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Brew at the Zoo will take place Saturday May 17th at the Gladys Porter Zoo and is nearly sold out.

Regular tickets cost $35 pre-sale — $50 at the gate while VIP tickets cost $100, and all proceeds support zoo conservation efforts with guests required to be 21 or older.

Amazon is building a new delivery station on 13 acres along FM-511 after buying the property last month+ the company has begun clearing land for a planned 62-thousand square-foot facility.

Brownsville officials praised the project+ saying it shows the city's growing role as an economic hub in South Texas.

Texas lawmakers passed a sweeping school voucher bill and are moving to fund public education with an $8 billion plan set to roll out today in the State Senate — a measure to support local schools.

Senator Brandon Creighton said the bill ties teacher salary increases to years of experience — reduces reliance on untrained teachers from COVID and boosts funding for Special Education programs.

The City of Brownsville’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau—working with the Office of Space Commerce—is accepting applications from local non-profit groups to receive hotel occupancy tax funding for tourism promotion in Brownsville.

The Brownsville Police Department is inviting residents to join a mental health walk in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month—an event designed to promote mental wellness and community support.

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.