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BPUB Prepares for Extreme Cold Weather Event

By bpub | February 12, 2021 | Comments Off on BPUB Prepares for Extreme Cold Weather Event

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – As a strong cold front is already hitting other parts of Texas and bears down on the Rio Grande Valley, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is making preparations in anticipation of the demands this weather will have on the city’s infrastructure. Some of the preparations that BPUB crews are conducting include:…

3 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | January 29, 2021 | Comments Off on 3 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: Three additional BPUB employees tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive tests confirmed between Jan. 23 and 28 LAST DATES AT BPUB FACILITY: Between Dec. 28 and Jan. 22 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: Disinfecting and sanitizing of the employees’ work areas Disinfecting and sanitizing of common areas Working…

Prepare for Spring Safely

By bpub | January 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Prepare for Spring Safely

In the middle of winter, spring might seem so far away, but it will be here before you know it. And for many of us in the Rio Grande Valley, that line between winter and spring is not so distinct, so there’s a good chance that many will be out in their yards early doing…

Water & Electric Efficiency New Year’s Checklist

By bpub | January 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Water & Electric Efficiency New Year’s Checklist

Out with the old and in with the new – calendars, that is. With 2021 here, it’s a great opportunity to take a look at your home and see if there are any updates that need to be made to make it more efficient. A more efficient home is one that uses less, whether it…

BPUB Taking Outreach Virtual

By bpub | January 27, 2021 | Comments Off on BPUB Taking Outreach Virtual

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many changes, and community outreach is one of those things that has been severely impacted in the last year. Interacting directly with its customers is something that BPUB has always valued. Those interactions provide ways to not only teach people about what BPUB does but also allows BPUB to find…

6 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | January 22, 2021 | Comments Off on 6 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: Six additional BPUB employees tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive tests confirmed between Jan. 15 and 20 LAST DATES AT BPUB FACILITY: Between Jan. 5 and Jan. 18 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: Disinfecting and sanitizing of the employees’ work areas Disinfecting and sanitizing of common areas Working…

3 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | January 9, 2021 | Comments Off on 3 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: Three additional BPUB employees tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive tests confirmed Jan. 4-5 LAST DATES AT BPUB FACILITY: Between Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: Disinfecting and sanitizing of the employees’ work areas Disinfecting and sanitizing of common areas Working with city and…

3 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | December 19, 2020 | Comments Off on 3 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: Three additional BPUB employees tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive tests confirmed Dec. 12-15 LAST DATES AT BPUB FACILITY: Between Dec. 9-11 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: Disinfecting and sanitizing of the employees’ work areas Disinfecting and sanitizing of common areas Working with city and county health officials…

BPUB Recognized for Financial Reporting

By bpub | December 10, 2020 | Comments Off on BPUB Recognized for Financial Reporting

BPUB Recognized for Financial Reporting   BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2019.   The report has…

7 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | December 10, 2020 | Comments Off on 7 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: Seven additional BPUB employees tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive tests confirmed Dec. 4- Dec. 10 LAST DATES AT BPUB FACILITY: Between Aug. 24 and Dec. 5 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: Disinfecting and sanitizing of the employees’ work areas Disinfecting and sanitizing of common areas Working with…