Month: July 2024
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces the closure of Seventh Street between Elizabeth Street and Levee Street beginning Monday, July 15 through July 29 as excavation begins for the American Rescue Plan Act Downtown (ARPA) Water/Wastewater Improvements Project. Motorists are advised to plan their routes in advance and follow all posted detour signs. The…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) hosted an information session on July 11 to address the ongoing drought affecting the Rio Grande Valley. Key stakeholders, including state Reps. Janie Lopez and Erin Gámez, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr., Port of Brownsville Chair Esteban Guerra, and BPUB General Manager and CEO Marilyn D. Gilbert, gathered with…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is proactively monitoring weather conditions and preparing its teams and infrastructure to maintain service reliability and respond swiftly to the potential impacts of Beryl. Currently classified as a major hurricane, Beryl is expected to weaken to a tropical storm by the time it reaches our area. Weather forecasts indicate…