News Releases
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is pleased to share that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has included an authorization for Brownsville, Texas, in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024). This authorization could bring essential federal funding to critical water infrastructure projects in Brownsville, significantly benefiting the community. The WRDA…
In response to the recent Boil Water Notice (BWN) issued by the City of Laredo due to the detection of E. coli in the water system, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is proud to announce its partnership with the Texas A&M Public Works Response Team (TX-PWRT) to assist in the city’s efforts to ensure…
Joint Press Release – From the Office of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez and Brownsville Public Utilities Board BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) presented members of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board with $2,017,000 for the restoration of Brownsville’s historic resacas. This is part of the Congressman’s successful effort to secure a total of $15.5…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) held its first-ever Touch-a-Truck event Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville (CMOB), attracting more than 840 visitors. The event provided an opportunity for children and their families to learn more about BPUB and get up close with the trucks and equipment BPUB crews use daily. With…
BROWNSVILLE, TX (October 15, 2024) — The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is excited to announce a major investment of $5.19 million in the reconstruction of Old Highway 77 funded by BPUB’s Capital Improvement Fund. This project, with a total cost of $13.95 million, is set to begin this October and aims to significantly improve…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is extending Public Power Week (Oct. 6-12) through the entire month of October by hosting an electrical community tour for customers, highlighting the benefits of public power and continuing outreach and education to customers about electrical rates and energy efficiency. “Public power is a cornerstone of community well-being, providing…
BROWNSVILLE – On Oct. 6, 2022, Mr. Erasmo Castro filed a frivolous lawsuit against the Brownsville Public Utilities Board and its former General Manager, John S. Bruciak, PE. Filed in small claims court, before a local Justice of the Peace, the case was largely dormant until BPUB filed a motion to dismiss, which was heard on…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) will hold a Touch-a-Truck event in collaboration with the Children’s Museum of Brownsville (CMOB) on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Children will get the chance to touch and learn more about some of the trucks and equipment BPUB crews use every day. In addition to the truck…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is reminding the community that attaching unauthorized items, like signs, notices, boards or similar items, is prohibited per the city of Brownsville’s municipal code. Unauthorized attachments endanger BPUB’s lineworkers. There is an increasing concern over incidents where damage to protective gear is caused by sharp objects like nails, staples…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces the closure of Seventh Street between Elizabeth Street and Levee Street beginning Monday, July 15 through July 29 as excavation begins for the American Rescue Plan Act Downtown (ARPA) Water/Wastewater Improvements Project. Motorists are advised to plan their routes in advance and follow all posted detour signs. The…