Brownsville, Texas

City of Brownsville
—  City  —
Boca Chica Blvd. with U.S. 77 in the background
Nickname(s): The Green City
Motto: On the Border by the Sea
Location within Cameron County
Coordinates:
Country United States
State Texas
County Cameron
Government
 - Mayor Patricio M. Ahumada, Jr.
Area
 - City 83.0 sq mi (215.0 km2)
 - Land 80.4 sq mi (208.2 km2)
 - Water 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km2)
Elevation 33 ft (10 m)
Population (2000)
 - City 139,722 (city proper)
 - Density 1,737.8/sq mi (671.0/km2)
 - Metro 335,227
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 956
FIPS code 48-10768[1]
GNIS feature ID 1372749[2]
Website http://www.cob.us

Brownsville is a city in and the county seat of Cameron County, Texas, United States.[3] Brownsville is the 15th largest city in the state of Texas and the 129th largest in the United States. The population was 139,722 at the 2000 census. Brownsville is also the southernmost city in Texas.

Brownsville is the principal city of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville Combined Statistical Area.

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Geography and climate

Brownsville
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precipitation totals in inches

Brownsville is located at (25.930307, -97.484424),[4] on the U.S.-Mexico border (marked here by the Rio Grande or Río Bravo del Norte) from Matamoros, Tamaulipas. The low latitude and elevation give Brownsville a subtropical climate. This is characterized with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The ocean waters of the Gulf of Mexico help keep Brownsville cooler during the summer relative to cities further inland such as Laredo and McAllen. Thus temperatures rarely exceed 100. Rainfall tends to be the heaviest in summer and early part of fall, although it is not unheard of for Brownsville to go for weeks or sometimes months without any rainfall even during the "wet" season.

Broadleaf evergreen plants, including palms, dominate Brownsville neighborhoods to a greater degree than is seen elsewhere in Texas—even in nearby cities such as Harlingen and San Benito. Soils are mostly of clay to silty clay loam texture, moderately alkaline (pH 8.2) to strongly alkaline (pH8.5) and with a significant degree of salinity in many places.[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 83.0 square miles (215.0 km2), making it by far the largest American city by land area in the lower Rio Grande Valley. 80.4 square miles (208.2 km2) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.8 km2) of it (3.16%) is water.

In addition to being the southernmost city in Texas, Brownsville is among the southernmost of all U.S. cities. Only Hawaiʻi and a handful of municipalities in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties (plus tiny Everglades City in Collier County) in Florida are at a more southerly latitude than Brownsville, which lies at roughly the same latitude as North Miami Beach in northern Miami-Dade County; thus, Brownsville is farther south than such well-known, subtropical Florida cities as West Palm Beach, Ft. Myers, and Fort Lauderdale.

Its unique location at the meeting of several different climates (subtropical, Chihuahuan desert, gulf coast, and great plains) has garnered a well deserved reputation as a great Birding location. Brownsville's unique network of resacas (distributaries of the Rio Grande and oxbow lakes) provide habitat for nesting / breeding birds of various types - most notably during the Spring and Fall migrations.

Climate data for Brownsville, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 91
(32.8)		 94
(34.4)		 106
(41.1)		 102
(38.9)		 102
(38.9)		 103
(39.4)		 103
(39.4)		 104
(40)		 105
(40.6)		 99
(37.2)		 98
(36.7)		 94
(34.4)		 106
(41.1)
Average high °F (°C) 68.7
(20.39)		 72.2
(22.33)		 78.0
(25.56)		 82.3
(27.94)		 86.9
(30.5)		 90.5
(32.5)		 92.4
(33.56)		 92.6
(33.67)		 89.4
(31.89)		 84.0
(28.89)		 76.8
(24.89)		 70.2
(21.22)		 82.0
(27.78)
Average low °F (°C) 50.5
(10.28)		 53.3
(11.83)		 59.5
(15.28)		 65.2
(18.44)		 71.6
(22)		 74.9
(23.83)		 75.4
(24.11)		 75.3
(24.06)		 72.6
(22.56)		 65.9
(18.83)		 58.6
(14.78)		 52.0
(11.11)		 64.6
(18.11)
Record low °F (°C) 18
(-7.8)		 12
(-11.1)		 28
(-2.2)		 37
(2.8)		 41
(5)		 56
(13.3)		 57
(13.9)		 63
(17.2)		 51
(10.6)		 35
(1.7)		 27
(-2.8)		 16
(-8.9)		 12
(-11.1)
Precipitation inches (mm) 1.36
(34.5)		 1.18
(30)		 0.93
(23.6)		 1.96
(49.8)		 2.48
(63)		 2.99
(75.9)		 1.77
(45)		 2.99
(75.9)		 5.31
(134.9)		 3.78
(96)		 1.75
(44.5)		 1.11
(28.2)		 27.55
(699.8)
Source: National Weather Service[5]''

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 139,722 people, 38,174 households, and 32,180 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,737.8 people per square mile (671.0/km2). There were 42,323 housing units at an average density of 526.4/sq mi (203.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city is 81.65% White[6], 0.41% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 14.66% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 91.28% of the population.

There were 38,174 households out of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 20.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.62 and the average family size was 3.99.

In the city the population was spread out with 34.6% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,468, and the median income for a family was $26,186. Males had a median income of $21,739 versus $17,116 for females.

History

Brownsville, Texas in 1857.

In 1845, construction of a fort on the Mexican border was commissioned, due to increased instability in the region. Before completion, the Mexican Army began the Siege of Fort Texas, during the first active campaign in the Mexican-American War, between 3–9 May 1846. The first battle of the war occurred on 8 May 1846, when General Zachary Taylor received word of the siege of the fort. They rushed to help, but were intercepted, resulting in the Battle of Palo Alto about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of present-day Brownsville. The next morning the Mexican forces had retreated, and Taylor's troops caught up with them, resulting in the Battle of Resaca de la Palma, which was fought within the present city limits. When Taylor finally arrived at the besieged Fort Texas, it was found that two soldiers had died, one of which was the fort's commander, Major Jacob Brown. In his honor, General Taylor renamed the fort Fort Brown. An old cannon at the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College marks the spot where Major Brown was fatally wounded.

Contrary to popular belief, however, there is little, if any, evidence that the Fort was called "Fort Texas." In fact, most official correspondence from the time describes the fort as "camp near Matamoros."

The city of Brownsville was originally established late in 1848 by Charles Stillman, and was made the county seat of the new Cameron County on 13 January 1849. The city was originally incorporated by the state on 24 January 1850. This was repealed on 1 April 1852, due to a land ownership dispute between Stillman and the former owners. The state reincorporated the city on 7 February 1853, which remains in effect. The issue of ownership was not decided until 1879, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Stillman.

On July 13, 1859, the First Cortina War started. Juan Nepomuceno Cortina would become one of the most important historical figures of the area, and continued to exert a decisive influence in the local events until his arrest in 1875. The First Cortina War ended on December 27, 1859. In May 1861, the brief Second Cortina War took place.

During the Civil War Brownsville was used as a smuggling point for Confederate goods into Mexico, most importantly cotton smuggled to European ships waiting at the Mexican port of Bagdad. Fort Brown was controlled by the Confederates. In November 1863, Union troops landed at Port Isabel and marched for Brownsville to stop the smuggling. Confederate forces abandoned the fort, blowing it up with 8,000 pounds (3,600 kg) of explosives. In 1864, the town was reoccupied by the Confederates under John Salmon 'Rip' Ford. On May 15, 1865, a month after the surrender had been signed at Appomattox Court House, the Battle of Palmito Ranch was fought and won by the Confederates. Ulysses S. Grant sent Union General Frederick Steele to Brownsville to patrol the Mexican-American border after Civil War to aid the Juaristas with military supplies.

On 13 and 14 August 1906, Brownsville was the site of the Brownsville Affair. Racial tensions were high between white townsfolk and black infantrymen stationed at Fort Brown. On the night of 13 August, one white bartender was killed and a white police officer was wounded by rifle shots in the street. Townsfolk, including the mayor, accused the infantrymen as the murderers. Without a chance to defend themselves in a hearing, President Theodore Roosevelt dishonorably discharged the entire 167 member regiment due to their accused "conspiracy of silence". Further investigations in the 1970s found that they were not at fault, and the Nixon Administration reversed all dishonorable discharges.

On September 8, 1926, The Junior College of the Lower Rio Grande Valley (later known as Texas Southmost College) admitted its first class. In 1945 Fort Brown was decommissioned and in 1948 the City and College acquired the land. Between 1945 to 1970 Brownsville population continued to grow gradually, doubled from 25,000 to 52,000 people. In 1991 Brownsville received a University via the partnership between the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College.

Brownsville was declared an All-America City in the year 2001.

On December 25, 2004, Brownsville had its first instance of measurable snow in 109 years, with 1.5 inches (3.8 cm), and the first recorded White Christmas. This was part of the 2004 Christmas Eve Snowstorm. The snow was subsequently sold on eBay.[7]

Economy

An important pillar of the economy is the Port of Brownsville. The port, located 2 miles (3.2 km) from the city, provides an important link between the road networks of nearby Mexico, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway of Texas.[8]

Government

City government

Picture of Brownsville; on the right is the "Old Federal Courthouse", where city commission meetings are held.

Brownsville has a Council-Manager style of Government. The Mayor and six City Commissioners, two At-Large and four District, serve staggered four year terms. With elections for one At-Large and two District seats every two years. Municipal elections are held on the first Saturday of May in odd numbered years.

As of 2006, the members of the Commission are:

The next regular elections for the City will occur in the following years:

The City Commission appoints the City Manager. As of 2006, the City Manager is Charlie Cabler.

The City Commission also appoints a six member Public Utilities Board for a four-year term. Members are limited to two consecutive or non-consecutive terms. The Mayor is an ex-officio member of the Board.

Federal representation

The United States Postal Service operates post offices in Brownsville. The Brownsville Main Post Office is located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard.[9] Downtown Brownsville is served by the Downtown Brownsville Post Office at 1001 East Elizabeth Street.[10]

Education

Universities and colleges

UT School of Public Health

The university opened in 2001 as part of the legislated Regional Academic Health Center program, or RAHC and is physically located on the campus of the University of Texas at Brownsville. UTSPH - Brownsville is a regional campus of the University of Texas School of Public Health statewide network which offer students a graduate certificate in public health and the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) graduate degree. Starting in 2009, the Brownsville Regional Campus also began offering a PhD program in Epidemiology and a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) in Health Promotion, the only program's of their kind in South Texas. Major public health concerns of the faculty and researchers found here in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Texas include diabetes, tuberculosis, obesity, cardiovascular disease and hepatitis. Other areas of public health significance include physical activity, behavioral journalism, healthy living, diet and lifestyles activities. The Brownsville Regional Campus is also developing a strong research focus in genetics and its relationship to infectious and chronic disease. [11]

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Most of Brownsville is served by Brownsville Independent School District. The BISD counted its total enrollment in the 2003-04 at 45,986 students in 50 schools. It is the 17th largest school district in Texas. A portion of northern Brownsville is served by the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District.

In addition, Brownsville residents are allowed to apply to magnet schools operated by the South Texas Independent School District, as well as BISD magnet schools. Each BISD high school has a magnet school within the school (example, Gladys Porter High School, has the district's Technology and Engineering Professions magnet program).

State charter schools

Private and parochial Schools

Grades 9-12:

Grades 1-8:

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brownsville operates area Catholic schools.

Public libraries

The Brownsville Public Library System operates the Main Library and the Southmost Branch.[12]

Transportation

U.S. Highway 77/83 overpass construction over Mcdavitt Blvd.

Mass transit

Established in mid-Brownsville in 1978, with expanding bus service to rapidly developing North Brownsville. The Brownsville Urban System (BUS) consists of 14 buses running 11 routes covering a large portion of Brownsville. [4]

Highways

Brownsville is served by the following U.S. Highways:

International bridges

Brownsville has three international bridges:

Airport

Brownsville has its own city-owned airport, the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport. The airport is used for general aviation and is served by Continental Airlines (service to Houston-Intercontinental) and American Eagle Airlines (service to Dallas-Fort Worth).[13]

Art and culture

The Brownsville area is full of well-established art galleries and museums that represent not only art of the region and Mexico but feature traveling exhibits from around the world. The Brownsville Heritage Complex.

Media and journalism

Television

The Brownsville area is served by numerous local television affiliates.

Radio

Newspapers

Points of interest

A picture of the Brownsville Masonic Temple Rio Grande Masonic Lodge No. 81, constructed in 1882. It was the original Cameron County Courthouse.

Local attractions include the Gladys Porter Zoo, the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, Camille Lightner Playhouse, a historical downtown with buildings over 150 years old, the Port of Brownsville, and the Children's Museum of Brownsville. There is also easy access to South Padre Island and the Mexican city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas.

Sunrise Mall is the largest shopping mall in the city of Brownsville. Since being remodeled in 2000 the mall has become the primary mall in the Brownsville-Harlingen metroplex. Brownsville previously had another shopping mall, Amigoland Mall by Simon, though the building has since been purchased by the University of Texas at Brownsville after many of its tenants moved from Amigoland to Sunrise.

Notable natives of Brownsville

In music

Bob Dylan's "Brownsville Girl" is most likely named after Brownsville, TX. The song appears on his 1986 album Knocked Out Loaded.

Sister cities

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Find_a_County&Template=/cffiles/counties/usamap.cfm. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  5. ↑ National Weather Service Brownsville
  6. ↑ [1]
  7. ↑ "South Texans hope to cash in on snow". USA Today. Associated Press. 2005-01-03. http://www.usatoday.com/weather/stormcenter/2005-01-03-Texas-snowball_x.htm?csp=34. 
  8. ↑ "About Us". Port of Brownsville. http://www.portofbrownsville.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=27. 
  9. ↑ "Post Office Location - BROWNSVILLE." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 5, 2009.
  10. ↑ "Post Office Location - DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 5, 2009.
  11. ↑ http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/brownsville
  12. ↑ "Library Locations and Hours of Operation." Brownsville Public Library System. Retrieved on May 9, 2010.
  13. ↑ American Eagle Airlines (2009-06-11). "American Eagle Airlines Launches Nonstop Jet Service Between Brownsville, Texas, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport". Press release. http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY=/www/story/06-11-2009/0005042520&EDATE=l. Retrieved 2009-07-07. 
  14. ↑ http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/
  15. ↑ http://blue.utb.edu/collegian/
  16. ↑ All Rise
  17. ↑ [2]
  18. ↑ IMDB link

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