Good morning, Brownsville.

BARCC received a $30,000 grant from BCIC to launch a pilot program that will expand spay and neuter services—this effort aims to lower Brownsville’s stray animal numbers.

Crews with the Brownsville Fire Department responded to a fire at the Border Apartments in the 300 block of Media Luna Road Monday morning—residents were evacuated, no injuries were reported, and authorities blocked Media Luna and frontage roads.

County economic director Ramiro Aleman said truck crossings at Los Indios Free Trade Bridge increased 150 percent over the past year during RGV Startup Week in downtown Brownsville—he added that new overweight and oversized corridors and on-site cold storage are set to boost future industrial growth.

Retired astronaut Mike Fossum, who grew up in the Valley, will speak at STEM Nation 2025 on Tuesday, May 20 at Bert Ogden Arena—he will share his experiences from NASA to encourage local students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Brownsville City Hall will host the swearing-in of Commissioner-Elect Gustavo De Leon today at 5:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Commission Chambers at 1001 E.

Elizabeth St.—the event takes place as a runoff election is set.

Federal agents reported just over 8,000 arrests in April at the southwest border while catching about 280 people a day crossing from Mexico—this marks a 93 percent drop from last year as a new report shows that only five illegal immigrants were allowed temporary entry under special interest court cases.

City of Brownsville - One City Information Fair 2025

5:30-8 p.m. — Brownsville Events Center — Free entry — Connect with city staff and explore various community services available to residents.