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BPUB Announces Potential Federal Funding Authorization for Brownsville Water Projects in WRDA 2024

By evramirez | October 30, 2024 | Comments Off on BPUB Announces Potential Federal Funding Authorization for Brownsville Water Projects in WRDA 2024

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is pleased to share that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has included an authorization for Brownsville, Texas, in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024). This authorization could bring essential federal funding to critical water infrastructure projects in Brownsville, significantly benefiting the community.   The WRDA…

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’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 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 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 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 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…