Good Day
Brownsville
Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. ValleyCentral
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Humberto Paz, 33, charged with murder and aggravated assault after a fatal library shooting, awaits arraignment and a psychological evaluation. MyRGV
- ➤ 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. ValleyCentral
- ➤ Brownsville Police are actively searching for two individuals linked to a hit-and-run accident in a Walmart parking lot on August 13. ValleyCentral
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. MyRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cameron County Irrigation District Number Two receives over $2.5 million in federal funds for upgrading its water conservation and efficiency infrastructure. KURV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Brownsville Wellness Coalition is offering healthy snack and lunch recipes for school-age children as the new school year begins. ValleyCentral
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Brownsville Year-Round Farmers' Market
Experience fresh produce and local goods at the Brownsville Farmers' Market, held every Saturday morning.
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19th Annual Know Your Community Fair
Experience a vibrant community fair where local residents can connect with BISD departments and various community resources.
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