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BPUB Deploys Employees to Support City of Laredo During Water Emergency

By evramirez | October 29, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Deploys Employees to Support City of Laredo During Water Emergency

In response to the recent Boil Water Notice (BWN) issued by the City of Laredo due to the detection of E. coli in the water system, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is proud to announce its partnership with the Texas A&M Public Works Response Team (TX-PWRT) to assist in the city’s efforts to ensure…

Congressman Gonzalez Presents Over $2 Million in Federal Funding to Brownsville Public Utilities Board to Restore Brownsville’s Resacas

By evramirez | October 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Congressman Gonzalez Presents Over $2 Million in Federal Funding to Brownsville Public Utilities Board to Restore Brownsville’s Resacas

Joint Press Release – From the Office of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez and Brownsville Public Utilities Board BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) presented members of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board with $2,017,000 for the restoration of Brownsville’s historic resacas. This is part of the Congressman’s successful effort to secure a total of $15.5…

BPUB Observes Public Power Month

By evramirez | October 8, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Observes Public Power Month

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is extending Public Power Week (Oct. 6-12) through the entire month of October by hosting an electrical community tour for customers, highlighting the benefits of public power and continuing outreach and education to customers about electrical rates and energy efficiency. “Public power is a cornerstone of community well-being, providing…

BPUB to Hold Touch-a-Truck Event at Children’s Museum

By evramirez | October 1, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB to Hold Touch-a-Truck Event at Children’s Museum

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) will hold a Touch-a-Truck event in collaboration with the Children’s Museum of Brownsville (CMOB) on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Children will get the chance to touch and learn more about some of the trucks and equipment BPUB crews use every day. In addition to the truck…

BPUB to Remove Unauthorized Objects from Utility Poles

By evramirez | September 30, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB to Remove Unauthorized Objects from Utility Poles

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is reminding the community that attaching unauthorized items, like signs, notices, boards or similar items, is prohibited per the city of Brownsville’s municipal code. Unauthorized attachments endanger BPUB’s lineworkers. There is an increasing concern over incidents where damage to protective gear is caused by sharp objects like nails, staples…

BPUB Announces 7th Street Closure as Downtown Project Begins

By evramirez | July 12, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Announces 7th Street Closure as Downtown Project Begins

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…

BPUB Prepares for Beryl Ahead of Holiday Weekend

By evramirez | July 3, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Prepares for Beryl Ahead of Holiday Weekend

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…

BPUB Prepares for Rain Event

By evramirez | June 18, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Prepares for Rain Event

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 any impacts from an approaching storm. Weather forecasts indicate heavy rainfall expected in our service area beginning June 18. In preparation for this weather event, BPUB has taken the following…

BPUB Announces Winners of Drawing Contest

By evramirez | May 17, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Announces Winners of Drawing Contest

The winners of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board’s (BPUB) 2024 Conservation Superheroes Drawing Contest have been decided. This contest, aimed at promoting water and electrical conservation among students in grades 1-5, helped put the spotlight on the need for conservation as well as showcasing the talents of students in BPUB’s service territory. The contest, which…

BPUB Awards Scholarships to Local Graduating Seniors

By evramirez | May 15, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Awards Scholarships to Local Graduating Seniors

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) awarded 10 local high school seniors $2,000 scholarships through its Project SHARE Program for their upcoming studies at accredited higher education institutions this fall. The Project SHARE Program, initiated in 1985 to assist families with utility bills, has provided financial aid for students living in BPUB-serviced homes since 2005.…