Commissioner Bryan L. Martinez

04/16/2026

Local officials outlined strategies to adapt. Bryan Martinez, a Brownsville City Commissioner, said municipalities must diversify water sources and work with partners to reduce demand. He pointed to local ordinances passed during the 2024 drought that raised water-recycling standards for new car wash facilities. “We can’t override state legislation,” Martinez said, “but we can take meaningful steps within our authority.”

Regional leaders from government, agriculture, and public utilities gathered for an RGV Connect forum to discuss water security challenges in the Rio Grande Valley, emphasizing the need for coordinated action as drought conditions persist and demand continues to rise.

04/16/2026

Earth Fest 2026 🌎

📅 Saturday, April 18th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Linear Park (E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St.)
🎟️ FREE EVENT

This Saturday, celebrate our planet! Keep Brownsville Beautiful invites you to a morning of eco-friendly fun at Linear Park. This event is proudly hosted in partnership with the City of Brownsville Engineering & Public Works Department and the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department (PARD).

Come out during the Farmers’ Market for a day dedicated to sustainability and community!
Keep Brownsville Beautiful's Earth Fest 2026

📅 Saturday, April 18th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Linear Park (E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St.)
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Questions? Contact Nicholas Tamayo:
📞 (956) 556-1807
📧 [email protected]

02/24/2026

The wait is over! With construction on East Avenue wrapping up during Charro Days Week, we’re ready to move forward with the next phase of improvements.

Beginning next week, construction will start on Calle Milpa Verde. 🚧 🚧 🚧

This Southmost arterial road project represents a $331,000 investment in long-overdue infrastructure upgrades. Our City of Brownsville, TX - Municipal Government Engineering and Public Works teams will be replacing outdated concrete curbs along Calle Milpa Verde with new, improved curbing.

By completing this project in-house, we are maximizing taxpayer dollars while improving safety, drainage, and the overall appearance of the street.

Thank you to Mr. Juarez and our EPW team for proactively reaching out to local businesses to keep them informed ahead of construction.

We appreciate our residents’ and businesses’ patience as we continue working to improve our streets and strengthen our neighborhoods.

Viva La Southmost! 🫶

12/15/2025

Let's go Brownsville 💃🕺

Proud Sponsor 💙

✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨
We are honored to recognize Commissioner Bryan Martinez as a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Nutcracker Ball.

Thank you, Commissioner Bryan L. Martinez, for your generous support of the Texas Heat Ballroom Team and the Dancing Thru Life Foundation. Your commitment to our youth and the arts helps make it possible for our dancers to continue training, performing, and representing Brownsville, the Rio Grande Valley, and the state of Texas on a national stage as we prepare for Nationals 2026.

We are truly grateful for your support and leadership in our community. Thank you for helping make the Nutcracker Ball a magical and meaningful evening! ✨

12/15/2025

The City of Brownsville invites you to a public meeting TOMORROW Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 6-7 PM at the Southmost Branch Library, to discuss a proposed detention pond project "The Southmost Waterplein Park" to help reduce flooding in the area.

The proposed site is near Burton Dr. and E. 14th St.
-Estimated project cost: $1.545 million
-There will be no impact on residents’ monthly bills.

The meeting will include discussion on environmental impacts, project alternatives, and mitigation measures.

Community members are encouraged to attend and share their input.

Read more here: https://vist.ly/4ikcg

The City of Brownsville, TX - Municipal Government invites you to a public meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Southmost Branch Library at 4320 Southmost Blvd., to discuss a proposed detention pond project "The Southmost Waterplein Park" to help reduce flooding in the area.

The proposed site is near Burton Dr. and E. 14th St.
-Estimated project cost: $1.545 million
-There will be no impact on residents’ monthly bills.

The meeting will include discussion on environmental impacts, project alternatives, and mitigation measures.

Community members are encouraged to attend and share their input.

Read more here: https://vist.ly/4ikcg

09/18/2025

Join us for the inaugural neighborhood cleanup in District 1 happening TOMORROW SEPT. 19, 2025

The Brownsville Residents Improving Grounds, Homes, and Tomorrow (B.R.I.G.H.T.) initiative has just launched and its advocating for cleaner, safer, and a more beautiful Brownsville! 💚💚💚

Lincoln Park (2100 University Blvd.)
September 19 -12PM

Join the partnership and help us with clean-ups, graffiti removal, bus stop painting, and other efforts. Together we are building a stronger, more vibrant community!

Register here to partner: https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/2507/Hands-for-a-Beautiful-Brownsville

Report debris, overgrown grass, and other concerns at (956) 546-HELP


City of Brownsville, TX - Municipal Government

08/30/2025

07/10/2025

Please refer to the map linked below for the mosquito spray schedule. All zones highlighted in yellow will be treated starting tomorrow at 5 AM. 🦟

https://vist.ly/3n8xrce

*This decision depends on landing rates and the presence of standing water in those areas. Please note that this is subject to change due to wind speeds (which should not exceed 10 mph) and inclement weather.

As a reminder, we do not enter private properties (both residential and commercial) to apply treatments.
For residential use, mosquito dunks can be purchased at Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowe’s.

07/09/2025

Brownsville Public Utilities Board will be connecting an 8” water main on Garcia Lane this Wednesday, July 9, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Water service will be temporarily shut off in the area during this time. About 9 customers will be affected.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our water system!

04/16/2025

Proud to recognize Leadership Brownsville on their 40th Anniversary 💙❤️

Today the City of Brownsville, TX - Municipal Government proudly recognized the 40th anniversary of Leadership Brownsville—four decades of empowering leaders and shaping our community's future.

A heartfelt thank you to Commissioner Bryan L. Martinez, Mayor John Cowen, and the entire City Commission for your unwavering support, leadership, and commitment to our mission.

Congratulations to our current Board of Directors, dedicated colleagues, and all LB Alumni who have contributed to this incredible journey. Here’s to many more years of impact and growth ahead!