Saturday, August 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ State Hwy 4 in Cameron County will experience temporary and intermittent delays on August 19, 2024, from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. Cameron County
- ➤ The Texas Department of Transportation's installation of concrete pavement on SH 4 in Brownsville will disrupt traffic, especially at the Roosevelt Street intersection, from Aug. 19 to Aug. 23. ValleyCentral
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 41-year-old man was arrested in Brownsville, Texas, for exposing himself to a young girl at Walmart, sparking community concern over public safety. FOX RGV
- ➤ In the trial of a man accused of killing 13-year-old Jesse Harrison, body camera footage and investigator testimonies suggest neglect and contradictions in family statements. ValleyCentral
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Carlos García, president of the American Chamber Mexico, predicts RioPlex will evolve into a global economic powerhouse, driven by initiatives like SpaceX and enhanced Mexico-US trade relationships. Rio Grande Guardian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vela High School's football team, under new head coach Ernie Alonzo and with the addition of senior quarterback Geoffrey LeFevre, is poised to continue its decade of excellence into the 2024 season. ValleyCentral
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