News Releases

BPUB Announces Temporary Road Closure

June 5, 2025

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary road closure as part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure maintenance. The road closure will affect Old Highway 77, from Charlie Clark Drive to Gilson Road, and a portion of Gilson Road, from Old Highway 77 to Weslaco Road, on Thursday, June 5, starting at…

BPUB Secures $47 Million in State Funding for Water Projects

June 4, 2025

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is proud to announce that nearly $47.2 million in state funding has been secured for two transformative water infrastructure projects that will improve water security and sustainability for the Brownsville region. The funding comes through the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and was included in the state budget bill approved…

BPUB Awards Scholarship to Local Graduating Seniors

June 4, 2025

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) awarded 10 local high school seniors $2,000 scholarships through its Project SHARE Program for their upcoming studies at accredited higher education institutions this fall. The Project SHARE Program, initiated in 1985 to assist families with utility bills, has provided financial aid for students living in BPUB-serviced homes since 2005.…

BPUB Announces Temporary Lane Closure

June 3, 2025

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary lane closure as part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvement. The lane closure will affect Stagecoach Trail, between Queens Woods and Dennet Road, on Wednesday, June 4, starting at 9 a.m. This closure is necessary as a BPUB crew will be installing a new…

BPUB Announces Temporary Road Closures

May 6, 2025

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces two temporary road closures as part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvement. The first road closure will be impacting South Central Avenue between Boca Chica Boulevard and San Antonio Road on Tuesday, May 6, starting at 8 p.m. A portion of the right lane of Boca Chica…

BPUB Assists City of Combes with Emergency Sinkhole Repair Efforts

April 10, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) mobilized a team to provide critical support following a major storm that caused significant damage to the City of Combes. The request was channeled through the Cameron County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Brownsville’s Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security. The Historic…

BPUB Announces Launch of AMI Smart Meter Program

April 7, 2025

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is proud to announce the launch of its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Smart Meter Program, a transformative initiative that will enhance utility services for its customers by providing real-time data, improved efficiency, and greater convenience. Starting April 7, 2025, BPUB is set to upgrade traditional electric and water meters…

BPUB COO Mark Dombroski Testifies at Senate Subcommittee

April 1, 2025

Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Assistant General Manager & Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mark Dombroski testified on March 24, before the Senate Subcommittee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs. During the hearing, Dombroski provided valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities related to water and utility infrastructure in South Texas. As a leading expert in…

BPUB Prepares for Extreme Cold Weather Event

February 18, 2025

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – As a strong cold front is forecast to hit the Rio Grande Valley early Wednesday, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is preparing in anticipation of the demands this weather could have on the city’s infrastructure. Some of the preparations that BPUB crews are conducting include: • Ensuring all vehicles and equipment…

BPUB Project SHARE Scholarship Now Open!

February 7, 2025

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is now accepting applications for its annual Project SHARE Scholarship, starting today, Feb. 7, 2025. BPUB will award $2,000 each to 10 deserving students to support their pursuit of higher education.   As part of BPUB’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community, the scholarship is designed to…