Thursday, September 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville's Non-citizen Migrant Influx Resource Center received $6 million in federal funding to support migrants with staffing, food, water, transportation, and equipment. KRGV
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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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three UTRGV student athletes have been charged following a hit-and-run that seriously injured a bicyclist in Edinburg, Texas. KURV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a small decrease in the tax rate for 2024-2025 to $1.028664 per $100 valuation, alongside discussions on future facilities improvements and retiring bonded debt. MyRGV
- ➤ The number of high school students filling out the FAFSA dropped 9% due to a confusing new format, causing errors and delays in financial aid applications nationwide. ValleyCentral
- ➤ Brownsville ISD students explored local government operations in a unique educational tour on September 3, 2024. City of Brownsville
- ➤ South Texas College bolsters campus safety for students with a comprehensive safety app, the Rave Guardian, offering features like instant contact with campus police and GPS tracking. KRGV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In South Texas, local community members and environmentalists raise concerns over SpaceX's environmental impact and public beach access at Boca Chica. KRGV
- ➤ A survey by the Texas Water Infrastructure Network shows Texas water utilities prioritize repairing aging infrastructure over desalination, reservoir construction, or direct water reuse. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Rio Grande LNG withdrew its application for a carbon capture project at its Brownsville LNG terminal due to insufficient development, amid legal and environmental challenges. MyRGV
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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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La Joya Coyotes vs. Hanna Eagles Football Game
Experience the excitement of local high school football as the La Joya Coyotes face off against the Hanna Eagles at the historic Resaca de la Palma National Battlefield.
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Brownsville Farmers' Market - Fresh Produce and Local Goods
Experience a vibrant marketplace featuring fresh produce and local products every Saturday morning in Brownsville.
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Job Readiness Workshop in Brownsville
Learn essential skills and techniques for successfully seeking and obtaining employment, complete with an endorsed certificate upon completion.
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Brownsville Soft Skills Development Workshop
Learn essential soft skills that enhance employability and career success through an interactive workshop designed for workers of all ages and industries.
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Brownsville Farmers' Market
Experience a vibrant year-round farmers' market featuring fresh local produce and artisanal goods every Saturday morning.
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