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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-10-09 — Brownsville Historic Preservation Commission to Hold Design Guidelines Workshop](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/8532c4c9-fbd3-42ec-8583-3f1441b98ddc): Historic Preservation Commission
- [2026-10-08 — Brownsville Parks Board to weigh starting meetings with prayer and pledge, plus new treasurer role](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/02019da3-b2df-4695-be9b-e24e3f76a075): Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
- [2026-10-07 — Brownsville City Commission OKs stormwater utility program and enacts 90-day data center moratorium](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/17c4abe9-9830-43ca-b4b5-7e692d034721): City Commission
- [2026-10-06 — Brownsville OKs New Drainage Utility Fee to Help Pay for Flood Protection](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/97321fc9-bb41-4411-9100-aeba6787514c): City Commission
- [2026-10-04 — Brownsville Youth Advisory Board to swear in members and set meeting schedule](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/ac38fc1f-90b6-40b6-ac30-bd99ff3e6696): Youth Advisory Board
- [2026-09-30 — Brownsville Board of Adjustment tackles multiple commercial occupancy revocations at Sunshine Plaza](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/29aca305-8b08-4571-a870-337812042ca4): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-09-29 — Special Needs Advisory Board elects a new vice president and reviews upcoming events](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/dc4bbda8-75a2-4027-ae8e-e47ede8f9c7b): Special Needs Advisory Board
- [2026-09-28 — Brownsville TIRZ #6 Board sets up shop, adopts rules, and moves forward with financing plans.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/a38b423a-62e0-48df-83cc-501399c6c245): General
- [2026-09-24 — ONE City Committee reviews Fair Practices Ordinance and plans future topics](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/12b10553-c454-4b4e-8a43-14a63bcb20f1): ONE CITY Committee
- [2026-09-23 — Historic Preservation Board OKs finishing the downtown mariachi mural with a height limit](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/9d52a6e9-32fa-4065-99a7-0037b89338a0): Historic Preservation Commission
- [2026-09-23 — Animal Care Committee Reviews Updates and Approves June Minutes](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/6fded713-7ebf-4bf0-9081-dea76e04e519): Animal Regulation and Care Advisory Committee
- [2026-09-22 — Brownsville City Commission Receives Housing Master Plan and Weighs Code Amendments for Poker Lounges and Event Centers](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/2ec20572-1a3b-43b0-b354-acc942e5371c): CITY COMMISSION PREVIEW
- [2026-09-21 — Brownsville TIRZ 3 board reviews Texas tax code for downtown hotel projects](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/a49c1641-ead7-48dc-9a4d-ec1f3f54345b): Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 3
- [2026-09-21 — Brownsville Airport Board reviews executive reports and an artist presentation](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/cb96d1d9-9b57-4da3-9033-a5339b79ba3f): Airport Board
- [2026-09-19 — Brownsville Youth Advisory Board kicks off its new term with officer elections and youth scholarship planning.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/0c4fd218-01c2-478a-905e-1c31054c1ec1): Youth Advisory Board
- [2026-09-18 — Brownsville sets upcoming general meeting for September 18, 2026](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/c27ad61e-af97-4459-b0d9-dba0626b0a59): General
- [2026-09-17 — Brownsville Film Commission approves August minutes and hears updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/e17feb93-5742-43c1-89d5-f37add96f8bc): Brownsville Border Film Commission
- [2026-09-17 — Brownsville OKs Trail Trash Cans, Water Pump Fix and Fountain Repairs](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/f2cebd1d-b41b-4e75-b4d3-71c9f73a00dc): Paseo De La Resaca Lighting and Landscaping
- [2026-09-16 — Brownsville Ethics Committee cancels its scheduled Sept. 16 meeting.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/61513aed-e0d5-4c60-8be5-c0963235ebb1): Ethics Committee
- [2026-09-14 — Brownsville Beautification Committee Approves Minutes and Discusses West Rail Trail Sculpture Contest](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/ff9fe07a-f12e-43e4-ac97-8767e423b8bb): Brownsville Beautification Committee
- [2026-09-14 — Brownsville Library Advisory Board moves October meeting and plans new library master plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/df01c586-5aea-47be-b62e-8472577994e3): Brownsville Public Library System Advisory Board
- [2026-09-12 — Brownsville City Commission holds special work session for mid-year strategic plan update](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/7e9820c6-842f-4c32-b900-465fb9fa71fe): City Commission
- [2026-09-11 — Brownsville Historic Preservation Commission Approves Repairs and Demolition, but Adams Street Mural Waits Due to Quorum Shortage](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/9a1a05e6-7e35-4d6c-bdaf-782cff82620d): Historic Preservation Committee
- [2026-09-10 — Brownsville Parks Board assigns parks to members and explores adding libraries to green spaces](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/b8c64b65-5744-4116-9feb-b2a2747fd391): Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
- [2026-09-09 — Brownsville Tourism Board Approves Past Minutes and Reviews New Operations Updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/dce58480-0761-45d7-b7be-bc760ff2149b): Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
- [2026-09-04 — Upcoming Planning & Zoning Meeting: What to Expect in Brownsville](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/36992360-bffa-4ee7-bde2-2496c9512760): General
- [2026-09-04 — Brownsville Audit Committee keeps current leaders, discusses fraud training and charter updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/2ee137e2-bf9d-4fc1-a8a6-21002ccd3962): Audit and Oversight Committee
- [2026-09-01 — Brownsville kicks off a 90-day data center freeze and adopts its 2027 budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/9b58d6e7-83d4-415f-964a-935e8f195d9a): City Commission
- [2026-08-29 — Brownsville OKs SpaceX water deal and 444-acre de-annexation after late-night vote](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/757d28fc-caac-4da1-8a9b-4c88dd426b91): City Commission
- [2026-08-29 — Brownsville OKs SpaceX Land Deal and Water Funding Amid Public Outcry](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/c681adc0-c2ed-4b36-bcb1-5f58fbac5221): City Commission
- [2026-08-28 — Historic panel OKs demolitions for commercial plaza and several home projects](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/099fe7e5-6cbb-446c-9e6d-5c13160eacc0): Historic Preservation Committee
- [2026-08-28 — Brownsville OKs demolition of five downtown buildings for a future commercial plaza](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/6f7042e0-dfe8-4893-982c-ee034d9b2ad2): City Commission
- [2026-08-27 — Upcoming Brownsville Planning & Zoning Meeting: What to Expect](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/53bb1727-d667-4a07-b8a4-8479e54b84a9): General
- [2026-08-27 — Brownsville's ONE CITY Committee to Discuss Future Development Plans](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/75a04ffa-501a-42f8-8c13-035b54e547f6): ONE CITY Committee
- [2026-08-25 — Special Needs Advisory Board talks park boards, work programs, and subcommittees](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/bea2566a-62f0-464f-b1f1-5c31268f2179): Special Needs Advisory Board
- [2026-08-21 — Brownsville OKs First Step for SpaceX to De-Annex 444 Acres Near Port](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/ad90aa6d-f576-43c3-8695-980161c258e8): City Commission
- [2026-08-20 — Film commission approves July minutes and reviews recent updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/87d4624b-3c77-407f-8d7d-42fdb722198e): Brownsville Border Film Commission
- [2026-08-20 — Brownsville's Paseo de la Resaca board approves meeting minutes and reviews finances](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/02ae6f5c-8285-41a1-8ad1-0bbe7fa5e75e): Paseo De La Resaca Lighting and Landscaping
- [2026-08-19 — Brownsville Transit Committee to review ridership numbers and project updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/12fb167b-b14f-4347-b2a3-bdff0e3a4379): Transit Advisory Committee
- [2026-08-19 — Ethics Committee Meeting Canceled Due to Lack of Quorum](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/a541c517-558c-4113-ad2b-f3ddc46161c2): Ethics Committee
- [2026-08-18 — Brownsville Airport Board reviews task orders, executive reports, and closed-session legal items](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/f4fd8ac0-d547-4806-b5e2-a8e2dd2c3d45): Airport Board
- [2026-08-18 — Brownsville City Commission OKs Budget, Tax Rate, and $74M Public Safety Complex GMP](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/3227cf60-c987-47f6-bf40-a472016ac5ad): City Commission
- [2026-08-17 — Brownsville explores bringing United Soccer League team to town with a special tour](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/c6d2afc4-78b4-4324-8bbc-b158da44c9fb): General
- [2026-08-17 — Brownsville voters will decide on local hiring and contracts policy this November](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/8faf2220-d995-42db-9275-d53421cfdc7b): City Commission Joint Special Work Session
- [2026-08-14 — Brownsville Historic Preservation Commission to weigh demolitions and new builds on Ringgold and Taylor streets](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/1bd22b77-e0cf-4b15-8a56-5b3ff9141071): Historic Preservation Committee
- [2026-08-14 — Brownsville city leaders held a general meeting on August 14, 2026.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/78f4c8b4-5722-4e0b-9f54-c33b5cf9d88c): General
- [2026-08-13 — TIRZ 3 Board holds closed-door session on downtown projects](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/2a5e5c63-02b2-421e-8bec-7e23cf4e6547): Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 3
- [2026-08-13 — Brownsville Parks Board elects new leaders and reviews Gonzales Park baseball field repairs](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/0376b9da-7547-47c9-ac4a-2dc9d4259441): Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
- [2026-08-12 — Brownsville committee looks at Dennet and Coffee Road updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/28eef007-9ecb-4317-8ba9-f555511fb2d8): Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- [2026-08-11 — Brownsville CVB Board approves July minutes and reviews tourism updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/meetings/a0cc44e2-94e2-442c-a6f6-5e1d5afbc545): Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board


## Civic issues (50)

- [Data Center Moratorium](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/data-center-moratorium): zoning · priority: critical
- [Residential Development at 220 West 2nd Street](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/city-development): development · priority: critical
- [Downtown Revitalization and Historic Preservation](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/downtown-revitalization): general · priority: high
- [Drainage and Flood Mitigation](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/infrastructure-improvements): general · priority: critical
- [Water Infrastructure and Scarcity](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/water-supply-and-desalination): environment · priority: critical
- [AI Data Center Moratorium](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/ai-implementation): general · priority: critical
- [Charter Amendments for Administrative Offices](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/city-management): general · priority: critical
- [Library Usage and Statistics](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/library-usage-and-statistics): community-engagement · priority: high
- [Downtown Economic Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/downtown-development): development · priority: high
- [Housing Affordability and Supply](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/affordable-housing-development): development · priority: high
- [budget approval](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/budget-approval): budget · priority: high
- [Space Industry Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/spacex-launch-lawsuit): general · priority: high
- [Youth Board Representation at City Commission Meetings](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/youth-board-representation-at-city-commission-meetings): public-safety · priority: high
- [ONE City Youth Scholarship Program](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/one-city-youth-scholarship-program): schools · priority: high
- [De-Annexation of 444.45 Acres and Municipal Jurisdiction](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/disannexation): general · priority: high
- [Citywide vs. Overlay Regulations](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/citywide-vs-overlay-regulations): zoning · priority: critical
- [Historic Property Tax Exemptions](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/historic-property-tax-exemptions): budget · priority: critical
- [Vocational Training for Special Needs](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/education-and-workforce-development-partnership): development · priority: high
- [shipyard development](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/shipyard-development): development · priority: high
- [Personnel Appointment](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/personnel-appointment): general · priority: high
- [Youth Advisory Board Organization and Subcommittees](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/youth-advisory-board-organization-and-subcommittees): parks-rec · priority: high
- [police contract](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/police-contract): public-safety · priority: high
- [Tourism and Economic Development Strategy](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high
- [Integration of Libraries into City Parks](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/recreation-center-planning): parks-recreation · priority: high
- [cooperative contracting initiative](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/cooperative-contracting-initiative): general · priority: medium
- [Animal Services Resources](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/animal-services-resources): public-safety · priority: high
- [Film Commission Updates and Community Programming](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/film-commission-updates-and-community-programming): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Downtown Renaissance Master Plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/downtown-development-plan): development · priority: critical
- [West Rail Trail Sculpture Contest](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/west-rail-trail-sculpture-contest): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Traffic Signal and Landfill Infrastructure Contracts](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/traffic-signal-and-landfill-infrastructure-contracts): roads · priority: high
- [Fair Practices Ordinance Review](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/fair-practices-ordinance-review): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget and Property Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/property-tax-rate): budget · priority: critical
- [Demolition and Redevelopment of Lightbourn Rental House](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/demolition-and-redevelopment-of-lightbourn-rental-house): development · priority: high
- [Mitte Cultural District Mural Quorum Delay](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/mitte-cultural-district-mural-quorum-delay): development · priority: high
- [Paseo de la Resaca Trail Maintenance and Waste Bins](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/paseo-de-la-resaca-trail-maintenance-and-waste-bins): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Outstanding City Loan Repayment](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/outstanding-city-loan-repayment): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Creation of Board Treasurer Position](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/creation-of-board-treasurer-position): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Estrella TIRZ #6 Project and Financing Plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/estrella-tirz-6-project-and-financing-plan): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Unified Development Code Amendments for Commercial Uses](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/unified-development-code-amendments-for-commercial-uses): zoning · priority: medium
- [Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Cameron County and City](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/intergovernmental-relations): general · priority: high
- [Illegal Dumping](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/community-cleanup): general · priority: high
- [Board Meeting Opening Protocols (Pledge and Prayer)](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/board-meeting-opening-protocols): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Historic Preservation COA for 1106 E. Adams St.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/historic-preservation-coa-for-1106-e-adams-st): development · priority: high
- [Environmental Task Force](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/environmental-task-force): environment · priority: medium
- [Sunshine Plaza Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Revocations](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/sunshine-plaza-commercial-certificate-of-occupancy-revocations): zoning · priority: high
- [Morgan House Addition and Historic Eligibility](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/morgan-house-addition-and-historic-eligibility): zoning · priority: medium
- [Airport Operations and Committee Updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/airport-operations-and-committee-updates): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Mid-Year Strategic Plan and Governance Review](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/mid-year-strategic-plan-and-governance-review): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [City Manager Recruitment](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/city-manager-hiring): general · priority: critical
- [Neal House Preservation](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/issues/neal-house-preservation): development · priority: high


## Development applications (50)

- [The Jungle Certificate of Occupancy Appeal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/the-jungle-certificate-of-occupancy-appeal): other · pending
- [Malverde Cantina Certificate of Occupancy Appeal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/malverde-cantina-certificate-of-occupancy-appeal): other · pending
- [The Jungle (BTX Entertainment LLC)](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/the-jungle-btx-entertainment-llc): other · pending
- [Bar Rio Bar & Grill Certificate of Occupancy Appeal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/bar-rio-bar-grill-certificate-of-occupancy-appeal): other · pending
- [Bar Rio Bar & Grill (Bar Rio Brownsville LLC)](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/bar-rio-bar-grill-bar-rio-brownsville-llc): other · pending
- [Vida Loca Certificate of Occupancy Appeal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/vida-loca-certificate-of-occupancy-appeal): other · pending
- [El Clasico Mixology Bar (Elizondo Group LLC)](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/el-clasico-mixology-bar-elizondo-group-llc): other · pending
- [Hong Kong Bar Certificate of Occupancy Appeal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/hong-kong-bar-certificate-of-occupancy-appeal): other · pending
- [Vida Loca (Vida Loka Enterprise LLC)](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/vida-loca-vida-loka-enterprise-llc): other · pending
- [Malverde Cantina (Malverde Cantina Corp.)](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/malverde-cantina-malverde-cantina-corp): other · pending
- [El Clasico Mixology Bar Certificate of Occupancy Appeal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/el-clasico-mixology-bar-certificate-of-occupancy-appeal): other · pending
- [Antrito Bar Certificate of Occupancy Appeal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/antrito-bar-certificate-of-occupancy-appeal): other · pending
- [Victoriano Fernandez Store & Residence Mural](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/victoriano-fernandez-store-residence-mural): other · approved
- [Springmart I Subdivision Replat #2 Specific Use Permit](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/springmart-i-subdivision-replat-2-specific-use-permit): conditional-use · under-review
- [Butterfly Grove Planned Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/butterfly-grove-planned-development): pud · under-review
- [El Jardin Re-Subdivision Rezone](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/el-jardin-re-subdivision-rezone): rezone · under-review
- [Lightbourn Rental House Demolition & New Construction](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/lightbourn-rental-house-demolition-new-construction): other · approved
- [Fay H. & E.E. Morgan House Addition](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/fay-h-ee-morgan-house-addition): other · approved
- [Boca Chica Fuel Station Tree Removal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/boca-chica-fuel-station-tree-removal): other · denied
- [Fuel Station and Convenience Store](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/fuel-station-and-convenience-store): other · denied
- [San Martin Grant Disannexation](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/san-martin-grant-disannexation): other · approved
- [Adela & Eulalio Resendez Site](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/adela-eulalio-resendez-site): site-plan · approved
- [Arcen Properties Commercial Plaza](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/arcen-properties-commercial-plaza): site-plan · conditions-required
- [Ferrel Residence Addition](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/ferrel-residence-addition): site-plan · approved
- [Eva & Pedro Garza House](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/eva-pedro-garza-house): other · approved
- [Leonor C. & Cristobal Sarabia House Demolition](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/leonor-c-cristobal-sarabia-house-demolition): other · under-review
- [Disannexation of 444.45-acre tract](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/disannexation-of-44445-acre-tract): other · pending
- [220 West 2nd Street Addition](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/220-west-2nd-street-addition): other · approved
- [New Single House at 1046 E. Ringgold St.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/new-single-house-at-1046-e-ringgold-st): other · approved
- [Ordinance 2026-1823 De-annexation (SpaceX)](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/ordinance-2026-1823-de-annexation-spacex): annexation · conditions-required
- [Summer Lakes Phase 4](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/summer-lakes-phase-4): rezone · approved
- [Vasquez Ranch Road Townhomes](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/vasquez-ranch-road-townhomes): rezone · approved
- [Naranjo Road Commercial Plaza](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/naranjo-road-commercial-plaza): conditional-use · approved
- [MP Legacy Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/mp-legacy-subdivision): subdivision · pending
- [LR Cowen Subdivision Data Center](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/lr-cowen-subdivision-data-center): conditional-use · pending
- [El Jardin / Lester Drive Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/el-jardin-lester-drive-rezoning): rezone · under-review
- [Naranja Vista Commercial Plaza](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/naranja-vista-commercial-plaza): conditional-use · under-review
- [Hidden Meadows Subdivision Section 2](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/hidden-meadows-subdivision-section-2): rezone · under-review
- [Madera Espirito Santo PID Update](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/madera-espirito-santo-pid-update): other · tabled
- [West Paredes Line Road Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/west-paredes-line-road-development): rezone · approved
- [Event Center at 7245 Paredes Line Road](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/event-center-at-7245-paredes-line-road): conditional-use · approved
- [Saldana Site Office Building](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/saldana-site-office-building): other · approved
- [Fernandez Building Rehabilitation](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/fernandez-building-rehabilitation): other · approved
- [Taboada Site Duplex](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/taboada-site-duplex): other · tabled
- [1247 East Madison Event Center SUP](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/1247-east-madison-event-center-sup): conditional-use · approved
- [W. Paredes Line Road Subdivision Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/w-paredes-line-road-subdivision-rezoning): rezone · under-review
- [South Central Avenue Multifamily](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/south-central-avenue-multifamily): rezone · under-review
- [1247 East Madison Event Center](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/1247-east-madison-event-center): conditional-use · approved
- [South Central Avenue Multifamily Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/south-central-avenue-multifamily-rezoning): rezone · under-review
- [Trevino House Demolition and New Construction](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/development/trevino-house-demolition-and-new-construction): conditional-use · under-review


## Community topics (50)

- [Data Center Moratorium](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/data-center-moratorium): environment
- [Disannexation of 444 Acres](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/disannexation-of-444-acres): zoning
- [Public Opposition to Data Centers](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/public-opposition-to-data-centers): environment
- [Proposed AI Data Center Concerns](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/proposed-ai-data-center-concerns): development
- [Dissolution of LGBTQ+ Task Force](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/dissolution-of-lgbtq-task-force): public-safety
- [Moratorium on High-Intensity Data Processing Facilities](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/moratorium-on-high-intensity-data-processing-facilities): water-utilities
- [1106 E. Adams St. – VICTORIANO FERNANDEZ STORE & RESIDENCE](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/1106-e-adams-st-victoriano-fernandez-store-residence): development
- [City Governance](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/city-governance): public-safety
- [Jefferson Medical Overlay District](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/jefferson-medical-overlay-district): zoning
- [Data Centers](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/data-centers): development
- [Water Infrastructure](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/water-infrastructure): water-utilities
- [public-safety](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/public-safety): public-safety
- [roads](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/roads): public-safety
- [Disannexation](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/disannexation): development
- [823 E. Ringgold St.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/823-e-ringgold-st): development
- [Ordinance Number 235-2025-027](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/ordinance-number-235-2025-027): zoning
- [AI Data Center Moratorium](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/ai-data-center-moratorium): development
- [Infrastructure, Road Construction, and Neighborhood Safety Concerns](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/infrastructure-road-construction-and-neighborhood-safety-concerns): public-safety
- [32 Fish Hatchery Road Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/32-fish-hatchery-road-rezoning): zoning
- [Downtown and Central Entertainment Districts Regulations](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/downtown-and-central-entertainment-districts-regulations): public-safety
- [PID Assessment Rates and Tax Reductions](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/pid-assessment-rates-and-tax-reductions): taxes-budget
- [zoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/zoning): zoning
- [Midtown Entertainment District Regulations](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/midtown-entertainment-district-regulations): public-safety
- [Lomax Road Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/lomax-road-rezoning): zoning
- [Bethlehem Drive Multi-Family Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/bethlehem-drive-multi-family-development): zoning
- [McKenzie Road Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/mckenzie-road-rezoning): zoning
- [Commercial Rezoning Request at 4605 McKenzie Road](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/commercial-rezoning-request-at-4605-mckenzie-road): zoning
- [Commercial Rezoning at 4605 McKenzie Road](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/commercial-rezoning-at-4605-mckenzie-road): zoning
- [Community Environment](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/community-environment): environment
- [Surveillance State & Labor](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/surveillance-state-labor): public-safety
- [Hidden Meadows Subdivision Section 2 Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/hidden-meadows-subdivision-section-2-rezoning): zoning
- [202 Ebony Ave.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/202-ebony-ave): development
- [Data Centers & Governance](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/data-centers-governance): zoning
- [Respect & Community Representation](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/respect-community-representation): public-safety
- [Corporate Influence & Democracy](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/corporate-influence-democracy): development
- [Community Protection](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/community-protection): development
- [Community Trust](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/community-trust): zoning
- [Grid Stress & Water Usage](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/grid-stress-water-usage): water-utilities
- [Child Health & Environment](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/child-health-environment): environment
- [Data Centers & AI](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/data-centers-ai): zoning
- [Climate Heat & Youth Concerns](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/climate-heat-youth-concerns): environment
- [Environmental Justice & Moratorium](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/environmental-justice-moratorium): environment
- [Public Interest & Corporate Influence](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/public-interest-corporate-influence): business-jobs
- [Data Centers & Transparency](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/data-centers-transparency): zoning
- [Democratic Process](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/democratic-process): zoning
- [Environmental Impacts](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/environmental-impacts): environment
- [Air Quality & Health](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/air-quality-health): public-safety
- [Water & Energy Demands](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/water-energy-demands): environment
- [1106 E. Adams St.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/1106-e-adams-st): development
- [Water Resource Management](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/community/water-resource-management): business-jobs


## Officials (69)

- [John Cowen Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/john-cowen-jr): Mayor
- [Gustavo De Leon](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/gustavo-de-leon): District 3 Commissioner
- [Pedro Cardenas](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/pedro-cardenas): District 4 Commissioner
- [Bryan L. Martinez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/bryan-l-martinez): District 1 Commissioner
- [Tino Villarreal Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/tino-villarreal-jr): District At-Large A Commissioner
- [Linda C. Macias](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/linda-c-macias): District 2 Commissioner
- [Nurith Galonsky](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/nurith-galonsky): District At-Large B Commissioner
- [Dr. Daniel Elkin](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/dr-daniel-elkin): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Eliza Vasquez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/eliza-vasquez): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Bob Torres](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/bob-torres): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Cesar Andres Rodriguez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/cesar-andres-rodriguez): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Aida I. Rodriguez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/aida-i-rodriguez): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Amalia Benson](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/amalia-benson): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [David Betancourt](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/david-betancourt): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission
- [Mayra Rios](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/mayra-rios): City Secretary — City Secretary
- [Daniel Leal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/daniel-leal): Director of Planning & Redevelopment — Planning & Redevelopment Services
- [Will Treviño](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/will-trevio): City Attorney — City Attorney's Office
- [Alan Guard](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/alan-guard): Interim City Manager — City Manager's Office
- [Virginia Debbie Ann Perez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/virginia-debbie-ann-perez): Secretary — Special Needs Advisory Board
- [Jesus Martinez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/jesus-martinez): Ethics Committee Member — Ethics Committee
- [Comm. Nurith Galonsky](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/comm-nurith-galonsky): Charter Review Committee Member — Charter Review Committee
- [David Merrill](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/david-merrill): Ethics Committee Member — Ethics Committee
- [Linda Ufland](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/linda-ufland): Secretary — Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
- [Cesar De Leon](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/cesar-de-leon): Ethics Committee Member — Ethics Committee
- [Daniel Salinas](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/daniel-salinas): Charter Review Committee Member — Charter Review Committee
- [Claudia Lozano](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/claudia-lozano): Vice Chair — Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
- [Maria Roussett](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/maria-roussett): Special Needs Advisory Board Member — Special Needs Advisory Board
- [Roman Portes](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/roman-portes): Advisory Board Member — Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
- [Benjamin del Angel](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/benjamin-del-angel): Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member — Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- [Susan Ruvalcaba](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/susan-ruvalcaba): Audit and Oversight Committee Member — Audit and Oversight Committee
- [Celia Galindo](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/celia-galindo): Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member — Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- [Martin Leal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/martin-leal): Historian — Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
- [Evaristo Cardenas](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/evaristo-cardenas): Charter Review Committee Member — Charter Review Committee
- [Virginia Pina](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/virginia-pina): Secretary — Special Needs Advisory Board
- [Dorene Fourar](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/dorene-fourar): Advisory Board Member — Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
- [Joseph Modesto](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/joseph-modesto): Advisory Board Member — Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
- [Sergio Zarate](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/sergio-zarate): Chair — Special Needs Advisory Board
- [Christina Villarreal](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/christina-villarreal): Transit Advisory Committee Member — Transit Advisory Committee
- [Sara Stapleton Barrera](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/sara-stapleton-barrera): Ethics Committee Member — Ethics Committee
- [John F. Cowen Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/john-f-cowen-jr): Mayor — Audit and Oversight Committee
- [Luis De La Garza](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/luis-de-la-garza): Ethics Committee Member — Ethics Committee
- [Reba Cardenas McNair](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/reba-cardenas-mcnair): Property Owner — Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
- [Graham Sevier](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/graham-sevier): Transit Advisory Committee Member — Transit Advisory Committee
- [Ruben Santibanez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/ruben-santibanez): Secretary — Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
- [Luciana Morales](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/luciana-morales): Member — Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
- [Sergio Martinez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/sergio-martinez): Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member — Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- [Ben Peña](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/ben-pea): Charter Review Committee Member — Charter Review Committee
- [Rigoberto Flores](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/rigoberto-flores): Chair — Ethics Committee
- [Hugh Emerson](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/hugh-emerson): Vice Chair — Ethics Committee
- [Tara Putegnat](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/tara-putegnat): Heritage Tourism Professional — Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
- [Tito Mata](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/tito-mata): Member — Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
- [Eric Kennedy](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/eric-kennedy): Transit Advisory Committee Member — Transit Advisory Committee
- [Calvin Walker](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/calvin-walker): Architectural Review Committee Board Member — Architectural Review Committee Board
- [Susana Perez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/susana-perez): Special Needs Advisory Board Member — Special Needs Advisory Board
- [Scott Fry](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/scott-fry): Advisory Board Member — Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
- [Jesus Gracia](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/jesus-gracia): Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member — Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- [Luis Murillo](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/luis-murillo): Architectural Review Committee Board Member — Architectural Review Committee Board
- [Mark Stevens](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/mark-stevens): Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member — Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- [Vilma Wolf](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/vilma-wolf): Advisory Board Member — Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
- [Dino Chavez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/dino-chavez): Parks Chair — Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
- [Lawrence Lof](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/lawrence-lof): Architectural Historian — Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
- [Fernando Balli](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/fernando-balli): Realtor — Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
- [Hector Zertuche](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/hector-zertuche): Special Needs Advisory Board Member — Special Needs Advisory Board
- [Liliana Elizondo](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/liliana-elizondo): Charter Review Committee Member — Charter Review Committee
- [Herminio Guajardo](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/herminio-guajardo): Vice Chair — Audit and Oversight Committee
- [Mayra Cruz](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/mayra-cruz): Chair — Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
- [Carmen Nordyke](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/carmen-nordyke): Advisory Board Member — Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
- [Julio Martinez](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/julio-martinez): Member — Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
- [Alexandra Mora](https://mytexasrecord.org/brownsville/officials/alexandra-mora): Special Needs Advisory Board Member — Special Needs Advisory Board