Good Day
Brownsville
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville ISD board voted to sell a former school property to expand Gladys Porter Zoo, aiming to safeguard its accreditation and support local tourism. KRGV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Storm Francine caused flooding in Brownsville, leading to 15 drivers being rescued, but no homes were damaged thanks to rapid water recession and effective drainage improvements. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A student in Brownsville, Texas, was arrested after making a threat against a school, claiming it was a joke. ValleyCentral
- ➤ Three individuals were arrested for making separate threats towards school districts in Brownsville, Mercedes, and Rio Grande City, including a student who jokingly threatened a campus. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation is actively developing a new 730-acre industrial park, advancing Brownsville as an emerging tech hub. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Brownsville officials welcomed nearly 50 southern Mexican business owners to the eBridge Center to explore cross-border commercial opportunities. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville initiates larviciding to reduce mosquito breeding after recent and forthcoming rainfall. City of Brownsville
- ➤ New Horizon Health Center in Brownsville offers discounted genetic testing for uninsured pregnant women to tackle high birth defect rates in the Rio Grande Valley. KRGV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's football team held its first-ever public practice, drawing over 2,500 fans, as it prepares for its inaugural season next year. ValleyCentral
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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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Annual Ride for Rotary 2024: Queen Isabella Causeway Cross Benefit Ride
Experience a community-focused cycling event for all ages that supports local projects including eye exams for children, scholarships, and holiday gifts for nursing home residents.
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