Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
Good morning, Brownsville.
📰 Economy
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.
🎓 Education
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
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.
🎉 Brownsville Events
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