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Brownsville
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Donna musician canceled his band's booking after scammers sent a fake check exceeding $4,000 and failed to verify its authenticity—he warned other local artists to confirm details before accepting deposits. KRGV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch Flight 12 of its upgraded Version 3 Starship/Super Heavy rocket from Boca Chica Tuesday between 5:30 and 7 p.m. The launch plan includes highway and beach closures to clear the Brownsville Ship Channel — with backup dates set for Wednesday, Thursday and later in May. MyRGV
- ➤ During 2026 Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognized local entrepreneurs who drove business success and community spirit; awards celebrated winners from Brownsville and nearby areas for resilience and hard work. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Brownsville 10-year-old Ernesto Gael Hernandez launched Prestige 3D Labs, a successful 3D printing business that made a $1,500 profit and now displays his custom prints at a local clothing store. He operates three printers from his home workshop to meet growing demand. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At a conference at The Livery Venue in downtown Brownsville, Port of Brownsville officials William Dietrich and America First Refining's Tom Ramsey discussed multi-billion-dollar plans including an oil refinery and deepening the ship channel to 52 ft — moves expected to boost local trade. Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Norma Ochoa Urban-Palomarez and her stepdaughter Elvia Palomarez-Acee both earned doctorates at UTRGV—Norma received an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction and Elvia graduated from the School of Medicine on May 9 before starting her residency at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital. Both balanced full-time work and family responsibilities. MyRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Vicente Gonzalez has called for an independent Navy investigation into local sailor Angelina Resendiz's death, saying her chain of command ignored warnings when she went missing on May 29. Her body was later found near the Virginia naval base where she served. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KRGV is urging viewers on its broadcasts to donate to its Cares Closet campaign to provide toys and essential items for children at South Texas Health System Children's Hospital and Driscoll Children's Hospital as the final stretch of donations continues. KRGV
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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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