Gilbert Hernandez had 500 books and a $5,000 loan when taking his business from markets and pop-ups to a storefront in downtown Brownsville. It was the first days of January 2022. His new bookstore Buho now had a physical location in a historic downtown building that got its start in 1921 as a pharmacy on Washington Street. The 29-year-old Hernandez was out to prove a point. His research revealed that…
Honor the veterans buried at the Old City Cemetery on Nov. 9 by placing U.S. flags on the graves. More than 450 identified veterans representing wars from the Indian Wars, World War I & II and the Persian Gulf War are buried in the Old City Cemetery. Those buried also represent both Union and Confederate soldiers and several from the Mexican Revolution. If you would like to volunteer by placing…
Join the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 29 at Main Event Sunrise Mall for a joint mixer event welcoming all members. The evening is a chance to meet, share ideas and build relationships with fellow business owners in neighboring counties. Register online.
The Gladys Porter Zoo opened in 1971 as a gift from a foundation to the city of Brownsville. The Earl C. Sams Foundation envisioned the only zoo south of San Antonio as a place to feature endangered species and to give Brownsville a distinction of its own. The 31-acre site on Ringgold Street in central Brownsville has more than proven its worth to the city. It has become a prime…
The Children’s Museum of Brownsville and the Brownsville Public Utilities Board host a fun and interactive event: Touch-A-Truck! on Oct. 19, offering free admission and activities for the family. The event features an interactive truck display, allowing attendees to get up close with various utility vehicles. Kids and families will have the chance to meet Leo the Lineman, connect with BPUB staff, and enjoy raffle items, giveaways, food and refreshments…
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is the recipient of five prestigious awards from the 2024 International Economic Development Council Excellence Awards. With these additional awards, BCIC is now the most awarded economic development organization in Rio Grande Valley history. BCIC will receive recognition at the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, Colo. taking place Sept. 15-18. The Excellence in Economic Development Awards program covered 26 categories, scored by 163 judges.…
Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce for a day celebrating the spirit of Brownsville at the 2024 Business to Botana Expo on Sept. 19. This event has evolved to become the ultimate showcase of the 956, where vibrant local businesses and culinary gems take center stage. Whether you’re a business enthusiast, a food lover or simply curious about what makes Brownsville special, this expo is your gateway to all things…
At a regular board meeting last week, the Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint William Dietrich as port director and CEO. Dietrich becomes the ninth port director and CEO in the port’s 88-year history. In December, the BND Board named Dietrich interim port director and CEO while the navigation district conducted a national search for a new port director and CEO. “I would like to congratulate…
Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Brownsville for Friday with the City on Aug. 16 for a conversation about “Brownsville Becoming A Hub for Binational Partnerships.” The event will feature a conversation on Brownsville’s rapid status as a bi-national and regional nexus for government and leadership dialogues, reflecting its growing influence and strategic importance. Recently, the city has been the venue for significant meetings with binational…
Highlighting Daniel Silva’s two-year tenure as the chief executive officer of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership is his organization’s “one region, one voice” message. Silva’s predecessors also preached regional unity when it came to the Valley’s nearly 50 cities working more collaboratively when marketing and promoting the region. He has tried to intensify those efforts by having the many economic development corporations in the Valley band together under one regional flag…