Brownsville NewsLocal news for Brownsville, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Oil tumbles about $4 with storm fears waning- July 23, 2008 Oil prices tumbled Tuesday, falling about $4 a barrel as concerns eased about possible supply disruptions from Tropical Storm Dolly.http://www.topix.net/city/brownsville-tx/2008/07/oil-tumbles-about-4-with-storm-fears-wani... Dolly becomes a Category 1 hurricane- July 22, 2008 Forecasters say Dolly has become a hurricane and is heading toward southern Texas and northeastern Mexico.http://www.topix.net/city/brownsville-tx/2008/07/dolly-becomes-a-category-1-hurricane?from... Evacuation a possibility for residents- July 22, 2008 Area residents should begin preparing for a possible evacuation with Tropical Storm Dolly now appearing to approach quickly, state and county officials said Monday.http://www.topix.net/city/brownsville-tx/2008/07/evacuation-a-possibility-for-residents?fr... Hurricane Local Statement for Brownsville, TX- July 22, 2008 THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO HAS ISSUED A HURRICANE WATCH FROM RIO SAN FERNANDO MEXICO NORTHWARD TO THE U.S. BORDER...AND A TROPICAL STORM WATCH FROM LA PESCA MEXICO NORTHWARD TO RIO SAN FERNANDO.http://www.topix.net/city/brownsville-tx/2008/07/hurricane-local-statement-for-brownsville... Oil rises past $131 on Iran deadlock, Gulf storm- July 22, 2008 Oil prices rose Monday on a threat of new sanctions against Iran and as Tropical Storm Dolly headed into the Gulf of Mexico, prompting a hurricane watch for parts of Texas and Mexico.http://www.topix.net/city/brownsville-tx/2008/07/oil-rises-past-131-on-iran-deadlock-gulf-... Hurricane Dolly To Threaten Oil Rigs In Gulf Of Mexico- July 21, 2008 Currently only a tropical storm, the potential 'Hurricane Dolly' may threaten oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico as it strengthens over the next 24 hours.http://www.topix.net/city/brownsville-tx/2008/07/hurricane-dolly-to-threaten-oil-rigs-in-g... New charter review effort begins- July 21, 2008 A new City Charter Review Committee entrusted to review Brownsville's governing document and recommend possible changes will meet for the first time Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/brownsville-tx/2008/07/new-charter-review-effort-begins?fromrss=... Midwives deliver citizenship problems for some- July 21, 2008 Many South Texans who were delivered by midwives are facing extra scrutiny as they apply for U.S. passports.http://www.topix.net/city/brownsville-tx/2008/07/midwives-deliver-citizenship-problems-for... El camino de Santiago- July 20, 2008 The Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts will host a photo travelogue lecture on the Pilgrim route across Northern Spain.http://www.topix.net/city/brownsville-tx/2008/07/el-camino-de-santiago?fromrss=1 City staff could be expanding- July 19, 2008 Facing financial constraints, Brownsville City Manager Charlie Cabler said a "big possibility" exists that he will promote someone to fill the deputy city manager slot.http://www.topix.net/city/brownsville-tx/2008/07/city-staff-could-be-expanding?fromrss=1 |