FYI Brownsville

How have school meals changed in Brownsville

With as many as 73,000 meals served a day, Brownsville Independent School District's Food and Nutrition Services balances taste with nutrition while remaining with a budget. Interim Director Paul Johnson and Child Nutrition Service Menu Planner Araceli Soto explain.

UTRGV interns go All In

Andrea Torres, All In Internship Program coordinator for UTRGV, talks about how Brownsville employers are working with college juniors and seniors to develop the local workforce.

How do drones help Brownsville?

Desiderio Tristan of the Brownsville Fire Department explains how firefighters use drones in keeping the public safe.

The rules of the shared road

Chairman of Brownsville's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Edgar Gaucin talks about commuting the importance of bicycle safety in Brownsville.

Can students launch successful careers in Brownsville?

Jill Williams of Rio Grande Valley LEAD talks about how businesses and school districts are working together to prepare students for professional careers here at home.

What is Brownsville doing for bicyclists?

City Commissioner Dr. Rose Gowen talks about why Brownsville is the biking capitol of the Rio Grande Valley, and how the city is making biking more attractice for residents, tourists and businesses in and around Brownsville.

Why is the Brownsville airport expanding?

As the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport eyes an expansion of its runway, property owners in a nearby neighborhood are being approached to sell their homes. Director of Aviation Bryant Walker tells us how the airport intends to proceed while guaranteeing fairness to its neighbors.

Signs of War? Explore the Civil War Trail

The Rio Grande Valley is rich in history and culture, and the Community Historical Archaeology Projects with Schools helps document and share this region's stories--through projects such as the Civil War Trail. Learn more at http://www.utrgv.edu/civilwar-trail/

Eating out? This app helps you eat healthy in Brownsville

Rose Timmer of Healthy Communities of Brownsville talks about launching a free mobile app that helps people in the Rio Grande Valley find healthier menu options for adults and children when eating out at local restaurants. To get the app mentioned in podcast, log on to www.healthyfoodtx.com.

How important is it to microchip your pet?

Board members of the Brownsville Spay & Neuter Clinic, Edgar Trevino and Robert Delgado explain the importance of microchips and getting your pets spayed or neutered--and how these steps can save the pets' lives.