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Brownsville
Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Brownsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Harlingen woman recorded several drones over the city, raising interest and prompting discussions on drone usage and regulations. ValleyCentral
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle fire on San Marcelo Boulevard in Brownsville led to a home being damaged, though no injuries were reported and efforts are being made to support the affected family. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 42-year-old man involved in large-scale cocaine trafficking for the Gulf Cartel was sentenced to 10 years in prison, following a detailed investigation that seized over 330 pounds of cocaine. MyRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Noble Texas Builders donates $40,000 to Texas Southmost College for scholarships in technical fields, highlighting a significant investment in workforce development. Rio Grande Guardian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sea Turtle Inc. has experienced a record number of sea turtle hospitalizations in 2024, largely due to injuries from boats, trash, and jetties, but plans to open a new hospital soon. KRGV
- ➤ The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is sued for allegedly allowing SpaceX to dispose of wastewater into Boca Chica wetlands, a potential violation of the Clean Water Act. KURV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brownsville, Texas, announces plans to build a state-of-the-art Public Safety Complex to enhance community safety and emergency response capabilities. ValleyCentral
- ➤ The Willacy County Navigation District is considering an external audit of about 150 leases in Port Mansfield to ensure fairness in lease agreements. ValleyCentral
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Madhavan Pisharodi, a neurosurgeon from Brownsville, Texas, discusses his book on pandemic prevention and reveals new anti-virus equipment. Rio Grande Guardian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium at UTRGV will receive a $20 million renovation including locker rooms and press box updates, ahead of its inaugural football season starting August 30. KURV
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