News:
As a public entity, the Port of Brownsville, its tenants, users, activities and economic impacts are often of interest to the general public and the maritime industry. It is the intent and responsibility of the port’s communications staff to provide timely, orderly and factual information to the news media. In an effort to expedite responses from inquiries by the news media, contact the following authorized port spokespersons:
Jorge I. Montero, Director of Communications
jmontero@portofbrownsville.com
Office: 956.838.7006 Mobile: 956.525.2067
Brownsville, Texas – September 22, 2020 – The Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners approved lowering the overall tax rate for property owners living within the district …
By John Reed, Chairman of the Brownsville Navigation District
The Port of Brownsville is proud to support the U.S. trucking industry by celebrating National …
WestPlains Exports Rio Grande Valley Sorghum
For the first time in 13 years, the Port of Brownsville resumed the export of grains overseas via …
A port community with all these exceptional benefits and active projects requires skilled and abundant labor. Local universities, colleges, technical schools, school districts and workforce …
Community-wide survey kicks off campaign to help identify connectivity needs
August 26, 2020 (Brownsville, TX) –The City of Brownsville, in partnership with seven strategic …
This notice concerns the 2020 property tax rates for the Brownsville Navigation District. This notice provides information about two tax rates used in adopting the …
Brownsville, Texas – August 10, 2020 – Construction for the South Port Connector Road began today, August 10, 2020, a critical project aimed at improving urban traffic …
Brownsville, Texas – August 7, 2020 – On Aug. 5th, a state district court dismissed a lawsuit against the Port of Brownsville by the City of Port …
The Port of Brownsville’s proximity to Mexico, Latin America’s second-largest economy, uniquely positions the port as the nation’s key transshipment gateway …
Editor’s Note: This article is featured in the new edition of the Port of Brownsville Directory.
With operating revenue records in five of …
Port Launches Scholarship Program to Help Deserving Students and Families Across the Greater Brownsville Area
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 28, 2020 – Thirty-two local high school …
By John Reed/Brownsville Navigation District Chairman
This Memorial Day, as we rightfully honor the military men and women who gave their lives winning and …
Prudent Stewardship Allows Brownsville to Weather Economic Uncertainty While Remaining Competitive for Continued Job Creation and Development
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – May 15, 2020 – The Port of …
On May 16, 2020, the Port of Brownsville observes its 84th anniversary.
Opened in 1936 to the excitement of thousands of local residents, the Port …
FTZ No. 62 continues to power economic progress in the Rio Grande Valley and bring value to the Port of Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (May 5 …
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