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Brownsville
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ DPS trooper Ileana Peña balanced a 12-hour patrol and her role in the Honor Guard with caring for her three sons this Mother's Day in the Rio Grande Valley. She continues to break barriers in law enforcement while staying connected with her family amid unpredictable shifts. KRGV
- ➤ After a weekend storm damaged homes in San Benito, 40-year resident Delia Salas had her roof, garage, and RV destroyed, and the BBB warned homeowners to contact their insurance and thoroughly research contractors before signing contracts — advice intended to curb post-storm scams. KRGV
- ➤ Channel 5 News partnered with South Texas Health System and Driscoll Children's Hospital yesterday to launch the KRGV Cares Closet campaign aimed at raising funds to comfort hospitalized children—donors are encouraged to contribute. KRGV
- ➤ The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is asking for donations (money and non-perishable food) and volunteers to pack boxes for upcoming events after Saturday's severe storms, as local communities work to recover. KURV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chairwoman Astrid Salazar said RioPlex has planned trade missions to Mexico—coordinated with the American Chamber of Commerce—for later in 2026 and urged residents in the Rio Grande Valley and northern Tamaulipas to support the region. Rio Grande Guardian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mexico's Consul General in Brownsville, Judith Arrieta Mungia, presented new U.S. Census Bureau trade data today in a webinar showing that the USMCA, which moves $1.84 trillion (one third of global GDP) in trade across North America, reinforces strong regional economic ties. Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sandra Garza-Ochoa was hired as superintendent of South Texas ISD after the Board of Trustees voted last month; she will begin her new role (June 1). KURV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service released a preliminary report detailing that a severe thunderstorm with a microburst caused three injuries and damage to homes + power poles in north-central Cameron County over the weekend. Residents who suffered damage are urged to file reports at the Texas Division of Emergency Management website. KURV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dwyer Workforce Development is highlighting certified nursing assistants during National Nurses Week to help address the nursing shortage and guide local career growth. The program has graduated 6,000 individuals + about half from Texas and aims to support more health workers in the future. MyRGV
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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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