Good morning, Brownsville.

The City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Fire Department announced they will host the second annual Fire Fest — a community celebration scheduled for October 4 at Brownsville Sports Park.

The event will offer live demonstrations and activities to educate residents about fire safety.

Brownsville ISD is set to finish a $3.1 million conversion of Sams Memorial Stadium into a football and soccer complex in time for Hanna Early College High School's homecoming game next Thursday—this update includes new turf and facilities for upcoming Division I games.

The project has been approved as substantially complete and will allow for a full season of sports matches.

Cameron County and Starbase signed an interlocal agreement to start dune restoration along a mile-long section of Boca Chica Beach; officials will study the project further and try to secure additional funding in the future.

Cameron County Drainage District No. 5 board members met with U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in Harlingen on Thursday — while he toured Texas State Technical College — and asked for his support on two grant applications valued at more than $30 million to improve drainage channels and build new detention ponds to reduce flooding.

A case of New World screwworm was reported in Sabinas Hidalgo (about 70 miles west of Roma) and ranchers worry the parasite could soon threaten local cattle.

Congressman Henry Cuellar has asked the USDA to work with Mexican officials to help prevent the spread.

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.

Leyendas America vs. Leyendas Brownsville 956

5:30-9 a.m. — Brownsville Sports Park — General Admission $36.64, VIP $71.30 — Experience legendary players battle on the field in this local sports showdown.

Careers & Coffee 2025 - The Premier Job Expo

9 AM - 4 PM — Brownsville Events Center — Free entry — Discover over 2,000 job openings and network with industry leaders while enjoying coffee.

Blinn Men’s Soccer vs. Texas Southmost College

12:30-3:00 p.m. — Texas Southmost College-Gorgas — Check the website for ticket info — Witness the Blinn College Buccaneers take on the Texas Southmost College Scorpions in an exciting soccer match.