Good morning, Brownsville.

H-E-B driver Jose Luis Jaramillo will reach 4 million safe miles tomorrow during a ceremony that starts in Donna and ends at the Weslaco transportation terminal—he is the first from the Rio Grande Valley to achieve this milestone.

Restrooms at Combes Community Park were vandalized for the fifth time this year — broken mirror, removed stall doors and red paint — so city officials will spend about $1,000 on repairs and install cameras before the building reopens later this week.

The Food Bank RGV launches its summer campaign, Full Plates = Bright Summers — donations are matched up to $20,000 to turn every donated dollar into 10 meals for children.

Donations may be made online or at 724 N. Cage Blvd in Pharr.

Cameron County commissioners approved a $211-million tax break and 95% tax abatement over 20 years to attract Austin-based Saronic Technologies' Port Alpha naval shipyard—if the startup agrees, it will bring nearly 10,000 jobs to Brownsville over the next decade.

Brownsville indie rock band Cannon The Dealers will host Cannon Fest on Saturday, June 27 at Short Notice Vintage Clothing from 7 to 11:55 p.m., where local and visiting acts will perform on two stages while the band plays tracks from its new album Still Too Soon ahead of its summer tour.

TxDOT launched an online survey asking residents to report biking and walking challenges in the Rio Grande Valley; the survey remains open until July 10 and feedback will be summarized this summer (the information will help plan future infrastructure improvements).

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will start building a nearly three-mile border wall at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo this week and will close the levee to bicycle and foot traffic for the rest of the summer, with riders advised to use the Bobcat Trail.

TxDOT crews began lane & ramp closures on I-69E frontage roads between FM 732 in San Benito and FM 511 in Olmito Monday, June 22 for milling, striping & paving; work will continue until July 3 as drivers face minor delays.

The Texas Supreme Court ruled on Friday to allow beach closures during SpaceX launches, rejecting an effort by environmental groups to protect public access to Boca Chica Beach (accessed via State Highway 4).

Dr. Roque Mifuji from DHR Health detailed obesity risks and lifestyle strategies during a recent hospital presentation.

He stressed the importance of nutrition, exercise, and regular screenings (advice that can help community members make healthier choices).

A local group will host Stronger Than The Ribbon Wellness Day on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Casa Once in Mission to support breast cancer patients and survivors.

Demolition of the 1952 Queen Isabella Causeway is complete, clearing the bay for luxury housing, SpaceX viewing sites, and an artificial reef planned by Friends of the RGV Reef.

Charles Nelson will redevelop the 25-acre lot into condos, RV spaces and a marina between South Padre Island and Port Isabel.

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.