The Gladys Porter High School Band

Please join us in wishing former Cowboy Band member, Fabio Oceguera, the very best of luck as he takes the field for the DCI World Championship Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana!🏆🎶

Fabio will be performing with the defending World Champions 🥇, the Boston Crusaders, on one of the biggest stages in the marching arts. What an incredible opportunity and an amazing accomplishment!

Way to go, Fabio!We are all so proud of you! 👏

Have an incredible performance and enjoy every moment of this unforgettable experience! Go, Fabio!🎺🔥🏆

Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our former principal Mary Solis. She was a fierce advocate for all students and will always be remembered fondly. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and wish them strength during this difficult time. Thank you, Ms. Solis, for everything you did for our students and our band program. May she rest in peace.

Congratulations to our very own Kevin Guerra! For receiving the UIL TSSEC Outstanding Performers!

UIL TSSEC OUTSTANDING PERFORMERS

We are celebrating these five students who competed at the UIL Texas State Solo Contest last weekend and were designated by their judges as Outstanding Performers! This means their extraordinary performances were memorable and of the highest caliber!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! We are thrilled you have made a mark and have represented your programs and Brownsville ISD so well. We are very proud of you!

Congratulations to band members Karen Díaz and Luz Vasquez, recognized at the Fine Arts signing Ceremony!

Karen Díaz will be attending Texas A&M University–Kingsville, where she will pursue a degree in Music Education.

Luz Vasquez will be attending The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to study Music Performance.

We are incredibly proud of both of you—congratulations on this exciting next chapter!

A huge congratulations to our 29 medalists who competed at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest! We are so proud of your hard work and the outstanding way you represented us this weekend!

Good luck to our students competing at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest today!

Congratulations to the Porter Band on an incredible year! Here’s to celebrating all of your hard work and achievements.

Thank you, Class of 2026!

Please join us in congratulating the 2026–2027 Band Leadership Team!

We are proud to celebrate Sophia Jaramillo, a Zonta Scholarship Awardee! 🌟

Sophia’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to making a difference truly set her apart. This achievement is a testament to her passion and the bright future ahead.

Congratulations, Sophia—we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 💛