Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.

08/19/2025

If you need more time to pay your utility bills, there is assistance available. Contact your provider to find out your options. Learn about more programs here: https://ow.ly/XKkk50WGGf2

07/29/2025

If you need more time to pay your utility bills, there is assistance available. Contact your provider to find out your options. Learn about more programs here: https://www.puc.texas.gov/consumer/lowincome/assistance.aspx

06/02/2025

📣FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas have Disaster Recovery
Centers (DRC) in South Texas. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.
The DRCs will open Wednesday, May 28 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

You may call 2-1-1 option 1 for information on these sites and for other local resources that are available to you! 2-1-1 is available 24/7.❗️

05/20/2025

Summer is near! ❗❗🚨
1 in 4 children struggle with hunger in Texas, No Cost Summer Meals are available to:
Children ages 18 and younger
Enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old.
Any child 18 and younger can eat at the site, no matter where they live. Call 211 Option 1 to get information on your nearest site!


¡El verano ya está cerca! ❗❗🚨
Uno de cada cuatro niños en Texas lucha contra el hambre. Hay comidas de verano gratuitas disponibles para:
Niños de 18 años o menos
Estudiantes matriculados con discapacidades de hasta 21 años.
Todos los niños de 18 años o menos pueden comer en el centro, sin importar dónde vivan. ¡Llame al 211 Opción 1 para obtener información sobre el sitio más cercano!

05/07/2025

Mark Your Calendars: All Hazards Awareness Fair – Wednesday, May 21!

With hurricane season starting in June, now is the time to prepare!

The City of Brownsville Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security invites YOU to the All Hazards Awareness Fair on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Brownsville Public Library – Main Branch at 2600 Central Blvd.

This FREE, family-friendly event is designed to educate and empower our community—residents and business owners alike—to prepare for all types of emergencies, from natural disasters like hurricanes and floods to man-made incidents.

Whether you’re a longtime Brownsville resident or new to the area, this fair will give you the tools and info you need to stay safe and ready—before, during, and after an emergency.

- Location: Brownsville Public Library – Main Branch
- Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Together, let’s build a more resilient Brownsville!

04/25/2025

Join us to obtain important information to become prepared during a disaster!

Join us for the All Hazards Awareness Fair!

The City of Brownsville’s Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security invites the public to the All Hazards Awareness Fair on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Brownsville Public Library – Main Branch, 2600 Central Blvd.

This free, family-friendly event helps residents and businesses prepare for natural and man-made emergencies through interactive booths, safety presentations, and emergency vehicle displays. Local organizations will be on-site with information and resources to support a more resilient Brownsville.

04/02/2025

01/23/2025

Income Tax Season is here! Call 211 Texas for site details!

01/10/2025

Call 2-1-1 for the latest information, you may also chat through https://www.211texas.org/

🥶As freezing temperatures continue, find a way to stay warm.

TDEM maintains a map of warming centers opened and operated by local officials.♨️

More than 345 centers are currently listed on the map.

Find your nearest location here: tdem.texas.gov/warm