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Brownsville (Re)Open for Business Forgivable Loan

Brownsville, Texas – Through the StartUp Texas program, the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) and the City of Brownsville’s Planning and Redevelopment Department are partnering to launch the Brownsville (Re)Open for Business Forgivable Loan Program. The zero percent forgivable loan program is designed to provide financial relief needed to strengthen local small business enterprises …

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Sandbag Distribution

Sandbag Distribution The City of Brownsville will provide free pre-filled sandbags (while supplies last) to Brownsville residents on September 19, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brownsville Events Center located at 1 Event Ctr, Brownsville, TX 78526. Residents must present an official Driver License/ID and a Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) …

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Convalescent Plasma Drive

In times like these, we need the support of our community. At the moment, the need for donors is great and ALL blood types are needed. If you have recovered from COVID-19 and are interested in donating convalescent plasma, please note that you must be fully recovered (and free of ALL symptoms) for a minimum …

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Financial Assistance to Support Families Impacted by Hurricane Hanna

Financial Assistance to Support Families Impacted by Hurricane Hanna The American Red Cross began providing financial assistance and recovery planning to eligible households damaged from Hurricane Hanna August 5, 2020. This program will serve households whose residences sustained major damage or were destroyed. Application Process Head of households are encouraged to call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) option …

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City Of Brownsville To Distribute Free Pre-filled Sandbags To Residents Tomorrow

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TO DISTRIBUTE FREE PRE-FILLED SANDBAGS TO RESIDENTS TOMORROW BROWNSVILLE, Texas (July 24, 2020) — The City of Brownsville will provide free pre-filled sandbags (while supplies last) to Brownsville residents on July 25, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Brownsville Events Center located at 1 Event Ctr, Brownsville, TX 78526. Residents …

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City of Brownsville Downtown Recycing Center Reopens

The City of Brownsville Recycling Center located at 308 E. Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX 78520 has reopened to the public from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, Monday thru Saturday, and will maintain these hours of operation until further notice. The Recycling Center temporarily closed due to COVID-19 concerns and ongoing employee testing as reported by the …

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City of Brownsville Releases a Color-Coded Threat Matrix for COVID-19

The City of Brownsville has released a Threat Matrix to provide a visual status of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the city. The goal is to provide residents with recommendations to stay safe and lessen the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Brownsville COVID-19 Threat Matrix is compiled by receiving input from local hospitals, …

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Rock The 4th Event

The City of Brownsville, the Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau and BTX Cares want you to ROCK THE 4TH….safely. This Independence Day, we are going live on our Facebook page (@BTXRGV) with the band that rocked the 1st annual Crossroads Festival …. The Warning! We’ve got a special performance by Brownsville’s own Even4Five. Stay tuned throughout the live-stream, because we …

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Five City Of Brownsville Employees Test Positive For Covid-19

FIVE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE EMPLOYEES TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 18, 2020) – As part of the city’s continued commitment to transparency and employee safety, we can confirm that there have been five (5) new city of Brownsville employee positive COVID-19 cases. Three employees work with the Brownsville Police Department as police officers, …

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Virtual Press Conference To Provide Update On Covid-19 Pandemic

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE AND HOSPITALS TO HOLD VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE TO PROVIDE UPDATE ON COVID-19 PANDEMIC Media Q&A Session to Follow BROWNSVILLE, Texas (June 17, 2020) — The City of Brownsville will hold a virtual press conference on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. to provide an update on the state of our Hospitals …

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TSC is offering COVID Disinfection Specialist Training

ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST ELIGIBILITY Students must be employed by the business requesting the training Student must pass each module of the course and final evaluation in order to receive a Certificate of Training. Employer is responsible for providing the PPE supplies required to complete the course. STEP 1: Contact Texas Southmost College WTCE Department Employer …

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‘Give Me Some Space’ Campaign Celebrates National Space Day At A Time Of Social Distancing

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE’S ‘GIVE ME SOME SPACE’ CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES NATIONAL SPACE DAY AT A TIME OF SOCIAL DISTANCING Exciting virtual programming in store from NewSpace City partners, including Museum of Fine Arts, Brownsville Border Film Commission, and more, May 1-5 BROWNSVILLE, Texas (May 1, 2020) — The City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Convention & …

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