Good morning, Brownsville.

RGV Desal announced a $1B desalination facility—set to help address the Valley’s long-term water challenges—during a press event in McAllen Wednesday.

The privately funded project will file permits within two months and then begin construction on South Padre Island.

Mexico reached a record high in foreign investment in 2025 and is set to improve further in 2026, stated Judith Arrieta Munguía, Mexico's consul general in Brownsville (23.59 billion dollars were recorded in Q1).

She highlighted key sectors like auto and medical exports.

Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees approved a $578 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year, which supports educational programs, student services, and district operations.

The plan includes a $1,300 teacher raise, a starting teacher pay of $57,000, and a 2 percent increase for non-teaching and classified staff.

Brownsville ISD has selected Dr. Timothy Cuff as the sole finalist for its superintendent role following Jesus Chavez’s decision not to seek a new contract, and the board will wait 21 days before offering him a contract.

Federal, state, and local officials celebrated the completion of the Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project on June 25 at the Port of Brownsville.

The project deepened the channel so larger ships can load more cargo and boost local trade — a key step for future economic growth.

Cameron County and SpaceX host a ribbon cutting at Andy Bowie Park today at 10:00 a.m. at Beach Access No. 2 — the $6.9M project upgrades facilities, adds plaza pavilions, and improves safety with funding from ARPA, SpaceX, and local certificates.

South Texas animal shelters face challenges transferring animals after the New World screwworm crossed the border — some states now require extra tests or refuse admissions.

Palm Valley Animal Society screens all animals for infections and must report cases to the Texas Animal Health Commission.

UTRGV announced a home-and-home football series with Montana; the Vaqueros will travel there in August 2030 and host the Grizzlies in Edinburg in August 2031.

The schedule gives local fans future chances to see the team play.

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.