Brownsville Local News – Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

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Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.

CRIME NEWS

➤ A 17-year-old from Brownsville is arrested for murder after shooting a man during a drug deal gone wrong. KURV
➤ A man in Willacy County was arrested after making four unnecessary and abusive 911 calls, culminating in threats and resistance during his arrest. KURV

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Officials warn of disguised drug containers like candy boxes and soda cans as the new school year begins, urging parental vigilance. FOX RGV
➤ 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. KRGV
➤ 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. Rio Grande Guardian
➤ 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. MyRGV

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Cameron County's irrigation districts receive nearly $1 million in federal funds for canal improvements to reduce water loss. KRGV
➤ The FAA postpones public meetings on SpaceX's proposal to increase Starship launches at Boca Chica, with new dates to be announced. ValleyCentral

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BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The cure for pain is in the pain.

~ Rumi

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