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Friday, November 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Tejano icon Bobby Pulido was awarded the Latin Grammy for best Tejano album on Thursday for his live recording of the album 'Bobby Pulido and Friends Una Tuya y Una Mia'—his second win in the category. He retired from music last year to run for Texas' 15th Congressional District and said his award will help him serve South Texas.  KRGV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Families in the Valley still wait for full SNAP benefits as the government shutdown ends, and many worry that health care costs will rise next year—The Children's Defense Fund—Texas urges lawmakers to act now so that essential support for local children and families is maintained.  Rio Grande Guardian

HEALTH NEWS

  • UTRGV's School of Nursing received nearly $53,000 in donated equipment from South Texas Health System on Wednesday—items such as ventilators, crash carts, and patient beds will be used in the new STHS Skills Lab to train about 20 nursing students weekly under the guidance of three professors.  KRGV
  • Firefighters from the Mission Fire Department held a turkey frying demonstration to share safety tips for preventing cooking fires before Thanksgiving. They advised frying the turkey outdoors, keeping it at least 10 feet from homes, and monitoring the oil temperature between 350—400 degrees to reduce burn hazards.  KRGV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 11/19/25

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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.

    Thu, 11/20/25

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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.

    Sat, 11/22/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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  • Brownsville Chief of Police Marathon

    6:30 a.m. — TSC ITEC Center — Entry fees vary — Participate in a community-oriented marathon supporting local youth and special needs initiatives.

    Sun, 12/14/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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