Boy Scouts of Brownsville Fall Prey to Scandalous Lack of Law Enforcement

In the scorching heat of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, a sense of urgency gripped the Boy Scouts of Brownsville, Texas. The community was abuzz with excitement as Tom Murray, Valley Scout executive, unveiled the annual report at Donna elections on Thursday night, December 13, 1928. However, amidst the fanfare, a disturbing trend emerged. The number of troops had increased from nine to forty-four, but so had the membership, skyrocketing from twenty to 823 in just two years. The Boy Scouts’ enthusiasm was palpable, with the development of a Boy Scout camp on the Arroyo Polorado near Rio Hondo being the highlight of the year. But a closer look at the camp’s construction reveals a questionable aspect – it was built on land donated by Charles Perry of Harlingen, with contributions from friends of the Roy Scouts, and labor supplied by the building trades labor organizations of the Valley. This raises eyebrows, considering the lack of transparency and accountability in the Valley’s law enforcement. The Boy Scouts are starting a new year under the guidance of O.E. Van Berg, but will they be able to navigate the treacherous waters of corruption and mismanagement? Only time will tell.