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
Hurricane Beryl Bypasses Rio Grande Valley

On July 3, the Port of Brownsville began preparations for potential impacts from Hurricane Beryl, the first major storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season …

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HURRICANE BERYL UPDATE: CONDITION ZULU RESCINDED FOR PORT OF BROWNSVILLE

BROWNSVILLE, Texas- Monday, July 8, 2024 – The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has authorized the resumption of normal maritime traffic in the …

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HURRICANE BERYL UPDATE: Port of Brownsville Under Condition Zulu

BROWNSVILLE, Texas- Sunday, July 7, 2024 – The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set the Port of Brownsville to Condition Zulu, suspending …

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HURRICANE BERYL UPDATE: Port of Brownsville Under Condition Yankee

BROWNSVILLE, Texas- Saturday, July 6, 2024 – The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set the Port of Brownsville to Condition Yankee as …

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HURRICANE BERYL UPDATE: Port of Brownsville Under Condition X-Ray

BROWNSVILLE, Texas- Friday, July 5, 2024 – The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set the Port of Brownsville to Condition X-Ray …

Category: News, Press Releases
Port of Brownsville Climbs to Top 50 Ranking for Cargo Movement in U.S.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — May 22, 2024 —The Port of Brownsville’s record-breaking streak continues as it rose to 50th position in the nation among 150 …

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BND Commission Names Esteban Guerra Chairman

Ernesto Gutierrez, John Reed, and Sergio Tito Lopez take the oath of office following their victories in the May 4, 2024, BND General Election

BROWNSVILLE …

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BND General Election: Official Election Results

***OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS***

Brownsville Navigation District General Election May 4, 2024

Early Voting results, mail-in votes, plus 58 of 58 precincts reported for Election …

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Celebrating Service: BND Commissioner Ralph Cowen Completes Final Term

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 3, 2024 – After more than a decade of dedicated service, Ralph Cowen, Commissioner, Place 1 of the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) concluded …

Category: Press Releases
Recognizing Achievement: Port of Brownsville Awards $1,000 Scholarships to High School Graduates

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 26, 2024 – Thirty-two graduating high school seniors have been selected to receive the Brownsville Navigation District’s (BND) 2024 Port of …

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Port of Brownsville Business Park Lands First Tenant

Westa Inc. to Invest $20 Million in State-of-the-Art Flour Mill

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Friday, April 19, 2024 — The Port of Brownsville is proud …

Category: Press Releases
Port Awarded $1.1M for Vessel Suitability and Feasibility Project

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April 8, 2024 —The Port of Brownsville was recently named the recipient of $1,116,279 in funding from the federal government for …

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Texas A&M Facility to Enhance RGV's Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

BROWNSVILLE, Texas –Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Governor Greg Abbott today joined leaders from the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) and the Texas A&M University …

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Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway (BRG) commemorated 40 years of service to the Port of Brownsville in February. First formed in 1984 by …

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BND, SHSU Partner to Enhance Security

At a regular Board Meeting held Feb. 21, the Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners approved a five-year memorandum of understanding between Sam Houston …

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