Brownsville Living

          Fifteen years ago, I took a leap of faith. When I moved to Brownsville in 2006 from Austin, I didn’t know a soul. All I ever heard was that there was "nothing to do" here, and so many locals focused only on the negatives. At the time, our downtown was in a state of decay, ignored by political leaders. Cultural activities and dining options were limited. Having grown up in Fort Worth—where I saw the Bass family transform downtown into a thriving cultural hub—and later experiencing Austin’s ever-evolving vibrancy, Brownsville’s stagnation was disheartening. But I believed something different. I saw potential. During my time in Austin, I had seen the power of "Keep Austin Weird," a movement that celebrated local culture and small businesses. I knew that with the right mindset, Brownsville could also embrace and uplift what made it unique. While "Keep Brownsville Weird" didn’t quite fit, inspiration struck during a trip to Las Vegas in 2009, where I...