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County issues proclamations recognizing coach, local schools and American Red Cross Month
Summary
The court adopted proclamations honoring Tony Villarreal the 3rd for a Hall of Fame induction, recognized two Brownsville ISD elementary schools as Healthy South Texas schools for 2025–26, and proclaimed March 2026 as American Red Cross Month; Red Cross board members thanked the court and described local programs.
During the March 24 meeting the Commissioners Court read and adopted several proclamations.
The court honored Tony Villarreal the 3rd on his induction into the Rio Grande Valley Football Hall of Fame; Coach Villarreal thanked the court and acknowledged local educators and district leaders. The court also proclaimed Skinner Elementary and El Jardin Elementary as 2025–26 'Healthy South Texas' recognized schools, citing student participation numbers and miles logged in the Walk Across Texas youth program and staff and parent participation in adult programs. Finally, the court proclaimed March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in Cameron County; Brenda Garza, board member of the American Red Cross South Texas chapter, described programs including local smoke‑alarm installations and blood drives and thanked the commissioners for their partnership.
These proclamations were ceremonial recognitions; no budget appropriations were attached during the meeting.
