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Subway rider shot in the head by police files claim accusing officers of recklessly opening fire
Read full article: Subway rider shot in the head by police files claim accusing officers of recklessly opening fireA lawyer for a New York City subway rider who was inadvertently shot in the head by police at a station has filed a legal claim against the city, accusing the officers of showing “carelessness and reckless” disregard for bystanders’ lives when they opened fire on a man holding a knife in front of a train.
Judge rejects Ken Paxton’s bid to question leader of Brownsville migrant aid organization
Read full article: Judge rejects Ken Paxton’s bid to question leader of Brownsville migrant aid organizationThe AG’s office sought to depose the leader of Team Brownsville, which provides water, shelter and basic necessities to asylum-seeking migrants.
A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its libraries
Read full article: A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its librariesThe request came from a local pastor who is part of a group that trains people to “defend their freedom and liberty.” Other faith leaders have pushed back.
Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health care they need
Read full article: Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health care they needMany rural hospitals have closed in the last decade in the United States and a recent report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform says about 700 more are at risk of shuttering.
Judge's ruling protects migrant shelter on US-Mexico border and accuses Texas of harassment
Read full article: Judge's ruling protects migrant shelter on US-Mexico border and accuses Texas of harassmentA judge has blasted efforts by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to shutter one of the oldest and largest migrant shelters on the U.S.-Mexico border in a scathing ruling.
Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of Congress
Read full article: Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of CongressDemocrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voters they can address problems at the U.S. border with Mexico as immigration has become a major issue in elections that will decide control of Congress.
Vicente Gonzalez compares Latino Trump supporters to “Jews for Hitler”
Read full article: Vicente Gonzalez compares Latino Trump supporters to “Jews for Hitler”The South Texas Democrat said Latinos who support former President Donald Trump are voting against their self interest, but Republicans recoiled at the comparison.
In two Texas border towns, Biden and Trump push for different immigration approaches
Read full article: In two Texas border towns, Biden and Trump push for different immigration approachesImmigration is a driving issue in the almost-certain presidential rematch between the Democratic incumbent and ousted Republican.
On the Rio Grande, 300 miles apart, Biden and Trump try to use immigration to election advantage
Read full article: On the Rio Grande, 300 miles apart, Biden and Trump try to use immigration to election advantageThree hundred miles apart, on the bank of the same winding Rio Grande, President Joe Biden and GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Thursday surveyed the U.S.-Mexico border.
14-year-old allegedly shot, killed man who may have been trying to break into several east Harris Co. homes
Read full article: 14-year-old allegedly shot, killed man who may have been trying to break into several east Harris Co. homesA man was reportedly shot and killed by a 14-year-old after neighbors said he had been knocking on doors and possibly trying to break into homes in one east Harris County neighborhood.
14-year-old allegedly shot, killed man who may have been trying to break into several east Harris Co. homes
Read full article: 14-year-old allegedly shot, killed man who may have been trying to break into several east Harris Co. homesA man was reportedly shot and killed by a 14-year-old after neighbors said he had been knocking on doors and possibly trying to break into homes in one east Harris County neighborhood.
Metal recycler sends Navy Veteran coins made from old naval ships
Read full article: Metal recycler sends Navy Veteran coins made from old naval shipsOur story about 92-year-old Navy war veteran Jessie Lara reached people across the country who wanted to thank him for his service. One of those people is Chris Green. He is a Houston native who now lives in Brownsville where he runs a marine recycling company called EMR U.S.A. Green sent Jessie a set of challenge coins made from the metals removed from old U.S. Naval ships when they were recycled.
Texas police officer fatally shot during pursuit of 2 men, police say
Read full article: Texas police officer fatally shot during pursuit of 2 men, police sayAuthorities say a Texas police officer was fatally shot after joining a lengthy chase of two men who fled a traffic stop, switched cars and raced through several cities near the U.S.-Mexico border before they were finally arrested hours later.
Gov. Abbott deploys more buses to border amid migrant surge
Read full article: Gov. Abbott deploys more buses to border amid migrant surgeGov. Greg Abbott announced that he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional buses to Eagle Pass and El Paso to assist in what he called a “border crisis.”
Company confirms it has found new funding to build a massive gas terminal at the Port of Brownsville
Read full article: Company confirms it has found new funding to build a massive gas terminal at the Port of BrownsvilleBrownsville is the last major deepwater port in Texas that doesn’t have large fossil fuel projects. The 750-acre facility will export Texas natural gas to other countries.
LGBTQ+ Texans move forward with Pride plans despite tense political environment and fears of violence
Read full article: LGBTQ+ Texans move forward with Pride plans despite tense political environment and fears of violenceOrganizers across Texas are balancing a focus on security and a celebration of community after state lawmakers pushed scores of bills that threatened to upend the lives of LGBTQ+ Texans.
One dead as tornado hits south Texas town near the Gulf coast
Read full article: One dead as tornado hits south Texas town near the Gulf coastAuthorities say one person was killed and a curfew was imposed after a powerful tornado tore through a community near the southern tip of Texas on the Gulf coast.
As Title 42 nears end, officials prepare for surge in migrants seeking new homeland
Read full article: As Title 42 nears end, officials prepare for surge in migrants seeking new homelandOn Thursday, there was a heavy presence of local, state, and federal authorities on the United States border with Mexico in Brownsville.
As Title 42 ends, cities along Texas border anticipate surge of migrants seeking political asylum
Read full article: As Title 42 ends, cities along Texas border anticipate surge of migrants seeking political asylumTitle 42, the controversial pandemic-era immigration policy is set to expire on Thursday.
To receive support after a tragic event, here is the number for the National Disaster Distress Helpline
Read full article: To receive support after a tragic event, here is the number for the National Disaster Distress HelplineThose who were affected by the Brownsville pedestrian crash can receive counseling from the Disaster Distress Helpline.
Brownsville border crash: Grief and blame expressed online over deaths after SUV plows into crowd
Read full article: Brownsville border crash: Grief and blame expressed online over deaths after SUV plows into crowdEight people are dead and at least 10 others were injured after a driver of an SUV slammed into a crowd of people waiting for a bus Sunday outside a migrant shelter in Brownsville, Texas.
Driver charged with manslaughter after running red light and killing eight pedestrians in Brownsville
Read full article: Driver charged with manslaughter after running red light and killing eight pedestrians in BrownsvillePolice said it’s still not known if the driver intentionally struck the crowd of immigrants waiting at a bus stop.
Gov. Greg Abbott focuses on border security in first address since Allen and Brownsville tragedies
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott focuses on border security in first address since Allen and Brownsville tragediesAbbott announced the deployment of new “Texas Tactical Border Force” units to El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley on Monday and Tuesday.
Driver in deadly Texas crash charged with manslaughter
Read full article: Driver in deadly Texas crash charged with manslaughterPolice in Texas say the driver of an SUV that killed eight people when it slammed into a Brownsville, Texas, bus stop is charged with manslaughter, and investigators are trying to determine if the crash was intentional.
'Risk it all': Migration rises ahead of end to asylum rules
Read full article: 'Risk it all': Migration rises ahead of end to asylum rulesA recent increase of migrants in the Brownsville, Texas, area of the U.S.-Mexico border is highlighting immigration challenges as the U.S. prepares for the end of a coronavirus pandemic-era policy that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
Eight killed outside Brownsville migrant shelter after car crashes into pedestrians
Read full article: Eight killed outside Brownsville migrant shelter after car crashes into pedestriansThe driver has been detained, but authorities say it is unclear what caused the fatal crash at a Brownsville bus stop.
SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 8 dead
Read full article: SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 8 deadPolice in Brownsville, Texas, are preparing to arrest the hospitalized driver of an SUV that slammed into a crowd, killing eight people waiting for a bus Sunday outside a migrant shelter in the border city.
SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 8 dead
Read full article: SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 8 deadPolice in Brownsville, Texas, are preparing to arrest the hospitalized driver of an SUV that slammed into a crowd, killing eight people waiting for a bus Sunday outside a migrant shelter in the border city.
Texas troopers renew inspections of commercial vehicles at Brownsville border bridge, triggering long delays
Read full article: Texas troopers renew inspections of commercial vehicles at Brownsville border bridge, triggering long delaysTruckers have reported waiting up to 24 hours to cross the border because of the inspections. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered similar inspections last year to stop smuggling, but troopers found no contraband after checking more than 4,000 vehicles.
Mayorkas: US border 'very challenging' as asylum limits end
Read full article: Mayorkas: US border 'very challenging' as asylum limits endU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says authorities face “extremely challenging” circumstances along the border with Mexico days before pandemic-related asylum restrictions end.
Federal agency failed to weigh possible environmental impacts of SpaceX rocket launch, lawsuit claims
Read full article: Federal agency failed to weigh possible environmental impacts of SpaceX rocket launch, lawsuit claimsEnvironmental groups claim the Federal Aviation Administration let SpaceX do its own environmental assessment before its rocket self-destructed above the Texas coast and debris rained down over a wide area.
‘Positive outcome’: Ex-Mexico state governor Tomás Yarrington sentenced to 9 years in money laundering case
Read full article: ‘Positive outcome’: Ex-Mexico state governor Tomás Yarrington sentenced to 9 years in money laundering caseUnited States District Judge Rolando Olvera sentenced Tomás Yarrington Ruvalcaba, former governor of Tamaulipas, Mexico, on Wednesday to 108 months or nine years for money laundering non-drug related proceeds, KPRC 2 learned Wednesday.
Families shaken awaiting word on Americans taken in Mexico during cosmetic surgery road trip
Read full article: Families shaken awaiting word on Americans taken in Mexico during cosmetic surgery road tripThe violent kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico has shaken families across the Carolinas who agonized for days while waiting to learn if their loved ones survived a cosmetic surgery road trip that turned deadly.
Texas border cities plan for cold, busy end to Title 42
Read full article: Texas border cities plan for cold, busy end to Title 42Texas officials are preparing relocation, coordination and emergency aid plans ahead of an expected dramatic increase in the number of asylum-seekers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border as pandemic-era immigration restrictions are set to expire this week.
20-year-old Katy woman who illegally smuggled spider monkey into US pleads guilty, US Attorney says
Read full article: 20-year-old Katy woman who illegally smuggled spider monkey into US pleads guilty, US Attorney saysA 20-year-old Katy resident has pleaded guilty to illegally smuggling a spider monkey into the United States and fleeing from officers, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
Texas Indigenous leaders target banks in fight against natural gas export terminals in Rio Grande Valley
Read full article: Texas Indigenous leaders target banks in fight against natural gas export terminals in Rio Grande ValleySince Congress lifted the U.S. oil export ban in 2015, three proposed LNG export facilities have fallen victim to the protest. But the war in Ukraine is an impetus for two remaining projects.
Democratic state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. endorses Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for reelection
Read full article: Democratic state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. endorses Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for reelectionThe endorsement comes after Patrick’s Democratic opponent, Mike Collier, received endorsements from two Republicans, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley and state Sen. Kel Seliger of Amarillo.
Did someone say crawfish boil? Invasive lobster-size crayfish discovered in Texas, TPWD says
Read full article: Did someone say crawfish boil? Invasive lobster-size crayfish discovered in Texas, TPWD saysSeveral invasive Australian Redclaw Crayfish were recently collected by researchers from the University of Texas Rio Grand Valley in Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Texas needs to do more to help Hispanic students graduate from college, university leaders say
Read full article: Texas needs to do more to help Hispanic students graduate from college, university leaders sayIn a Texas Tribune event Tuesday, university leaders discussed why Hispanic students finish higher education programs at a lower rate than the state average but have better performance in the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso.
Two Democrats, two Republicans will compete in special election for South Texas congressional seat that GOP wants to flip
Read full article: Two Democrats, two Republicans will compete in special election for South Texas congressional seat that GOP wants to flipThe winner of the special election will replace former U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, who resigned last month to work for Akin Gump.
State Rep. Eddie Lucio III, who announced last year he would not seek reelection, to step down early
Read full article: State Rep. Eddie Lucio III, who announced last year he would not seek reelection, to step down earlyThe Brownsville Democrat said his resignation will be effective Jan. 31. That sets up a potential special election to finish his term, though whoever wins would only serve for a short time.
Sara Stapleton Barrera, 2020 primary challenger to state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., announces comeback bid as he retires
Read full article: Sara Stapleton Barrera, 2020 primary challenger to state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., announces comeback bid as he retiresLucio announced Thursday that he is not seeking reelection after three decades in the Senate.
Democrat Eddie Lucio Jr., known for voting with Republicans on key issues, to retire after three decades in Texas Senate
Read full article: Democrat Eddie Lucio Jr., known for voting with Republicans on key issues, to retire after three decades in Texas SenateThe Brownsville Democrat, who made the announcement Thursday, has served in the upper chamber since 1991.
After months of store closures and layoffs, border businesses eager to welcome back Mexican customers Nov. 8
Read full article: After months of store closures and layoffs, border businesses eager to welcome back Mexican customers Nov. 8For 19 months, business owners along the Texas-Mexico border have seen a drastic drop in customers because of COVID-19 travel restrictions. With land borders scheduled to reopen Nov. 8, they are banking on a return to pre-pandemic sales.
Texas Republicans pave way for new battleground state House district in Rio Grande Valley over local lawmakers’ objections
Read full article: Texas Republicans pave way for new battleground state House district in Rio Grande Valley over local lawmakers’ objectionsThe likely new district comes as Texas Republicans continue to try to make new inroads in South Texas after the 2020 election.
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, whose seat is targeted by Republicans in 2022, says he will not seek reelection
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, whose seat is targeted by Republicans in 2022, says he will not seek reelectionWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, emerged as a Republican target in 2022 after President Donald Trump performed better than expected along the Texas-Mexico border. Vela was first elected in 2012 and represents much of the South Texas Gulf Coast. Ad"Filemon was extremely dedicated to the people of South Texas during the time he has served in Congress," Borjon added. Vela won reelection in 2020 by nearly 14 percentage points in a district that has generally been considered safe for Democrats. AdBorjon acknowledged that the race to replace him will likely be tougher than in the past, given Republicans' over-performance in South Texas.
Emergency sites for migrant children raising safety concerns
Read full article: Emergency sites for migrant children raising safety concernsA surge of migrants on the Southwest border has the Biden administration on the defensive. President Joe Biden’s administration has been sharply criticized for its response to a surge in crossings of unaccompanied immigrant children. “I feel like I have to wait and try again.”The Biden administration is not expelling immigrant children unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian. But Pfluger and other Midland officials said the Biden administration wasn’t answering their questions or giving them assurance that officials would keep the surrounding community safe. HHS opened the Midland site without notifying some top local officials who say many of their questions aren't being answered.
Republicans seize on immigration as border crossings surge
Read full article: Republicans seize on immigration as border crossings surgeTeam Brownsville, a humanitarian group, is helping the migrants reach their final destination in the U.S. A surge of migrants on the Southwest border has the Biden administration on the defensive. Still, the encounters of both unaccompanied minors and families remain lower than at various points during the Trump administration, including in spring 2019. They deride the policies Trump implemented to deter asylum as cruel and inhumane and an abdication of the country’s humanitarian responsibilities. "The Trump administration did everything in their power for four years to make the already broken immigration system as cumbersome and ineffective as possible. ... You leave yourself nowhere to go.”Ad“They’re kind of stuck in a corner,” agreed Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies think tank, which advocates on behalf of more restrictive immigration policies.
Republicans seize on immigration as border crossings surge
Read full article: Republicans seize on immigration as border crossings surgeTeam Brownsville, a humanitarian group, is helping the migrants reach their final destination in the U.S. A surge of migrants on the Southwest border has the Biden administration on the defensive. Still, the encounters of both unaccompanied minors and families remain lower than at various points during the Trump administration, including in spring 2019. They deride the policies Trump implemented to deter asylum as cruel and inhumane and an abdication of the country’s humanitarian responsibilities. "The Trump administration did everything in their power for four years to make the already broken immigration system as cumbersome and ineffective as possible. ... You leave yourself nowhere to go.”Ad“They’re kind of stuck in a corner,” agreed Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies think tank, which advocates on behalf of more restrictive immigration policies.
Houston Zoo welcomes a new zebra
Read full article: Houston Zoo welcomes a new zebraThere’s a new zebra in town at the Houston Zoo! The Grant’s zebra, Rosalita, comes to Houston from Brownsville, TX. Rosalita, a Grant’s zebra, came to the Houston Zoo from Brownsville. The Houston Zoo provides support and training for local communities in Kenya to protect wild zebras. AdWhen guests visit the Houston Zoo to see zebras Kapuki and Rosalita, they will also help save wild zebras in Africa.
Gov. Greg Abbott rejects aid from Biden administration in dispute over coronavirus testing for migrants
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott rejects aid from Biden administration in dispute over coronavirus testing for migrantsAbbott and Biden have been fighting for days over coronavirus safety protocols and whose actions have been putting the health of Texans at risk. After Abbott announced this week that he was lifting Texas' statewide mask mandate and capacity restrictions on businesses, Biden called that decision "Neanderthal thinking." Ad"The Biden Administration is recklessly releasing hundreds of illegal immigrants who have COVID into Texas communities," Abbott wrote in one tweet Wednesday afternoon. He argued in a statement that border security is “strictly a federal responsibility,” and thus the Biden administration alone should "test, screen, and quarantine" migrants who may have COVID-19. “Instead of doing their job, the Biden Administration suggested it did not have the sufficient resources and, remarkably, asked Texas to assist them in aiding their illegal immigration program,” Abbott said.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, Jan. 28
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, Jan. 28A federal judge on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Emilio Espejel, File)Here are things to know for Thursday, Jan. 28:1. ‘He didn’t mind if he killed us’: Shots fired as couple caught in street takeover makes daring escapeA Houston couple described a 30-minute nightmare that grew more violent by the second. Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s 100-day deportation moratorium after Texas sues administrationA federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s 100-day moratorium on deportations of some undocumented immigrants. Texans expected to hire Ravens’ David Culley as new head coachThe Houston Texans have offered the job of head coach to David Culley.
U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases on border wall funding, "remain in Mexico" policy
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases on border wall funding, "remain in Mexico" policyIn the border wall funding case, the high court will consider a challenge to the Trump administration's use of about $2.5 billion earmarked to pay members of the U.S. military to instead fund construction of part of his long-promised wall on the southern border. That case, Sierra Club v. Trump, was brought by the ACLU on behalf of the Sierra Club and the Southern Border Communities Coalition. Gloria Smith, managing attorney at the Sierra Club, said the Supreme Court will hear the larger case that challenges the use of both types of Pentagon funding. "Stopping this wasteful and irreversible damage is long overdue, and we look forward to making our case before the Supreme Court,” she said in a statement. Implemented as a way to deter migrants from seeking asylum, the policy has sent about 60,000 asylum seekers, most of them from Central America and Cuba, across the southern border.
SpaceX looks to build 21st-century resort in tiny Texas town
Read full article: SpaceX looks to build 21st-century resort in tiny Texas townHOUSTON Boca Chica Village may become a new popular Texas getaway destination as American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company, SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, looks to build its first resort. According to an online job listing, spotted by CNBCs Michael Sheetz, SpaceX is looking to employ a Resort Development Manager to oversee the development of the companys first resort in Boca Chica Village, near Brownsville, Texas. SpaceX is hiring a Resort Development Manager to develop the Boca Chica Village in Texas into a 21st century Spaceport and the companys first resort. https://t.co/AEfUaCIVGr pic.twitter.com/rhJqq2rnIV Michael Sheetz (@thesheetztweetz) August 10, 2020Boca Chica Village, once a secluded beach town, is the latest launch site of SpaceXs Starship, and the companys next-generation launch vehicle. RELATED: How a remote Texas village transformed when SpaceX became its neighborAccording to the job listing, the new resort is a part of SpaceXs plan to transform the tiny town into a 21st-century Spaceport.
Hurricane Hanna weakens to tropical storm, rain remains biggest threat to Texas
Read full article: Hurricane Hanna weakens to tropical storm, rain remains biggest threat to TexasSome areas in South Texas had already reported receiving up to 9 inches (23 centimeters) of rain, including Cameron County, which borders Mexico and where Brownsville is located. Sherry Boehme, who lives in a condo along the beach in Corpus Christi, said the storm’s approach had increased the anxiety she has felt during the pandemic. Everybody is good and strong and sticks together.”Hanna came nearly three years after Hurricane Harvey made landfall northeast of Corpus Christi. More than 43,700 people throughout South Texas, including Corpus Christi, Harlingen and Brownsville, were without power Saturday evening, according to AEP Texas. Other counties and cities throughout South Texas had also opened shelters, with many requiring face masks.
Hanna's rain remains biggest threat to virus hot spot Texas
Read full article: Hanna's rain remains biggest threat to virus hot spot TexasChris Headen battles with his umbrellas as Hurricane Hanna begins to make landfall, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Some areas in South Texas had already reported receiving up to 9 inches (23 centimeters) of rain, including Cameron County, which borders Mexico and where Brownsville is located. First responders in Corpus Christi proactively placed barricades near intersections to have them ready to go if streets began to flood, Mayor Joe McComb said. More than 43,700 people throughout South Texas, including Corpus Christi, Harlingen and Brownsville, were without power Saturday evening, according to AEP Texas. Other counties and cities throughout South Texas had also opened shelters, with many requiring face masks.
Longtime Democratic state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. leading over challenger from his left
Read full article: Longtime Democratic state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. leading over challenger from his leftSen. Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville, spoke during during a Senate State Affairs committee hearing on July 23, 2017. According to early returns from the Texas Secretary of State, Lucio was leading Stapleton-Barrera 54%-46%. Another Senate runoff that drew considerable attention was the Democratic race to go against state Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton. Flores fell short in his bid to upset state Sen. Carlos Uresti for the seat in 2016. As of late Tuesday evening, the special election to replace former state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, remained fluid.
Julin and Joaquin Castro criticize Gov. Greg Abbott for reopening Texas too soon
Read full article: Julin and Joaquin Castro criticize Gov. Greg Abbott for reopening Texas too soonFormer Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, in Brownsville in 2018. "If we'd had a better federal response and state response, perhaps we would have already been around the quarter on this," Julin Castro said. Joaquin Castro said the number of beds, hospitals, and infections could have also been significantly reduced. "We're not saying that there would have been no consequences," Joaquin Castro said. All of the money that has been used is been money that's come from the federal government," Joaquin Castro said.
These are the Texas beaches closed to the public because of coronavirus concerns
Read full article: These are the Texas beaches closed to the public because of coronavirus concernsWith stay-at-home protocols in place for most of Texas, residents in need of fresh air flock to beaches only to find them closed due to coronavirus concerns. Other beaches followed suit with Galveston to block off beach access to the public. List of beaches closed in TexasGalvestonGalveston’s public beaches are closed from March 29 - Apr. BrownsvilleEddie Trevino Jr., Cameron County Judge issued a public service announcement on their response to COVID-19, which includes the closure of all beaches and parks in the Brownsville area. MatagordaAccording to Matagorda County, all beach access points are closed effective March 23, with no end date.