Good morning, Brownsville.

A fundraiser has been launched to support the Mendoza family after their seven-week-old daughter, Alondra, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at Texas Children’s Hospital.

McAllen’s La Mexicana Restaurante is hosting the drive throughout the week — encouraging patrons to help by mentioning Alondra’s name when ordering.

Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted nine packages of cocaine weighing 22 pounds at Los Indios International Bridge on Monday — the drugs, valued at more than $297,000, are under investigation by Homeland Security.

Jose Luis Villalobos awaits the jury’s verdict tomorrow on charges of killing his stepson, 18 year old Arturo Salceda and injuring his wife, Lydia Zamorano in a shooting on July 22, 2023—defense asserts no gunpowder residue was found and claims she fired the weapon amid a history of abuse.

The Texas Workforce Commission announced Wednesday that just over a million dollars in grants have been awarded to Edinburg, Roma, South Texas and Weslaco school systems plus Texas Southmost College to support training in high-demand careers.

The grants are part of the Jobs and Education for Texans program that prepares students for work in healthcare and welding.

Cameron County will close State Highway Four between FM 1419 and Boca Chica Beach for a potential Starship launch that may happen Sunday.

The road will be closed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday — with the launch window expected to open at 6:30 p.m. and alternative closures planned for Monday and Tuesday.

The FDA warned consumers to discard Walmart’s Great Value frozen shrimp after cesium traces were detected in a shipment from Indonesia.

Walmart is working with the FDA to remove the product from shelves in Texas—no cases of contamination have been reported.

The historic Samano Building at 1158 E.

Elizabeth St. in downtown Brownsville is nearly restored by a non-profit to add 40 affordable housing units and a grocery store with fresh food—crews are finishing electric lines and other updates so the project will be complete by October.

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.