Good morning, Brownsville.

The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual conversation with Ambassador Antonio Garza (Ret.) on August 19 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom, where he will offer insights on leadership, cross-border relations, and economic development.

Shelly Trumbo (Blue Zones COO) presented a plan for a connected and efficient regional food system at events in Mission and Pharr on July 20 to help local families access healthier food.

Additional sessions are scheduled in McAllen and Edinburg on July 21.

Edcouch-Elsa’s Los Delta Boyz continue to tour the nation while sharing local conjunto music and 956 pride with fans.

The band, formed in 2012 and honored by the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame (in 2023), keeps the local tradition alive.

Conservation groups asked a federal judge for an emergency injunction to stop a swap that would give SpaceX 727 acres of the refuge in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

They warned the transfer could happen within weeks and harm wildlife and public access.

Hidalgo County emergency officials advise residents to build an emergency kit with essentials (blankets, flashlights, batteries), secure important documents in waterproof containers, and keep fuel tanks full and cash handy as hurricane season nears peak activity in August and September.

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez introduced the Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act to keep the historic beach name after a SpaceX fan proposed renaming it Cyber Beach.

The bill requires the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to notify Congress before any changes (reflecting strong local support).

Free medical services including dental and vision exams will be provided July 21-23 at sites in Brownsville, Raymondville, San Juan, Rio Grande City, and Laredo, as part of Operation Border Health Preparedness (its 27th year) which trains the region for emergencies.