01/21/2020
01/21/2020
Local News for Brownsville, Texas
01/21/2020
01/21/2020
Rio Hondo man secures historical marker for lift bridge
RIO HONDO – Cars, trucks and trailers cross daily through the Arroyo Colorado Lift Bridge. Read the rest of the article on brownsvilleherald.com READ MORE.
01/21/2020
Popular public art piece in Brownsville hit by ‘tagging’
An uplifting example of public art in downtown Brownsville has been defaced by spray-painting vandals, while other properties around downtown and Palm Boulevard have been targeted in recent weeks as well. Perhaps a week and a half ago, the colorful “Bloom Where You Are Planted” mural at East 9th and East Adams Street was “tagged” READ MORE.
01/21/2020
HUD wants San Benito to pay back $738,000; De La Rosa to justify expenditures
SAN BENITO – A federal agency is requesting the city pay back $738,000 if officials can’t show the money was spent in low-income areas about 15 years ago. Read the rest of the article on brownsvilleherald.com READ MORE.
01/21/2020
IBC Bank-Brownsville Promotes Bank executives to kick-off 2020
IBC Bank-Brownsville is proud to announce the promotions of Lee Reed and Al Villarreal. The promotions were announced during the bank’s annual Bonus Presentation. The post IBC Bank-Brownsville Promotes Bank executives to kick-off 2020 appeared first on Texas Border Business. Read the rest of the article on texasborderbusiness.com READ MORE.
01/21/2020
Mexican fruit fly prompts quarantine in Cameron County
The pest known as the Mexican fruit fly invades more than 40 types of fruits and nuts. A recent test confirmed they are in the Rio Grande Valley once again. BROWNSVILLE – Dozens of square miles in Cameron County are under quarantine because of Mexican fruit flies. Read the rest of the article on facebook.com READ MORE.01/21/2020
Mexican man gets lengthy prison sentence for trying to smuggle meth
McALLEN – A Mexican man was sentenced last week to a 210-month prison sentence for his part in attempting to smuggle more than 40 kilos of methamphetamine into the country, records show. Read the rest of the article on brownsvilleherald.com READ MORE.
01/21/2020
New exhibit honoring South Texas SpaceX team in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE (KGBT) – A new exhibit is being displayed at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and it's all about SpaceX. The exhibit called “Boca … Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.01/21/2020
Vandals strike: Popular public art piece hit by ‘tagging’
An uplifting example of public art in downtown Brownsville has been defaced by spray-painting vandals, while other properties around downtown and Palm Boulevard have been targeted in recent weeks as w Read the rest of the article on brownsvilleherald.com READ MORE.
01/21/2020
Valley Regional Medical Center donates $1.5 million in supplies to Tamaulipas
BROWNSVILLE (KGBT) – 900 items of medical and non-medical equipment were donated to the Mexican state of Tamaulipas last week thanks to … Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.01/21/2020
Funeral services set for fallen soldier
Funeral services will be held Friday and Saturday for Spc. Miguel A. Villalon, who was killed Jan. 11, in Afghanistan when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED or improvised explosive dev Read the rest of the article on brownsvilleherald.com READ MORE.01/21/2020
Funeral services set for fallen Brownsville soldier
Funeral services will be held Friday and Saturday for Spc. Miguel A. Villalon, who was killed Jan. 11 in Afghanistan, when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED, or improvised explosive device. Visitation will be held from 1 to 10 p.m. Friday, at the Brownsville Event Center, 1 Event Center Drive. READ MORE.01/21/2020
Investigation continues after 2 bodies found in Brownsville home
BROWNSVILLE – A double death investigation continues in Brownsville after authorities discovered two bodies inside a house over the weekend. Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.01/21/2020
Death Row inmate found at Ellis Unit
A Cameron County man sentenced to death was discovered incarcerated at the O.B. Ellis Unit in Huntsville earlier this week, prison officials have confirmed. Read the rest of the article on brownsvilleherald.com READ MORE.
01/21/2020
Southmost Branch: Exploration Theater
Event date: February 4, 2020 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 07:30 PMLocation: 4320 Southmost Blvd.Brownsville, TX 78521Description:Exploration Theater is every 1st Tuesday of the month. Come see a documentary film in our planetarium dome.Show Times: 6:00 PM/ 7:00 PMJanuary 7- Ice WorldsFebruary 4- Stars of the PharaohsMarch 3-Tornado AlleyApril 7- The Last ReefMay 5- Force READ MORE.
01/21/2020
Crochet Club at Gonzalez Park
Event date: February 4, 2020 Event Time: 09:30 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: 34 Tony Gonzalez DriveBrownsville, TX 78520Description:Do you like to crochet? Come and join this friendly group. All skill levels welcome! Crochet Club meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at Gonzalez Park from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Helping each other with a project READ MORE.
01/21/2020
Main Branch: Adventure Time
Event date: February 4, 2020 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 2600 Central Blvd.Brownsville, TX 78520Description:Bring children of all ages to enjoy an exciting hour of music, books and crafts! Read the article on cob.us READ MORE.01/20/2020
SpaceX exhibit opens at Museum of Fine Art
The Brownsville Community Foundation in partnership with the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art invites the community to the Boca Chica to Mars … Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.01/20/2020
Funeral services for fallen soldier from Brownsville announced
BROWNSVILLE – Services for a fallen Rio Grande Valley soldier have been announced. Specialist Miguel Angel Villalon, 21, was killed in … Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.01/20/2020