Media Relations

As a public entity, the Port of Brownsville, its tenants, users, activities and economic impacts are often of interest to the general public and the maritime industry. It is the intent and responsibility of the port’s communications staff to provide timely, orderly and factual information to the news media. In an effort to expedite responses from inquiries by the news media, contact the following authorized port spokespersons:

Jorge I. Montero, Director of Communications
jmontero@portofbrownsville.com
Office: 956.838.7006
Mobile: 956.525.2067

To submit a public information request, please email: pir@portofbrownsville.com.

For assistance, you may contact:

Margie Recio
Director of Administrative Services
Phone: 956.838.7021

Recent News

Category: News
Brownsville Navigation District Supports STEM Success for Brownsville ISD Racing Team

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 …

Category: Press Releases
Port of Brownsville Announces America First Refining Project First New U.S. Gulf Coast Refinery in Nearly 50 Years

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — March 11, 2026 —The Port of Brownsville today held a press conference at its administrative office to announce the America First Refining project …

Category: News, Press Releases
Statement from the Port of Brownsville Regarding America First Refining Project

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Tuesday, March 10, 2026) — The Port of Brownsville welcomes today’s announcement regarding the America First Refining project, a development that has been …

Category: Press Releases
Port of Brownsville Celebrates 90 Years of Economic Leadership

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Monday, March 9, 2026) — Celebrating 90 years of progress in 2026, the Port of Brownsville has transformed a bold vision into an economic …

Category: News, Press Releases
Statement from the Port of Brownsville Regarding Potential Shipyard Project

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Thursday, February 19, 2026) — Recently, there has been public discussion regarding a potential high-tech shipyard project under development at the Port of …

Category: News
The Port that Beats to the Rhythm of Mexico

Editor’s Note: This article was originally featured at www.t21.us 
With 90% of its business tied to its southern neighbor and about to …

Category: Press Releases
El Puerto que Late al Ritmo de México

Nota del Editor: Este artículo fue publicado por www.t21.com.mx
Con el 90% de su negocio ligado al vecino del sur y …

Category: News, Press Releases
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock Presents Port of Brownsville 2024 Economic Impact Study

Brownsville, TX – December 17, 2025 – Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock joined Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban “Steve” Guerra and Texas Sen. Adam Hinojosa on Wednesday …

Category: Press Releases
M&M Mooring Recognized with 2025 Chairman’s Award

Brownsville, TX – December 4, 2025 – The Port of Brownsville proudly announces M&M Mooring as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Chairman’s Award …

Category: News
Reconstruction of Cargo Dock 3 Begins

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 …

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Port of Brownsville: Building the Future of Trade, Jobs, and Growth

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 …

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POB Statement on Seatrium's Sale of Shipbuilding Facility to Karpowership

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 24, 2025) — On Tuesday, September 23, Seatrium announced the sale of its shipbuilding facility at the Port of Brownsville to Karpower Valley …

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Trucking Moves Trade Forward at the Port

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 …

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2025 BND Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Increase

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 …

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Port of Brownsville Internships Build Bridges from Classroom to Career

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (August 4, 2025) —Looking over the turning basin from the Port of Brownsville’s Harbor Master’s Office, Maritime Business Administration major Samuel …

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