Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
Good morning, Brownsville.
The Brownsville Public Library hosted its annual Back-to-School Fair Monday at the Southmost Branch on Southmost Boulevard—over 600 community members attended the event.
Brownsville police closed roads on Highway 100 near Port Isabel Road after a rollover crash on Tuesday that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured a 17-year-old girl + the Texas DPS is now leading the investigation with the victim's identity still unknown.
Brownsville city leaders honored slain Navy culinary specialist Angelina Resendiz with a proclamation on Tuesday; her death near her Virginia base is under investigation (NCIS said the unidentified sailor in pre-trial confinement has not been charged).
Construction has begun today on the full reconstruction of Wild Rose Lane—this project will boost safety, mobility and utility services in Brownsville.
Cameron County announced a public review of a project that will upgrade water and sewer services and decommission 41 onsite sewage facilities in Saldivar—Central Estates Colonias to benefit 197 local residents, including many low-to-moderate income households.
Residents can send their comments by August 25 to the county office on E. Monroe St.
Brownsville neurosurgeon and inventor Dr. Madhavan A.
Pisharodi was featured in the Malayalam business magazine Dhanam for his work on devices such as spinal implants, solar panels and phone chargers—he holds over 60 patents and builds every prototype himself without lab support. He said he acts without waiting for praise when he knows things can be done better.
Brownsville ultra long-distance runner Art Hurtado, who leads the Cameron County Beach Patrol at Isla Blanca Park, will run in the Leadville Trail 100 later this month in Colorado — the highest 100-mile race in the nation—to face extreme elevation gains and tough terrain while arriving a few days early to acclimate.
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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