Good Day
Brownsville
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Noncitizen truck drivers in Texas lost their commercial licenses following a state policy change last December, leaving many with reduced incomes and prompting a switch to alternative work. Some drivers (including one from our local community) now await outcomes from pending legal and policy reviews. KSAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV announced that from this fall it will offer full mechanical and civil engineering programs in Brownsville, adding third-year courses in Fall 2026 and fourth-year courses in Fall 2027. The university partners with local leaders (like Mayor Cowen) to meet student demand and support industry growth. Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville Public Utilities Board customers on the west side may face brief service interruptions today as AEP Texas repairs transmission lines after the recent storm. Crews (actively) monitor the situation to minimize delays. KRGV
- ➤ Texas canceled noncitizen truck licenses late last year, leaving Brownsville drivers without work — some now struggle to support their families. Local officials say the rule was meant to boost road safety while drivers and small businesses feel the impact. Click2Houston
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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.
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