Good morning, Brownsville.

After losing their home on Nov.

19, the Dominguez family of 14 from Monte Alto got help with groceries and daily items when DPS troopers shopped with them during Troopsgiving — a program for families in need. DPS said they plan to help more families next year as they continue to investigate the fire.

STC students are rebuilding Estela Cadena's home in Sullivan City that burned down in October and board member Jose Ramirez provided free materials for the project—resulting in a new home expected to be finished by Christmas.

The Small Business Academy is hosting a session called 'Culture That Clicks: Team Development & Loyalty Building' that will help small business owners learn how to hire smart and boost employee morale through effective onboarding and simple rituals—teaching key strategies for handling conflict and feedback. The session will focus on building a values-driven workplace and fostering collaboration to improve team loyalty.

The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco and the Río Bravo chapter of Canacintra hosted an investment forum titled 'Abre sus Puertas: Foro y Recorrido de Inversión Binacional' at the Business Visitor and Event Center to connect Mexican industry leaders with U.S. stakeholders in manufacturing and logistics. Steve Valdez said Weslaco is a strategic bridge for cross-border growth — a move that may boost job creation and strengthen local infrastructure.

Mark Dombroski of Brownsville Public Utilities said the current water supply meets needs until 2045—despite rapid industrial growth that will boost power demand.

He explained that expanding desalination capacity and building new transmission lines—essential for servicing industries like LNG and hydrogen, will help secure future supplies.

RGV Partnership 2025 State of the Region will host a luncheon to bring leaders together from across the Rio Grande Valley; four County Judges will share updates on county priorities and future plans + highlight the importance of regional collaboration.

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, DHR Health is offering a $99 low-dose CT scan for lung cancer screening until December 31 for adults aged 50 to 80 with a smoking history.

Patients with abnormal results will get prompt review by a team of specialists—guiding next steps in care.

UTRGV head football coach Travis Bush is a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award after leading the Vaqueros to a 9-3 record and an undefeated home season in the program's first year+ he has 14 years of NCAA Division I, eight years of Texas high school, and one season of NFL coaching experience. The award winner will be announced on December 4th.

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.

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.