Brownsville’s industrial pipeline drives growth, jobs, and infrastructure pressure
Billions in investment are reshaping the city as leaders confront limits on annexation, infrastructure strain, and uneven tax gains.... Read more »
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Behind the deal: How McAllen landed Valeo’s $225M plant
McAllen leaders outline how strategy, incentives, and regional advantages helped land the project amid competition across the U.S. and Mexico.... Read more »
French autoparts manufacturer plans $225M plant in McAllen, to hire 500 workers
The Paris-based supplier will build a 337,000-square-foot facility in McAllen to produce GM compute units, with production expected to begin... Read more »
How Rio Grande Valley cities are rolling out the red carpet for the film industry
Local leaders say film projects can drive spending on hotels, catering, and services across the region.... Read more »
Brownsville oil refinery could use nearly 17% of the city’s water
The project would add significant demand to Brownsville’s water system as residents and businesses are asked to conserve under ongoing... Read more »
Listen: RGV Business Journal breaks down Brownsville refinery investment, scale, and potential impact
The Journal partners with KEDT public radio in Corpus Christi to cover major regional trends, issues, and challenges — and... Read more »
Starbase takes next step in massive expansion — here’s what you need to know
As the process moves into the petition phase, debates intensify over access, jurisdiction, and future land use.... Read more »
McAllen is building three pedestrian tunnels — here’s where they’ll go
City leaders say the tunnels will connect parks, trails, and tourism assets while allowing pedestrians to safely cross major roads.... Read more »
Allstate hits Mission chiropractors with $25M insurance fraud lawsuit
The insurer says a husband and wife duo ran a network that billed millions for similar treatments across multiple Rio... Read more »
Brownsville manufacturer’s $117M expansion delayed after ‘supply chain challenges’
The timeline shift for Rich Corp. affects hiring targets and tax incentives tied to the project’s completion.... Read more »
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