{"id":4531,"date":"2026-08-10T19:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/newsletter-fe29b549de\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T19:01:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:01:24","slug":"newsletter-fe29b549de","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/newsletter-fe29b549de\/","title":{"rendered":"August 10, 2026 Community Update"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THIS WEEK<\/h2>\n
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Texas has never had a trail inducted into the Rails to Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame. This year, Brownsville has a chance to change that.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Historic Battlefield Trail is one of just three nominees nationwide, and the winner will be decided entirely by public vote.<\/p>\n

Built along a former 1904 rail corridor, the trail connects downtown Brownsville to the Palo Alto prairie, where the first battle of the Mexican-American War took place on May 8, 1846.<\/p>\n

You can vote as many times as you\u2019d like. Every vote brings Brownsville closer to a first for Texas.<\/p>\n

Help us put the Historic Battlefield Trail in the Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

Now go vote more than once! \ud83e\udd9c<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n Vote now!<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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FUND YOUR NEXT UPGRADE<\/h2>\n
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Looking for financing for your business?<\/p>\n

El eBridge Fund<\/strong> offers eligible businesses in Cameron County fixed interest rates starting at 5%<\/strong>, no prepayment penalties, and repayment terms of up to 7 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Anthony Cantu, our Small Business Lending Coordinator, recently spoke with Telemundo 40 about how the fund can support local businesses. Check out the clip!<\/p>\n

Questions? Contact Anthony at acantu@brownsvillecic.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00bfBuscas financiamiento para tu negocio?<\/p>\n

El eBridge Fund<\/strong> ofrece a negocios elegibles en el condado de Cameron tasas de inter\u00e9s fijas desde 5%<\/strong>, sin penalizaci\u00f3n por pago anticipado y plazos de hasta 7 a\u00f1os<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Anthony Cantu, nuestro Small Business Lending Coordinator, habl\u00f3 con Telemundo 40 sobre c\u00f3mo este fondo puede apoyar a los negocios locales.<\/p>\n

\u00bfPreguntas? Comun\u00edcate con Anthony en acantu@brownsvillecic.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n Try the eBridge Fund calculator<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n Calcula tu pr\u00e9stamo estimado<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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JOIN US<\/h2>\n
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Join BCIC and Moody Clinic for a mural ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.<\/strong> \ud83c\udf88<\/p>\n

Local artist Rosa Alejandra Zertuche<\/strong> painted the new mural as part of Moody Clinic\u2019s facility upgrades, supported in part by BCIC through its Quality of Life Grants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Moody Clinic has served Brownsville families since 1952, providing speech, feeding, physical, and occupational therapy for children from birth through age 21.<\/p>\n

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DEADLINE INCOMING<\/h2>\n
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Today is the last day to apply for the latest Startup Texas Accelerator cohort!<\/strong><\/p>\n

70 founders have started an application, but only 20 have submitted. If your application is still in draft, make sure to complete and submit it by the end of the day on August 10<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is the final Startup Texas Accelerator cohort funded through BCIC\u2019s EDA grant. Programming is valued at more than $200,000<\/strong> and includes a full year of incubation at the eBridge Center.<\/p>\n

Selected founders will also participate in weekly mentorship with the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/strong>, leading up to Demo Day on December 10<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Only 10 spots<\/strong> are available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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MORE FROM BCIC<\/h2>\n
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BCIC’s 5-Year Roadmap is Live<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our BCIC 2025-2029 Strategic Plan<\/strong> is based on your input about what Brownsville needs most: quality of life upgrades, business support, downtown revival, and opportunities that keep talent home. View it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

BIG Downtown Business Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Revitalize downtown Brownsville! If you\u2019re a property owner or tenant, the BIG Program offers matching grants to support your commercial renovations. Make a difference in the heart of our city: brownsvillecic.com\/big<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Business Financing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Access funding designed for Brownsville entrepreneurs and small businesses. The eBridge Fund provides accessible financing options for those unable to secure traditional loans or seeking better rates. Get started here: ebridgefund.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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THIS WEEK Texas has never had a trail inducted into the Rails to Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame. This year, Brownsville has a chance to change that. The Historic Battlefield Trail is one of just three nominees nationwide, and the winner will be decided entirely by public vote. Built along a former 1904 rail corridor, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_angie_page":false,"content-type":"","page_builder":"","feature_success_story":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4531","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4531","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4531"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4531\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4531"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4531"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4531"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}