Brownsville, Texas

Brownsville is a city located in Cameron County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 139,722. It is the county seat of Cameron County{{GR|6}}.

Interesting Facts

Because of its proximity to Mexico, English and Spanish have equal status in Brownsville.

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Brownsville has 3 international bridges:

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• The Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge, known locally as the "Old Bridge".
• Gateway International Bridge, known locally as the "new bridge".
• The Veteran's Bridge at Los Tomates, or locally simply known as the "Veteran's Bridge".

Brownsville is home to 50 public schools ranging from Pre Kindergarten to 12th Grade. See Education in Brownsville, Texas for more details on the education available.

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Local attractions include the Gladys Porter Zoo, Camille Lightner Playhouse, a historical downtown with buildings over 150 years old, The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, The Brownsville & South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), a port known as the Port of Brownsville and the Children's Museum of Brownsville. There is also easy access to South Padre Island and Matamoros, Mexico.

Related Topics:
University of Texas at Brownsville - Texas Southmost College - South Padre Island - Matamoros, Mexico

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A number of the famous historical homes in downtown Brownsville are becoming the homes of local Law Offices.

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Brownsville is the hometown of the heroine in the song "Delta Dawn". Bob Dylan performed a song called "Brownsville Girl" (co-written with Robert Hunter of Grateful Dead fame). Brownsville is also mentioned in the song Matamoros Banks by Bruce Springsteen.

Related Topics:
Delta Dawn - Bob Dylan - Robert Hunter - Grateful Dead - Bruce Springsteen

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