Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Brownsville police are actively searching for 64-year-old Rene Ricardo Fernandez, last seen on August 10 and potentially showing early signs of Alzheimer's disease.
🚨 Crime
Humberto Paz, 33, charged with murder and aggravated assault after a fatal library shooting, awaits arraignment and a psychological evaluation.
In Brownsville, Texas, the trial of Ruben Gonzalez, charged with the murder of 13-year-old Jesse Harrison, focuses on the boy's cause of death, with the defense arguing he died from a blood infection, not starvation.
Brownsville Police are actively searching for two individuals linked to a hit-and-run accident in a Walmart parking lot on August 13.
📰 Economy
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $104 million contract to Callan Marine for the second phase of deepening the Brazos Island Harbor Ship Channel, enabling the Port of Brownsville to handle larger cargo ships, with work starting in October and completion expected by June 2026.
🏛️ Government
Cameron County Irrigation District Number Two receives over $2.5 million in federal funds for upgrading its water conservation and efficiency infrastructure.
🏥 Health
The Brownsville Wellness Coalition is offering healthy snack and lunch recipes for school-age children as the new school year begins.
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19th Annual Know Your Community Fair
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