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The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has earned a national Award of Merit from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its video communications campaign, “Energy Conservation: It Starts With You!” The award was presented during the 2025 APPA Customer Connections Conference held in Salt Lake City. BPUB was recognized in the Video Category for…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2024. This report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating…
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary, partial road closure as part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvement. The road closure will affect Impala Drive, between East 30th Street and Gazelle Street, Tuesday, Oct. 20, starting at 9 a.m. This closure is necessary as a BPUB crew will…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is extending the celebration of Public Power Week (Oct. 6-12) through the entire month of October to highlight the value of municipally owned utility service in the community and is beginning Public Power Month with a new community event, the Big Public Utilities Bash. “Public power is a cornerstone…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary road closure as part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvement. The road closure will affect Ridgely Road, between East 18th Street and East 21st Street, starting Thursday, Oct. 2. This closure is necessary as a BPUB crew will begin demolition of Elevated Water Storage…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) will hold its Big Public Utilities Bash at 1425 Robinhood Dr. on Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This free event is a celebration of Public Power Month, where BPUB extends Public Power Week into a month-long celebration highlighting the advantages of municipally owned utilities. Children will get…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) will hold its Big Public Utilities Bash at 1425 Robinhood Dr. on Oct. 10 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This free event is a celebration of Public Power Month, where BPUB extends Public Power Week into a month-long celebration highlighting the advantages of municipally owned utilities. Children will get the chance…
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 and can pose a safety risk for BPUB’s electrical workers. Unauthorized attachments endanger BPUB’s lineworkers because protective gear can be damaged by sharp objects like…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) invites students in grades 1-5 from schools within its service territory or residing in a home serviced by BPUB to participate in the Conservation Superheroes Drawing Contest for an opportunity to win a ninth generation Apple iPad. The contest, which runs Aug. 18 to Sept. 19, encourages students to…
As part of its ongoing commitment to transparency and public health, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) reminds all customers that the city’s drinking water consistently meets or exceeds all state and federal safety standards. Each year, BPUB publishes a comprehensive Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) that details the results of water quality testing conducted throughout…