Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
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🚨 Crime
A 17-year-old from Brownsville is arrested for murder after shooting a man during a drug deal gone wrong.
A man in Willacy County was arrested after making four unnecessary and abusive 911 calls, culminating in threats and resistance during his arrest.
🎓 Education
Officials warn of disguised drug containers like candy boxes and soda cans as the new school year begins, urging parental vigilance.
The Brownsville Independent School District starts the new school year by implementing a consolidation plan, affecting student assignments and increasing teacher resources at the remaining schools.
A top NASA official lauded Dr. Rick Jenet's Expanding Frontiers program in Brownsville for fostering an innovation ecosystem and leveraging NASA technology to benefit underserved communities.
South Texas College teams up with Harvard University on a research project aimed at enhancing student economic mobility through better use of labor market data and emerging technologies.
🌲 Environment
Cameron County's irrigation districts receive nearly $1 million in federal funds for canal improvements to reduce water loss.
The FAA postpones public meetings on SpaceX's proposal to increase Starship launches at Boca Chica, with new dates to be announced.
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