News Releases
BPUB is proud to announce the launch of a holiday food drive benefiting Good Neighbor Settlement House (GNSH). The drive will run from Nov. 24 through Dec. 17, and we invite both BPUB employees and the entire community to join us in supporting local families in need. GNSH provides essential services including meals, groceries, homeless…
While the holidays bring cooler weather, conservation and preparedness remain important year-round. BPUB encourages all customers to practice simple habits that save water and help households stay ready for unexpected emergencies. Even during cooler months, Brownsville’s water resources remain under pressure due to ongoing drought conditions along the Rio Grande and regional population growth. Small…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has earned a national Award of Merit from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its video communications campaign, “Energy Conservation: It Starts With You!” The award was presented during the 2025 APPA Customer Connections Conference held in Salt Lake City. BPUB was recognized in the Video Category for…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2024. This report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating…
Demolition began Oct. 2 on one of Brownsville’s familiar landmarks – the elevated water storage tank located on the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) campus. The tank, which had been decommissioned, is being taken down over a 45-day period as part of BPUB’s continued investment in modernizing the city’s water infrastructure. The UTRGV…
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary, partial road closure as part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvement. The road closure will affect Impala Drive, between East 30th Street and Gazelle Street, Tuesday, Oct. 20, starting at 9 a.m. This closure is necessary as a BPUB crew will…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is extending the celebration of Public Power Week (Oct. 6-12) through the entire month of October to highlight the value of municipally owned utility service in the community and is beginning Public Power Month with a new community event, the Big Public Utilities Bash. “Public power is a cornerstone…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary road closure as part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvement. The road closure will affect Ridgely Road, between East 18th Street and East 21st Street, starting Thursday, Oct. 2. This closure is necessary as a BPUB crew will begin demolition of Elevated Water Storage…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) will hold its Big Public Utilities Bash at 1425 Robinhood Dr. on Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This free event is a celebration of Public Power Month, where BPUB extends Public Power Week into a month-long celebration highlighting the advantages of municipally owned utilities. Children will get…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) will hold its Big Public Utilities Bash at 1425 Robinhood Dr. on Oct. 10 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This free event is a celebration of Public Power Month, where BPUB extends Public Power Week into a month-long celebration highlighting the advantages of municipally owned utilities. Children will get the chance…