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Brownsville
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville Police have asked residents to help identify a man and a woman caught on surveillance footage stealing merchandise from an Old Navy store—tips can be shared by calling 9565468477. FOX RGV
- ➤ Federal agents at the Progreso International Bridge are cracking down on travelers who try to smuggle large amounts of prescription drugs by hiding them, and officials warn that breaking these limits is illegal — they noted a rise in smuggling attempts. KRGV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Your One City News Network is teaming with the Gladys Porter Zoo to launch a new TV series called Brownsville TV’s Creature Feature — a show that will let viewers see animals and learn about the zoo’s work. The series is set to begin airing soon to bring local audiences closer to wildlife and conservation efforts. City of Brownsville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Brownsville + the Texas Department of Transportation advise drivers to use extra caution near school zones as thousands of students will return to classrooms next week. City of Brownsville
- ➤ Brownsville launched its Downtown Renaissance Master Plan today with a new partnership with Freese and Nichols—Mayor Cowen and project manager Caitlin Admire said the plan will revitalize the historic core and boost cultural tourism. Residents will play a key role in shaping the project as the city aims to enhance its cultural appeal. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Cameron County announced that construction improvements at Beach Access No. 3 on South Padre Island will begin on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. with a $4,400,000 donation from SpaceX—upgrades include a new plaza, ADA parking, restrooms, landscaping and a toll booth while the park remains closed until early to mid-Summer. Cameron County
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