Good morning, Brownsville.

A fire destroyed 12 offices at Wellington Plaza off Price Road in Brownsville, causing complete losses for business owners and displacing employees — crews responded starting Monday at 9 p.m. and continued on Tuesday while the fire marshal investigates the cause.

Rio Grande City native Daniela Garcia, a UT Austin music education major, earned one of 42 spots from over 400 applicants to perform at the Sarasota Music Festival in Florida.

She looks forward to launching her career—she hopes to also teach future French horn players.

Luis Alberto González Olvera, director general of the San Luis Potosí automotive cluster, led a COSTEP-invited delegation on a tour of the Rio Grande Valley, visiting SpaceX, industrial parks, and economic forums in Brownsville and McAllen before highlighting key points (at The Gallery).

Jorge Torres, president of Interlink Trade Services, spoke today at a Council for South Texas Economic Progress meeting about the USMCA review and its expected impact on local automotive production as future meetings will address revised trade rules (including increased U.S.-origin content) that could shift manufacturing strategies.

Cameron County commissioners approved a 10-year, 95% tax break for Saronic Technologies' proposed AI-driven shipyard at the Port of Brownsville.

The board expects the measure to boost jobs and investment and may adjust the abatement if commitments are not met (county officials noted).

Local health experts say PTSD is treatable with proper therapy and support at DHR Health and the VA, urging families to seek help without judgment.

A Mental Health Summit will be held on July 10 at McAllen Public Library (4001 N. 23rd St.) for further resources.

Eleven cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas — the only case outside Texas is in New Mexico — which threaten local livestock and wildlife.

Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster today and the USDA will release sterile flies to stop the spread.

A local family whose child became an organ donor is joining Channel 5 News and the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance for an organ donation drive at Weslaco on Friday, June 19 (honoring sports director Dave Brown).

The drive aims to encourage sign-ups to help 10,000 Texans waiting for transplants.

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.