The City of Brownsville has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is expected to provide up to $220 million for water and wastewater infrastructure projects designed to increase water availability in Brownsville and Cameron County.

The City of Brownsville is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Environmental Task Force, an advisory board intended to support the City Commission in evaluating environmental sustainability, community resilience, and other considerations related to development in Brownsville.

he City of Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Brownsville Public Library and the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, will host the first-ever Brownsville Maker Faire as part of Space Fest 2026.

The Brownsville City Commission on Tuesday approved a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, strengthening compensation and benefits for the men and women who serve the community through the Brownsville Police Department.

Brownsville’s Mitte Cultural District has been designated a Texas Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts, recognizing the city’s arts organizations, cultural heritage and efforts to use the arts to support tourism and economic development.

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) Board of Directors has approved targeted amendments to the organization’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, refining strategies related to entrepreneurship, community well-being, downtown revitalization, partnerships, impact measurement, and communications.

City of Brownsville representatives are in Washington, D.C., as part of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. Fly-In, meeting with federal agencies, members of Congress and other national leaders to advocate for Brownsville’s priorities and identify opportunities to bring additional resources, partnerships and support to the community.

The City of Brownsville City Commission has approved the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget, establishing a financial plan that prioritizes public safety, essential city services, infrastructure, economic development and quality-of-life investments for the Brownsville community.

The Brownsville City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance concerning the voluntary filed disannexation of approximately 444 acres of land in Cameron County.

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) received four 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The awards recognize BCIC’s work in strategic planning, economic equity and inclusion, public reporting, and business education.