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BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) mobilized a team to provide critical support following a major storm that caused significant damage to the City of Combes. The request was channeled through the Cameron County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Brownsville’s Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security. The Historic…
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Assistant General Manager & Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mark Dombroski testified on March 24, before the Senate Subcommittee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs. During the hearing, Dombroski provided valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities related to water and utility infrastructure in South Texas. As a leading expert in…
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) received notice that two of its grant applications are being considered for funding by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation). The first project, “Well Reconstruction, New Well Construction, and Facility Improvements at the Southmost Regional Water Authority (SRWA) Brackish Groundwater Treatment Facility,” could receive $5 million in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…