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West Rail Joins Brownsville’s Trails Network

City Commissioner Rose Gowen, center with scissors, and Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr., left holding ribbon, among the community leaders celebrating the opening of the West Rail Trail. (Courtesy)

Brownsville’s extensive network of hike-and-bike trails has a new addition with the opening of the West Rail Trail. The nearly 7-mile-long trail was officially opened on Oct. 14 at Oliveira Park during a ceremony with remarks from Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. and Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez. The $8-million trail project runs from Palm Boulevard in the heart of the city and on northward past Alton Gloor Boulevard. It…

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