Local News for Brownsville, Texas

Additional Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics In Cameron County Announced

Two more large-scale coronavirus vaccination clinics are being set up in the Valley this week – both in Cameron County. County health officials say the first will be Wednesday at the Los Fresnos Fire Department. The second clinic will be at the Brownsville Sports Park on Friday. 2,350 doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine are READ MORE.

Candidate Filing Period for the May 1, 2021 General Election

The City of Brownsville would like to announce that the candidate filing period for the May 1, 2021 General Election is Wednesday, January 13, 2021, through Friday, February 12, 2021, at 5 pm… Read the article on cob.us READ MORE.

Cameron County Vaccination Clinics

Cameron County will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this week, Friday, January 13, 2021 at the Brownsville Sports park located at 1100 Sports Park Blvd in Brownsville. Read the article on cob.us READ MORE.

Brownsville seniors heading to Ivy League schools

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (KVEO) – Jose Marin-Lee and Sebastian Herrera are both longtime friends and seniors at Saint Joseph Academy who are now fulfilling one of their biggest dreams. Herrera and … Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.

Hospital nurse deals with kidney disease while helping in COVID-19 fight – The Monitor

By DENISE CATHEY | Staff Photographer BROWNSVILLE – With 2020 over, Frank Acevedo, the chief nursing officer for Valley Regional Medical Center Brownsville, has a lot to look back on in the year-that-was. Like many of his staff, this… Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.

Brownsville To Be The Next Site For Mass Vaccination Clinic

The Rio Grande Valley’s fourth mass coronavirus vaccination clinic is expected to be organized this week – this one in Brownsville. It would follow last Friday’s large-scale clinic in Harlingen, Thursday’s in La Joya, and Tuesday’s clinic in Mercedes. 2,000 frontline healthcare workers received shots in Harlingen, 800 at the clinic in Mercedes, and about READ MORE.

Applications still welcome for BCIC’s StartUp Texas program

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Calling all innovators, game-changers, and entrepreneurs. Applications are still open for emerging companies and organizations that wish to scale and commercialize their products or services through Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation’s StartUp Texas program. The seed fund program is part of BCIC’s ongoing efforts to cultivate a culture and ecosystem of entrepreneurship in READ MORE.

COVID-19 drive-thru testing is available 01/11 to 01/17/21

COVID-19 drive-thru testing is available this week (Jan. 11 thru Jan. 17, 2021). Testing is available on the following dates/locations, please see locations by checking the schedule Read the article on cob.us READ MORE.

COVID-19 Updates

Current Situation: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak A novel (new) coronavirus was recently detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and is causing an outbreak of respiratory disease. Read the article on cob.us READ MORE.

Brownsville Ranked Best Value, Affordable Living

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 12, 2019) – In an article published by City Lab, Brownsville, Texas was ranked one of the Best Cities to Live, Based on Salaries and Cost of Living. Read the article on cob.us READ MORE.

BISD launches Recycling Campaign, Recycling Matters at BISD

Brownsville, Texas – January 5, 2021 – The Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) announces today the launch of a new campaign for recycling, Recycling Matters at BISD. The campaign will become a focal point to demonstrate BISD’s commitment to recycle throughout the year and minimize non-hazardous waste. Recycling is just one part of a much READ MORE.

A Message from BISD

Dear Parents/Guardians:  Due to inclement weather, BISD continues to focus on your child’s health, safety, and well-being. The following three options are available for tomorrow – Monday, January 11, 2021: 1.) Your child may ride the bus as scheduled. The bus route in the morning will run its regular schedule. However, flexibility will be permitted. 2.) Parents READ MORE.

City Commission Meeting

Event date: January 19, 2021 Event Time: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PMLocation: Brownsville, TX 78520 Read the article on cob.us READ MORE.

Cameron County Reinstates COVID-19 Emergency Management Order

(Brownsville, TX) — Cameron County is putting a COVID-19 curfew back into place due to a rise in new cases and hospitalizations. County Judge Eddie Trevino, Junior, issued his tenth amendment emergency management order yesterday. The order states that no one should be outside their home between midnight and 5 a.m. unless seeking emergency help READ MORE.

Shut down by the pandemic, Brownsville bar… Shut down by the pandemic, Brownsville bar plans to reopen in 2021

For the Kraken Lounge in Brownsville, the new year is a new opportunity. Daniel Alvarado was forced to shut… More >> (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.

Police searching for person of interest in an aggravated robbery investigation

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (KVEO) – The Brownsville Police Department is looking to identify a person of interest in an aggravated robbery investigation. According to police, the aggravated robbery took pl… Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.

Wind advisory issued for parts of the Valley; severe storms possible tonight

Hang onto the skirts and baseball caps. The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a wind advisory for portions of the Rio Grande Valley beginning at 10 a.m. Continue reading at TheMonitor.com. Read the rest of the article on themonitor.com READ MORE.

Brownsville Police seek person of interest in aggravated robbery

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Brownsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying or locating a man of interest in an aggravated robbery. Authorities are investigating the… Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.

Third L-N-G Company Signs Long-Term Lease With Port Of Brownsville

The third of the three companies that have proposed LNG facilities at the Port of Brownsville has signed a 50-year lease with the port. The Brownsville Herald reports Texas LNG has joined Annova LNG and Rio Grande LNG in making the lengthy commitment. All three projects have already been both state and federally permitted. All READ MORE.

COVID-19 Updates

Current Situation: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak A novel (new) coronavirus was recently detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and is causing an outbreak of respiratory disease. Read the article on cob.us READ MORE.