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 »
Articles by Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
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 »
Primera opens $10M municipal complex as population and development accelerate
Population growth, new housing subdivisions, and infrastructure planning are reshaping the Cameron County community west of Harlingen.... Read more »
McAllen adds a daily nonstop flight to Monterrey ahead of Semana Santa holiday
Monterrey-based airline Aerus will operate the new route, cutting travel time between the cities from a four-hour drive to about... Read more »
How the nation’s newest oil refinery could start construction in Brownsville sooner than expected
An explainer on what local officials say about environmental concerns, water and energy capacity, and the permits and groundwork tied... Read more »
Point Isabel ISD approves $228M incentive deal for Port Alpha, a proposed $3.2B military boat hub
The proposed shipyard could generate up to 10,000 manufacturing jobs with average annual wages of about $75,500.... Read more »
Most Rio Grande Valley cities saw higher sales tax revenue in early 2026 — see the charts
Explore interactive charts breaking down where sales tax collections rose — and where they fell — across 38 Rio Grande... Read more »
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