News Releases
BROWNSVILLE — The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is increasing its rebate offering to residential customers who purchase and install WaterSense® certified high-efficiency toilets from $50 to $100 starting May 24 through Aug. 31, 2024. The enhanced rebate aims to encourage more home owners to switch to water-efficient toilets, supporting community efforts in water conservation…
The winners of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board’s (BPUB) 2024 Conservation Superheroes Drawing Contest have been decided. This contest, aimed at promoting water and electrical conservation among students in grades 1-5, helped put the spotlight on the need for conservation as well as showcasing the talents of students in BPUB’s service territory. The contest, which…
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) leadership, along with Mayor John Cowen, recently toured the Hidalgo Energy Center. This visit comes at a pivotal time as the plant undergoes its first major overhaul, a comprehensive 90-day project initiated after five years of planning. The Hidalgo Energy Center, crucial for Brownsville’s energy stability, is undergoing extensive upgrades…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has been awarded the Certificate of Distinction for its investment policy by the Government Treasurer’s Organization of Texas (GTOT). BPUB was one of eight entities to receive the distinction recognizing its dedication and adherence to high standards of fiscal management. The GTOT Investment Certification Program sets criteria that require…
BROWNSVILLE, TX – Outgoing Southmost Regional Water Authority (SRWA) board member Ralph Cowen was honored with a proclamation and a token of gratitude at the regular SRWA board Monday, April 8. SRWA is a conservation and reclamation district created in 1981 to develop water supply strategies for regional partners which resulted in the construction of…
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) warns customers of an increase in reports of scam calls. Scammers are using a series of telephone numbers to impersonate BPUB employees to contact and threaten to disconnect customers and to collect past due payments through third-party payment methods. In addition to voice calls, there have…
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has scheduled a partial road closure on Roosevelt Street between East 17th Street and International Boulevard on Wednesday, April 3 to locate water main lines. BPUB crews will be working from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists are advised to plan their routes in advance and…
Marilyn D. Gilbert, General Manager & CEO of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB), has been selected as the Amelia Earhart STEM Woman of the Year by the Zonta Club of Brownsville. The award identifies a woman who has made significant contributions in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). “I am humbled…
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has scheduled a partial road closure on Morton Street between East 17th Street and International Boulevard on Tuesday, March 26 through Wednesday, March 27 to locate water main lines. BPUB crews will be working daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Motorists are advised to plan…