News Releases

Outage Report Update 4 p.m.

December 23, 2022

BPUB had two outages affecting about 340 customers. BPUB crews are still working to restore 330 customers. The outages occurred in the following areas: Calle Galaxia, Calle Espacio, Calle Planeta, Calle Pluton areas Outage Start Time: 12:20 p.m. Outage Restored Time: No ETA Cause: Fuse blowout Rosemond Ct. Outage Start Time: 2:26 p.m. Outage Restored…

Outage Report Update 12 p.m.

December 23, 2022

BPUB had two outages affecting about 459 customers and restored all customers. The outages occurred in the following areas: Calle Galaxia; Calle Cielo; Calle Planeta Outage Start Time: 7:28 a.m. Outage Restored Time: 8:19 a.m. Ridge Trl, Oak Valley Dr, Alamo Trl, Memorial Trl and surrounding areas Outage Start Time: 9:06 a.m. Outage Restored Time:…

Outage Report Update 8:00 am

December 23, 2022

BPUB had two outages affecting about 272 customers. BPUB has restored 267 customers with five remaining. The outages occurred in the following areas: Charing Cross Cir; Jaime J Zapata; Margaret Ct; Parliament Ct; Picadilly Cir; Sunbeam; Tanglewood Dr; Westminster Cir; Westminster Rd; Woodway Dr. Outage Start Time: 5:53 am Outage Restored Time: 7:00 am Calle…

Outage Update 4:00 am

December 23, 2022

BPUB had six outages impacting about 1654 customers. BPUB has restored all 1654 in the following areas: Military Hwy; Colonia Galaxia; San Felipe Dr; Calle Pluton; Calle Galaxia; Captain Basler; El Mar St; El Brillo St; Ruben M Torres; Hacienda West subdivision; Colorado North St; Alamosa Dr; FM 1421; Rancho Simpatico subdivision; Wild Horse Trl;…

Outage Update 12:00 am

December 23, 2022

Update 12:00 am: BPUB had ten outages impacting about 3111 customers. BPUB restored 1417 customers with 1694 remaining in the following areas Military HWY, Ruben M. Torres and N Central Ave, Heron Cove Lurdes Blvd and Ruben M. Torres and North Minnesota. As we continue our restoration efforts, some individual outages may remain. We urge…

Strong Winds Cause Power Outages

February 16, 2022

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.…

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

February 4, 2022

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…

BPUB Restoring Service Outages

February 4, 2022

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…

BPUB’s Final Winter Storm Electric Services Restoration Report

February 21, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, TX – After working around the clock since the extreme cold weather event that caused statewide power outages, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) restored the last remaining customers who lost power as a result of the winter storm. After the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) suspended rotating outages, BPUB restored power to…

BPUB Delivers Drinking Water to Port Isabel

February 21, 2021

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – On Saturday, Feb. 20 the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) filled a water tank with potable water for the City of Port Isabel, which has been under a boil water notice due to the winter storm.   BPUB employees parked the 6,400-gallon tank on the west parking lot of Port Isabel High…