Brownsville Texas Cyclobia
Sandra Lopez Langley, President GBIC Board speaks about the first every Cyclobia here in Brownsville. The City of Brownsville held their first Open Streets event, CycloBia, on November 4, becoming the...
View ArticleWhy Brownsville needs to be ALLIN for education
In 2011, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation doubled-down on Brownsville with a $1.5 million grant, not because they saw a community with alarming social/educational indicators – we have that, but...
View ArticleEPA Grant Application – Collaboration for Change
This projects strikes all the right chords. It includes multi-agency cooperation, it brings new federal funds into the area, it educates our youth, it spotlights and engages committed local teachers,...
View ArticleBEDC Economic Journal – Downtown Revitalization
In this second edition of the Brownsville Economic Journal, we look into some of the activities that are driving downtown revitalization efforts. See more at the BEDC Website.
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UTB and UTPA To Merge
The Chancellor asks Regents and Legislature to approve the creation of a new university in the Rio Grande Valley that will include a school of medicine. Below is a quick round up of information from...
View ArticleIs America falling behind – Or is the rest of the World catching up?
This is a great video to get a better understanding of the context in which we are working to develop a more competitive economy and community.
View ArticleBrownsville’s Better Block Market Square
Once a vibrant center of commerce and culture, Brownsville’s Market Square had seen better days. Located a short walking distance from the international bridge linking downtown Brownsville to...
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Christmas Better Block
When was the last time you saw snow in Brownsville? Last Saturday Market Square was the scenario for yet another fantastic Better Block event that included a stream of Christmas treats for adults and...
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BPUB Announcement
.. Brownsville Public Utilities Board, a key partner in the United Brownsville Partnership, to make Major Economic Development Announcement, on January, 28, 2013, 9 a.m. at IBC Bank on Ruben Torres.
View ArticleCan We Inspire 100% of Our Next Generation to Do Better?
Child: “Mom/Dad why should I vote?” Parent: ”hmmmm….” As parents we always want to have an insightful and profound answer – right? After all they are asking a question about one of our greatest rights...
View ArticleSchool of Business to Honor Gonzalez, Rusteberg and Vela on March 22
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 12, 2013 – The School of Business at The University of Texas at Brownsville announced the recipients of its Business Leaders Awards for 2013. The honorees are Rolando...
View ArticleBrownsville Sports Park Independent Accountant Review Completed
Brownsville, TX- The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) announces the release of the Independent Accountant’s Report of the construction of the Brownsville Sports Park. In an effort...
View ArticleBrownsville Public Utilities Board Announces Agreement with Tenaska for...
Agreement Offers Opportunity for Decades of Reliable Local Energy for Brownsville BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) today announced that it has entered into a...
View ArticlePort of Brownsville – Huge Component in the Local and Regional Economy
Brownsville, Texas, January 22, 2013: A recently completed report indicates that the Port of Brownsville plays a huge and vital role in the local and regional economy. The report prepared by one of the...
View ArticleCity and School District Partner for Municipal Youth Ambassador Program
The City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Independent School District Municipal Youth Ambassador Program is a 2- year program with two main components: the program year and the alumni year. The year...
View ArticleCyclobia is Back!
The City of Brownsville Health Department invites you to our second Cyclobia, Sunday, March 17 2013, from 10 AM to 3 PM. CycloBia is a free event that turns major city streets into a safe place for...
View ArticleBPUB and H-E-B Host ‘Connects to Wellness’ Event
March 4, 2013, Contact: Ryan Greenfeld Comm. & P.R. Coordinator (956) 983-6271 WHAT: Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) and H-E-B will host a Connects to Wellness event at Brownsville H-E-B...
View ArticleBrownsville SPI International Airport Challenges Sequester Cuts
Keep the Brownsville Air Traffic Control Tower Open A series of devastating budget cuts known as the sequester are now in effect. Americans across the country are feeling the consequences, from...
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Take Action: Keep Brownsville Air Traffic Control Tower Open
Friends – We must act by MARCH 13, 2013 . The sequester - federal budget cuts as a result of a Congress that failed to compromise – hit us directly with the closure of our Brownsville SPI Airport...
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