The City of Brownsville has opened additional warming centers for residents who need warmth and recharging of electronics. The following locations are now activated: Brownsville Sports Park Brownsville Golf Center Brownsville Events Center and Joe & Tony Oliveira Park You have access to …
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Extreme weather conditions will continue into the weekend. Prepare by having the following: Water: one gallon per person, per day. (3-day supply) Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply) Flashlight and candle and lighter/matches. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) Extra batteries First aid kit Medications (7-day supply) and medical items Sanitation and …
Texas Rent Relief for Landlords and Renters Are you or your tenants behind on rent? COVID-19 has affected Texans across the state and the Texas Rent Relief Program is here to help. They have emergency funds available to help Texas renters pay rent and utility bills (including past due rent and utilities). Both landlords …
Important to Know Two Doses Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines both require two doses. It’s best if you get your second dose from the same brand as your first dose. For example, if you got a Moderna first dose, it’s best to get Moderna for your second dose. The timing between your first and second …
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Texas Rent Relief for Landlords and Renters Make this Valentine’s Day, COVID Safe. The safest way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is gathering virtually or with people who live with you. Here are some ideas: Make Valentine cards or decorations and drop them off to loved ones. Take a walk with your Valentine. Celebrate with loved …
With the start of a New Year and COVID-19 cases on the rise, City of Brownsville is focused on ensuring that the community stays safe. The BTX Passport Challenge was designed to encourage residents to reimagine the places inside their homes and make them realize their staycation will keep us all safe. Stay at home …
DID YOU TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19? JOIN A COVID-19 TREATMENT PROGRAM, YOUR PARTICIPATION COULD HELP! Currently there are no approved treatments for COVID-19. Each and every person who participates plays a powerful role. Volunteering can make a difference as we try to find a treatment for COVID-19 PanAmerican Clinical Research / CAIMED 1416 Palm Blvd, …
BTXCares Talks: COVID-19 Vaccine in Brownsville BROWNSVILLE, Texas (December 17, 2020) — Mayor Trey Mendez, Commissioner Rose Gowen MD, Dr. Art Rodriguez and Dr. Joseph McCormick hosted a virtual BTXCares Talks livestream to discuss the arrival and availability of the COVID-19 vaccine in Brownsville. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been recently approved by the FDA …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UTRGV health experts list best safety practices for holidays during pandemic By Dimitra Trejo RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – NOV. 23, 2020 – With COVID-19 cases surging again globally, UTRGV health experts say it is just as important as ever to follow safety guidelines this Thanksgiving. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. …
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Anderson Cooper spends Saturday night with UTRGV community By Melissa Vasquez RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – NOV. 16, 2020 – UTRGV students, staff and faculty spent a laid-back Saturday evening with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, discussing politics, the pandemic and journalism as part of the university’s annual Distinguished Speaker Series. Cooper, who spoke …
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Brownsville, Texas – Through the StartUp Texas program, the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) and the City of Brownsville’s Planning and Redevelopment Department are partnering to launch the Brownsville (Re)Open for Business Forgivable Loan Program. The zero percent forgivable loan program is designed to provide financial relief needed to strengthen local small business enterprises …
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