Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
Good morning, Brownsville.
A 60-year-old man, David Rivera, was arrested at 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, Aug.
9 on South Padre Island after a deadly golf cart crash killed 34-year-old Kaylinn Churchill, a Fort Worth woman, and injured five others; he faces six counts of intoxication assault and one count of intoxication manslaughter with a bond of $180,000.
The Children’s Museum of Brownsville will celebrate its 20th birthday — with fun activities like making a piñata and slime — on Saturday, Aug.
23, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 501 E. Ringgold St.
UTRGV has postponed the opening of its new school of art and design in Brownsville because unexpected repairs at the former Longoria Elementary School building increased costs by over $1 million—officials expect the facility to open next year.
A K9 from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office won the top prize at the Texas Narcotic Officer Association’s K9 Competition in Brownsville on Monday (45 teams from local, state, and federal agencies competed) and it was the first event to include departments from Mexico (showing cross-border cooperation).
Meet and Greet with Jonathan Breck
12-1 p.m. — 800 Dr Hugh Emerson Rd — $60 photo op, $50 autograph combo — Meet The Creeper and capture a memorable moment with autographs and selfies.
Simon Celaya Railroad Gallery Grand Opening
6-8 p.m. — Historic Brownsville Museum — Included with admission — Celebrate the vibrant new Simon Celaya Railroad Gallery with complimentary refreshments and exclusive exhibit tours.
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