Brownsville is historically and economically intertwined with Matamoros, its sister city on the Mexican side of the border. As a major seaport and railhead, Brownsville exports the agricultural products of the Rio Grande Valley as well as a large percentage of Mexican commerce. Locally, both cities are often thought of as one. Brownsville is a bilingual city with strong Spanish cultural ties, and residents frequently cross the three international bridges to shop, visit and work. Learn More...