05/18/2021
05/18/2021
Local News for Brownsville, Texas
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
Porter goalkeeper Acevedo signs with UTRGV
Brownsville Porter goalkeeper Isaac Acevedo has always been passionate about soccer, and as a young boy he dreamed of playing for the Porter Cowboys soccer team. Acevedo’s passion and goals drove him to work relentlessly at his craft. His dedication turned into a strong career with the Cowboys and helped him reach another major milestone. READ MORE.
05/18/2021
Brownsville-SPI Airport gets $1.6M for jet bridges | MyRGV.com
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the City of Brownsville $1.6 million to enhance the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, which will be used to replace the two existing passenger boarding bridges. Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.
05/17/2021
More rain heading to the Rio Grande Valley
With the grounds already saturated from heavy rains that occurred over the past two weeks in the Rio Grande Valley, forecasters are not ruling out the possibility that flooding could occur as more heavy rain is in the forecast. Joseph Tomaselli, senior forecaster at the National Weather Service in Brownsville, said “Wednesday and Wednesday night READ MORE.
05/17/2021
Brownsville Chamber: #MemberSpotlight Ringgold Civic Pavilion …
#MemberSpotlight Ringgold Civic Pavilion offers a venue rentals and event planning in Brownsville. Connect with Ringgold Civic Pavilion: : (956) 547-6850 #WeAreTheChamber #BeBrownsvilleD Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/17/2021
Brownsville Office of Emergency mgmnt.: Be Ready to Evacuate. …
Be Ready to Evacuate. If a hurricane is coming, you may hear an order from authorities to evacuate. Never ignore an order to evacuate. Even sturdy, well-built houses may not hold up against a hurricane. Ensure to have an evacuation plan and share your plan with your family.A Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/17/2021
Program to help Spanish-speaking dyslexia students | MyRGV.com
The Texas Education Agency has announced a statewide reading initiative for bilingual students with dyslexia based on pioneering work by Elsa Cardenas Hagan, director of the Valley Speech and and Language Center in Brownsville. TEA announced that the Esperanza… Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.
05/16/2021
Friends, family celebrate local woman’s 104th birthday
The room is strewn with balloons and a banner tacked over the room’s mirror reads “Happy Birthday” in colorful letters as Juanita Ybarra is wheeled into the room by a team of healthcare workers Saturday at Spanish Meadows of Brownsville. A small party is in full swing now that the guest of honor is here, READ MORE.
05/16/2021
Brownsville Chamber: #MemberSpotlight LiftFund supports hard-working …
#MemberSpotlight LiftFund supports hard-working small business in the Rio Grande Valley access money and resources to grow their business. Connect with LiftFund: 😀 : 1-888-215-2373 #WeAreTheChamber #BeBrownsvilluF Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/16/2021
Program to help Spanish-speaking dyslexia students
The Texas Education Agency has announced a statewide reading initiative for bilingual students with dyslexia based on pioneering work by Elsa Cardenas Hagan, director of the Valley Speech and and Language Center in Brownsville. TEA announced that the Esperanza dyslexia program will be supported by the AmplioSpeech intensive digital intervention platform to better serve bilingual READ MORE.
05/16/2021
Empowered Musicians: Local all-female mariachi performs opening at Canelo’s fight
Mariachi Margaritas, an all-female group from Brownsville, made history last week during the Canelo versus Saunders fight at Arlington, when they performed for the opening along with Pepe and Angela Aguilar as they not only embraced their Mexican roots but also showed little girls everywhere that they can be mariachi artists, too. The mariacheras have READ MORE.
05/16/2021
East Valley baseball, softball squads battle in playoffs
BROWNSVILLE – Two East Valley teams have earned the right to play another week on the diamond after the area round in baseball and regional quarterfinal round in softball. The Los Fresnos Lady Falcons were the only East Valley team to reach Round 3 in softball. They swept the series with Weslaco High, winning 7-1 READ MORE.
05/16/2021
Brownsville Texas Park and Rec.: I just uploaded “Lunada Artisan Market May 15, 2021” …
I just uploaded “Lunada Artisan Market May 15, 2021” to #Vimeo: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/16/2021
Brownsville Texas Park and Rec.: It’s only fitting that …
It’s only fitting that a Lunada would also feature some stars! Our friends at @starsocietyrgv are doing some stargazing…drop by and join them! They have some really cool telescopes tooFW Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/15/2021
KRGV Sports: Brownsville Porter’s Game 2 …
Brownsville Porter’s Game 2 against CC Carroll is moving to La Villa after several delays at their home stadium. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/15/2021
Brownsville Texas Park and Rec.: FYI. #MovieInthePark is on …
FYI. #MovieInthePark is on tonight at the #Lunada (Linear Park). Aladdin will begin after 8 p.m. Bring those lawn chairs and magic carpets if you have them. #btxparks #btxrgv #explorergv Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/15/2021
Brownsville Texas Park and Rec.: ATTENTION Lunada fans! #Lunada …
ATTENTION Lunada fans! #Lunada is not canceled. The rain is delaying things a bit. Vendor set up has been moved to 5 p.m. If you still have questions, reach out to us at (956)537-3008. #btxparks #btxrgv #exploreRGV #eventUpdateJ Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/15/2021
Severe weather possible today; tonight for Rio Grande Valley
The National Weather Service in Brownsville reports there’s a chance for severe thunderstorms today and tonight in the Rio Grande Valley. According to the NWS, showers and thunderstorms have already begun to develop over northeast Mexico and Zapata, Starr and Jim Hogg counties this morning. A few severe storms could impact portions of Deep South READ MORE.
05/15/2021
Blue spiny lizard owns a small stronghold in Texas
The blue spiny lizard can be observed in Texas roughly from just south of Eagle Pass along the Rio Grande River to Brownsville. Read the rest of the article on gosanangelo.com READ MORE.
05/15/2021