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Brownsville
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 8, a Weslaco teen, Juan Mendoza, helped rescue an elderly couple trapped in their car after a crash on Interstate 2 near Border Avenue by calling 911 and pulling them to safety—he said his actions were driven by instinct. KRGV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched its 11th test flight of the Starship rocket Monday from South Texas (the 403-foot vehicle lifted off) and its booster made a controlled landing in the Gulf of Mexico. The spacecraft skimmed space before descending toward the Indian Ocean (a test for future Mars trips) as the company refines its reusable system. KRGV
- ➤ SpaceX will launch its 11th Starship test flight today at 6:15 p.m. from the Starbase facility— the flight will test payload release, engine relight and a new landing burn configuration while weather stays 80-percent favorable— a company statement said yesterday. KURV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The mariachi opera 'Cruzar la Cara de la Luna' performed on Oct 11 in Edinburg earned a standing ovation while raising funds for the Driscoll Children’s Hospital Art Therapy Program—directed by Dahlia Guerra and featuring Federico De Michelis, the show told a moving story of migration that resonated with the audience. MyRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DHR Health is offering a $99 3D tomo screening mammogram for women aged 40 and older with no symptoms, with sessions available in Brownsville, McAllen, Edinburg, and Weslaco — a step that helps catch breast cancer early using advanced imaging. Women are encouraged to consult their health care provider to discuss their risk factors and schedule a screening. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ South Texas Health System is offering mammogram screenings for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and has partnered with Channel 5 News—STHS officials say early detection is key since one in eight women will develop breast cancer and the chance of surviving when caught early is over 98%. KRGV
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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.
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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.
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South Padre Island Half Marathon
Half Marathon, 5K — Nov 8th — Isla Blanca Park — Registration fees apply — Participate in an exciting run on the beach and enjoy the beautiful coastal views.
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