News Releases
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…
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 Wilson Street, Thursday, July 17, starting at 10 a.m. This closure is necessary as a BPUB crew will install a 6-inch water main line valve on Wilson Street.…
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 Dan Street, Thursday, July 10, starting at 9 a.m. This closure is necessary as a BPUB crew will install a 6-inch water main line valve on Dan Street. The closure is…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces temporary lane and road closures as part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure maintenance. The lane closure will affect the far right, northbound lane near 4702 S. Padre Island Highway on Sunday, June 29, starting at 8 a.m. This closure is necessary as a BPUB crew will make…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…