Street cleanup event held in Brownsville ahead of weekend rain in the forecast
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Community leaders in Brownsville organized an emergency cleanup on Friday to prepare for expected heavy rain and potential flooding. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. indicated that rain is forecasted from Monday evening through Wednesday. The event, led by District 3 Commissioner Gustavo De Leon, focused on the Central Avenue area, allowing residents to drop off unwanted items. Volunteers, including Kenny Robertson, who discarded an old sofa, participated in collecting trash. Jason Medina, director of STX Metal Trades, also volunteered, emphasizing the importance of community service. Officials anticipate collecting at least 35,000 pounds of trash during this event.
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