HOUSTON and BROWNSVILLE, Texas – July 2, 2026 – Glenfarne Group, LLC  today announced that Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, its subsidiary developing the Texas LNG export terminal at the Port of Brownsville, has provided the project’s Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (“EPC”) Contractor, Kiewit Energy Group Inc., with a Limited Notice to Proceed.

The LNTP to Kiewit covers purchase orders for long-lead equipment, engineering activities for the EPC phase, and geotechnical work required to ready Texas LNG for full construction and a final investment decision (“FID”).

“The LNTP work and purchase orders demonstrate the strength of the project’s world-class partner network and Glenfarne’s continued disciplined advancement of Texas LNG,” said Brendan Duval, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Glenfarne. “By progressing key equipment, engineering

Commissioner John Wood, Place 2, is joined by his wife and son after receiving a proclamation and award of recognition for his years of dedicated service to the district at a regular BND board meeting held May 13, in the BND boardroom.

By Christina R. Garza/Port of Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — May 21, 2026 —John Wood arrived in Brownsville in 1970 as a 23-year-old Southwestern Bell company manager. More than five decades later, he is retiring from public service after helping shape some of the city’s most consequential ci

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 14, 2026 – As Chairman Esteban “Steve” Guerra prepares to conclude his service on the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Board of Commissioners, he reflects on his eight years of leadership marked by economic growth, regional opportunity and a commitment to serving the people of the Rio Grande Valley.

First elected to the Brownsville Navigation District Board in 2018, Guerra was appointed chairman in May 2022 and reappointed in 2024. During his tenure, he helped guide the Port of Brownsville through a period of continued growth and investment, while championing initiatives focused on sustainable economic development and the creation of quality jobs for the region.

A Brownsville native with a background in international business and economic development, Guerra noted that his decision to serve on the navigation district was rooted in a long

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 12, 2026 – The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) held a general election for Commissioner Place 2 and Commissioner Place 4, on May 2, 2026.

The final unofficial results reflect candidate David A. Garcia receiving the most votes in the race for Place 2, and candidate Luis H. Villarreal receiving the most votes in the race for Place 4.

Both candidates were scheduled to be sworn in after the official canvassing of the votes at the regular board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026. However, a petition for a recount has been received requesting a hand count of the votes for the Place 2 race.

Due to this request, only the swearing in ceremony for commissioner candidate Luis H. Villarreal will take place on Wednesday as planned. The swearing in for Commissioner Place 2 will occur after the recount process is completed and the official c

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April 6, 2026 – The Port of Brownsville Police & Security Department has expanded its maritime enforcement and emergency response capabilities with the addition of a SAFE 23 Center Console Police Boat.

The vessel strengthens on-water operations by enhancing visibility and providing increased deck space, allowing officers to maneuver efficiently, stage equipment and conduct routine patrols throughout the port’s navigable waterways in support of daily security operations.

Designed for strength, speed and durability, the SAFE 23 Police Boat is powered by dual Mercury outboard engines and can accommodate up to 13 passengers. The highly maneuverable vessel supports a wide range of mission-critical functions, including law enforcement patrols, emergency response, search and rescue operations, dive missions and maritime research support. Equipped with advanc

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 10, 2026 – The Brownsville Navigation District is proud to sponsor the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) Racing Team as part of its commitment to workforce development and STEM education.

Established in 2017, the BISD Racing Team competes in the GreenpowerUSA Electric Car Challenge, a nationwide program that challenges students from fourth grade through college to design, build and race electric vehicles. The initiative promotes careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by providing hands-on opportunities to apply classroom learning to real-world engineering challenges.

For eight consecutive years, the team qualified for the National Finals but was unable to attend because of financial constraints. In May 2025, eight students traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, to compete at Nationals for the first time. The team was the only a