Brownsville Earns Governor’s Community Achievement Award
· Texas Border Business
Brownsville has been awarded the 2026 Governor’s Community Achievement Award (GCAA) by Keep Texas Beautiful, recognizing its exceptional efforts in environmental stewardship and community engagement. The city hosted 34 beautification and cleanup events in 2025, involving over 1,200 volunteers who contributed more than 5,400 service hours, removing over 51,000 pounds of litter. Brownsville's initiatives include urban forestry projects and partnerships with local schools for environmental education. The award also includes a $310,000 landscaping project from TxDOT to enhance community spaces. This honor reflects the commitment of residents and volunteers to improve their city.
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