Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Brownsville.
Today at 10:00 a.m., Cameron County held a ribbon cutting at La Esperanza Park and the El Centro Cultural to celebrate facility improvements funded by Texas Parks & Wildlife, ARPA and county bonds.
The upgrades include an accessible splash pad, water playground, improved trails, and better picnic and sports areas for community events.
Brownsville Police are searching for Roberto Miguel Sosa— a 35-year-old man with mental disabilities last seen Tuesday at about 8:30 a.m. driving a gray 2021 Nissan Titan on Oasis Drive— and anyone with details is urged to contact police.
The Brownsville Police Department is asking the public for help finding Roberto Miguel Sosa, 35, who was last seen Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on Oasis Drive driving a gray 2021 Nissan Titan—his family reports he has mental disabilities.
Sosa is described as six feet, one inch tall and weighing 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes—if you have information, please contact the police.
The 85th Texas International Fishing Tournament is underway in Port Isabel and South Padre Island this weekend.
Local officials say up to 4,000 visitors will boost the local economy—registration is open until Thursday afternoon as small businesses prepare to benefit.
Texas public school teachers must now display a Ten Commandments poster in their classrooms when school begins next month.
Volunteers with the Texas Eagle Forum have started delivering the posters free of charge + an ACLU lawsuit is challenging the law.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection warned green card holders to carry their immigration documents at all times to avoid fines or jail time as enforcement increases in public places; attorney (Carlos Moctezuma Garcia) advised making backup copies though carrying the original may be required.
County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. has ordered the temporary closure of Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4 from FM 1419 to the beach entrance on August 1 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to protect public health during SpaceX non-flight testing activities — law enforcement and SpaceX will coordinate safety checkpoints that let local residents with proof of residency access their homes.
Sip & Paint: Paris
6-10 p.m. — JOLIE PETITE — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session while enjoying wine and charcuterie.
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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