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
2026 BND Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase

A tax rate of $0.025589 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT.

PROPOSED TAX RATE – $0.025589 …

Category: News
Notice About 2026 Tax Rates

Property Tax Rates in BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT.

This notice concerns the 2026 property tax rates for BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT.

This notice provides information about two …

Category: Press Releases
BND Adopts Homestead Tax Relief for Qualifying Homeowners

BROWNSVILLE, Texas –Thursday, August 20, 2026 – The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 19, unanimously approved the …

Category: Press Releases
U.S. Energy Secretary Visits for Industry Roundtable

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — August 11, 2026 — The Port of Brownsville continues strengthening its position as a driving force behind the Rio Grande Valley’s economic future …

Category: News
From Campus to Op(port)unity: Inside the Port of Brownsville Summer Internship Program

Editor’s Note: The following article is written by Jasmin Nicole Espinosa, who shares her experience as one of the Port of Brownsville’s 2026 …

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Saronic and Samsung Heavy Industries Partner to Accelerate the Reindustrialization of American Shipbuilding in the Era of Autonomy

By Saronic Team

Article published July 23, 2026
Saronic and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) today,  announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of autonomy …

Category: Press Releases
Port of Brownsville Welcomes Saronic Technologies

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — July 16, 2026 — Continuing its storied shipbuilding tradition, the Port of Brownsville today welcomed Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement that Saronic Technologies has …

Category: News
Texas Shrimp Association Hosts Blessing of the Fleet

By Jasmin Nicole Espinosa

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — July 14, 2026 — Under partly cloudy skies, vessel engines are ready, fishing nets are prepared and the wait is …

Category: News
Glenfarne Issues Limited Notice to Proceed for Texas LNG

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 …

Category: Press Releases
Port of Brownsville Celebrates Completion of Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — June 25, 2026 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, the Brownsville Navigation District (BND), which operates the Port of …

Category: Press Releases
Port of Brownsville Charts Bold Future at Annual State of the Port Address

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — June 12, 2026 — The Port of Brownsville welcomed business leaders, elected officials, industry partners and community stakeholders to its annual State of the …

Category: News
Commissioner John Wood Retires After Three Terms, Marking the Close of a Distinguished Era of Public Service

 

By Christina R. Garza/Port of Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — May 21, 2026 —John Wood arrived in Brownsville in 1970 as a 23-year-old …

Category: News, Press Releases
BND Commission Appoints New Chairman

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — May 21, 2026 — The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Board of Commissioners appointed Sergio Tito Lopez as Chairman and welcomed two new commissioners, marking …

Category: News, Press Releases
El Puerto de Brownsville celebra 90 años de liderazgo económico

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Al celebrar 90 años de progreso en 2026, el Puerto de Brownsville ha transformado una visión audaz en una potencia econ …

Category: News
Chairman Guerra Concludes Tenure Focused on Growth and Community

 

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 14, 2026 – As Chairman Esteban “Steve” Guerra prepares to conclude his service on the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Board of Commissioners …

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