Thursday, September 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mohamed Deyab finished Texas State Technical College with an HVAC certification this summer—despite a 4.0 GPA he still finds it hard to land a job while working as a respiratory therapist to support his family. Workforce Solutions Cameron said Hidalgo County records around 12 HVAC openings each month as the field stays competitive before summer, and Deyab is preparing for a part-time job interview. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV researchers launched a new project called Sonar to study hummingbird migration by placing 12 sound-capturing buckets in Brownsville and other nearby areas—each bucket has a microphone that monitors the birds in real time. The team hopes the data will show which species migrate first and if they fly together. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Progreso remains without a police chief after officer David Hernandez declined the appointment on Wednesday due to personal medical reasons that stopped him from fully committing. City officials say they will continue the search to find a leader who can serve the community effectively. KRGV
- ➤ DPS troopers escorted Mexican military trucks on Wednesday morning along a Rio Grande Valley expressway—vehicles that were headed to the Louisiana border for a training exercise with the U.S. military at Fort Polk. KRGV
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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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The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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