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As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Main Street District Brownsville is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to b...

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CITY MANAGER TALKS ABOUT BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND CHILD SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez made an appearance on KVEO to talk about the city's Bicycle, Pedestrian and Child Safety Campaign

LEADERSHIP BROWNSVILLE CLASS 38 GRADUATES

City of Brownville City Manager, Helen Ramirez, AICP, was the keynote speaker at the Leadership Brownsville Class 38 graduation.

Over a period of nine months, the 22 members of the Leadership Brownsville Class 38 spent one session each month learning about...

FRIDAY WITH THE CITY FEATURES JORGE CARDENAS

Jorge Cardenas, director of Enterprise Applications for the City of Brownsville, was the speaker featured at the most recent Friday with the City event sponsored by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Brownsville.

The event was held at the ...

BROWNSVILLED RANKED 8TH IN BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN TEXAS

Brownsville is listed as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Live in the State of Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked Brownsville No. 8 as the Best Place to live in Texas.

 The rankings by U.S. News and World Report are based on an analysis of pu...

ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES ON JOSE MARTI BOULEVARD

Road construction is underway on Jose Marti Boulevard as the City of Brownsville’s Engineering Department and Public Works Department continue to make improvements in the area.

The ongoing road construction has reduced traffic in the area down to...

TWENTY-TWO GRADUATE FROM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

Twenty-two cohorts of the Professional Development Program for Public Safety graduated from  their professional development class in which their journey that began in February.

The 22-member class was comprised of Brownsville Police Department off...

LUCKY WINNER CLAIMS AVELO AIRLINE TICKETS

Another lucky winner will be getting to her dream vacation destination with non-stop service to Los Angeles courtesy of Avelo Airlines.

 Vivian Reyes won a pair of Avelo Airline tickets at a raffle held at the Brownsville Farmers Market.

Reyes said...

COME JOIN THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TEAM

The City of Brownsville has numerous job openings for those individuals interested in working for the City.

The job openings include maintenance worker, administrative assistant, code enforcement manager, emergency communications operator, and librarian, j...

COB NAMES NEW ASSISTANT MANAGER

Brownsville, TX (May 23, 2023) – City of Brownsville City Manager, Helen Ramirez, AICP, is proud to announce Police Chief Felix Sauceda has been named Assistant City Manager/Police Chief. Chief Sauceda assumes his new role effective immediately....

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE GETS SOLAR-POWERED SMART PAYING STATIONS

The City of Brownsville, in partnership with Flowbird Group, has added 65 all-new solar-powered smart paying stations to the downtown area. The city replaced its out-of-date single-space coin parking meters with new environmentally friendly meters that in...

EMS WEEK CELEBRATES EMS PRACTITIONERS AND THEIR WORK

The week of May 21-27, 2023 is EMS Week and this year’s theme is “Where Emergency Care Begins.”

EMS Week brings the EMS community together and acknowledges the accomplishments of EMTs and paramedics while building awareness of their important role in the c...

AVELO AIRLINES TAKES FLIGHT IN BROWNSVILLE

Getting to your dream vacation destination with non-stop service to Los Angeles, California or Orlando, Florida is just one click away now that Avelo Airlines has arrived in Brownsville.

Houston-based Avelo Airlines inaugural flight to Orlando took off Wed...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE'S HR DEPARTMENT WINS BIG AWARD

The City of Brownsville’s Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources received the Human Resources Strategic Department of the Year by the Texas Municipal Human Resources Association.

The HR Strategic Department of the Year recognizes the outs...

NEWLY ELECTED BROWNSVILLE CITY OFFICIALS SWORN IN

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BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

The Brownsville City Commission held its regular city meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, and discussed and approved several items and issues.

The Commission approved two proclamations the first welcoming Avelo Airlines to Brownsville as the city’s newest ai...

ODEE ANN LEAL RECOGNIZED FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL AWARD

Odee Ann Leal, director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, has received high accolades from the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement.

Leal has been selected as a recipient of the 2022 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforceme...

TRAFFIC SIGNALS REPLACEMENTS COMING

The City of Brownsville’s Engineering and Public Works Department Traffic Branch will be replacing traffic signal control cabinets and installing traffic detection equipment the week of May 22-25 along several Alton Gloor Boulevard corridors.

The affected ...

COB CREWS DISPATCHED TO HELP PORT ISABEL AFTER STORM

The City of Brownsville mobilized its Engineering and Public Works and Fire Department crews, early this morning, to assist residents of neighboring Port Isabel in the aftermath of a destructive tornado that hit the area last night. The storm, characteriz...

BROWNSVILLE PROACTIVELY MANAGES MIGRANT INFLUX

The City of Brownsville announced today that as the end of Title 42 is imminent, it is prepared and organized to handle the recent influx of migrants passing through the City and maintaining the community safe. In recent days, the City has enacted enhance...

EXTENSION OF DISASTER DECLARATION

On May 4, 2023, pursuant to Texas Local Government code section 51.001, the City Commission decided to extend the Declaration of Local Disaster issued on April 27, 2023. The declaration is to address the influx of migrants crossing the Texas-Mexico border...

DECLARATION OF DISASTER

Pursuant to 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code, the City of Brownsville announced a “Declaration of Disaster” on April 27, 2023. The declaration is to address the influx of migrants crossing the Texas-Mexico border, south of Brownsville. The Mayor Pr...

$9 MILLION COMING TO CITY OF BROWNSVILLE

BROWNSVILLE (April 24, 2023) -The City of Brownsville received $9 million in disaster recovery funding from the Texas General Land Office for new construction of the BCC Village Townhomes and rehabilitation of La Villita Apartments.

According to Brownsvill...

HELLO, AVELO!

BROWNSVILLE, Texas; Feb. 23, 2023 – Houston-based Avelo Airlines announced today exclusive nonstop service to Los Angeles and Orlando from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).  

Avelo is the only airline in South Texas offer...

CALL FOR ARTISTS TO CREATE MURAL DOWNTOWN

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BROWNSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “FRIDAY WITH THE CITY” TO HIGHLIGHT DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE

Who: The City of Brownsville & Brownsville Chamber of Commerce

What: The City of Brownsville, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, will host a community informational event to update citizens on downtown revitalization efforts. The event will b...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE HONORS THOSE LOST TO COVID-19 WITH MORE GROVE TREE PLANTING CEREMONIES

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (February 1, 2023) – The City of Brownsville, with the support of City Commissioner At-Large “B”, Dr. Rose Gowen, hosts the second of four tree planting remembrance ceremonies – as it moves forward with its Forest Remembers Pro...

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST FRIDAY WITH THE CITY

The Chamber of Commerce and City of Brownsville will be hosting a community event to educate attendees about the growth, progress, and the future of city with new City Manager Helen Ramirez as the featured speaker. To register in advance, visit h...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE NAMES CITY MANAGER AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 10, 2023) – The City of Brownsville City Commission names Helen Ramirez, AICP, as the new City Manager for the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), which boasts a resident population of more than 186,000. Mrs....

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TO HOST 23RD ANNUAL TEXAS ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (November 29, 2022) – The City of Brownsville’s Parks and Recreation Department takes action to celebrate the planting and nurturing of trees within the community. The City partnered with the Brownsville Beautificati...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO APPROVAL OF THE TENASKA AUDIT REPORT

On October 4, 2022, the City Commission received and approved the Tenaska Audit’s Executive Summary Report and its supporting full forensic audit report (collectively, “the Tenaska Audit Reports”) conducted by the independent auditor, Carr, Riggs & In...

BPUB Offers Assistance Programs for Payments

Brownsville PUB is offers its customers different forms of payment assistance. Check out their BPUB Assistance Program page for more details. Click the link below.

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Free Driver Education Program

Suppose you have been aching to take to the wide-open roads of Texas or have started planning a trip to Austin or the beaches of Corpus Christi. In that case, you’ll need an automobile driver’s license or a motorcycle license or endorsement. If you’ve bee...

Topping Out Ceremony Marks Milestone for New Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 26, 2019) - The Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport in partnership with the City of Brownsville, the Federal Aviation Administration, the US Department of Transportation and SpawGlass celebrated a milestone w...

Brownsville Metro 40th Anniversary Press Conference

WHO: 

The City of Brownsville

Brownsville Metro

WHAT: 

Brownsville Metro invites the community to attend a press conference at 2 p.m.,

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the La Plaza at Brownsville Metro Multimodal Terminal,

700 International Boule...

Brownsville Ranked Best Value, Affordable Living

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 12, 2019) – In an article published by City Lab, Brownsville, Texas was ranked one of the Best Cities to Live, Based on Salaries and Cost of Living.

According to an analysis conducted by Indeed job site Chief Economi...

APA - Texas Chapter Awards Commissioner Rose Gowen the 2019 Planning Advocate Award

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (October 4, 2019) – The American Planning Association (APA) Texas Chapter on Tuesday, October 1, 2019,  announced City Commissioner At-Large “B” Rose Gowen has been recognized as a Planning Advocat...

City Commission Approves FY 2020 Budget

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 30, 2019) – The Brownsville City Commission has adopted the fiscal year 2020 Budget.

The City of Brownsville's property tax rate remains fixed at $0.700613/$100 valuation for the ninth consecutive year led by revenue...

City Names Engineering & Public Works Director

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 18, 2019) –Brownsville City Manager Noel Bernal announced on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, the selection of Armando Gutierrez, Jr. to the position of Engineering & Public Works Director of the City of Brownsvil...

Inclusion Caboose Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Linear Park

WHO:    

The City of Brownsville

WHAT:  The City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department in collaboration with Texas Pediatric Society Foundation, the Brownsville Wellness Coalition, the Community Improvement Co...

City Names Planning & Redevelopment Services Director

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 10, 2019) – Brownsville City Manager Noel Bernal

announced on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, the selection of Rick Vasquez to the position of

Planning & Redevelopment Services Director of the City of Brownsville eff...

Brownsville Fire Department Unveils Off-Road Ambulances

(BROWNSVILLE, Texas August 28, 2019) – The City of Brownsville announces the addition of three all-terrain special response units to the Brownsville Fire Department. The units were purchased through a $170,933.43 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing ...

BISD Students Invited to attend Space Settlement Design Tournament

City of Brownsville Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

City of Brownsville Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (August 20, 2019) – The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award has been awarded to the City of Brownsville Finance Department by the Government Finance Officers...

AARP Texas to present $20,000 Community Challenge Grant Check to the City of Brownsville

• Brownsville, TX — On Tuesday, August 20, AARP Texas will present the City of Brownsville with a $20,000 check for the transformation and activation of Brownsville's 14th Street Plaza.  The funds are part of the 2019 AARP Commun...

City to Host Central Brownsville Historic District Press Conference

WHO: 

The City of BrownsvilleHistoric Preservation OfficeMain Street District Brownsville

WHAT: 

The City of Brownsville, Historic Preservation Office, Main Street District Brownsville will host the Central Brownsville Historic Di...

Murals Without Borders Binational Press Conference

On Thursday, August 1, 2019, the City of Brownsville and the City of Matamoros in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate in Brownsville, the Consulate General of the United States of America Matamoros, Mexico and the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce host...

Mobile Integrated Health Care Community Paramedicine Pilot Program Press Con

WHO:                   

The City of BrownsvilleBrownsville Fire Department

WHAT:                ...

Brownsville Receives $20,000 AARP® Community Challenge 2019 Grant

BROWNSVILLE, Texas July 18, 2019) – The AARP announced Wednesday, July 17, 2019, the City of Brownsville, Texas, was one of 159 grant winners to receive the 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant to transform the 14th Street Plaza.

Grant award-winni...

Brownsville Receives National Historic District Designation

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (July 17, 2019) – The Central Brownsville Historic District has been designated a National Historic District by the National Park Service (NPS). The Central Brownsville Historic District is bounded by East Levee, East 10^th, Ea...

Zika Action Day

WHO:                   

City of Brownsville Public Health DepartmentCameron County Department of Health & Human ServicesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention...

City to Host Vibrant Lecture Series: NewSpace Brownsville

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleExpanding FrontiersTexas Southmost College

WHAT:             ...

City to Host Expanding Frontiers (ExF) Grand Opening

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleExpanding Frontiers - Dr. Fredrick JenetBrownsville Community Improvement Corporation

WHAT:      ...

City to Host Celebration of Service

WHO:                  

The City of Brownsville

WHAT:             

The City of Brownsvi...

City Commission Approves Expanding Frontiers Funding

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 24, 2019) – The Brownsville City Commission at a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, approved the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation(BCIC) funding of $ 650,000 for the Expanding Frontiers (ExF) Project.

ExF is a n...

City Awarded $310,000 Keep Texas Beautiful Grant

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 21, 2019) – On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, the City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department accepted the 2019 Governor’s Community Achievement Award from Keep Texas Beautiful in partnership with the Texa...

City To Host Community Input Session For Former Union Pacific Railyard

WHO:                   

The City of BrownsvilleKansas State UniversityEnvironmental Protection AgencyTexas Commission on Environmental Quality

WHAT:   &nb...

Brownsville to Host Civil Air Patrol Training

Media AdvisoryBrownsville to Host Civil Air Patrol Training

WHO:                   

The City of BrownsvilleBrownsville South Padre Island International Airpo...

Brownsville Metro Unveils Ride Systems App

WHO: 

The City of BrownsvilleBrownsville Metro

WHAT: 

Brownsville Metro invites the community to attend the Ride Systems App Unveiling at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at La Plaza at Brownsville Metro, 755 International Boulevard, Bro...

Brownsville Featured in Texas Historical Commission’s Medallion

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 13, 2019) – The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has featured the City of Brownsville in its 2019 Spring Edition of The Medallion, a quarterly magazine containing news and advice about preservation projects, Te...

Brownsville Ranked Among 25 Safest Places to Live

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 11, 2019) –  U.S. News & World Report on Monday, June 10, 2019, published a report, including Brownsville, Texas as one of the 25 Safest Places to Live in the U.S. in 2019.

City of Brownsville Receives ‘Meet Me at the Park’ Grant to Increase Access to Local Play Spaces

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 12, 2019) – The City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department has been selected to receive a $30,000 play space grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Walt Disney Company. This inv...

City Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (May 22, 2019) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed  Monday, May 27, 2019, in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1.

546-HELP: Bro...

City to Host 2019 Hurricane Awareness Fair

WHO:                    

City of Brownsville

WHAT:             

The City of Brownsville&rsqu...

City to Host Free Brownsville Save-A-Life Hands Only CPR Class

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleValley Regional Medical CenterValley Baptist Medical CenterSuperior Health Plan

WHAT:       &...

Snake Bite Management for Emergency Medical Professionals

WHO:                   

Brownsville Fire DepartmentValley Regional Medical CenterRio Grande Regional Hospital 

WHAT:       &nbs...

Ballot Position Drawing for June 22, 2019 Runoff Municipal Election

WHO: The City of Brownsville

WHAT: 

The City of Brownsville will hold a ballot position drawing at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Commission Chambers, Brownsville City Hall – Old Federal Building, 1001 E. Elizabeth Street...

2018 Crime Report Shows Crime Decreased

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (May 14, 2019) – The Brownsville Police Department on Monday, May 13, 2019, published the 2018 Annual Crime Report, an index of crimes reported during the calendar year.

In 2018, the Brownsville Police Department adopted and co...

City Commission Special Meeting & Oath of Office Ceremony

WHO:                   

The City of Brownsville

WHAT:                

The City of Brownsville Ci...

Don't Gamble With Your Home: Get It Ready for Hurricane Season

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City to Host Texas Monthly LIVE’19

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleTexas Monthly

WHAT:                

The City of Brown...

Brownsville Vintage Day & Fire Truck Unveiling

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleBrownsville Historical Association

WHAT:               &n...

CycloBia & Walk Your Dog ParkRx Press Conference

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleUT School of Public HealthSu Clinica 

UT System Population Health

WHAT:         ...

Road to Recycling Tire Collection

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleLower Rio Grande Valley Development Council  

WHAT:         ...

Brownsville Mayor Signs Regional MPO Agreement

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (April 24, 2019) – At the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council Board Meeting on held Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Weslaco, Texas, Brownsville Mayor Tony Martinez  joined elected leaders from across the Rio Grande Valley...

City Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (April 17, 2019) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed  Friday, April 19, 2019, in observance of Good Friday. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1.

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City Commission Votes to Approve Resolution 2019-028

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (April 17, 2019) – At a Regular City Commission Meeting, held Tuesday, April 16, 2019, the Brownsville City Commission voted to approve Resolution 2019-028 in support of the merger of the three Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan P...

Opening Day for Trails-Brownsville

WHO: City of BrownsvilleRails to Trails Conservancy

WHAT: The City of Brownsville in partnership with the Rails to Trails Conservancy invite the community to celebrate Opening Day for Trails, the national kickoff of the spring trail seaso...

City Manager Appoints Felix Sauceda Jr. Police Chief

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (March 29,  2019) – Brownsville City Manager Noel Bernal announced Friday, March 29, 2019, Felix Sauceda to be named Brownsville Police Chief effective Monday,April 1, 2019.

Felix Sauceda first joined the Brownsville P...

Census Day RGV-One Year and Counting Celebration

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleCameron CountyWillacy County

WHAT:                

Th...

City Offices Closed in Observance of Cesar Chavez Day

City Offices Closed in Observance of Cesar Chavez Day

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (March 26, 2019) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed  Monday, April 1, 2019, in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. Emergency police, fire and r...

Residential Garbage Collection Rate to Increase

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (March 20,  2019) – Residential garbage collection service rates will increase effective April 1, 2019, due to a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of  3.53%. The consumer price index or CPI measures the cha...

City Commission Approves $3M Electric Diesel Hybrid Bus Purchase

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (March 20,  2019) – At a Regular City Commission Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, the Brownsville City Commission voted to approve the purchase of five electric hybrid diesel buses for the Brownsville Metro bus fle...

Brownsville Mayor to Host State of the City: Watch Brownsville Soar!

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleBrownsville Chamber of CommerceBrownsville Wellness CoalitionMain Street District Brownsville

WHAT:     &a...

City Announces External Recruitment of Police Chief

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (March 11, 2019) – Brownsville City Manager Noel Bernal announced Monday, March 11, 2019, that the City of Brownsville will enlist the services of executive recruitment firm Ralph Andersen & Associates to include external ...

BRO to host 90th Anniversary Time Capsule Dedication Ceremony

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleBrownsville South Padre Island International Airport

WHAT:            ...

Main Street District Brownsville Earns National Accreditation

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (February 26, 2019) – The Texas Main Street Program (TMSP) of the Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized Main Street District Brownsville for successful annual progress in carrying out national performance standards ...

Municipal Court to Provide Amnesty For Outstanding Warrants

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (February 21, 2019) – The City of Brownsville Municipal Court will hold a warrant amnesty period for the payments of outstanding warrants and fines to the Municipal Court from Tuesday, February 19, 2019, to Friday, March 8, 20...

Parks Director Nominated to TRAPS Therapeutic Recreation Branch

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (February 22, 2019) – The Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) announced on January 15, 2019,  the nomination of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Director Damaris McGlone to the Therapeutic Recreation Branch Bo...

67th Annual Scout Government Day

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleScout Mayor & CommissionersScout City Management & Directors

WHAT:         &...

City Announces Deputy City Manager

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (February 1, 2019) – Brownsville City Manager Noel Bernal announced Friday, February 1, 2019, the appointment of Helen Ramirez, AICP to the position of Deputy City Manager for the City of Brownsville, effective March 4, 2019. She succee...

Brownsville Sports Park to Host Special Needs Sports Clinic

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleBrownsville Sports Park

WHAT:               &nb...

Public Health Department to Host Charro Days Food Stand Workshops

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvillePublic Health Department

WHAT:                

The Br...

City Offices Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 18, 2019) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed  Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by call...

City Receives Endorsement for Historic District Nomination

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 16, 2019) – The Texas Historical Commission on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at a State Board of Review Meeting held in Laredo, Texas, approved the nomination for the Central Brownsville Historic District.

The Central B...

Brownsville Metro, TSC Launch Pilot Transit Program

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 14, 2019) –  At a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, the Brownsville City Commission voted to approve an agreement between Texas Southmost College(TSC) and Brownsville Metro to launch a transit pilo...

City Commission Calls General Municipal Election

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 9, 2019) – At a regular City Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019,  the Brownsville City Commission voted to approve  Resolution Number 2019-001, to  call the 2019 General Mun...

Brownsville Police, Fire Announce Rescue of Missing Man

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 8, 2019) – The Brownsville Police and Fire Departments today announced at a joint press conference the successful rescue mission of a missing man.

The man identified as 88-year-old Luis Reyna Zuniga was reported missi...

The Challenge 2019 Press Conference

WHO:  

City of Brownsville 

UTHealth School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus 

WHAT: 

The City of Brownsville and the UTHealth School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus (UTHealth) will host The Challe...

City of Brownsville Offices Closed on New Year’s Holiday

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (December 28, 2018) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed  Monday, December 31, 2018, and Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Emergency police, fire and r...

Brownsville Sports Park to Host Ice Skating Rink

WHO:                   

City of Brownsville

WHAT:            

The City of Brownsville invites the communi...

City, Home Depot to Host Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-Off

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleHome Depot

WHAT:            

The City of Brownsville Parks &am...

City of Brownsville Offices Closed in Observance of Christmas

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (December 21, 2018) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed  Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, 2018, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Emergency police, fire and rescue services ...

Commissioner Ricardo Longoria, Jr. Hosts Christmas Reading

WHO:                   

City of Brownsville

WHAT:            

Brownsville City Commissioner District 1, R...

Commissioner Jessica Tetreau-Kalifa Hosts Town Hall

WHO:                   

City of Brownsville

WHAT:            

Brownsville City Commissioner District 2, J...

City of Brownsville Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (November 21, 2018) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed  Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23, 2018, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Emergency police, fire and rescue servi...

City Issues Statement on Migrant Caravan

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (November 5, 2018) – The Brownsville City Manager’s Office has issued the following statement on behalf of the City of Brownsville regarding the migrant caravan:

“The City of Brownsville is in communication ...

Brownsville Metro Unveils Ride Systems App

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (November 2, 2018) – Brownsville Metro in partnership with McAllen Metro, South Padre Island Metro, and Valley Metro announce the launch of the Ride System App.

The Ride System app provides real-time vehicle tracking for all Me...

National Fitness Court® Launch Party

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleNational Fitness CampaignParks & Recreation Department

WHAT:          &...

6th Annual Community Development Summit

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleOffice of Grant Management & Community Development

WHAT:           ...

“Parks Promote Quality of Life” Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

WHO:                  

City of BrownsvilleParks & Recreation DepartmentOffice of Grant Management & Community DevelopmentBrownsville Community Improvement Cor...

Interim Police Chief Named

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 17, 2018) – The City of Brownsville announces the appointment of James Paschall as Interim Police Chief of the Brownsville Police Department, effective, Monday, September 17, 2018.

“I am pleased to announce...

Brownsville Fire Department hosts 9/11 Memorial Ride

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleBrownsville Fire Department

WHAT:             

The Brownsville...

City of Brownsville Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (August 31, 2018) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018, in observance of Labor Day. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1.

546-HELP: Brown...

Market Square & Brownsville PD Substation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

WHO:                   

Main Street BrownsvilleBrownsville Police DepartmentBrownsville Chamber of Commerce

WHAT:        &...

Resaca Boulevard Eco-System Restoration Groundbreaking Ceremony

WHO:                   

 The City of BrownsvilleU.S. Army Corps of EngineersThe Brownsville Public Utilities Board

WHAT:       &...

Brownsville City Commission Held Public Hearing on Ordinance Number 2018-911-H

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (July 31, 2018) – At a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 30, 2018, the  Brownsville City Commission held a Public Hearing and ACTION on the FIRST READING  to repeal Ordinance Number 2018-911-H. The Brownsville ...

Commissioner Tetreau-Kalifa Featured as Guest Reader in HACB Children’s Book Club

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleHousing Authority of the City of Brownsville

WHAT:            ...

Brownsville Comprehensive Housing Plan Press Conference

WHO:                   

The City of BrownsvilleU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentHousing Authority of the City of Brownsville

WHAT:   ...

Sand and Bag Distribution

WHO:                   The City of BrownsvilleOffice of Emergency Management & Homeland SecurityPublic Works Department 

WHAT: &nb...

City Donates Fire Equipment to Sister City

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (July 2, 2018) – The Brownville Fire Department on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, donated used fire equipment to the City of Heroica Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico Fire Department.

Interim Fire Chief Jarrett Sheldon met with Matamoros ...

City of Brownsville Continues Mosquito Reduction Efforts

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 23, 2018) – Brownsville Mayor Tony Martinez announced today, the Public Health & Wellness Department’s Vector Control Division initiated larvicide distribution efforts on Friday, June 22, 2018, and will con...

Brownsville Mayor Tony Martinez Issues Disaster Declaration

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 21, 2018) – Brownsville Mayor Tony Martinez announced today that he has issued a disaster declaration for the City of Brownsville in response to inclement weather due to tropical disturbance 4.

 The City of Brown...

City of Brownsville Media Update

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 21, 2018) – The City of Brownsville staff is working to reduce the risk of flooding, assisting our neighboring cities and carefully monitoring weather conditions.

As the safety of the community is the highest priority, th...

City Accepting Applications for Brownsville Youth Advisory Council

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 15, 2018) – Interim City Manager Michael L. Lopez announced today, the Brownsville Youth Advisory Council is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 year. Applications may be submitted starting Friday, June 15, thro...

Brownsville Save a Life Hands Only CPR & Choking Rescue

WHO:                   City of BrownsvilleValley Regional Medical Center

WHAT:                ...

City to Host Budget Town Hall

WHO:                   City of Brownsville

WHAT:                The City of Brownsville invite...

City of Brownsville Offices Closed on Memorial Day

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (May 25, 2018) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018, in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1.

546-HELP: Brownsvill...

Noche Historica y Mercado Antiguo

WHO:                   

Main Street District Brownsville                  &a...

Hurricane Awareness Fair 2018

WHO: 

City of Brownsville

WHAT:

The City of Brownsville’s Office of Emergency Management invites the community to attend the Hurricane Awareness Fair 2018, on Thursday, May 24, 2018, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brownsville Public Library...

Imagine the Possibilities Tour in Historic Downtown Brownsville

WHO:                  

 Main Street District BrownsvilleTexas Historical Commission

WHAT:            &am...

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport Expands Services

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (May 14, 2018) – Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) officials announced today, that United Airlines will begin nonstop seasonal service from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport...

Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony & Tour

WHO:                    

City of BrownsvilleBrownsville Community Improvement CorporationTexas Southmost CollegeBrownsville Historical AssociationMain Street...

Gateway International Bridge Wait Times Reduced During Semana Santa

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (April 26, 2018) – The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Brownsville and the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to request additional resources at Gateway International Bridge during Semana Santa resulted in ...

CycloBia Día de los Niños Press Conference

WHO:                   City of Brownsville                      &a...

City, Partners to Celebrate Earth Fest

WHO:                City of Brownsville                          U...

City Commission Approves MOU with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (April 18, 2018) – At a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, the Brownsville City Commission voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Brownsville and the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)...

Tree Planting Ceremony

WHO:             City of Brownsville                        Rotary Club of Brownsville Sunris...

Brownsville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Open House

WHO: Brownsville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 

WHAT: The Brownsville MPO will host an Open House from 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the Historic Brownsville Museum, Mary Yturria Education Center, 641E. Madison Street in Brownsv...

Nominate Brownsville to win $20K during “Meet Me at the Park”

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (April 3, 2018) – This Earth Month, Brownsville residents can show their support for our municipal parks by nominating our city for the “Meet Me at the Park” Earth Month campaign, sponsored by the National ...

Brownsville City Commission Approves MOU with Cameron County

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (March 21, 2018) – At a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, the Brownsville City Commission voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Brownsville and Cameron County to request additional ...

City Employee Arrested

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (March 15, 2018) – City employee Antonio M. Zamorano was escorted from City Plaza, located at 1034 E. Levee St., on March 15, 2018, by officers from the Brownsville Police Department following his arrest on one charge of bribe...

Brownsville, Matamoros to host Bi-National 10K & 5K Run on March 24

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (March 1, 2018) – At a press conference held Thursday, March 1, 2018, Brownsville Mayor Tony Martinez, in partnership with Matamoros Mayor Jesús Juan de la Garza Díaz del Guante, announced the Bi-National...

Bi-National 10K & 5K Run Press Conference

WHO: 

Brownsville Mayor Tony Martinez, City of Brownsville

Presidente Municipal Jesús Juan de la Garza Díaz del Guante, H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas

Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation

Brownsville South Padre Island Intern...

City of Brownsville to host Boards & Commissions Appreciation Luncheon

WHO:                   

City of Brownsville

WHAT:    

The City of Brownsville is set to host the Boards & Commissions Appreciation Lunche...

City of Brownsville Offices Closed on Presidents Day

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (February 15, 2018) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018, in observance of Presidents Day. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1.

546-HELP...

City of Brownsville Public Health & Wellness Department Issues Flu Advisory

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (February 9, 2018) – On February 9, 2018, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) released the 2017-2018 Texas Influenza Surveillance Activity Report.

According to the report, “Influenza activity remains ...

66th Annual Scout Government Day

WHO:                  

City of BrownsvilleScout Mayor & CommissionersScout City Management & Directors

WHAT:    The 66^th Annual Scout Government Day ...

City of Brownsville Municipal Court Announces Warrant Amnesty Period

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 31, 2018) – The City of Brownsville Municipal Court will hold a warrant amnesty period from Monday, February 12, 2018, to Friday, March 2, 2018.  

During the warrant amnesty period, the Brownsville Municipal C...

City of Brownsville Participates in Point-In-Time Homeless Count

WHO:                   City of BrownsvilleCameron County Homeless Partnership

WHAT:             The Cit...

Bi-National 10K & 5K Run Registration Now Open

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 22, 2018) – Registration for the Bi-National 10K & 5K Run is now open. The event, presented by the City of Brownsville and the City of Matamoros, will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

The Bi-Nation...

Bi-National 10K & 5K Run rescheduled for March 24

Bi-National 10K & 5K Run rescheduled for March 24Registration Opens January 22 

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 19, 2018) – Registration for the Bi-National 10K & 5K Run opens Monday, January 22, 2018. The event, presented by the Cit...

City of Brownsville Announces Interim City Manager

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 17, 2018) – The City of Brownsville announces the appointment of Michael L. Lopez as Interim City Manager. The Brownsville City Commission voted to approve Lopez’s appointment at a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

A...

City of Brownsville, UTHealth Kick-Off The CHALLENGE 2018

WHO:                   City of BrownsvilleUTHealth School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus

WHAT:            ...

The CHALLENGE 2018 Press Conference

WHO:                  

City of BrownsvilleUTHealth School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus

WHAT:            ...

City of Brownsville Offices Closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 11, 2018) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1...

Main Street District Brownsville Accepting Applications for Downtown Beautification Program

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 10, 2018) – The City of Brownsville, in partnership with Main Street District Brownsville, announces the Downtown Beautification Program.

Funded in part by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), the ...

City of Brownsville Offices Closed on New Year’s Day

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (December 29, 2017) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2018, in observance of New Year’s Day. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1.

546-HELP: Brownsvill...

City of Brownsville Offices Closed on Christmas Day

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (December 22, 2017) – City of Brownsville administrative offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2017, in observance of Christmas Day. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1...

City of Brownsville to host CycloBia Nights and Lights Press Conference, Arbor Day Celebration

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleHousing Authority of the City of BrownsvilleThe University of Texas School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus

WHA...

Historical Resources Survey Update

WHO:                   

City of BrownsvilleMain Street District Brownsville

WHAT:            

Please join...

Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony & Tour

WHO:                    

City of BrownsvilleBrownsville Community Improvement CorporationTexas Southmost CollegeBrownsville Historical AssociationMain Street...

Parks & Recreation Department, Local Athletes to showcase TAAF Regional Championship Belt

WHO:

City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation DepartmentBrownsville Sports Park

WHAT:

The City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department (PARD), the Brownsville Sports Park and local athletes will be presented a proclamation honoring the Texas Ama...

Women’s Business Center of Cameron County to host Business Marketing Workshop

WHO:                   

Main Street District BrownsvilleWomen’s Business Center of Cameron CountyBrownsville Chamber of Commerce

WHAT:   &...

5th Annual Community Development Summit

WHO:                   City of BrownsvilleOffice of Grant Management & Community Development

              &...

Municipal Courts Week

WHO:                    

City of Brownsville Municipal CourtPresiding Judge Robert “Bobby” Lerma

WHAT:      &am...

Local Mosquito Pool Sample Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (October 27, 2017) – Today, the City of Brownsville Public Health & Wellness Department announces one local mosquito pool sample tested positive for the West Nile virus.

Local mosquito-borne disease surveillance is conducte...

Brownsville Mayor Tony Martinez Announces Search Advisory Taskforces for City Manager, City Attorney

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (October 26, 2017) – Today, Brownsville Mayor Tony Martinez announces the creation of the Search Advisory Taskforce for City Manager and the Search Advisory Taskforce for City Attorney.  The City Manager Search Adviso...

Commissioner Jessica Tetreau-Kalifa Issues Statement on Released Audio Recordings

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 28, 2017) - Brownsville Commissioner, District 2, Jessica Tetreau-Kalifa has issued the following statement in response to audio recordings that have recently been made public:

“As a member of the City Commission of ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: New Airport Terminal Groundbreaking Ceremony

The City of Brownsville and the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) are set to host the New Airport Terminal Groundbreaking Ceremony, to be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, October 28, 2016. The Groundbreaking Ceremony will feat...

2023 & 2024 TAAF Games of Texas Individual Sports Bid

We invite local athletic associations to submit a proposal to host a Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Games of Texas sport tournament July 27 - 30, 2023 in Brownsville, TX.2023 & 2024 TAAF Games of Texas Individual Sports Bid.

Governor Executive Order GA 36

UPDATE:  With the Governor Executive Order GA 36, the City of Brownsville will no longer require residents, visitors, nor staff to wear a facial covering when entering most city facilities. The only exception Order is B-Metro La Plaza Terminal an...

Men's Softball League Registration OPENS

The first game of Summer 2021 Men's Softball is set for June 16, 7 p.m. at the Brownsville Sports Park Softball Complex, but you have to register if you want to play.??

Registration has opened today and will continue until June 4th. Team fee is $3...

Take the Monte Bella Survey for a chance to win prizes!

Take the Monte Bella Vision Playspace Survey and be entered for a chance to win a free BTXPARKS Summer Playpack (playbacks include a variety of outdoor games & accessories that can be enjoyed by the entire family).

Have your say and win some gear to pl...

Open Gym Returns to Gonzalez and Oliveira

If you want to play a quick pick up game with your friends at your neighborhood  gym--you can do so starting today!

For health & safety reasons, current capacity is limited (only 15 people will be allowed inside at a time).

Open Gym is availabl...

Volunteers needed for upcoming KBB Clean Up:

KBB needs volunteers for a clean up coming up on Saturday, May 22 from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Monte Bella Trails Park (2525 W. Alton Gloor Blvd).

Snacks and cleaning equipment will be provided at the event for those who RSVP with Keep Brownsville Beautiful (...

Brownsville Beautification Committee has two vacancies

ATTENTION: The Brownsville Beautification Committee has two vacancies. Join the BBC and help beautify city-owned property. Participate in the creation of city ordinances that enhance the beauty of Brownsville. Have your say and make a difference.To apply,...

Monte Bella Survey needs your input

Help create the new play space coming to your Monte Bella Trails Park.  Share your ideas, give your input.  Take the survey at link.

A community-designed plays pace for youth aged 5-12 is coming to  Monte Bella Park thanks to a p...

Lunadas are Back!

Good news Brownsville! Your favorite summer tradition is returning to Linear Park. Mark your calendars: Saturday, May 15, 2021--is the day Lunada Artisan Market returns to your Linear Park.

This will be an in person on location event. Vendors, artisans, fo...

Galactic Trails Premier

Last year our annual May 4th Star Wars celebration also known as Rebel Fest was virtual...this year we decided to try something new...Beginning May 4th--thru June 5th, select City of Brownsville Trails will be Galactic Trails.  The Galac...

Reopening of Parks, Trails, Facilities, Amenities and Programs

It is our joy and great pleasure to be able to safely reopen our programs to the public. It has been too long!

The Parks and Recreation Department is complying with all local, state, and federal safety measures for COVID-19 and has an approved reopening pl...

4 more playgrounds open

Currently only 16 park locations have opened playground amenities, four parks locations per district (Brownsville has 4 districts). PARD will reopen as per its adopted Reopening Plan and only when public health measure criteria are met.

Occupancy and age l...

Sidewalk & Trails Master Plan needs YOUR input

The City of Brownsville is currently in the process of creating a plan for the future sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and trials. Your feedback and input is really important. Please complete a short survey using the link below and share the attached flyers with...

Hybrid Easter

March 23-29 are Egg-Stra Ordinary Days also known as  Hybrid Easter 2021

City of Brownsville has put together some activities that will give the public the option to  celeChoose Image...brate, "on foot, online, or both." &nb...

12 Playgrounds are currently open

The Brownsville COVID-19 Threat Matrix has been set to Level Two.    

Four more playgrounds have been  added to list of currently open playgrounds.  This brings the number of open playgrounds to 12 (3 parks locations per...

4 Additional Playgrounds Open

Update February 3, 2021:

The 18th Amended Declaration was approved this week.   For latest Amendment updates, please click HERE.

Along with the latest amendment information, so continues COBPARD’s phase of reopening a few more pa...

Join the Special Needs Advisory Board

The Special Needs Advisory Board (SNAB) serves as an advisory body to the city commission and city manager and is established by City Ordinance to investigate and report on ways the city can more effectively and efficiently assist persons with special nee...

4 playgrounds pilot to reopen 11/10/2020

4 playgrounds pilot to reopen 11/10/2020 

Brownsville North (Event Center) Park

Central Avenue Park

Edelstein Park

Ruiz Park

Occupancy and age limits are posted at playgrounds, along with bilingual signage in English and Spanish asking families to tak...

PARD Re-Opening Plan C-19

Read a roundup of measures that PARD will take to ensure the continuity of operations as they respond to the Covid-19 public health emergency.

PARD Re-Opening Plan:  In an effort to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and continue to deliver critica...

Virtual Public Meeting - SH 48 from SH 4 to FM 511

As part of the public involvement process for the development of the subject project, The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing to improve SH 48 between SH 4 and FM 511 in Cameron County, Texas. The proposed improvements on SH 48 include...

Parks are open, but amenities will remain closed

ATTENTION:   

Yes, city of Brownsville Parks and trails are OPEN.  However, in an effort to support the safety and well-being of our community, all City of Brownsville playgrounds, fitness installations, pavilions, gyms, public p...

Letter from Director

My dearest little ones, parents, and swimmers,

I want you to know that all of your staff have worked tremendously hard to make our summer programs ready to go and we were prepared to open this summer, provided that it was safe enough to do so. Unfortunatel...

Parks and Facilities Closed Until Further Notice

ATTENTION: 

In an effort to support the safety and well-being of our community, all City of Brownsville parks, pools, playgrounds, fitness installations, pavilions, gyms, rental facilities, public amenities and facilities are closed until further ...

Trails are open

Getting outdoors to walk, jog, hike, ride a bicycle, and or enjoy some time in the outdoors is a healthy way to stay active and reduce stress and anxiety while practicing physical distancing. 

Indoor spaces, fitness equipment, playgrounds, restroo...

Parks are open for passive recreation

All City parks are reopened for engaging in physical activities provided that use of park amenities such as playground sets, fitness equipment, restrooms, and other equipment will continue to be closed for public use in order to minimize the transmission ...

WiFi locations

Free WiFi hotspots available at various parks and recreational areas around city.  

14th Street Plaza  E. 14th & Washington Street

Brownsville Events Center  1 Event Center

Brownsville Sports Park   1000 Sports Park Bl...

Stay Home BTX

A lot has changed in the last month.

In March, preventative measures aimed at “flattening the curve,” or slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, halted daily life around the world.

It is now almost half way through April, and at lea...

Safety Measure: Lincoln Park will now be closing at 5 PM

ATTENTION:  Effective 12/19/2019, 

as a precautionary measure,  Lincoln Park (2100 University Blvd) will be closing at dusk (5pm) until further notice due to the temporary lack of lighting. Temporary lighting is expected to be in...

Kids to Parks Day

Kids to Parks Day – celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May – is a national day of play that connects kids and families with their local, state, and national park.  Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity to cultivate fut...

Free Fishing Classes at BEC

Free Fishing classes will be offered during the month of May at the Brownsville Events Center.  Online registration available now at cob.recdesk.com

Enjoy a quick fishing lesson that covers knots, hooks, lures bait & tackle, rods & reels, ...

Harmony School and Parks and Recreation to host Special Needs Craft event

Together with the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department, Harmony School of Innovation Art and Special Education Teachers to host Special Needs Craft event.

Special Needs Children and their Families are invited to a morning of FREE Mother's Da...

Home Is Where Your Roots Are: A Healthy Trees Workshop

Retired...Now What presents Home Is Where Your Roots are.  City Forester, Roy Reyes will be presenting a free workshop at the Downtown Rec Center on April 30, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.The workshop will cover topics such as planting and pr...

Help select the colors for the Brownsville 2020 Census Logo.

Brownsville Census 2020 Logo Color Survey

We need your feedback, help us select the colors for the Brownsville 2020 Census logo.Every vote counts! Results will be presented to the Brownsville City Commission at the next meeting on 4/16/2019.Necesitamos sus...

Park Day 2019

Two events combined make for an excellent effort to help the community.  

Park Day is an annual event that brings history enthusiasts together in an effort to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but pristine.

Since 1996, the America...

The Great American Clean UP

The Great American Clean Up / TxDOT Trash Off is a city wide community clean up effort that consist of gathering of litter, abating graffiti, recycling, and beautifying Brownsville. Registration starts at 8 am followed by a intense clean up which will con...

Star Wars fans to celebrate May 4th at Linear Park

Rebel Fest: A Star Wars Festival is set for May 4th at Linear Park.  Fans of the galactic series are invited to attend.

This is a special night for rebels, jedis, wookies, siths, droids, first order troopers, clones, ewoks, jawas, etc.  E...

STX Taco Fest at BSP

The STX Taco Festival & Competition offers the greatest collection of Taco Chefs in the region, alongside live music, games, beer & wine tastings, carnival rides and so much more. Presented by the Brownsville Sports Park, STX Taco Fest promises to...

Opening Day Rails to Trails

Opening Day for Trails-Brownsville April 13, 2019

People should meet up at:

San Fernando Building1114 E. Adams StreetBrownsville, TX 78520.Saturday, April 13, 20198 a.m.-11 a.m.Whether you're a regular or a first-timer on the trail, stop by to:?? Go for a b...

Earth Fest at Linear Park 2019

Earth Fest is set for Saturday, April 27 at Linear Park from 9 am to 12 pm at Linear Park ( E. 6th Street & Ringgold St). There will be music, food, games, artisan vendors, and earth friendly activities for all ages.  Admission to ev...

Easter Egg Hunt at BSP

Thursday, April 18, 2019  from 6 PM to 8 PM you are going to want to hop on over to the Brownsville Sports Park for some egg-cellent fun!   Enjoy mobile recreation activities and all candy inside the eggs!  Mak...

New event: Beggin'-n-Eggs Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for this egg-cellent spring event!   It is a FURST of it's kind for City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department.

Owners will have great fun as dogs enjoy sniffing out doggie-treat filled Easter Eggs at Catherine B. Stillman Dog Par...

Brownsville Chess Club at Downtown Rec Center

New Club Alert! 

Join the Brownsville Chess Club at the Downtown Rec Center Monday, March 18, 2019 from 6 pm - 8 pm.  Players of all ages & skill levels are invited to play. There is no fee to join.  Club offers:  Op...

Now is the time to make every healthy action

With just under two weeks left in the 2019 Community Challenge, now is the time to make every healthy action count for your community! 

Invite your friends to register, log your healthy activities, and post more of those selfies.

As we begin the co...

Brownsville Sports Park Little League Registration

Baseball/Softball season is in the air at the Brownsville Sports Park. 

Registration for the Brownsville Sports Park Little League is set for Saturday, February 23 from 9 am to 12 noon at the Dome. 

Age Division:  4-12

The fee is ...

$5,000 Beautification Grant Opportunity!

$5,000 Beautification Grant Opportunity!

Brownsville Beautiful Committee (BBC) is currently accepting Letters of Intent for its Beautification Grant, which provides organizations up to a $5,000 match for beautification projects.

To apply, complete ...

City, Home Depot to Host Christmas Tree Recycling Drop Off

The City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with Home Depot invite the community to drop off their Christmas Trees at the Christmas Tree Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  on Saturday, December 29, 2018, and Satur...

Ice Skating Rink at the Brownsville Sports Park

Friday and Sunday, December 28th and December 30th from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. 

Saturday, December 29th, from 12 noon to 8 P.M. 

at the Brownsville Sports Park (1000 Sports Park BLVD)Cost: $10 Per Hour - All AgesICE SKATES INCLUDED!Pre-sale tic...

Little Dribblers Registration

Registration for Little Dribblers Basketball League opens January 21 and will run until February 22, 2019.

Registration is open to boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 4.  Child must be age BEFORE January 1, 2019.

Register ONLINE

Re...

Holiday Season Open Gym at BSP

Special Holiday hours announced for Open Gym at Brownsville Sports Park. 

The Brownsville Sports Park Dome will open its doors Dec. 26 -28  and Jan 2-4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The fee:  $2 per person (pay at the door). 

All ...

City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department Holiday Food Drive

Help us help others.  Holiday Food Drive is going on right now until December 21, 2018.  

Collection bins have been placed at various City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department Parks and facilities.

ITEMS TO DONATE:  

• Cann...

Pancakes with Santa at Downtown Rec Center

Attention kids, grandparents, fans of pancakes and Santa.  Friday, December 21 is the day you will want to RSVP....

Join us at the Downtown Rec Center from 10 am to 1 pm and enjoy a holiday style breakfast.

Downtown Rec Center (1338 E. 8th Street) ...

It's Time Texas Community Challenge

The only state challenge of its kind, the IT'S TIME TEXAS#CommunityChallenge is designed to provide an easy and fun way for entire communities to mobilize to celebrate a healthy life. 

The IT'S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge, presented by H-E-B, i...

Vote on the future name of the LRGV Active Plan

Please complete the following survey to share your opinion on the future name of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Active Transportation & Tourism Plan! 

Your input is valuable and will help inform the future of this trail network brand!

Click HERE

Birding Hikes

Birding Hikes are now available for free!

Come on out and enjoy a lovely hike on USFW property that is normally closed to the public.  Join us for Birding Hikes.  Bird watching is an awesome hobby that is beneficial to your health and wel...

Holiday Village at Dean Porter Park will open November 19, 2018

Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works, Brownsville PD, Brownsville SPI International Airport, and volunteers  transported the cottages a few days ago.

Opening day for the Holiday Village at Dean Porter Park  is set for...

History Harvest at Washington Park

Help us create a digital historical park archive.  Attend this event, and share your park story, your legacy (you will be recorded). 

There will be fireside chats, music and refreshments!  Do not miss it!Who: Open to the public. ...

NFL Flag Football Tournament at Brownsville Sports Park

NFL Flag Football Tournament at Brownsville Sports Park is happening: November 3, 2018 from 9 am to 7 pm.

Age divisions: 6U, 8U, 10U and 12U.

Spectators--Price of admission:

Adult $5 

Child $2

If your team wants to participate, please visit cob.recdes...

FREE Native Plant Garden classes

U.S. Fish and Wildlife services and Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department are offering FREE classes that will help increase habitat for pollinators and monarch butterflies in the form of Native Plant Gardens along the historic Battlefield Trail.

Clas...

Public Restroom at the Catherine B. Stillman Dog Park

A newly constructed public restroom facility is now available at the Catherine B. Stillman dog park.  The Catherine B. Stillman dog park  is located next to the Brownsville Animal Shelter. The dog park is open to the general public from ...

Weekend Events Update:

Due to inclement weather, outdoor events scheduled for weekend of October 19-20 have been changed or canceled.

Events at Dean Porter Park have not been canceled.

Scarecrow Trail and Pumpkin patch will remain as planned. 

There is a change in plans r...

Cosplay event at Ringgold Civic Pavilion Canceled

The Ringgold Cosplay Contest at Ringgold Civic Pavilion that was scheduled for Friday, October 19th, 2018 has been cancelled.

The rest of the events and activities scheduled for that day will still go on. The public is encouraged to wear their costumes and...

Fitness Court and App

The Fitness court at Monte Bella officially opens Friday, October 12, 2018. Are you ready to take the challenge?   Do you have the app? 

Fitness Courts are world class outdoor gyms that allow everyone to get a free full-body workout. &...

Bi-National Beach Clean Up at Boca Chica Beach

Do you love the beach? Do you care about marine life? Do you want to do something great for the future of our planet? This may be your event!The bi-national beach cleanup effort is aimed at removing all litter and debris along coastal beaches. Cities alon...

Free Nature Hike Classes

Brownsville, Texas is home to some amazing wildlife and nature.  The public can now enjoy paths that they may have not thought to explore thanks to an effort by City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife. &...

Monte Bella Park Fitness Court Launch Party

Brownsville is the new home of the world's best outdoor body weight gym – The Fitness Court®. Join us for the the ribbon cutting and launch party that will take place at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 12, 2018. Monte Bella Park is located a...