Good morning, Brownsville.

The Port of Brownsville celebrated 90 years during its State of the Port luncheon on Thursday, June 11, highlighting record cargo volumes and its role as an economic engine in the region.

Port officials announced upcoming channel deepening and future investments to boost growth and maintain global competitiveness.

Dr. Joanne Wang urged local business leaders to adopt artificial intelligence at an event held Wednesday morning at The Alonso Building — warning that the Rio Grande Valley must learn to use new tech to stay competitive.

On May 6, Brownsville hosted the Smart City Innovation: AI Solutions Transforming South Texas conference at the Brownsville Events Center, where city leaders, IT and national tech partners shared ideas to improve border security and modernize infrastructure, demonstrating the city's rising role in technology.

After heavy weekend rain, Brownsville sprayed roads + parks with mosquito-control trucks until 8 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday to clear standing water and reduce pest populations.

City officials noted that operations covered public areas only and encouraged residents to use the mosquito alert app.

SPI Beach Parade

9 a.m. — White Cap Circle Beach Access #8 — Free entry — Kick off the Fourth of July with a fun parade on the sand from Beach Access #8 to Beach Access #4.