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KURV Interview on Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions

By bpub | May 5, 2015 | Comments Off on KURV Interview on Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions

Ryan Greenfeld, BPUB Senior Communications and Public Relations Coordinator speaks to KURV about the Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions.

BPUB Update – Chimpanzees at Gladys Porter Zoo

By bpub | May 5, 2015 | Comments Off on BPUB Update – Chimpanzees at Gladys Porter Zoo

The Resaca Restoration Project has received a lot of support, but the chimpanzees at Gladys Porter Zoo aren’t big fans of the divers performing the work near their island. See the fuss in this week’s BPUB Update.

BPUB Announces Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions

By bpub | April 30, 2015 | Comments Off on BPUB Announces Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions

How Much Could You Save? Our Water Conservation Library helps you gain a better understanding of how much water you use and how to conserve in and around your home. Start Saving Every year on May 1, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) implements a Stage 1 Voluntary Water Use Restriction in anticipation of the…

BPUB Raises Money for Project SHARE Through Golf Tournament

By bpub | April 24, 2015 | Comments Off on BPUB Raises Money for Project SHARE Through Golf Tournament

Project SHARE was created in 1985 to assist the community. Since we work and live here, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) believes in sharing resources with those who may need a helping hand, including senior citizens on fixed incomes and low-income families in emergency situations who may experience difficulty in paying their BPUB electric,…

Spruce Up Your Sprinkler System and Save Water this Earth Day

By bpub | April 22, 2015 | Comments Off on Spruce Up Your Sprinkler System and Save Water this Earth Day

Spring has arrived, and as we celebrate Earth Day this April 22, the onset of warmer weather can lead to an increase in landscape irrigation. If you’re planning on doing some landscaping this season, be sure to spruce up your irrigation system before you ramp up your watering. System maintenance can help save you a…

BPUB Update – Rockefeller Foundation Visit

By bpub | April 21, 2015 | Comments Off on BPUB Update – Rockefeller Foundation Visit

During the Rockefeller Foundation’s trip to Brownsville, the group paid a visit to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board to learn about some of the major projects that BPUB has in development. Learn more about their visit in this week’s BPUB Update.

BPUB Employee Injured During Work

By bpub | April 14, 2015 | Comments Off on BPUB Employee Injured During Work

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – An employee with the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) was injured during work Friday evening. BPUB received a call Friday reporting half lights at an apartment complex and sent an electrical team to the location. During this visit, an employee suffered burns while troubleshooting the electrical system. The employee was taken to…

BPUB Teaches Community About Health

By bpub | March 26, 2015 | Comments Off on BPUB Teaches Community About Health

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board took some time off from talking about electrical and water conservation to discuss ways to conserve your health. Learn about the annual BPUB Connects to Wellness event in this week’s BPUB Update.

Improvements Coming to South Wastewater Treatment Plant

By bpub | March 19, 2015 | Comments Off on Improvements Coming to South Wastewater Treatment Plant

Some important renovations will soon be coming to the South Wastewater Treatment Plant. The facility will soon be undergoing an installation of an odor control system. This action is moving forward on the heels of a similar endeavor that was performed at the Robindale Wastewater Treatment Plant. These improvements are a good example of BPUB…

BPUB Has a Very Busy Charro Days

By bpub | March 17, 2015 | Comments Off on BPUB Has a Very Busy Charro Days

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is always a very active participant in the annual Charro Days festivities, but this year was a particularly busy one.
The festivities at BPUB started Feb. 24 with the arrival of students from Russell Elementary. They performed the “Baile de Viejitos” in the lobby of the Administration Building. Employees crowded around to watch the dance as did customers lucky enough to be ther