Monday, August 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, BCIC President and CEO Cori Peña announced the new 2025-2029 Strategic Plan — a set of goals shaped by community input to improve downtown spaces, boost local business opportunities, and upgrade public areas in Brownsville. The plan will guide future partnerships and projects that aim to create a thriving city for families and entrepreneurs. Rio Grande Guardian
ACTIVE NEWS
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville arts leader Diane Milliken Garza said the Texas Commission on the Arts will visit the city on (August 26 and 27) to inspect historic downtown and explore plans to designate Brownsville as a Cultural District. The visit is expected to boost local art grants and cultural tourism (a benefit that will help sustain the region). Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Brownsville Police Department K9 Unit will compete in the 2025 Texas Narcotic Officers Association K9 Competition + the city invites residents to show support for the team. City of Brownsville
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Carl W. Buehner
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