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VOTE: Brownsville chef looking for shot in Next Favorite Chef competition
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Alejandra Yañez , as published by ValleyCentral
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The competition is ongoing, with Chef Hartwell's outcome dependent on the number of votes he receives. A local chef from Brownsville is competing in the Next Favorite Chef competition and is seeking support from the Rio Grande Valley.
A local chef from Brownsville is competing in the Next Favorite Chef competition and is seeking support from the Rio Grande Valley. Chef Travis Hartwell is participating in the competition and is asking for votes to advance to the next round. Votes for Chef Hartwell are tied to donations, with proceeds supporting the James Beard Foundation.
The competition is ongoing, with Chef Hartwell's outcome dependent on the number of votes he receives. Further details about the competition and how to support Chef Hartwell are available from ValleyCentral.
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Category: government Published: July 9, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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