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Brownsville
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Methodist Healthcare Ministries teamed with Ascend at the Aspen Institute to host the South Texas 2Gen Summit at the McAllen Convention Center where nonprofits learned two-generation strategies to support whole families. The event featured expert panels and breakout sessions—keynote speaker Marjorie Sims and participation by Rio Grande Valley groups offered practical insights for guiding future initiatives. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Rotary District Governor Elaine Hernandez explained how local groups can join with Rotary International to use exchange programs and vocational teams—both inbound and outbound—to unlock the region’s untapped potential. Her column detailed how these partnerships connect government, education, and job training programs to spur cultural and economic growth in the Rio Grande Valley. Rio Grande Guardian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mission’s Cyco Therapy Bike Shop opened three months ago near Conway Avenue and between 13th and 14th Street to serve local cyclists with bike sales and repairs. Owner Carlos Solis said the shop received a $10K grant from the Mission Economic Development Corporation and will use the funds to improve repairs and add service stands—helping meet the growing needs of the region’s biking community. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ RioPlex has a unique bi-national youth edge that gives local businesses a strong pool of skilled workers with 164,000 high school students and over 121,000 college students from several institutions. The region also has bridges, airports and rail crossings—helping link the area to major markets and future industry growth. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, UTRGV announced it will soon create a new center for memory and aging to expand research, treatment and care for people with dementia in the Lower Rio Grande Valley — led by Dr. Maestre with plans to use proposed Proposition 14 funds. KRGV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV women's basketball beat St. Mary's 64—46 Monday night, making head coach Lane Lord the winningest coach in program history. Transfer guard Jalayah Bunny Ingram led the team with 14 points as the Vaqueros prepare for their next game Friday against Arlington Baptist. 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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