Good Day
Brownsville
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tony Garcia, a Vietnam veteran and founder of Warriors United in Arms in Brownsville, is safeguarding a U.S. flag saved during the fall of Saigon and a refurbished Vietnam-era helicopter—rescued from recycling in Fort Worth—for display at Veterans Park and IBC Bank. The group meets monthly to honor veterans who served in Vietnam. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Brownsville Fire Department celebrated 150 years on Wednesday at the Brownsville Event Center where many current and retired firefighters gathered to view historic equipment. Fire Chief Jared Sheldon said the event honored the department's growth (from 12 firefighters to more than 200) and looked ahead to a strong future. KRGV
- ➤ Mayor John Cowen reported that October brought milestones such as a $1.2 million donation for a new fire truck—boosting the fire department, a historic SpaceX flight test, a new PBS documentary on rails-to-trails, and a job expo with over 5,000 job seekers. He also said he was named Chair of the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization to manage over a billion dollars in funds and broke ground on the Embassy Suites by Hilton—steps that will boost local jobs and tourism. Rio Grande Guardian
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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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Jim Barber & Friends
7 p.m. — River Bend Resort & Golf Club — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with the hilarious ventriloquist and comedian Jim Barber.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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