Good morning, Brownsville.

A Valley AC business is giving tips on keeping homes cool during an upcoming triple-digit heat spell to help protect older adults.

Experts advise routine maintenance twice every six months—checking insulation, sealing duct work, and changing air filters every thirty days—to lower energy bills and reduce strain on the system.

Brownsville native Gloria Chavez was abruptly removed as U.S. Border Patrol chief in the Rio Grande Valley with little explanation offered by officials—acting chief Jason E.

Schneider was named by a tweet. Chavez had nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience and led the sector since October 9, while a CBP statement provided only vague references to ethical values and misconduct.

Brownsville is rebuilding Wild Rose Lane between Honeydale Road and Central Boulevard with new sidewalks, a 10-foot wide trail — the project also upgrades water and gas lines at a cost of $3 million and will finish next spring.

The Vaqueros football team is training hard in fall camp under coach Busch as the quarterback battle heats up ahead of their first game on August 30 at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, La Joya’s Palm View baseball coach Manuel Garcia earned Monterey’s All Area Co-Coach of the Year award after an undefeated season in District 35A — the team clinched its fourth district title.

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.