Good morning, Brownsville.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EZ Band Live at Brownsville BeerFest

1 PM – 12 AM — Dean Porter Park — Free entry — Experience the Spanglish heat with high-energy Norteño-style covers and catchy hits from EZ Band.