Good morning, Brownsville.

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mujeres Unidas and the Hidalgo County District Attorney are working to help abuse survivors by offering education and new support options—this approach includes classes in place of immediate prosecution.

The nonprofit also aids individuals in recognizing signs of long-term abuse to encourage them to seek help.

A Santa Rosa cattle rancher is monitoring the New World Screwworm threat after a case was found 70 miles away in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León—he is applying an oil-based insecticide on his cattle while trying to sell his heifers for $4,500 each.

The rancher warned that an outbreak could devastate the cattle industry as the United States recently blocked live Mexican cattle imports.

A student with a BB gun at Carlos F.

Truan Middle School in Edcouch-Elsa prompted a swift lockdown where officials confiscated the weapon and planned disciplinary action, and authorities in Brownsville arrested an individual on Tuesday night for issuing a terroristic threat on social media against Rivera Early College High School *as they review school safety measures*.

UTRGV’s Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center in Pharr won a national award for RGV StartUp Week from the University Economic Development Association; Linda Ufland accepted the honor in Huntsville, Alabama + she later presented prizes to entrepreneurs completing the Kauffman FastTrac program.

The government has provided a $300 million boost to the WIC program to ensure food and nutrition support for families during the shutdown—this funding from tariff revenue will keep the program running for a few more weeks if the shutdown continues.

Lawmakers must secure long-term funding to prevent future gaps in assistance.

Brownsville Metro will partner with Uber to offer discounted rides for residents living within a mile of the discontinued Route 30, which served only about six riders.

The $30,000 pilot program will run for one year and provide eligible residents with a $14 Uber voucher code beginning Saturday, Nov. 1—helping them try a new travel option.

Inside the federal courthouse in Brownsville, 59 people from four countries took an oath on Wednesday to become American citizens.

Jaime Castelltort, who arrived in June 2015 and spent 10 years as a legal resident, applied in July and finished his citizenship process in three months so he can now help his mother apply.

A DACA recipient who completed his commercial truck driver training had his license declared invalid when state officials halted renewals for non-domicile applicants—he has lived in the U.S. for 20 years and now considers moving for a new career as trucking companies will not hire him. The policy, announced in August by federal and state agencies, also left other trainees in limbo.

Cameron County will launch a $12 million project to upgrade Isla Blanca Park RV sites on South Padre Island with a groundbreaking ceremony set for October 23 at 10:00 a.m. All 577 RV sites will be closed for one year while electrical, water and wastewater systems are modernized and Dodson and Emerald Streets are realigned to improve access.

UTRGV opened its new field house atrium and Lou Hill Memorial Plaza in Edinburg to boost its athletic facilities and honor coach Lou Hill’s legacy.

Local high school teams are set to face off this weekend at Richard Flores Stadium in a key district matchup.

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.

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.