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Port of Brownsville Announces New Police Chief

07.13.2022

BROWNSVILLE – July 13, 2022 – The Port of Brownsville announces William G. Dietrich as the new Chief of Police for the port’s Police and Security Department, effective July 11, 2022. Dietrich

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Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project Signing Ceremony Propels Port Forward

07.06.2022

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – July 6, 2022 – The Brownsville Navigation District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today, signed a joint agreement for Phase 2 of the Brazos Island

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Port of Brownsville Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

06.06.2022

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – June 6, 2022 – For the tenth consecutive year, the Brownsville Navigation District Finance Department earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the

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Port Observes National Maritime Day

05.25.2022

The Brownsville Ship Channel at the Port of Brownsville is the lifeline connecting businesses with markets and shippers around the world thanks to the work of merchant mariners.

On National Maritime

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Port of Brownsville Honors High School Graduates with $1,000 Scholarships

05.23.2022

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 23, 2022 – The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) proudly announces the recipients of the 2022 Port of Brownsville Scholarship, aimed at making a difference in the lives of local

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Esteban Guerra Named BND Commission Chairman

05.20.2022

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – May 20, 2022 – Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Commissioner Esteban Guerra was unanimously appointed to serve as chairman of the BND Board of Commissioners during the board’s

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Governor Abbott highlights Port of Brownsville as a key component of Texas' booming energy industry

04.05.2022

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April, 5, 2022 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the Port of Brownsville as a key component of Texas' booming energy industry and as a critical asset to

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Commemorating Western Hemisphere Ports Day

04.05.2022

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April, 5, 2022 – Remaining open for business throughout a tumultuous time brought by a global pandemic and challenging world markets, the Port of Brownsville embodies the 7th Annual

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2022 State of the Port Address: Continued Progress at the Port of Brownsville Provides Positive Outlook for the RGV Economy

03.24.2022

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 24, 2022 —The Port of Brownsville remains a stronghold for the Rio Grande Valley’s economy providing record-setting tonnage and robust operating revenues for FY 2021. Brownsville Navigation

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Paving the Path for Commerce: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Opens South Port Connector Road

03.04.2022

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 4, 2022 — The Port of Brownsville held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the Rio Grande Valley’s latest commerce route, the 1.9 mile-long South Port

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2021 Port of Brownsville Year in Review

01.03.2022

While the aftereffects of 2020 continue to reverberate across industries worldwide, the Port of Brownsville overcame significant challenges to develop sustainable infrastructure and job creation for local families and businesses.

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Port of Brownsville Recognizes Schaefer Stevedoring with 2021 Chairman's Award

12.14.2021

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — December 14, 2021 — The Port of Brownsville presented Schaefer Stevedoring with its 2021 Chairman’s Award in honor of the company’s achievements throughout its 30

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Port Pilots Set the Course for Safety

10.04.2021

On any given day, vessels loaded with cargo appear to effortlessly glide over the deep Gulf Coast waters on their way to the only deepwater seaport on the U.S.- Mexico

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Advanced Manufacturing Training Coming to the Rio Grande Valley

09.29.2021

On Sept. 23, the Texas A&M University System and two of its state engineering agencies - the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

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