Construction projects to watch: UTRGV research site, Brownsville surgical center, Harlingen golf facility
These Rio Grande Valley construction projects over $1 million are underway or planned for 2026.... Read more »
Articles by Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
RGV Connect: How the water shortage is affecting the Rio Grande Valley
Water scarcity across the Rio Grande Valley has hit agriculture, enabled a drainage district to sell reclaimed rainwater, and encouraged... Read more »
Most Rio Grande Valley cities saw sales tax revenue growth through April
Newly released data shows nearly a dozen cities posted double-digit gains, while several smaller communities reported declines.... Read more »
Mission extends special tax district to unlock $17M in infrastructure bonds
Officials say the move is key to managing debt timelines as the city advances infrastructure projects with limited funds.... Read more »
State of the City: Edinburg touts more than 100 new subdivisions, retail growth, and plans for its own water supply
Edinburg has 127 subdivisions under construction that will add more than 1,600 new homes and increase demand for water infrastructure.... Read more »
Los Fresnos shelter for unaccompanied minors closes, laying off dozens of workers
The shelter’s federal contract was not renewed, leading to 56 layoffs as demand for services declined.... Read more »
Mystery startup wants to raise $5M to ‘invest’ in Starbase land
The company offers few details, with no filings, no disclosed assets, and no clear track record tied to the proposed... Read more »
SpaceX wants a 50-year lease at the Port of Brownsville. Here’s what we know
The long-term deal could generate more than $32 million for the port while supporting new infrastructure tied to SpaceX’s expanding... Read more »
Brownsville refinery locks in key contracts, shifting project from planning to execution
The agreements bring engineering, financial, and technology partners into place as the project moves closer to construction at the Port... Read more »
Rio Grande LNG pushes for round-the-clock construction and more workers as global supply tightens
The company is seeking federal approval to expand its workforce to 7,500 and add a night shift as it moves... Read more »
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