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 »
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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 »
Harlingen blocks ethanol project over safety, traffic concerns
City leaders signaled the operation may be better suited for port infrastructure, though current rail limitations complicate that path.... Read more »
The Valley’s job growth is losing steam as Brownsville slips and McAllen slows
The latest metro jobs data shows where the Valley's labor market is weakening most. See the breakdown.... Read more »
Meet Rita — the AI now running the front desk at a Rio Grande Valley clinic
A Weslaco clinic is using a bilingual AI agent to handle check-ins, insurance, and patient questions to reduce staff workload... Read more »
Harlingen considers a temporary ban on data centers. Here’s what comes next
City leaders aim to assess infrastructure strain and draft rules as concerns grow over water use, electricity demand, and long-term... Read more »
Harlingen nonprofit fights to revive small farm project after USDA pulls $7.5M grant
The funding was designed to secure farmland and train a new generation of growers as Texas continues losing farms and... Read more »
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