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BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – As a strong cold front is forecast to hit the Rio Grande Valley early Wednesday, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is preparing in anticipation of the demands this weather could have on the city’s infrastructure. Some of the preparations that BPUB crews are conducting include: • Ensuring all vehicles and equipment…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is now accepting applications for its annual Project SHARE Scholarship, starting today, Feb. 7, 2025. BPUB will award $2,000 each to 10 deserving students to support their pursuit of higher education. As part of BPUB’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community, the scholarship is designed to…
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…
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS (Jan. 6, 2025) — The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) applauds the expected passage of S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024). This important legislation, set to pass in the final days of the 118th Congress, includes significant federal funding and provisions that will support the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…