Note: These are just a few of the stories I was able to link to from my time in Brownsville. If you’re interested to see more, let me know, I have paper copies!
On guard in his front yard
By Sara Inés Calderón
Rusty Monsees lives in Southmost, on the road named after his family.
He grew up there, spent his childhood getting sunburned on the property by the river while hunting and getting into trouble.
Looking back, he figures hes been fighting illegal immigration, on his own terms for 25 years.
This has always been a crossing point, Monsees said from his red pickup truck, yards from the Mexican border. Theres a hard bottom on this part of the river…
Calderon could be economic engine for border economy
By Sara Inés Calderón
When the dust settles from Mexicos turbulent presidential election, its likely that Felipe Calderon, a conservative from the National Action Party (PAN) will be declared the next president of Mexico.
That could mean money for Brownsville.
Continuing in the tradition of outgoing PAN incumbent President Vicente Fox’s pro-business economic policies, Calderon has promised jobs, economic development and increased foreign investment…
