News Releases
BPUB’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure project reached a significant milestone, when all systems went live with real production data. The deployment remains on track to be completed in March 2027. To date, BPUB has installed 52,194 total meters across the service area. That total includes 28,245 electric meters and 23,949 water meters. BPUB has spent $18.3 million of the project budget, and both the water…
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…
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…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) hosted an information session on July 11 to address the ongoing drought affecting the Rio Grande Valley. Key stakeholders, including state Reps. Janie Lopez and Erin Gámez, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen Jr., Port of Brownsville Chair Esteban Guerra, and BPUB General Manager and CEO Marilyn D. Gilbert, gathered with…
With hurricane season already here, it’s essential to be prepared for potential storms that may impact our region. At Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB), we value the safety and well-being of our customers, and we want to ensure that you have all the necessary information to weather any storm that comes our way. Have a…
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB), in collaboration with Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS), will recognize the sixth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Utility Scam Awareness Day is part of the week-long National Scam Awareness Week (Nov.14-Nov.19), a campaign focused on educating customers and exposing tactics used by…
While South Texas isn’t known for its frigid winters, it’s important to be prepared. You never know when a winter storm might hit, and with current supply chain issues causing delays for all types of goods, some planning now could go a long way later. Get Your AC Checked – Regardless of the time of…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) just launched two new websites to provide the community with valuable information about utilities to multiple audiences. Is your kid e-Smart? Time to get you and the family e-Smart by using the new BPUB kids website. It’s important for children to learn more about how utilities work. Utilities are…
With more funds and continued support from residents, BPUB is moving forward with its resaca restoration efforts through its collaboration with the city of Brownsville and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Almost a year and a half ago, BPUB received an overwhelming amount of support from residents for a grant that would fund resaca…