Good morning, Brownsville.

SpaceX plans its 11th test flight of the Starship rocket to launch as early as Monday, Oct.

13 at 6:15 p.m. CT from Starbase — the flight includes key experiments and changes to help the rocket’s upper stage return in future tests.

CIL Capital held a groundbreaking ceremony for Anchor Industrial on Texas 48 near the Port of Brownsville, where officials said the 181,000 square foot plant will be built by Martín Anzaldúa for a $20 million project + is expected to create over 120 jobs in the area.

The facility is planned to open within the next eight months.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Friday that the Santa Rosa sugar mill in Cameron County will reopen next year.

The plant operated for 51 years under Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers Incorporated and will relaunch in four stages — including land acquisition, upgraded equipment and new facilities— under its new operation as Santa Rosa Sugar LLC.

Before the sun rises, Brownsville’s Hotshot Crew from the Department of Engineering and Public Works starts cleaning downtown at 4:30 a.m. every weekday by emptying trash bins, sweeping sidewalks, and clearing debris from a four block area—ensuring streets remain safe and welcoming for everyone.

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.