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With 90% of its business tied to its southern neighbor and about to turn 90 years old, the Texas seaport is accelerating its transformation in the face of the uncertainty of the USMCA and the challenges at the border.

Economic integration between Mexico and the United States isn’t limited to trade agreements or annual trade figures; it’s a daily reality along the border, where thousands of industries depend on a constant and precise flow of goods. Within this complex network, the Port of Brownsville — in southeast Texas — has become a strategic hub for northeastern Mexico, a point where manufactur

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, November 10, 2025 — The Port of Brownsville has begun the demolition phase of the Cargo Dock 3 reconstruction project, marking the start of a major modernization effort for the port’s turning basin.

Originally constructed in the 1940s, Cargo Dock 3 served the port for nearly 90 years handling a wide range of cargo. Located on Windhaus Road on the west side of the turning basin, Cargo Dock 3’s reconstruction will update the facility to meet today’s safety and operational standards while accommodating larger vessels following the deepening of the Brownsville Ship Channel to 52 feet.

According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ latest report, the Port of Brownsville handled over 11.2 million tons of waterborne cargo in 2023—a 23% increase from the previous year—advancing its national ranking from 50th to 41st out of 150 maritime po

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (October 8, 2025) —At the southernmost point of Texas, where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf, the Port of Brownsville is driving a new era of growth and opportunity. Vessels, trains, and trucks traverse the port’s industrial landscape, signaling more than just cargo in motion. This is the economic engine driving the Rio Grande Valley’s economy.

As the only deepwater seaport located on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Port of Brownsville has become a gateway for trade, a magnet for investment, and a catalyst for opportunity across South Texas. Currently, more than $20 billion in projects are in the pipeline, promising to further transform the economic landscape of South Texas.

The port’s long-term vision is guided by the Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners. This five-member elected body oversees policy, planning, and major investment decisions.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 8, 2025) —Truck drivers at the Port of Brownsville are a vital link moving goods from vessels to businesses across Texas and the nation, keeping commerce and industry thriving.

This month, the Port of Brownsville will join the American Trucking Associations in celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs from September 14-20.

According to the American Trucking Associations, truck drivers safely transport more than 11 billion tons of goods and products every year, which accounts for nearly 73% of America’s total annual freight. Eighty percent of U.S. communities depend solely on trucking to deliver goods.

In 2024 alone, the port recorded 450,000 truck movements, transporting essential goods for industries such as steel, shipbuilding, wind energy, and others.

The port’s educational partners, including Texas State Technical

This notice concerns the 2025 property tax rates for BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT.
This notice provides information about two tax rates used in adopting the current tax year’s tax rate. The no-new revenue tax rate would impose the same amount of taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both
years. In most cases, the voter-approval tax rate is the highest tax rate a taxing unit can adopt without holding an
election. In each case, these rates are calculated by dividing the total amount of taxes by the current taxable value
with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value.

2025- BND Notice About Tax Rates
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