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Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Brownsville as "Tree City USA"
For the 11th consecutive year, the City of Brownsville has been recognized as a “Tree City USA”, 2009, by the Arbor Day Foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the...
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BCIC-funded Quality-of-Life Projects 2003 to Present
BCIC-funded projects 2003 to present: Click here.
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Picking up the pen, again, so to speak
It's time I write. It's been a while since I've touched or even looked at this blog until a dear friend reminded me of its existence.Folks won't always agree with what I have to say, never have and...
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What Character Arc Really Means
Do your research, kid. A friend, who is currently on the outs with me, said today he never grows tired of witnessing my "peaks and valleys. Better than a telenovela."My response: "Happy to amuse."His...
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Just Say No to Robocalls, Candidates.
I never understood why local or even regional candidates find the need to hire folks to send a pre-recorded message via a telephone call. It happens here. Call me Old-Fashioned, but I'd like a knock at...
View ArticleNew UTB Land Purchase to Support Growth
New UTB Land Purchase to Support GrowthBROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – JANUARY 13, 2012 – The University of Texas at Brownsville has recently acquired additional land to support the growing needs of the...
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No Good Reasons ...
“There is no good reason. Don't waste your life waiting for good reasons ... You'll wait and wait.” ― Susan Minot, EveningGreat movie. Bought it for $3 at Big Lots. What a find. Can't wait to find the...
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I'll Take Moral Turpitude for a $1,000, Please
The City Commission tonight will decide on a policy for the selection of board/committee appointees. There's been quite a hold-up on appointments with many boards having vacancies because of this...
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An Award With a Message
Sometimes, when the Mayor's unavailable, I get the opportunity to represent the City Commission at various events.He was to unable to attend tonight's 41st Annual International Art Show. I was tasked...
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I Took Advantage of My Elected Position
I had the opportunity to visit the new library at Harmony Science Academy today! The school didn't have a library, and its administrators expressed to me their frustration with collecting books a...
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Coffee Break
Love, love, love this place -- Italian Coffee Company located on 802. Lower prices, coffee and food are great! This is a nice alternative to Starbucks. Check it out, folks.
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Tonight's City Commission Meeting
It was an interesting meeting.There were several appointments to be made to the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation tonight. There were four board appointments that expired on 12/31/11. And,...
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My Vote on the City Commission
Since the last City Commission meeting when the voting majority on key issues consisted of myself, Commissioners Rick Longoria, Tetreau and Villarreal, I've had some heated discussions on the so-called...
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Brownsville Receives Positive National Media Coverage
Brownsville, this was on Page 3 of the Washington Post. Be Proud!Cutline: Cromack Elementary School pupils march in the Children’s Charro Days Parade in Brownsville.
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At the End of the Day
I'm so tired of this phrase that arrived in Brownsville about three years ago. It's only getting worse.
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Mr. Amigo
Great choice for this year's Mr. Amigo - Telenovela actor Arath de la Torre. He attended all the events, took as many photos as requested and signed many an autograph. Miss many speeches praised...
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UTB and TSC
This slide clearly demonstrates that BOTH UTB and TSC are a significant "anchor" for our community. Their mutual vitality is essential. For one or the other to leave, would be devastating blow to our...
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UTB and TSC Growth Concept Drawing
This slide demonstrates a growth concept for UTB and TSC with the longest double-sided arrow (Elizabeth Street) serving as its "spine." Experts from across the nation visited our Community to provide...
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Gil Peñalosa, Internationally Renowned Liveable Community Design Guru, Comes...
Brownsville, TX, August 16, 2012—Gil Peñalosa, executive director of the Canadian non‐profit 8‐80 Cities, and an internationally renowned city advisor and active public spaces advocate will be speaking...
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