Good morning, Brownsville.

Harva CEO and co-founder William Steele spoke at RGV StartUp Week 2026 at the eBridge Center in downtown Brownsville.

Following his AI presentation, he gave an interview to the RGG Business Journal and will lead a monthly workshop at the center sponsored by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation.

Rubén Cantú, executive director of Frontera Leadership Institute, presented his talk at RGV StartUp Week 2026 at the eBridge Center in downtown Brownsville.

His nonprofit aims to boost opportunities for emerging tech and entrepreneurship leaders in the area.

Brownsville approved new taxi rates — nearly doubling fares from $3.50 to $6 — to help drivers cover rising costs such as gas, maintenance and insurance.

Drivers are now urging the city to review additional operating fees.

Magpie, a 10-month-old lab mix, is helping Sea Turtle Inc. on South Padre Island locate hidden sea turtle nests for wildlife conservation.

She uses her keen sense of smell to find turtle eggs quickly and takes breaks to rest between searches.

Cameron County will hold a ceremony to dedicate new parking spaces for veterans, with County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. and four commissioners in attendance.

Residents are invited to join the event as a local tribute to service members.

International Boulevard along State Highway Four between I-69E and Wilson Street was set to reopen today but has been delayed again due to equipment issues — officials now expect it to open next week in Brownsville.

Cameron County Health Department is investigating a confirmed measles case from a recent traveler, and officials are checking for further exposures (vaccination details remain undisclosed).

Comedy Night with Tanyalee Davis

7-8:30 p.m. — The Lucky Barrel — Tickets available online — Experience the humor of Tanyalee Davis, the Guinness World Record holder for the shortest comedian, along with musical improv by Michael Glatzmaier.