Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of June.
Good morning, Brownsville.
🏘️ Community
Fly Klown University will host Go Skateboarding Day at South Padre Island Skatepark from 3 to 8 p.m. (tomorrow) and support the Level Up Block party on June 27 at 318 W.
Jackson Ave. in Harlingen to honor the graduating class.
The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley reported an 18% demand spike this summer, serving over 202,000 people in three months as families seek food assistance while recovering from flooding (each household receives about 130 lb of food).
🏛️ Government
The Texas Supreme Court ruled on Friday that environmental groups could not sue to block temporary closures of Boca Chica Beach during SpaceX launches.
The court said the constitutional amendment does not give private parties a right to enforce public access.
🏥 Health
Outdoor workers in the Rio Grande Valley, including TxDOT crews and local landscapers, are taking water breaks (using air-conditioned vehicles and peer monitoring) to avoid heat exhaustion while working on a South Nebraska Avenue project in San Juan and at a mechanic shop in Mercedes.
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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.
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