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Brownsville
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BCIC CEO Cori Peña said Brownsville is moving forward with new affordable housing and entrepreneurial events that honor the city’s history—highlighting the Samano Building reopening on October 2 and the Space Accelerator event on October 9, among other local projects. Her report outlined how these efforts support residents and boost community progress. Rio Grande Guardian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Texas voters will decide on Proposition 1 on November 4 as it will send $850 million to Texas State Technical College to expand job-training programs and labs to ease the skilled worker shortage. Tony Bennett (president and CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers) said the plan will boost job creation and support the state’s manufacturing strength. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Chairman Esteban Guerra said the Port of Brownsville recorded over $12 billion in economic activity in 2023—a 400% increase from 2019—and is nearing completion of a 118-acre business park while a channel improvement project scheduled for 2026 will deepen the port from 42 to 52 feet to boost global trade. His remarks underscored the port’s ongoing progress and future role in driving economic growth in the region. Rio Grande Guardian
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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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