Good morning, Brownsville.

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation updated its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan to refine its approach to entrepreneurship, community health & downtown revitalization.

The amendments, finalized after a June workshop, align with the downtown master plan and will guide enhanced local business support and resource partnerships.

Buckner Family Hope Center in Peñitas is expanding its facilities with two new classrooms and a gym to better serve families; construction will finish next summer while the center stays open for community events.

SpaceX’s salvaged Starship rocket from its 13th test flight arrived at the Port of Brownsville after being recovered from the Indian Ocean.

Launched from Cameron County on July 24, the rocket now goes to flight inspections, marking a milestone in recovery operations.

Crews at Starbase have been busy building Booster 24 and assembling rocket ships 42 and 44 during launch week, according to LabPadre (the work involved moving large components for stacking and running multiple rounds of cryogenic testing).

Brownsville ISD partnered with Region One to offer free early evaluations and special education services for children with developmental delays starting at age 3.

Parents can refer their child (no doctor referral needed) as specialists begin assessing needs ahead of this critical milestone.

Mexico's Consul General in Brownsville, Judith Arrieta, explained the new Plan México today during a virtual briefing with local business leaders.

The plan, aiming for shared economic growth and streamlined investments between neighbors (nearshoring), seeks to boost prosperity in the region.