John Villarreal

City of Brownsville, Texas

Brownsville is located at the southernmost tip of Texas, and is the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a population approaching 200,000. It is the 2nd most historic city in the Lone Star State, making it rich in history and unique in beauty. Brownsville is a city full of life with over 70 miles of resacas (oxbow lakes) and over 100 miles of walk, hike, and bike trails that make up part of the 428-mile Caracara Trails regional network. It is home of the one and only Charro Days Festival and the Gladys Porter Zoo. Brownsville is the gateway to the future with the only deep-water port located on the U.S.-Mexico Border and the newest international airport terminal in the region. As the latest New Space City, Brownsville's space ecosystem is growing with SpaceX, Spaced Ventures, and Space Channel. Brownsville, Texas is located On the Border, By the Sea, and Beyond!