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Brownsville approves 3.23-acre annexation and a Bethlehem rezoning, tables Robindale proposal to May 5

City Commission of Brownsville, Texas · April 22, 2026
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Summary

The city approved a voluntary annexation of 3.23 acres for a future single-family lot and approved a larger Bethlehem Drive rezoning for duplexes, but delayed action on a controversial Robindale rezoning amid concerns over density, traffic and drainage.

The Brownsville City Commission on April 21 approved a voluntary annexation request and a rezoning on Bethlehem Drive while tabling a separate Robindale rezoning after extended discussion.

City planner Sam Nunez told commissioners staff had received a written petition and service agreement from property owners Rosalyn Alfaro and Juan Miguel Torres and recommended approval of a voluntary annexation of 3.23 acres on Old Alice Road to bring an entire 5-acre parcel fully into city limits for the future development of a…

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