Good morning, Brownsville.

Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, led by Cori Peña, reviewed a busy October that saw it host the Latinx Voces Health Summit at the eBridge Center, run a joint City Commission meeting, and support local events like Texas Venture Fest and an Alamo Angels panel while local landmarks like the Gladys Porter Zoo and Belden Community Garden kept the community close. The group also noted airport improvements with new routes and a business center plus the completion of its COVID-19 Recovery Fund that helped local businesses and set the stage for more growth.

UTRGV Professor Andrea Contina has spent 15 years collecting 8,000 bird feathers in the Rio Grande Valley to track migration patterns and potential avian disease hotspots—his study also finds shifts in food trends as birds eat more insects.

He plans to expand the network of collaborators to follow these trends over 30-40 years, aiming to improve the understanding of recurring migration behaviors.

Local water leaders are testing a pilot program to filter brackish groundwater for drinking near the corner of Rabb Road—Clark Road north of La Feria.

They spent $300K on the project as officials meet at a water symposium to find long-term solutions and discuss funding after voters approved Proposition 4.

Officials say that FAA-mandated flight cuts have not affected operations at McAllen International Airport and Valley International Airport in Harlingen.

Travelers are advised to check their schedules—especially since larger hub airports may see delays—so they can plan ahead.

Texas DPS and TxDOT have teamed to launch the #EndTheStreakTX campaign aimed at reducing traffic crashes—DPS troopers will hand out tip cards with safe driving steps during stops over the next two weeks, while officials report that over 91,000 Texans have died in crashes since November 7 and 77 in the Rio Grande valley since January 1.

John Beckham, managing director of the North American Development Bank, announced at the Texas Water Foundation binational Rio Grande/Rio Bravo Symposium in McAllen that the bank has opened its first call for projects under its new Water Resiliency Fund—this fund will offer up to $100 million in concessional financing and $300 million in low-interest loans to support urgent water conservation projects in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

DHR Health is partnering with the University of Houston to build a new medical research center in South Texas.

The center—located at the corner of Owassa and Jackson roads—will receive $15 million in state funds to support research, clinical training and health education on issues affecting the local community.

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.

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.

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.