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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A doctor from Mission, Jorge Zamora-Quezada, 68, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for falsely diagnosing patients and billing insurers for unneeded tests — federal authorities said the fraud involved over $118 million in false claims and more than $28 million paid by insurers — after a 25-day trial. ValleyCentral
- ➤ Brownsville police are searching for Zehuman Tingo (41) accused of hindering secured creditors. The police urge anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at (956) 555-8477. FOX RGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Edinburg CISD board reprimanded Superintendent Mario Salinas and placed him on paid administrative leave for five days starting Thursday—this action followed safety lapses including a delayed lockdown after a student brought a gun to Edinburg North High School. The board also voted not to renew contracts for an assistant principal, a supervisor, a counselor, and five teachers who will finish the current school year. ValleyCentral
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The FAA approved SpaceX’s Starship Flight 9 launch at Boca Chica after completing an investigation into a previous mishap—SpaceX may launch as early as Tuesday with the city of Brownsville noting a potential date. KRGV
- ➤ On May 20, the Brownsville City Commission met to approve plans to expand housing, boost economic growth, and honor local achievements in culture, education, and public service — key steps that will shape the city's future. The meeting focused on major developments and community recognition. City of Brownsville
- ➤ US Congress added $12 billion to a spending bill to reimburse Texas and other states for border security expenses, including Texas’ Operation Lone Star—costing over $11 billion—in response to requests from Governor Greg Abbott and state lawmakers. KURV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthcare leaders celebrated the one year anniversary of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley—located in Edinburg on May 22—as the hospital treated over 20,000 children and performed more than 5,000 surgeries in its first year while planning to recruit more pediatric specialists. ValleyCentral
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The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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