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CHARGERS DEFEAT CORPUS CHRISTI TO WIN REGION IV-5A DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF GAME

The Brownsville Veterans Chargers are the Class 5 A Region IV Champions.

The Chargers defeated Corpus Christi Miller 35-28 in the Region IV-5A Division final Friday at Sams  Stadium.

A crowd of about 10,000 gathered at Sams Stadium to watch the Cha...

CHARGERS TAKE OVER PALM BOULEVARD AHEAD OF FRIDAY NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF GAME

As members of the Corpus Christi Miller Buccaneers football team make their way toward Sams Stadium traveling down Palm Boulevard Friday afternoon, they will see the faces of the Veterans Memorial ECHS football team they will be facing on the football fie...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE OPENS BTX HEALTH CENTER FOR CITY EMPLOYEES

Showing its commitment to the well-being of its employees, the City of Brownsville has opened the BTX Health Center that will provide preventive care needs for city employees. 

The range of services offered at the BTX Health Center include minor m...

BISD TO PROVIDE FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AND FROM SAMS STADIUM FOR FRIDAY NIGHT'S PLAYOFF GAME

If you are planning to attend the Brownsville Veterans Memorial ECHS Chargers Class 5A Region 4 Playoff Championship Game on Friday and are worried about finding parking, worry no more.

Free parking will be available at the Texas Southmost College ITEC Cen...

INAUGURAL COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR TO BE HELD DEC. 13, 2023 AT LUBY'S CAFETERIA

Join us for Coffee with the Mayor — a unique chance to connect, engage, and brew ideas for our community's future with Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. 

Your voice matters, and this open, informal conversation with Mayor Cowen i...

VETERANS MEMORIAL CHARGERS HITTING THE FIELD IN CLASS 5A REGION 4 PLAYOFF CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Are you ready for some football?????

Exciting News! Our Brownsville Veterans Memorial ECHS Chargers are heading to the Class 5A Region 4 Playoff Championship Game! Join us as we support our student-athletes at this historic event.

The Chargers will take on ...

IT'S OFFICIAL: UTRGV ANNOUNCES IT HAS PURCHASED HISTORIC MAJESTIC THEATER

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has officially purchased the Majestic Theater in downtown Brownsville.

UTRGV announced that it closed on the building Nov. 15, 2023, purchasing the historic building from the Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation....

BPUB TO HOST IN-PERSON COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SEMINAR ON PROJECT SHARE PROGRAM

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is proud to announce its upcoming Community Partnership Seminar focusing on the BPUB Project SHARE Program, which is dedicated to assisting low-income households within the community. 

The seminar will...

BROWNSVILLE FEATURES VIDEO TOUR ON CITY WEBSITE TO SHOWCASE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CITY

Everything that you’ve wanted to know about the City of Brownsville from entertainment to education to quality of life is just a click away.

The City of Brownsville has put together a comprehensive video tour on its website to showcase various as...

STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN U.S. BORDER PATROL'S R.E.A.L. MISSION PROGRAM HELP OUT AT BARCC

Students participating in the U.S. Border Patrol's R.E.A.L. Mission program had a valuable and educational experience during their visit to the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC).

The R.E.A.L. Mission program focuses on mentorin...

HOLIDAY VILLAGE BROWNSVILLE SCHEDULED TO OPEN MONDAY NIGHT AT DEAN PORTER PARK

Last-minute preparations were happening at the Holiday Village at Dean Porter Park Monday afternoon as event organizers prepared to open the gates to a winter wonderland Monday evening.

The Holiday Village Brownsville features over 30 decorated cottages th...

BROWNSVILLE RANKED NO. 4 AS THE BEST AFFORDABLE PLACES TO RETIRE

The City of Brownsville is ranked No. 4 as one of the best affordable places to retire by U.S. News & World Report. The city offers a combination of factors that make it an attractive option for retirees. 

The rankings are based on various fac...

BLAST OFF: SPACEX LAUNCHES STARSHIP SUPER-HEAVY VEHICLE SATURDAY MORNING

Shortly after 7:00 AM Saturday, November 18, 2023, SpaceX launched its Starship Super-Heavy Vehicle at Starbase launch pad near Brownsville sending excitement through the air.

The Starship Super-Heavy Vehicle was propelled by all 33 Raptor engines on the S...

CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOV. 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION MEETING

During the November 14, 2023, regular City Commission Meeting in Brownsville, several important decisions and discussions took place:

The Brownsville Police Department introduced an ordinance on a First Reading to amend Chapter 22 by adding Article XIV.

The...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PARKS DEPARTMENT EARNS PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL ACCREDIDATION

The City of Brownsville's Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has recently achieved accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). This significant accomplishment underscores the department's commitment ...

EXCITEMENT IN THE AIR AS SPACEX GETS READY FOR SECOND LAUNCH AT BOCA CHICA SITE

The upcoming launch of SpaceX's Starship-Super Heavy Vehicle near Brownsville, Texas, is generating considerable excitement. 

This event,  was scheduled for Friday morning, November 17, 2023, follows the Federal Aviation Administ...

BROWNSVILLE MAYOR JOHN COWEN JR. JOINS BORDER TRADE ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The City of Brownsville is proud to announce that Mayor John Cowen, Jr. has been named to the Board of Directors of the Border Trade Alliance (BTA), effective immediately. The BTA is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving trade, travel, ...

HUDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TOUR CITY HALL; MEET WITH CITY MANAGER HELEN RAMIREZ

Students at Hudson Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about how the City of Brownsville government works during their visit to City Hall on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. 

The 80 students gathered in City Hall Chambers and had the oppor...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE'S BARCC RECEIVES 70K FOR CANINE TRANSPORTATION UNIT FROM STANTON FOUNDATION

The City of Brownsville’s Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) has received a $70,000 grant from the Stanton Foundation to purchase a state-of-the-art canine transportation unit. This significant financial support aims to increa...

TWO MURALISTS SELECTED TO CREATE MURALS AT TONY GONZALEZ PARK IN BROWNSVILLE

The International Southmost Choice Neighborhood Plan has announced the selection of two talented muralists, Sara Barriera and Ashley Dickey, who will create murals at Tony Gonzalez Park in Brownsville.  

The selection process involved a community ...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TO HOST SEVERAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVENTS

It’s time to pull out that Santa hat, those reindeer antlers, and those holiday sweaters and get ready to say “ho, ho, ho” as the City of Brownsville will host several Community Christmas events to get you in the holiday spirit.

The fun begins on Monday, N...

BROWNSVILLE CITY MANAGER ATTENDS CAREER FAIR AT OLIVEIRA MIDDLE SCHOOL IN BROWNSVILLE

Students at Oliveira Middle School in Brownsville learned about the diverse career opportunities within Brownsville at a Career Fair held at their school.

 The event featured presentations and representatives from different sectors, including city...

PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BROWNSVILLE ROADWAY CAPITAL RECOVERY FEE SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER, 15,2023

The City of Brownsville will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, to discuss the Brownsville Roadway Capital Recovery Fee.

This meeting is an opportunity for developers, realtors, and other stakeholders to learn more about the capital rec...

BROWNSVILLE-SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT STILL ACCEPTING BIDS FOR RESTAURANT VENUE

The Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport Food Project is open for bidding, and it’s a great opportunity for restaurants looking to expand their business and serve travelers and locals in the area, especially with the added benefi...

RAINY AND COLD CONDITIONS EXPECTED DURING VETERANS DAY WEEKEND

Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley area are bracing for a prolonged period of rainy and cooler weather due to an approaching cold front.

According to the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley, the cold front is expected to arrive lat...

CHIPOTLE OPENS ITS NEWEST LOCATION IN BROWNSVILLE

Chipotle officially opened its doors in Brownsville on Thursday, November 9, 2023, becoming the latest restaurant to serve the city's community of around 180,000 people.

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. expressed his delight at the addition of another eate...

11th STREET BETWEEN E. WASHINGTON AND E. ADAMS STREET TO BE CLOSED SATURDAY

The City of Brownsville’s Engineering and Public Works Department is announcing the temporary closure of 11^th Street on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

The street will be closed from noon to 11:59 p.m. from East Adams Street to East Washington Stree...

DEDICATION CEREMONY HELD AS BROWNSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT GETS TWO NEW FIRE TRUCKS

The City of Brownsville Fire Department has received two new fire trucks and these trucks have been eagerly anticipated by the department, and firefighters have been busy inspecting and preparing them for service.The addition of two new fire trucks to th...

NEW SOUTHMOST WATER ELEVATED STORAGE TANK TO HOLD 2 MILLION -GALLONS OF WATER

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board introduced a new storage tank in the most southern area of Brownsville that will ensure there is a reliable and efficient water supply in Brownsville’s growing population.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held f...

GROUNDBREAKING HELD FOR NEW ZIP LINE ATTRACTION TO BE ADDED AT GLADYS PORTER ZOO

The Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, is set to undergo exciting changes, including the introduction of a Soaring Eagle Zip Line. A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held to announce this addition, and it is expected to open to the public in lat...

"A TOAST TO TAILS" GALA RAISES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO BENEFIT BARCC

The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) held its first annual Toast-to-Tails Gala, a successful fundraising event that raised thousands of dollars to benefit the shelter. 

The event received strong support from the community, spo...

BROWNSVILLE MAYOR APPOINTED NEW VICE CHAIR OF RGV METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

In a move aimed at strengthening regional collaboration and advancing transportation initiatives, the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGVMPO), at its October 25, 2023, board meeting appointed Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr. as its ...

RUN WITH RUDOLPH HAPPENING DECEMBER 16, 2023 AT THE BROWNSVILLE SPORTS PARK

If you’ve ever wanted to run with “Rudolph” now is your chance as the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Run with Rudolph.

The 1 Mile & 5K Run will take place on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at ...

FIRST FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE PROVIDES PLENTY OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

The start of a new month means it is time for another First Friday event and this First Friday in downtown Brownsville will provide plenty of entertainment for the entire family. 

There will be a Catrina Contest, Luchadores, photobooths, 360 selfi...

AETHERWORKS WINS $40,000 IN GRANT MONEY IN STARTUP TEXAS COMPETITION HOSTED BY BCIC AND OTHERS

Aetherworks was the big winner at the Startup Texas Innovation Competition sponsored by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, UTRGV Entrepreneurship, and Commercialization Center, in partnership with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment S...

DEAN PORTER PARK BEING PREPARED FOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY VILLAGE SET TO OPEN NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The 14th annual Holiday Village at Dean Porter Park in Brownsville is going to be a wonderful holiday event for the entire family to enjoy.

The park, Dean Porter Park, is getting ready to be transformed into a holiday wonderland for the annual Holiday Vill...

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 ,2023

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is coming to an end on Sunday, November 5, 2023. This means you should set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night to "fall back" to standard time. As a result, you'll gain an extra hou...

SOUTHMOST VETERANS DAY PARADE SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Bring your patriotic side and prepare to  honor our nation's heroes at the  Southmost 23rd Annual Veterans Day Parade. This is a wonderful occasion to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the United States armed forc...

"SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN BASH" A BIG THRILL AT THE BROWNSVILLE SPORT PARK

The atmosphere at the Brownsville Sports Park was electric as hundreds and hundreds of of children, donned in their favorite Halloween costumes, gathered for the Brownsville Police Department's annual Spooktacular Halloween Bash on Friday, Octobe...

FIRE CHIEF REMINDS RESIDENTS TO CHECK HEATING UNITS AS FIRST FALL COLD FRONT EXPECTED MONDAY

As the first significant cold front of the fall season is expected to reach Brownsville around 7 a.m. Monday, Brownsville Fire Chief Jarrett Sheldon is reminding residents to make sure their space heaters and heating systems are working properly.

Sheldon s...

"BOO AT THE ZOO'' TO BE HELD MONDAY AND TUESDAY AT THE GLADYS PORTER ZOO

The annual Boo at the Zoo event at Gladys Porter Zoo is a fantastic Halloween celebration for the entire family to enjoy.

Boo at the Zoo will be held Monday, October 30, 2023, and Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the GPZ located at 516 E. Ringgold St.

The even...

"CHILLING" TEMPERATURES EXPECTED IN BROWNSVILLE; RIO GRANDE VALLEY ON HALLOWEEN

It looks like Halloween in Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley will have a chilling twist this year with a strong cold front moving in.

A strong cold front is expected to move through the area starting on Monday, October 30, 2023. This front will bring c...

BROWNSVILLE PUB ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary closure of the southbound lane on Charmaine Lane from East Morrison Road to Wild Bird Lane to install a water tap located at 3250 Charmaine Lane on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 9:00 AM to 3: 30...

BROWNSVILLE POLICE OFFICERS TO ASSIST IN FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FALLEN SAN BENITO POLICE OFFICER

Several Brownsville Police Department officers will participate in funeral services that will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, for a San Benito police officer who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month.

Abril Luna, the spokesperson for the...

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023

Saturday, October 28, 2023, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and this is the day you can safely dispose of old unused medication.

In Brownsville, old unused medication can be dropped off from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at...

BROWNSVILLE PUB ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ON PAREDES LINE ROAD

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will be working on a water main scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 

This will involve a temporary closure of the far-right lane on the southbound side of Paredes Line R...

ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN OCTOBER 30, 2023 ON PRICE ROAD

The City of Brownsville Engineering and Public Works Department is working on capital improvement projects that will further the city’s commitment to improving infrastructure.

 Asphalt work on Price Road will commence on Monday, October ...

BROWNSVILLE CITY MANAGER KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT STATE OF THE CHAMBER LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON

The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce's annual State of the Chamber Leadership Luncheon is a significant event for the local business community. 

The luncheon provided an opportunity for members of the business community to come together. I...

IT'S FALL YOU ALL; PUMPKIN PATCH AND SCARECROW TRAIL TO OPEN SATURDAY AT DEAN PORTER PARK

The wait is over.

The Pumpkin Patch and Scarecrow Trail at Dean Porter Park officially opens this Saturday, October 21, 2023.

This exciting event promises to be a fun-filled experience for all ages.

Gates to the patch and trail open at noon on Saturday, Octo...

BROWNSVILLE NAMED ONE OF THE SAFEST CITIES IN THE U.S.

Brownsville, Texas has been recognized as one of the safest cities in the United States in 2023. This means that people who live and visit there can feel very secure. The city has done a great job of making sure everyone is safe. Police officers and commu...

TRAFFIC SIGNAL TO BE TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF SATURDAY AT DANA AVENUE AND RUBEN TORRES BOULEVARD

If you have plans to travel down Ruben Torres Sr. Boulevard at Dana Avenue on Saturday, October 21, 2023, please be aware that there will be traffic delays at the intersection. 

The City of Brownsville's Engineering and Public Works Department wil...

BROWNSVILLE-SPI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNDERGOES TRI-ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE

The Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport on October 18, 2023, participated in its tri-annual Emergency Response Exercise where it conducted an intense drill to ensure its readiness and safety in case a real-life emergency should occur on a...

BPUB ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ON EAST ELIZABETH STREET FOR OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary lane closure on the left lane of south-bound East Elizabeth Street between 11th Street and 12th Street to install a fire line Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, from 6:00 PM to midnight Thursday, ...

BARCC SETS UP DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR TO HONOR DECEASED PETS

The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) has introduced a heartwarming way for pet owners to honor their beloved pets who have passed away. They have created a Dia De Los Muertos Altar, a tradition inspired by the Mexican holiday that cel...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE NAMES NEW ASSISTANT AIRPORT DIRECTOR FOR BROWNSVILLE-SPI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The City of Brownsville’s – Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) has named Christopher Hopkins, C.M. Assistant Director of Airport. In this position, Mr. Hopkins will manage airside, landside, security, ground tra...

BPUB ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF PAREDES LINE ROAD FOR OCTOBER 17, 2023

BPD'S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR BASH COMING SOON TO BROWNSVILLE SPORTS PARK

Get those Halloween costumes ready as the Brownsville Police Department is gearing up for its annual Spooktacular Halloween Bash, promising a night filled with tricks and treats for all. Here are the details you need to know:

Event Details:

Date: Friday, Oc...

BARCC MAKES PRESENTATION TO BISD STUDENTS AT VELA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Vela Middle School students had the opportunity to learn about the operations of the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) through an educational presentation. 

This type of outreach is important for raising awareness about respons...

BROWNSVILLE CITY MANAGER HELEN RAMIREZ IS GUEST SPEAKER AT ROTARY CLUB OF BROWNSVILLE SUNRISE

The Rotary Club of Brownsville Sunrise received an update on the happenings in Brownsville as Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez, AICP, was the guest speaker and gave a presentation at a recent meeting of the club.

Ramirez spoke about the One City Init...

PARKS AND RECREATIONS DEPARTMENT TO HOST ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH AND SCARECROW TRAIL

Another fun-filled event for the entire family is coming to Dean Porter Park as the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department gets ready to host the annual Dean Porter Park Pumpkin Patch and Scarecrow Trail 2023.

The Parks Department is getting t...

FULL RECONSTRUCTION OF JOSE MARTI BOULEVARD EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY 2024

The City of Brownsville's Engineering and Public Works Department continues to oversee a full reconstruction project on Jose Marti Boulevard. This project is part of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and aims to enhance the roadway infrastruc...

LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL OPENS UP THIS WEEKEND IN BROWNSVILLE

The best in Latin Jazz is coming to Brownsville the weekend of October 13 through October 14, 2023, during the 2023 Latin Jazz Festival that will take place at the TSC Performing Arts Center and Linear Park.

The Latin Jazz Festival is sponsored by the Brow...

BROWNSVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU ACCEPTING SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS

If you are an organization in Brownsville seeking sponsorship opportunities for an upcoming event in the City of Brownsville the Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to hear from you. 

The Brownsville Convention and Visitors Burea...

MAYOR JOHN COWEN JR. DELIVERS WELCOMING REMARKS AT BINATIONAL WORKSHOP RELATING TO SPACE INDUSTRY

The Binational Workshop on workforce challenges in the space industry, which featured speakers from both the United States and Mexico and was held at the Brownsville Events Center, highlights the growing importance of the space industry in South Texas, pa...

CVB HANDING OUT FREE SOLAR VIEWING GLASSES FOR SATURDAY'S SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENT

The countdown to the annular solar eclipse 2023 is underway and the Southmost Branch of the Brownsville Public Library along with Visit Brownsville and the South Texas Astronomical Society (STARS) is hosting an exciting event for the entire family to witn...

COLD FRONT BRINGS BENEFICIAL RAIN TO BROWNSVILLE AND OTHER AREAS OF THE RGV

A cold front brought some much-needed rain to Brownsville on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley reported varying amounts of rainfall in different parts of the city: 

• At the NWS station near the...

SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING EVENT TO BE HELD AT SOUTHMOST LIBRARY BRANCH ON OCTOBER 14, 2023

Get ready for an exciting event happening Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Southmost Branch of the Brownsville Public Library.

A Solar Eclipse 2023 viewing event sponsored by the Brownsville Public Library System, Visit Brownsville and Star Society, and ...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCES NEW DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

The City of Brownsville is proud to announce Mr. Alan Guard as the new Deputy City Manager within the City Manager’s Office for the City of Brownsville. Guard brings a wealth of knowledge and more than 35-years of experience in local government ...

CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR OCT. 3, 2023 CITY COMMISSION MEETING

During the October 3, 2023, regular City Commission Meeting in Brownsville, several important decisions and discussions took place:

 The Brownsville Police Department brought up the issue of After-Hours establishments that operate without a Texas ...

FORMER BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER BILL YOUNG PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 83

 William Clayton “Bill” Young III, died unexpectedly on Monday, the 2nd of October 2023, in Brownsville, Texas.

Bill was born on December 5th, 1939, in Salesville, Texas, spent his toddler years in Mineral Wells, Texas, and mov...

BPUB DEVELOPS TOOL WHERE BROWNSVILLE RESIDENTS CAN SEARCH WHEN THEN CAN WATER THEIR LAWNS

As the City of Brownsville continues to remain under Stage 2 Water Restrictions, Brownsville Public Utilities Board has developed a tool where BPUB customers can search to find out when they can water their lawns.

BPUB has a Watering Schedule Checker Page ...

MAYOR JOHN COWEN JR. PRESENTS PROCLAMATION TO VBMC-BROWNSVILLE AT WALL UNVEILING CEREMONY

Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville celebrated its 100th year anniversary with a Centennial Wall Unveiling ceremony on Thursday, September 28, 2023. During the event, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. recognized the medical center's long-sta...

FOUR MORE STREETS IN BROWNSVILLE SCHEDULED TO UNDERGO FULL RECONSTRUCTION

Another Capital Improvement Project funded by the City of Brownsville will improve Grande and Lourdes boulevards and 11^th and 12^th streets in the Portway Subdivision.

The project involves a comprehensive reconstruction of the mentioned streets and areas. T...

CAREERS AND COFFEE GET THINGS BREWING AT THE BROWNSVILLE EVENTS CENTER

Things were brewing at the Brownsville Events Center as hundreds of job seekers turned out for the 2023 Careers and Coffee Job Expo sponsored by the City of Brownsville and the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation.

 The event took place &...

NORTH CLUBHOUSE ROAD TO BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED

North Clubhouse Road will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic from Wednesday, September 27, 2023, to Friday, September 29, 2023, the City of Brownsville’s Department of Engineer and Public Works is announcing.

The closure is due to public ...

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT COMPLETES WORK ON 28 STREETS FUNDED BY CDBG

 The City of Brownsville's Engineering and Public Works Department was able to complete asphalt milling and overlay for 28 streets using funding from the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 funding cycle and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG...

REPAVING COMPLETED ON THREE PARKING LOTS IN DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE

The parking lots on East Adams and East Washington have been newly repaved enhancing the appearance of downtown Brownsville.

The parking lots on East Adams and East Washington Streets along with the parking lot on East Taylor Street were repaved and restri...

COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS OPERATING AGAIN AT BROWNSVILLE-SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Commercial flight operations at the Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport were up and running against Monday afternoon.

Operations had ceased earlier in the day on Monday, September 25, 2023, due to an unknown glitch that affected not only t...

FLIGHTS DISRUPTIONS BEING REPORTED AT BROWNSVILLE-SOUTH PADRE INTERATIONAL AIRPORT

There has been a disruption in commercial flights at the Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport due to an unknown reason. 

Commercial flights at Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport have been canceled on Monday aftern...

PAVING OF PARKING LOTS IN DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE UNDERWAY

The repaving of the parking lots at East Washington and 10th Street, as well as East Adams next to the Fire Station in Brownsville, was underway Monday, September 25, 2023.

 The work being carried out by the City of Brownsville's Departme...

CAREERS AND COFFEE EXPO TO TAKE CENTER STAGE WEDNESDAY AT THE BROWNSVILLE EVENTS CENTER

The City of Brownsville, in collaboration with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC), our local Economic Development Corporation, announces the 2023 Careers and Coffee Job Expo this Wednesday, September 27th! Poised to be the largest caree...

CYCLOBIA BRINGS A NIGHT OF FUN FOR CYCLISTS IN DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE

The first CycloBia "Cycling the Streets" Brownsville  event of 2023 in downtown Brownsville was a huge success, attracting cyclists of all ages.

Parents and their children cycled up and around the streets of downtown Brownsville and some...

CYCLOBIA "CYCLING THE STREETS" OF BROWNSVILLE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT

The first CycloBia "Cycling the Streets" event of 2023 in Brownsville is set to bring a fun-filled experience for the whole family. 

The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 22, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m.

It will kick of...

BARCC LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO FOSTER DOGS FOR 10 DAYS

In an effort to save more pets in Brownsville, The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) is urgently asking the community to open their homes for 10 days to volunteer as a foster parent.

 Several outside rescuers have graciously ag...

MAYOR JOHN COWEN JR. KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT LEADERSHIP BROWNSVILLE CLASS OF 39 ORIENTATION DINNER

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. was the keynote speaker at the Orientation Dinner for Class 39 of Leadership Brownsville held September 20, 2023, at the Brownsville Events Center.

Mayor Cowen said Leadership Brownsville provides those class members of Lea...

BROWNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK AT SUNRISE MALL

In an effort to support individuals struggling with mental health issues and spread awareness about suicide prevention, the Brownsville Police Department is proud to announce its first annual Suicide Prevention Walk. The event is scheduled to take place o...

TWO PARKING LOTS IN DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE TO BE REPAVED

The City of Brownsville is actively working on improving parking facilities in the downtown area. 

The repaving of the parking lots at East Washington and 10th Street and East Adams next to the Fire Station is scheduled for September 25th, the Cit...

OLD ALICE ROAD ALSO ON THE LIST OF ROADS TO UNDERGO A FULL RECONSTRUCTION

Funding from the Capital Improvement Project is being allocated for road improvements, and Old Alice Road has been selected for a major makeover in the City of Brownsville.

 The planned reconstruction project for Old Alice Road, from I-69 Frontage...

REPAVING OF HONEYDALE ROAD TO BE COMPLETED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The drive down Honeydale Road in the City of Brownsville should be smoother starting Tuesday afternoon, September 19, 2023, once the road work is completed.

The road work on Honeydale Road is expected to be finished by Tuesday, September 19, 2023, improvin...

AVELO AIRLINES ADDS NEW PROMOTION TO FLIGHTS TO ORLANDO, LOS ANGELES AND LAS VEGAS

Flying to the non-stop dream destination is now even more affordable with Avelo Airlines' latest promotion.

Avelo Airlines is currently offering a special promotion where travelers can get a $20 discount on roundtrip flights to Orlando, Los Angele...

BPUB INITIATES STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS DUE TO DROPPING WATER RESERVOIR LEVELS

Due to dropping water reservoir levels, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) in collaboration with the City of Brownsville will implement water restrictions under Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan effective Sept. 18, 2023.  Stage 2...

CATHERINE STILLMAN DOG PARK TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the Catherine Stillman Dog Park (416 FM511) is temporarily closed.

The park is closed due to repairs to the plumbing system that are currently in progress. Repairs to the system are...

EAST 14TH STREET ANOTHER ROAD LISTED ON THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION

Another road listed on the Capital Improvement Project for a complete reconstruction is East 14^th Street from Southmost Boulevard to International Boulevard.

East 14^th Street will fall under the “complete street” plan which includes dra...

OFFICIAL UNVEILING CEREMONY HELD FOR "WELCOME TO BROWNSVILLE" DOWNTOWN MURAL

The official unveiling of the "Welcome to Brownsville" mural in downtown Brownsville, created by local artist Jesse James, took place on a Wednesday evening. The event included a signing of the mural by Jesse James himself and at least one of th...

"MITTE ON THE MOVE" BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER AT SOUTHMOST LIBRARY BRANCH

"Mitte on the Move" at the Southmost Branch of the Brownsville Public Library held Tuesday, September 12, 2023, was a significant gathering that brought together various organizations to engage with the community.

The event was hosted by District...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TEAMS UP WITH SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO OFFER FREE EXERCISE CLASSES

A collaboration between the City of Brownsville and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health has been established to offer free exercise classes to the public at local parks, as it promotes a healthier and more acti...

MITTE ON THE MOVE SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, SEPT. 12, 2023 AT THE SOUTHMOST BRANCH LIBRARY

Join us Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Brownsville Southmost Library for the Mitte at the Move event that will take place from 6:00 PM to 8 PM.

The event is hosted by District 1 City Commissioner Bryan L. Martinez and the Southmost Branch of the Brown...

CBP TO TEMPORARILY STOP TRAFFIC ON VETERANS INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE MONDAY IN REMEMBRANCE OF 9/11

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Brownsville Port of Entry would like to advise the traveling public of the temporary stoppage of vehicular traffic at Veterans International Bridge the morning of Sept. 11, 2023, during the 22st Anniversary Remembr...

BPUB ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SECTION OF ROBINDALE ROAD DUE TO WATER REPAIR

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is announcing a section of Robindale Road from Old Port Isabel Road to Ruben M. Torres Boulevard will be closed for approximately six hours today, September 9, 2023, as crews make an emergency water repair.

Bot...

CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPT. 5, 2023 CITY COMMISSION MEETING

During the September 5, 2023, regular City Commission meeting in Brownsville, several important decisions and discussions took place. Here's a summary of the key points:

 Real Estate Purchase for Neighborhood Stabilization Project: The Ci...

RIBBON-CUTTING EVENT HELD TO MARK INAUGURAL FLIGHT TO LAS VEGAS VIA AVELO AIRLINESS

It was all about Las Vegas at the Brownsville-South Padre International Airport on Friday, September 8, 2023, as Avelo Airlines launched its inaugural non-stop flight from Brownsville to the famous entertainment destination. 

The event was marked ...

BPUB, ERCOT ONCE AGAIN REQUEST TEXAS RESIDENTS TO CONSERVE ENERGY

Following a request by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas or ERCOT, Brownsville Public Utilities Board is asking its customers to conserve electricity between 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM today, September 7, 2023, due to high demands throughout Texas.

The hig...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE RECONGIZED BY U.S. BORDER PATROL RIO GRANDE VALLEY SECTOR

The City of Brownsville played a significant role in assisting with the influx of migrants in the region, and this was recognized during the Camp Monument Appreciation Ceremony hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol on September ...

WILD ROSE LANE SET FOR FULL RECONSTRUCTION IN 2024; ANOTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The Capital Improvement Project is set to allocate funding for the comprehensive reconstruction of Wild Rose Lane, spanning from North Coria Street to Honeydale Road. 

Bidding for this reconstruction project is scheduled to commence at the outset ...

BARCC TEAMS UP WITH CITY LIBRARIES FOR PET ADOPTION EVENTS

In response to a critical surge in canine residents at the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center, the City of Brownsville is excited to announce a collaborative effort with City Libraries to host a series of Pet Adoption Days. This initiative aims...

MAJOR MAKEOVER COMING TO OLD HIGHWAY 77 IN BROWNSVILLE

Big changes are coming to Old Highway 77 in 2024 which will make driving on the roadway much smoother.

Old Highway 77 will be fully rebuilt, and this is something the City of Brownsville has been looking at doing for years.

A full reconstruction of Old High...

BROWNSVILLE MAYOR JOHN COWEN JR. GIVES INTRODUCTORY REMARKS AT 88TH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE LUNCHEON

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. presented the introductory remarks at the 88^th Texas Legislative Update Luncheon hosted by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Brownsville Events Center.

Those attending received an update ...

ERCOT ONCE AGAIN ASKING RESIDENTS TO CONSERVE ENERGY USAGE

ERCOT, or the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, is once again asking residents to conserve electricity this evening, August 30, 2023, as reserves are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening due to a high level of unexpected thermal generation...

GLADYS PORTER ZOO TO OFFER DISCOUNT DAYS TO BROWNSVILLE RESIDENTS IN SEPTEMBER

Gladys Porter Zoo is hosting a special event called "Brownsville Discount Days" for residents of Brownsville.

 During the weekend of September 8-10, 2023, Brownsville residents will have the opportunity to visit the zoo at significantly ...

STAGECOACH TRAIL TO UNDERGO FULL RECONSTRUCTION THAT INCLUDES DRAINAGE AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Stagecoach Trail  will undergo a major makeover in 2024, the City of Brownsville Engineering and Public Works Department reports.

Stagecoach Trail will be undergoing full reconstruction that includes drainage and roadway improvements, sidewalks, a...

LIT FIBER-BTX GETTING CLOSER TO BEING ABLE TO OFFER RESIDENTS FIBER INTERNET SERVICE

Lit Fiber BTX announces that it is getting closer to being able to offer residents Lit FIber - BTX 100% fiber internet. 

The first area that will be available is the area of West Price Road and East Los Ebanos Boulevard corridors between I-69E and...

REPAIR WORK CONTINUES AT THE OBSERVATORY AT THE SOUTHMOST BRANCH LIBRARY

Repair work continues at the observatory housed at the Southmost Branch library and library officials hope to have the work completed in time for the upcoming October 14, 2023 solar eclipse. 

The Southmost Branch Library is located at 4320 Southmo...

BPUB/ERCOT ASK FOR VOLUNTARY ELECTRICITY CONSERVATION FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces that electrical conservation is being requested by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) starting today, August 25, 2023, between 3-9 PM due to high demand throughout Texas because of sus...

NEW "WELCOME TO BROWNSVILLE" DOWNTOWN MURAL CLOSE TO COMPLETION

The new mural titled "Welcome to Brownsville" on East 13th Street in downtown Brownsville is a creation by local artist Jesse James Lopez, 22 years old. 

Lopez began working on the mural on June 17, 2023, after winning the downtown mural...

RESIDENTS ON EASTERN BOULEVARD AND CEDAR STREET TO EXPERIENCE WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board has announced that some residents on Eastern Boulevard and Cedar Street could expect water service interruption as the utility service provider will replace four water valves.The interruption is scheduled to occur on...

ALL-HAZARDS AWARENESS FAIR SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 31, 2023 AT THE BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The City of Brownsville Fire Department Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security is hosting its annual All-Hazards Awareness Fair from 4 PM to 7 PM Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Brownsville Public Library located at 2600 Central Boulevar...

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BEGIN ENFORCING THE USE OF PAYING STATIONS IN DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE

On August 21, 2023, parking enforcement officers from the Brownsville Police Department began enforcing the use of the newly installed paying stations in downtown Brownsville. 

After educating the public on how to use these stations over the summe...

BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY RATIFIES FY 2024 BUDGET

 The City of Brownsville Commission came together, at its August 15th meeting, to unanimously ratify the City's Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Budget amounting to $121M, alongside Certificates of Obligation valued at $29.6M. 

The ...

SECTION OF SOUTH PRICE ROAD TO BE CLOSED BEGINNING AUGUST 24, 2023 FOR SEWER LINE IMPROVEMENTS

A section of South Price Road will be closed from Thursday, August 24, 2023, through Saturday, August 26, 2023. This closure is due to repair work being conducted by the City of Brownsville Engineering and Public Works Department. 

The purpose of ...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TAKING PROACTIVE APPROACH IN ANTICIPATION OF HEAVY RAINFALL NEXT WEEK

With the possibility of heavy rain impacting the area next week, the City of Brownsville is taking a proactive approach and preparing the city.

On Friday, August 18, 2023, Stormwater crews which are members of the Engineering and Public Works Department we...

DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER LINDA C. MACIAS PLANS NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP FOR MCKENZIE ESTATES

Brownsville City Commissioner District 2 Linda C. Macias in collaboration with the City of Brownsville Public Health Department will hold a Neighborhood Cleanup at McKenzie Estates from 8 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Residents are encouraged t...

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE IN BROWNSVILLE; AQUA BRAVO DRIVE LATEST STREET TO GET REPAVED

Residents living on Agua Bravo Drive will be driving on a smoother road as the roadway is being repaved.

The repaving project is being undertaken by the City of Brownsville Engineering and Public Works Department and began the week of August 14, 2023.&...

"TOAST TO TAILS" GALA TO BENEFIT BARCC SEEKING SPONSORS

The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center will have its inaugural “Toast To Tails Gala” at the Brownsville Events Center at 6 PM Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, and is seeking sponsors to help make this a successful fundraising event.

B...

CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUG. 15, 2023 CITY COMMISSION MEETING

The Brownsville City Commission at its August 15, 2023, regular City Commission meeting discussed various items. Here's a summary of the key points:

Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan Update:

The Commission was briefed on the Water Con...

OLD HIGHWAY 77 TO GET HUGE MAKOVER IN 2024 SAYS ENGINEER AND PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DOROTEO GARCIA JR

The City of Brownsville is preparing for a significant transformation of Old Highway 77, a nearly two-mile road, that aims to enhance economic development in the area.

This makeover will involve converting the road from its current rural state to an urban ...

BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT LEADS TO TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF WEST 8TH STREET ON SATURDAY, AUG. 12, 2023

A back-to-school free community event will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2023. Free school supplies will be given away to the community.

However, due to the event, there will be temporary street closures on the west side of the city. Here are the details...

DR. ARTURO RODRIGUEZ DESGINATED CHAIR OF TASKFORCE OF BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS FOR TEXAS

Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, Director of Public Health and Wellness for the City of Brownsville, has been designated to Chair the Taskforce of Border Health Officials for the State of Texas. His tenure will be from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2025.&...

BROWNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVITES COMMUNITY TO ATTEND NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT

The Brownsville Police Department invites the community to come out and join in its annual National Night Out event to be held Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Brownsville Sports Park.

The free event will be held from 6 PM to 9 PM at 1000 Sports Park Boulev...

COME AND JOIN OUR 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 deputy city manager, systems/web EOC administrator, administrative technician, journeyman electrician, equipment operator I...

CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUG. 1, 2023 CITY COMMISSION MEETING

The Brownsville City Commission at its Aug. 1, 2023, regular meeting approved on a first reading on Ordinance No. 2023-736-Q of the City of Brownsville, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 98 pertaining to traffic and vehicles in its entirety.

The ordinance pe...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE

Statements required in notice if the proposed tax rate exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not&nbs...

FOUR BROWNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED WITH PROCLAMATION

The City of Brownsville honored Brownsville Police Department Telecommunicators Ida Villarreal, Sarahi Benavides, Mary Blanco, and Officer Albert Buitureida for their outstanding service and dedication in serving and protecting the citizens of Brownsville...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONTINUE WORK ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS

The City of Brownsville Engineer and Public Works Department is making progress on the street repair projects funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

 As of Tuesday, August...

WINNER OF DOWNTOWN MURAL CONTEST WORKING ON MURAL

Jesse James, the winner of the downtown mural contest, is creating a vibrant mural titled "Welcome to Brownsville" at the corner of East 13th and East Elizabeth streets. The mural showcases various aspects of the city's Hispanic culture...

2023 SUMMER GAMES OF TEXAS-BROWNSVILLE COME TO A CLOSE

The 2023 Summer Games of Texas in Brownsville came to an end with lots of excitement and energy throughout the four-day event. Despite the warm weather, parents, family members, and friends showed up in large numbers to support and cheer on their favorite...

SATURDAY'S 2023 SUMMER GAMES OF TEXAS-BROWNSVILLE ADD SOCCER AND BOXING

The 2023 Summer Games of Texas in Brownsville are ongoing with athletes from all over Texas competing in a variety of sports.

Saturday, July 29, 2023, was an exciting day as it marked the first time that soccer and boxing competitions took place at the Gam...

2023 SUMMER GAMES OF TEXAS OPENING CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT

The 2023 Summer Games of Texas-Brownsville are underway and they are offering a diverse range of sports and activities to entertain and engage participants and spectators alike. 

Friday's lineup of track and field, golf, pickleball, tenni...

2023 GAMES OF TEXAS- BROWNSVILLE KICK OFF THURSDAY WITH SEVERAL GAMES ON TAP

The 2023 Summer Games of Texas in Brownsville kicked off on Thursday, July 27, 2023, and athletes from all corners of Texas are coming together to compete in a variety of sports. Despite the warm weather, the unwavering support of parents, family members,...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONTINUE TO WORK ON STREET PROJECTS

The City of Brownsville is investing in infrastructure improvements for the residents living on Calle Buenos Aires on the city’s north side.

The full reconstruction of the street by G&T Paving, which includes replacing the curb and gutter, si...

AVENIDA DE LA PLATA GETTING COMPLETE OVERHAUL

The City of Brownsville Engineering and Public Works Department is actively working on improving the streets in the city. The overhaul of Avenida De La Plata in south Brownsville is a significant project.

Pederson Construction has been hired by the EPW dep...

THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE'S 100-DAY SAFETY CAMPAIGN IN PROGRESS

The City of Brownsville's 100-Day Safety Campaign is currently in progress, with the aim of raising awareness among motorists about the presence of bicyclists and pedestrians on the roads during the summer months. The primary objective of this ca...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPAVING SASHA CIRCLE

The City of Brownsville Engineering and Public Works Department is making progress on the road project on Sasha Circle on the city's east side. The repaving of the street through milling and overlaying will help improve the condition of the road ...

BARCC CALLS ON COMMUNITY TO HELP WITH CRITICALLY HIGH CAPACITY

The Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center (BARCC) is over capacity and is asking the community to help in any way possible.

The animal shelter has received more surrenders, strays, and animal control intakes.

Currently, there are 126 dogs at the shelter...

BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASK RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN HEADING OUTSIDE

If you enjoy being outdoors, then the City of Brownsville’s Health and Wellness Department wants to ensure you take precautions to protect yourself from possible mosquito bites. This is the time of year in which the Rio Grande Valley’s climate creates a p...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN ROAD PROJECTS

The City of Brownsville Engineering and Public Works Department is actively involved in road construction projects. They are currently working on Viking Lane, specifically carrying  out milling and overlay work from Center Drive to El Paso Road, ...

CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR JULY 11, 2023 CITY COMMISSION MEETING

The Brownsville City Commission at its July 11, 2023 regular commission meeting approved awarding ZIWA Construction the $7, 489, 689 TIGER project or Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Rehab Project which is a 5-state construction proj...

BROWNSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLDS HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR

It was all about spreading the word about health and wellness and on July 13, 2023, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce sponsored its third annual Health and Wellness Fair at the Brownsville Events Center located at 1 Event Drive.

 The fair attrac...

BROWNSVILLE EMS TEAM NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY CARE FOR HEART ATTACK PATIENTS

The City of Brownsville’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Achievement Award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe fo...

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PRESENTS FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT STUDY TO PUBLIC

The City of Brownsville Public Works and Engineering Department recently presented the results of the Flood Infrastructure Fund Project Study at the Brownsville Public Library on Central Boulevard. The study, which was funded by the Texas Water Developmen...

BROWNSVILLE CVB SET TO CLOSE APPLICATIONS FOR HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDING

If your business is hoping to garner financial support from the City of Brownsville’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) Hotel and Motel Tax Revenue program, then you have until July 16, 2023, to submit your application. The CVB launched the applicatio...

BARCC TEAMS UP WITH PETSMART CHARITIES TO HOST PET ADOPTIONS THIS WEEKEND

The Brownsville Animal Rescue and Care Center (BARCC) is partnering with PetSmart Charities® and local rescues to host an adoption event in support of National Adoption Week. 

The event will take place from July 14 to July 16, 2023, at the PetSmar...

TINO VILLARREAL JR. SWORN IN AS AT-LARGE "A" CITY COMMISSIONER

Tino Villarreal Jr. has been sworn in as Brownsville City Commissioner At-Large "A." The ceremony took place during a recent Brownsville City Commission meeting, where U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera Jr. administered the oath of office.

During...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TO HOLD SECOND SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION EVENT

The City of Brownsville continues to take proactive measures during the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Distributing sandbags can be an effective way to help protect residents and businesses from potential flooding during hurricanes or tropical storms.

The...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PREPARES TO WELCOME THOUSANDS TO GAMES OF TEXAS COMPETITION THIS JULY

Mayor John Cowen, Jr. and City Commissioners are proud to welcome the 2023 Summer Games of Texas! This exciting multi-sporting, competitive event will take place July 27th to July 30th, bringing an estimated 7,000 athletes and thousands more in visitors f...

CITY APPROVES ISSUANCE OF $31 MILLION CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION FOR ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

City of Brownsville City Commission approves $31 Million Certificate of Obligation Issuance at its regularly scheduled City Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. This financial move is designed to address road projects and key infrastructure...

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS BEING DONE ON MIDWAY DRIVE

On Monday, July 10, 2023, the Engineering and Public Work crews in the City of Brownsville's westside were actively engaged in road construction on Midway Drive. 

The construction work involved prepping and milling the road, with the aim ...

ALEXANDER ACHA NAMED MR. AMIGO 2023

Alexander Acha, the Mexican singer-songwriter, has been announced as the 2023 Mr. Amigo by the Mr. Amigo Association. The announcement was made on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art. Alexander Acha is well-known for his 2000 hits...

NUSIANCE AND ISOLATED FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023

According to the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley, a weak upper-level system over South Texas is expected to bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. This weather pattern could lead to nuisance floodin...

BROWNSVILLE MAYOR OFFERS UPDATES ON CITY INITIATIVES AT "FRIDAY WITH THE CITY" EVENT

The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosts its “Friday With the City” and features Brownsville City Mayor, John Cowen, Jr. The community presentation, hosted at the Brownsville Event Center on Friday, June 30, 2023, featured a number of...

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF SOUTH PRICE ROAD

If your daily commute takes you down South Price Road, you will need to find an alternate route starting Wednesday, July 5, 2023. The City of Brownsville Department of Engineering and Public Works has announced a temporary street closure of South Price Ro...

HEAT INDICES BETWEEN 105 AND 110 DEGREES EXPECTED THURSDAY AFTERNOON

Heat indices of between 105 and 110 degrees are once again expected Thursday afternoon in Brownsville and the rest of the Rio Grande Valley.

The National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley reports the combination of well above average tempera...

BROWNSVILLE’S SALUTE TO FREEDOM IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 1ST AT THE BROWNSVILLE SPORTS PARK

The City of Brownsville is excited to invite everyone to join in the celebration of the Fourth of July at the 23rd annual Salute to Freedom Celebration. The event will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Brownsville Sports Park, which is located ...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE CELEBRATES $4.7 MILLION GRANT FOR GREEN PUBLIC TRANSIT INITIATIVE

 City of Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr. is proud to announce today that the City has been awarded a $4.7 million grant from U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the replacement of six (6) diesel...

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REMARKING DOWNTOWN PARKING SPACES

The City of Brownsville’s Engineering and Public Work Department has been busy remarking the parking spaces in downtown Brownsville.

The remarking began last week when crews with the department were seen working on East Washington Street Thursday...

BARCC TO OFFER FREE MICROCHIPPING AHEAD OF FOURTH OF JULY

The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC) will provide free microchipping for dogs and other pets from June 24 through July 1, 2023, in anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday.

BARCC is located at 416 FM 511 in Brownsville.

Upon arrival f...

AVELO AIRLINES ADDS NONSTOP SERVICE FROM BROWNSVILLE TO LAS VEGAS

Avelo Airlines announced Thursday it is expanding its service from Brownsville with nonstop flights to Las Vegas.Introductory one-way fares between Brownsville South Padre International Airport (BRO) and Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airpo...

CITY COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS FOR JUNE 20, 2023 MEETING

The Brownsville City Commission at its June 20, 2023, regular Commission meeting approved a resolution authorizing the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) to sell Lot 5 of the North Brownsville Industrial Park.

The selling of Lot 5 will allow...

RELENTLESS HEAT TO CONTINUE

Relentless heat will continue to impact Brownsville and the rest of the Rio Grande Valley with anticipated heat indices between 111 and 121 degrees.

The National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley has issued an excessive heat warning for Brow...

TINO VILLARREAL JR. ELECTED TO BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION

Tino Villarreal Jr. has been elected by registered voters in Brownsville to fill the vacant City Commission At Large "A" position on the Brownsville City Commission. 

In the runoff election held on June 17, 2023, Villarreal emerged victo...

RESIDENTS URGED TO KEEP AN EYE ON PETS DURING HOT WEATHER

The City of Brownsville's Public Health Department and Police Department are rightly urging pet owners to take precautions and keep a close eye on their pets during hot weather.  

It is important for pet owners to be aware of the potential dangers...

DANGEROUS HEAT EXPECTED ON FATHER'S DAY

An excessive heat warning will remain in effect on Sunday June 18, 2023, which is Father’s Day, and any outdoor celebrations could become dangerous because of the heat.

According to the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley, t...

BROWNSVILLE'S ANNUAL SALUTE TO FREEDOM SCHEDULED FOR JULY 1ST

Mark your calendars. Brownsville’s annual Salute to Freedom Celebration is scheduled for July 1, 2023, at the Brownsville Sports Park at 1000 Sports Park Boulevard.

Be ready to view one of the most brilliant fireworks displays in the region.

The S...

EXCESSIVE HEAT EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO NEXT WEEK

The Rio Grande Valley, including Brownsville, is likely to continue to experience life-threatening heat into next week, so emergency medical personnel are advising locals to exercise additional caution during these hot days.

The National Weather Service in...

FIRE DEPARMENT TO HOLD THIRD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY 5K/1MILE

The Third Annual Christmas in July 5K/1 Mile Run Walk sponsored by the Brownsville Fire Department is a great opportunity for runners and walkers to contribute to the community while enjoying some physical activity. Here are the details of the event:

Date:...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU TO HOST HOT APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

The City of Brownsville’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Office of Space Commerce will host two Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Educational Workshops for the general-public, including entities that wish to learn more about Hotel and Mot...

BROWNSVILLE MAYOR JOHN COWEN JR. NAMED IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OF LRGVDC

Story Courtesy: Rio Grande Guardian

WESLACO, Texas – Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., has never been president of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, but that did not stop its board of directors appointing him “Immediate ...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PROVIDES ACCELA TRAINING FOR CITIZENS

The City of Brownsville has partnered with Accela Inc., a cloud-based platform of government software solutions, to deliver powerful e-government services. This partnership aims to make it easier for businesses to conduct transactions with the city and pr...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE HEALTH AUTHORITY DISCUSSES SERIOUSNESS OF MENINGITIS

The City of Brownsville’s Health Authority is reminding residents to remain cautious when traveling to Matamoros, Mexico for elective surgery. 

Dr. Christopher Romero, health authority for the City of Brownsville, said meningitis is a se...

PROGRESS BEING MADE TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN BROWNSVILLE WITH FIBER OPTIC NETWORK

 Construction of the City of Brownsville’s middlemile fiber network continues to make great progress as the Lit Fiber - BTX (“Lit,” or “BTX Fiber” when referring to the middle mile network) crews ...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE ANNOUNCES MURAL WINNER

We are excited to announce that the “Welcome to Brownsville” mural proposal is the winning mural that will be featured at 1268 E. Elizabeth St.

Admirers of Brownsville’s heritage, art, and traditions participated in community ...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE NAMED ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE PLACES TO LIVE IN THE U.S.

The City of Brownsville has made the list of the Top 25 Best Affordable Places to Live in the United States in 2023-2024.

Brownsville ranked No. 15 in the list compiled by U.S. News and World Report.

 In compiling the list,  U.S. News and ...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE OFFERS SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

It’s summer time and the City of Brownsville has plenty of activities to keep children busy during the summer months.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Mobile Recreation Unit will be making its way to area neighborhoods holding block parties pro...

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PREPARES FOR HURRICANE SEASON WITH SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION EVENT

The City of Brownsville is proactively taking steps to prepare for the upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season, which officially begins on June 1 and runs until November 30. A key part of these preparations involves the distribution of sandbags to residents a...

BROWNSVILLLE ANIMAL REGULATION AND CARE CENTER TEMPORARILY MODIFIES SERVICES

The City of Brownsville is temporarily modifying its services to contain a virus that circulated among its canine residents, earlier this week, at the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC). Staff at the care center is actively re...

LGBTQ+ TASK FORCE HOLD FLAG RAISING CEREMONY

The Progress Pride Flag waved proudly as a crowd made of elected officials and others dressed in rainbow-colored T-shirts, jewelry and regalia gathered to kick off June 2023 Pride month with the fourth annual flag-raising ceremony outside the Brownsville ...

MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT KICKS-OFF BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, CHILD SAFETY CAMPAIGN

With summer fast approaching and both bicyclists and pedestrians ready to take to the hike and bike trails and city streets for some exercise and fun, officials want to remind motorists to be cautious when on the roadways.

The City of Brownsville&rsquo...

FARMERS MARKET HOLDS LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY

The Brownsville Farmers Market recently recognized law enforcement officers at its Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

The farmers market wanted to show its appreciation to law enforcement for their dedication and commitment to keeping the people in the comm...

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

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

For full information and guidelines, please download guidelines here.

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...

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.

Mango Languages

Makerspace Now Available

Have an idea you want to make a reality? Come check out the libraries Makerspace at both of our branches!

Game time at the Library!

Video game station available for checkout at our Southmost Library! 

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.

546-HELP: ...

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,...

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...

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...

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...