Good morning, Brownsville.

The county is hosting a ribbon cutting for Olmito Nature Park Phase II Kayak Launch today at 9:00 a.m. at 9538 Hayes Road where the new facility will allow public paddling + water recreation and includes additional park amenities funded by ARPA + county certificates.

Brownsville ISD will welcome roughly 33,000 students back to classes on Monday, Aug.

10 under new superintendent Timothy Cuff — the district will host a back to school fair on Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Central Administration Building campus offering free supplies.

Texas Southmost College is hosting TSC Sting Day for students, alumni, and community members on Saturday, Aug.

22 at Jacob Brown Auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — the free event will offer food, music, games, interactive activities, campus tours, and class registration help.

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited the Port of Brownsville today, meeting local industry and education leaders and saying his plan is to boost energy production, lower costs & create jobs.

His remarks stressed support for major investments designed to drive regional economic growth.

Commissioner Gus Ruiz visited CBS 4 and NBC 23 to promote the 2026 Back to School Backpack Drive.

The event aims to supply students with backpacks and school supplies so families can be ready for the new academic year (local partnerships are supporting the effort).

Cameron County commissioners raised daily beach access fees from $12 to $15 to cover rising maintenance, trash pickup, and facility costs at all county beach areas — veteran, annual, and 30-day rates remain unchanged.