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BPUB’s Touch-a-Truck Draws Over 840 Attendees to Children’s Museum

By bpub | October 22, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB’s Touch-a-Truck Draws Over 840 Attendees to Children’s Museum

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) held its first-ever Touch-a-Truck event Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville (CMOB), attracting more than 840 visitors. The event provided an opportunity for children and their families to learn more about BPUB and get up close with the trucks and equipment BPUB crews use daily. With…

BPUB Releases Statement on Recent Lawsuit

By bpub | October 2, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Releases Statement on Recent Lawsuit

BROWNSVILLE – On Oct. 6, 2022, Mr. Erasmo Castro filed a frivolous lawsuit against the Brownsville Public Utilities Board and its former General Manager, John S. Bruciak, PE. Filed in small claims court, before a local Justice of the Peace, the case was largely dormant until BPUB filed a motion to dismiss, which was heard on…

BPUB Hosts Information Session About Drought

By bpub | July 12, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Hosts Information Session About Drought

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…

BPUB Increases Rebate for High-Efficiency Toilets

By bpub | May 24, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Increases Rebate for High-Efficiency Toilets

BROWNSVILLE — The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is increasing its rebate offering to residential customers who purchase and install WaterSense® certified high-efficiency toilets from $50 to $100 starting May 24 through Aug. 31, 2024. The enhanced rebate aims to encourage more home owners to switch to water-efficient toilets, supporting community efforts in water conservation…

BPUB Earns Certificate of Distinction for Investment Policy

By bpub | May 3, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Earns Certificate of Distinction for Investment Policy

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has been awarded the Certificate of Distinction for its investment policy by the Government Treasurer’s Organization of Texas (GTOT). BPUB was one of eight entities to receive the distinction recognizing its dedication and adherence to high standards of fiscal management. The GTOT Investment Certification Program sets criteria that require…

Longtime SRWA Board Member Honored at Meeting

By bpub | April 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Longtime SRWA Board Member Honored at Meeting

BROWNSVILLE, TX – Outgoing Southmost Regional Water Authority (SRWA) board member Ralph Cowen was honored with a proclamation and a token of gratitude at the regular SRWA board Monday, April 8. SRWA is a conservation and reclamation district created in 1981 to develop water supply strategies for regional partners which resulted in the construction of…

BPUB Warns About Spike in Scam Calls

By bpub | April 3, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Warns About Spike in Scam Calls

BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) warns customers of an increase in reports of scam calls. Scammers are using a series of telephone numbers to impersonate BPUB employees to contact and threaten to disconnect customers and to collect past due payments through third-party payment methods. In addition to voice calls, there have…

BPUB Announces Partial Road Closure on Roosevelt Street

By bpub | April 3, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Announces Partial Road Closure on Roosevelt Street

BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has scheduled a partial road closure on Roosevelt Street between East 17th Street and International Boulevard on Wednesday, April 3 to locate water main lines. BPUB crews will be working from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists are advised to plan their routes in advance and…

BPUB Announces Partial Road Closure on Hayes Street

By bpub | March 11, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Announces Partial Road Closure on Hayes Street

BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has scheduled a partial road closure on Hayes Street between East 17th Street and International Boulevard Tuesday, March 12 through Friday, March 15 to reroute a 6-inch water main line and relocate a fire hydrant. BPUB crews will be working daily from 9 a.m. to 10…

BPUB Asks for Voluntary Conservation

By bpub | January 15, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Asks for Voluntary Conservation

BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces that electrical conservation is being requested by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Tuesday, Jan. 16 between 7-9 a.m. due to continued freezing temperatures, very high demand throughout Texas and forecasted low wind generation. ERCOT advised BPUB that it is not experiencing emergency conditions.…