Harlingen maps a downtown revival with new incentives and a reimagined park system
Valle Vista Mall is likely to be redeveloped into a mixed-use site under Harlingen’s draft plan, which also proposes new... Read more »
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Port of Brownsville ends year strong, sidestepping tariffs and expecting steady cargo through 2026
The port more than doubled its cargo volumes over four years, and despite tariff pressures, officials say 2026 should remain... Read more »
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U.K. business plans massive data center in Harlingen, records show
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