Good Day
Brownsville
Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville city commissioners approved a fare increase for metro buses from $1 to $2, effective October 1, with discounts for some riders, amid public dissatisfaction. KRGV
- ➤ The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its annual National Night Out in Olmito, offering a special early access for families with special needs children, alongside prizes and an animal meet-and-greet from the Gladys Porter Zoo. ValleyCentral
- ➤ Gladys Porter Zoo, in collaboration with Brownsville and its Independent School District, is considering buying the Cummings Middle School campus to expand the zoo and provide more space for animals. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville PD seeks public assistance in locating a man caught on camera committing a robbery at a Stripes store. ValleyCentral
- ➤ Humberto Paz, 33, will be arraigned for the murder of 71-year-old Vahid Khaledi inside the Brownsville Public Library, following an altercation that escalated to gun violence. KURV
- ➤ The murder trial of teenager Ernesto de los Reyes for the fatal stabbing of Reynaldo Reyna in Brownsville has commenced, gripping the local community. FOX RGV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville Public Utilities Board offers free water conservation kits amid Stage 2 drought restrictions due to low levels at Falcon and Amistad reservoirs. MyRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Brownsville becomes the first in South Texas to introduce the Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system, enhancing precision and recovery in surgeries. FOX RGV
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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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Brownsville Weekly Farmers' Market
Experience fresh local produce and artisanal goods at the Brownsville Farmers' Market every Saturday morning.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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