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Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleA fire took place this Wednesday in a scrap car warehouse in Brownsville, near George Sáenz Street with Southmost Road. At the site the flames affected four cars and tires just as they consumed vegetation. Firefighters were alerted about the fire at about 11:15 am and it took them an hour to suffocate the flames. To extinguish the fire it was necessary to use six fire trucks. So far they have not been reported injured. In images shared by firefi…See the Story
Firefighters Suffocate Fire in Junk Car Depot in Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleBROWNSVILLE, Texas – Brownsville is the economic driver of the Rio Grande Valley, the state of Texas, and the nation, says its mayor, John Cowen, Jr. “The same indicators that measure success across top U.S. cities are now reflecting what we’ve always known: Brownsville is a powerhouse,” Cowen said, on a posting on Facebook. “We are the economic driver of the Rio Grande Valley, the State of Texas, and the nation.” Cowen added: “Our growth is rea…See the Story
Cowen: Brownsville is the economic driver of the Rio Grande Valley – Rio Grande Guardian
Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleA fire in Brownsville took Jesus Betancourt who had been home since 1960, but before getting safe he made sure to rescue a portrait of his younger sister, who died in an accident in 1993, an image he treasured. “She took care of me, I saved her,” Jesus said with some satisfaction referring to her sister while holding her portrait. At the moment, Jesus was the only person living in the home. Jesus explained that his father died 30 years ago and t…See the Story
Man rescues photo of deceased sister before fire destroyed her house
Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleBrownsville, Texas — According to state and local development sources, City of Brownsville plans to invest $3,500,000.00 to build out 8,100 square feet of new space in Brownsville. The company plans to occupy the new space at 9000 Ruben Torres in Brownsville, on or about April 1, 2026. According to the company website Brownsville is located at the southernmost tip of Texas, and is the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a population appr…See the Story
City of Brownsville to spend $3,500,000.00 to occupy 8,100 square feet of space in Brownsville Texas.
Coronavirus · BrownsvilleBROWNSVILLE, Texas – Brownsville physician Madhavan A. Pisharodi says he regrets not being able to persuade the experts to better manage COVID-19. In a new video co-produced by the Rio Grande Guardian, the board-certified neurosurgeon, inventor, and entrepreneur said he just could not get the federal government or the World Health Organization to listen to his ideas. “I had been following the COVID pandemic from the very beginning with utter dis…See the Story
Pisharodi: It's frustrating I could not influence the experts on how best to manage the coronavirus – Rio Grande Guardian
San Benito · San BenitoA bill aimed at enhancing rural public safety by expanding the definition of “peace officer” to include deputy sheriffs in Amador and Nevada counties continued to await placement in the Assembly this week following passage in the Senate. Senate Bill 229, authored by Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson), would specifically include deputy sheriffs employed by the Counties of Amador and Nevada within the definition of peace officer. Currently, de…See the Story
Rural Public Safety Enhancement Bill Moves Forward in the Legislature – California Globe
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Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleA massive victory took place in the ongoing battle against cartel violence; authorities arrested a notorious commander of the Gulf Cartel named Fabian Silva Aguirre, also known as “Comandante Pony,” who had illegally entered the United States and was secretly operating in the border city of Brownsville, Texas. The operation’s success is an example of the Trump Administration’s strengthened efforts to secure America’s southern border and crack do…See the Story