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

By Jasmin Nicole Espinosa 

Like many people who grew up in the Rio Grande Valley, we probably past the Port of Brownsville countless times. We …

Category: News
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 Announces Saronic Technologies Partnership, Bringing 10,000 Jobs to the Region

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 …

Category: News
NOTICE REGARDING RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION OF THE BND

 

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

Category: Galleries
U.S. Sen. Cornyn Visits Texas A&M Manufacturing Hub at Port of Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 8, 2026 – U.S. Sen. John Cornyn visited the Texas A&M Rio Grande Valley Advanced Manufacturing Hub at the Port …

Category: Press Releases
Port of Brownsville Awards Scholarships to 32 Graduating Seniors

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 11, 2026 – The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) has awarded scholarships to 32 graduating high school seniors through the 2026 Port of Brownsville …

Category: News
BND General Election May 2, 2026 Official Results

***OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS***

Brownsville Navigation District General Election May 2, 2026

Early Voting results, mail-in votes, and 30 of 30 voting centers reporting Election …

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