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Hey Brownsville, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Historic hotel turned affordable housing, a $20M military museum, and a meet-and-greet with Space Red Ranger Chris Khayman Lee + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Preservation meets affordability: A $1.1 million grant from FHLB Dallas and Texas Regional Bank has transformed Brownsville’s 1927 El Jardin Hotel into 44 affordable apartments, preserving its character within the Historic Overlay District — get all the details.

Infrastructure vision gains momentum: At a Feb. 25 forum in Mission, Cameron County highlighted upgrades, six transportation modes, and rising jobs at SpaceX and Rio Grande LNG, underscoring a vision for trade and growth — get all the project details.

Texas Historical Commission partnership: Harlingen will get a $20 million military museum honoring Rio Grande Valley veterans from WWII onward, announced in February and dedicated February 19, with construction to start this year — see the plan and timeline.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate wellness at Sí Lantro Festival
• Shop vendors at anniversary pop-up market
• Discuss When Women Were Dragons and swap books

🫶 We got your back

Sandwich fix, unlocked: Main Street Deli satisfies downtown appetites with legit sandwiches (think Cuban or chicken-bacon-avocado), cozy soups, and that locally loved poblano cornbread. Plus crepes and a hit of Bill’s lemonade. Simple pleasures, reliably good, served where you already spend your day.

Your midweek nature fix: Resaca de la Palma State Park feels like Brownsville’s backyard jungle, with car-free trails, shady decks over the resaca, and green jay cameos if you’re lucky. Bring a friend, bike or stroll a loop, and watch your shoulders drop a few notches.

Where spooky meets playtime: Whether you’re after screen-accurate horror masks, cult-classic figures, or a creepy-cool statue you probably don’t need but will proudly display, Bernie’s House of Fun keeps the thrills coming. Expect Universal Monsters, Trick or Treat Studios gear, and shelves packed with frightful finds sure to spark conversation.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🖼 Liminal Space: AP Art & Design Exhibition @ Historic Brownsville Museum | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Student AP Art is taking over the Historic Brownsville Museum, turning the in-between into paintings, sculpture, and mixed media. Opening reception is free and family friendly, then it’s budget friendly after, with comps for BISD, military, and BHA. Culture you can enjoy.

🐣 2026 Easter Egg Hunts @ Monte Bella Trails Park | Friday (3/20) at 6:00 PM – Nothing says Brownsville spring like letting the kids burn off energy chasing candy-stuffed eggs at the parks. Grab a basket and hit Brownsville Sports Park, Gonzalez Park, or Monte Bella Trails for free admission, egg hunts, selfies with the Bunny, and smug parenting wins.

🤝 Meet and Greet: Space Red Ranger Chris Khayman Lee @ The Comic Cave Sunrise Mall | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 PM – Your inner 90s kid called. Go meet Chris Khayman Lee, aka Andros from Power Rangers in Space and Lost Galaxy. Saying hello is free, selfies, autographs, and video will run a few bucks, but the nostalgia, humblebrag ammo, and kid-at-heart grin are worth it.

🌙 Lunada Artisan Market 2026 @ Linear Park | Saturday (3/21) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats a moonlit stroll at the Lunada in Linear Park, shopping local, snacking, and catching a free movie under the stars. Expect artisan finds, live music, and bring a lawn chair, a blanket, and a leashed pup. Think date night without the babysitter.

🧠 Dementia Presentation Series @ WellMed at Central Park (Harlingen) | Thursday (3/26) at 10:00 AM – Free monthly talks at WellMed off Expressway 83 in Harlingen dig into dementia and Alzheimer’s, from early signs to communication, behavior, and support. A jargon-light hour you can use between grocery runs, doctor visits, and life. Because “just Google it” is not a care plan.

🎉 GCO Spring Break Bash @ Boca Chica Beach | Saturday (3/28) at 9:00 AM – If your idea of spring break involves lawn chairs, a cooler, and catching more fish than sunburns, head to Boca Chica to ease into summer. Pack your chairs, coolers, drinks, and rods, then settle in for breezy conversation, salty air, and zero pretension.

🐰 Easter Egg-A-Palooza @ Monte Bella Trails Park | Saturday (3/28) at 12:00 PM – Bring the crew to Brownsville Sports Park for a free Easter bash with thousands of eggs, age group hunts, live music, and a spring market. A DJ in bunny ears keeps the beat while you chase eggs, snag an Easter Bunny pic, and claim parent-of-the-year.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Brownsville report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 87°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 3%

Mostly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 93°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 4%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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