand the drainage system—an effort long overdue. KRGV
- ➤ Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. said in a letter on April 4 that he opposes House Bill 4660 which would remove the county’s authority over closing Boca Chica Beach and S.H. 4 during SpaceX operations. He said the current system works well and noted that if Starbase becomes a municipality after the May 3 vote, only local residents will decide on future closures — a move he supports to maintain successful collaboration with SpaceX. MyRGV
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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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The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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Energy and persistence conquer all things.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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