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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Esperanza Park at 2100 Avenida Gregory will reopen on July 31 with a new splash pad, walking trail, butterfly garden and picnic areas with barbecues after a $2.3 million renovation—funded in part by a state grant. Cameron County Precinct 2 Commissioner Joey Lopez said residents will be surprised by the upgrades. KRGV
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville Police are asking for help to identify a man wanted in connection with a June 30 assault at a convenience store on the 2100 block of Price Road — anyone with information should call 9565468477. FOX RGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Gladys Porter Zoo will celebrate National Kids Day by hosting its 21st Annual Kids Appreciation Day—presented by H-E-B—on Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. City of Brownsville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Brownsville, Edinburg and McAllen launched a new procurement training program after a two-day session drew strong attendance. City leaders said the program will help local professionals learn skills for future contracts — the initiative is expected to boost career opportunities. City of Brownsville
- ➤ The Brownsville Public Utilities Board said its annual report on water testing showed the water is safe to drink — one false positive in 2024 prompted retesting that confirmed no health risk. MyRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville was recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals for treating heart attack patients—one of 323 hospitals to receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. This honor reflects the hospital’s commitment to excellent cardiac care in our community. ValleyCentral
- ➤ DHR Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute invites community members to a free weight loss seminar at its Brownsville location at 4770 North Expressway 77, Suite 303 — the English session will be held on July 26 at 9:00 a.m. and the Spanish session on July 30 at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Angela Lomas will explain obesity causes and treatment options during the seminars. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Brownsville health officials launched the Mosquito Notices app in June 2024 to let residents report mosquito problems for targeted spraying. Since then, the pest control division has responded to 33 requests—officials urge more residents to sign up to quickly address problem areas. KRGV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Morning Glory has grown into a local favorite in downtown Brownsville since it opened in 2022—its cozy vibe and vibrant flavors have attracted many fans. The restaurant is known for serving quality brunch meals that have made it a staple in the community. City of Brownsville
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Sip & Paint: Paris
6-10 p.m. — JOLIE PETITE — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session while enjoying wine and charcuterie.
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Meet and Greet with Jonathan Breck
12-1 p.m. — 800 Dr Hugh Emerson Rd — $60 photo op, $50 autograph combo — Meet The Creeper and capture a memorable moment with autographs and selfies.
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