Strong Winds Cause Power Outages

Brownsville, TX – Some Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) customers may be experiencing power interruptions today due to wind gusts as high as 35 mph. Temporary light outages may be related to tree branches and palm debris that have fallen and hit power lines. BPUB is aware of the disruptions and is addressing the situation.…

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9:00 p.m. Update: BPUB Restoring Service Outages

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Since 4 p.m. today, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) crews continued outage restorations throughout this afternoon. Four outages impacting about 97 customers were reported. Crews restored all customers. BPUB customers can report power outages or service outages at (956) 983-6300 or by using BPUB’s web-based app at https://assist.brownsville-pub.com. BPUB will keep…

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BPUB Restoring Service Outages

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Since 11:00 a.m. today, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) crews continued outage restorations throughout this afternoon. Five outages impacting about 155 customers were reported. Crews restored 110 customers with 45 remaining in the Boca Chica area. As we continue restorations, some individual outages may remain. BPUB customers can report power outages…

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BPUB Ready for Cold Weather Event

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – As another strong cold front is forecast to hit Texas and the Rio Grande Valley the later part of this week and into the weekend, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) prepares its crews for the immediate demands Winter Storm Landon will have while additional preparations have already been done at BPUB…

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