Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is coming soon🍍
Hawaiian Bros, a fast-casual restaurant brand, is expanding into South Texas. With eight new locations in Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, Brownsville, and Harlingen.

Brownsville, Texas
The first Natural Grocers in the RGV will be in Brownsville.

Construction is expected to start in October and it is expected to be completed by December 2024.

📍 515 East Morrison Rd Brownsville, TX 78526

Start Date:
10/1/2024
Completion Date:
12/27/2024
Estimated Cost:
$967,238
Type of Work:
Renovation/Alteration
Type of Funds:
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work:
Tenant improvement of an 18,100 SF tenant space into a Specialty Retailer grocery store.
Square Footage:
18,100 ft 2

Brownsville, Texas
Ramses Tacos and Tequilas is coming soon to Brownsville.

Construction is set to start July 15th!

📍 2451 PABLO KISEL BLVD. SUITE F1
Brownsville, TX 78526

McAllen & Brownsville metro areas Ranked Among Least Educated U.S. Cities

According to WalletHub, Brownsville and McAllen ranked lowest in several education categories related to diploma and degree attainment, including high school diplomas, bachelor’s degrees and graduate degrees.

Link: https://wallethub.com/edu/...

Two new Dollar General Stores were just announced for San Benito and Brownsville.

San Benito: North East Corner of San Jose Rd & Olmito N Rd San Benito, TX 78586
Completion date of 12/1/2024

Brownsville: Paredes Line Rd (0.05mi S of G.B.I.C. Cir Brownsville, TX 78526
Completion date of 02/01/25

Beryl will weaken as it crosses the Caribbean and reaches the Yucatan. By the weekend, the beaches can expect dangerous surf and possible tidal run-up. 🤔What we don't know: The final track. Stay aware; be prepared.

Via NWS Brownsville

Another one 😮

We are currently monitoring the potential for another tropical system to develop this weekend in the Bay of Campeche.🌧️ At this time the main impacts will be heavy rainfall, increased risk of rip currents, and the potential minor coastal flooding.
Via NWS Brownsville

Potential Tropical Cyclone One.
Large system with impacts that extend well away from the center in the form of rainfall, coastal flooding, & tropical storm conditions for parts of Texas & Mexico.

Via NWS Brownsville and National Hurricane Center

The latest 7-day Tropical Weather Outlook from the National Hurricane Center has outlooked the Bay of Campeche area with a 20 percent chance of tropical cyclone development for early next week.

Via NWS Brownsville

Strong thunderstorm looks to be moving into southern Starr and Zapata counties.
- NWS Brownsville

Keep the kids entertained this summer! 🎳
Three centers are participating in Kids Bowl Free in the RGV.

With this program your little ones can enjoy 2 FREE games of bowling EVERY DAY all summer long!

Head over to the KidsBowlFree website and register your child for FREE!
Shoe rentals are not included. Bring your own shoes or rent them there.

https://www.kidsbowlfree.c...

Mcallen
Flamingo Bowl
3301 N 23rd St, McAllen TX 78501
Pharr

Pharr
Main Event
500 N. Jackson Rd, Ste C, Pharr TX 78577

Main Event
2320 N. Expressway 77/83 Brownsville, TX, 78526

Brownsville, Texas
Buffalo Wild Wings Go is set to open a location in Brownsville. Construction is set to start May 2024 and be complete by August 2024.

📍 2715 Boca Chica Blvd. Suite 5 Brownsville, TX 78521

Start Date:
5/30/2024
Completion Date:
8/30/2024
Estimated Cost:
$350,000
Type of Work:
Renovation/Alteration
Type of Funds:
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work:
Renovation of existing suite. Total sq. ft. 1445
Square Footage:
1,400 ft 2

Brownsville, Texas

Jolie Petite 🇫🇷🥂🥐
Look at this amazing place in downtown Brownsville.
It is a French bakery and restaurant with plenty of options for brunch or lunch. They also have a specialty coffee and **** tail bar.

It has its soft opening today!

📍 1105 E Adams st, Brownsville Tx

Looks like we have a location for Mr. Gatti's Pizza 🍕 in Brownsville!

📍 2436 Pablo Kissel Blvd, Brownsville Texas

SAN JUAN RESIDENT CLAIMS $1 MILLION SCRATCH TICKET PRIZE
Winning ticket was purchased in Brownsville
AUSTIN – A San Juan, Texas resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas
Lottery® scratch ticket game Million Dollar Loteria. The ticket was purchased at Love’s Travel Stop 767,
located at 3400 Nafta Parkway, in Brownsville. The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
This was the sixth of 10 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game. Million Dollar Loteria offers
more than $378.2 million in total prizes. Overall odds of winning any prize in the game are one in 3.29,
including break-even prizes.

Brownsville, Texas
Pinkberry will be setting up shop in Brownsville. Construction is set to start this March and be completed by late June 2024.

📍 1400 Palm Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78520

Start Date:
3/1/2024
Completion Date:
6/30/2024
Estimated Cost:
$175,000
Type of Work:
New Construction
Type of Funds:
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work:
Commercial shell only with a restroom.
Square Footage:
1,280 ft 2

Another round of marginal risk of severe thunderstorms for the Northern Ranchlands is in place for today. Main threats are strong winds. Large hail and heavy rain are also possible with these storms as well. Remember to stay weather aware.

Via NWS Brownsville

Wells Fargo sign fell on a SUV in Brownsville.

Yesterday’s peak wind gusts:
*McAllen (337 AM) - 47 mph
*Harlingen (1113 AM) - 55 mph
*Brownsville (late morning) - 63 mph
*Bayview/Cameron Co. Airport (1216 PM) - 53 mph

Two new Dollar General stores will be starting construction soon.
Donna and Brownsville will get new stores. Construction is expected to be complete by June 2024.

Donna
📍 N Val Verde Rd (0.19mi S of E Trenton Rd)

Brownsville
📍 Northwest corner of Minnesota Ave & Austin

According to the Mr. Gatti’s Pizza website, 3 new locations are coming to the RGV: La Joya, Harlingen and Brownsville.
That’s all the information we know at the moment.

https://mrgattispizza.com/...

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Brownsville, almost ready! Can’t wait!! 🌯😍

Brownsville, Texas

A cold front will bring widespread beneficial rain beginning Thursday.
🌧️ Locally heavy rain may cause nuisance flooding.
🚗 Prepare by checking windshield wipers & tires.
🏡 Take time to remove debris from drainage ditches.
🤳 Monitor the forecast for additional updates!

Via NWS Brownsville

“WIFE OF ELON MUSK” ARRESTED AT SpaceX: On September 26, 2023, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to SpaceX Industries in the Brownsville area, in reference to a criminal trespass.

Upon arrival, the Deputies made contact with SpaceX Security staff and took their statement. As per the security personnel, a female was found wandering inside an “only employees” building, she was asked to identify herself and she claimed to be “wife of Elon Musk”. The female was identified as Su Young Boudreau, 41 years old.

In the course of the investigation, Deputies discovered that Boudreau was not affiliated to Space X Industries, surveillance footage was obtained to corroborate the initial statements and it was confirmed that she was not the wife of Elon Musk.

After further investigation, a report was filed on September 25, 2023 and Boudreau was warned to stay away from SpaceX premises by CCSO Deputies.

Boudreau insisted she was heading home to her husband (Musk). Boudreau was placed under arrest and charged with CRIMINAL TRESPASS (Class A Misdemeanor).

Boudreau was transported and booked into Carrizalez-Rucker Detention center without further incident.

Texas has an estimated population of 900 endangered red-crowned parrots that have been spotted in areas like Brownsville, Harlingen, Weslaco and McAllen — all of which have confirmed roosts.

It is estimated that less than 2,000 red-crowned parrots are thought to remain in the wild.

Another Scooters Coffee location will be opening up in Brownsville.

It expected to open mid March 2024.

Location Address:
Pablo Kisel Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526

A tropical disturbance will approach the Lower Texas Coast by late Monday, bringing widespread rain chances across the region. Rainfall amounts will range from about 1-2 inches, with higher amounts further north. Heavy rainfall may lead to localized higher amounts.
Via NWS Brownsville

Update: NHC_Atlantic increased chances for tropical development (depression, at minimum) to 30%, with best timing for development in the Monday-Wednesday time frame. Use this as a reminder to revisit stay/go plans, restock supplies, and check home/business resilience.

Via NWS Brownsville

Something different!
La Casa De La Comedia 🎭 is coming to Brownsville.

📍 4157 S. Expressway 77

The Walmart located at 2721 Boca Chica Blvd in Brownsville will be undergoing some upgrades.
The project is expected to be complete by July 2024.

Scope of work:
Interior & exterior finish updates, relocate photo lab, remove/replace refrigerated cases, add mother's room and self-contained refrigerated cases. New rooftop equipment, sidewalks & pavement. Relocate on-line pickup to building addition.