Good Day
Brownsville
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hernán Colmenero, founder and board president of the Institute for Ecology Scholarship — Health and a Rotary Club member, attended the recent International Peace Summit at Brownsville Events Center and gave an exclusive interview to the Rio Grande Guardian. Reporter Daniela Capistran conducted the English interview, sharing insights into his role and Rotary’s work in the community. Rio Grande Guardian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tour guides led the Shades of Haunted History Walking Tour at Fort Brown on Texas Southmost College grounds in Brownsville as visitors heard stories about spooky spots like a room built in 1868 with chairs that seemed to rock by themselves — letting people learn about the area's past. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On October 29th at 7:30 a.m.—Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. ordered the temporary closure of Boca Chica Beach and nearby access areas due to high tides caused by strong surf conditions. Access areas like Isla Blanca Park remained open until further notice. Cameron County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Brownsville mother lost her 10-year-old son, Hiram Gomez, on Monday at around 3 a.m. after he underwent three open-heart surgeries for a congenital heart defect—he was born with half a heart—and she now struggles to pay for his funeral using community donations to bring his body back to the Rio Grande Valley. KRGV
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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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Taylor Swift Candlemusic Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Brownsville Events Center — $45-$65 — Experience a magical evening of Taylor Swift's hits performed by a string quartet in a candlelit setting.
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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
6:30 p.m. — Historic Alonso Building — Ticket required — Experience the enchanting music of Vivaldi under candlelight in a stunning historical venue.
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41st Annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser
7:30-11:00 a.m. — Heart Institute of Brownsville — Registration fees contribute to STEM scholarships — Enjoy a healthy morning run while supporting local students in science and technology.
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~ Naval Ravikant
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