Abbott freezes all state permits for data centers, halting projects even off the grid
Order threatens Rio Grande Valley projects, including a $4 billion campus now under construction near Harlingen AUSTIN — Gov. Greg... Read more »
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There will be four construction bid packages expected to go out in early 2027 for the $204 million project.... Read more »
Brownsville takes water, space and trade priorities to Washington in search of federal support
City and business leaders are meeting with federal agencies and lawmakers as Brownsville looks for funding for infrastructure and economic... Read more »
How much water does SpaceX need to operate near Brownsville? Nearly 20x its current use
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Matamoros says push to join Mexico’s multibillion-dollar trade corridor is gaining ground
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Cameron County is negotiating a $20M Fluidstack data center donation after Harlingen waffles on the same offer
Cameron County officials may secure a $20 million donation from the Fluidstack data center company.... Read more »
The McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge is getting nearly $2M in upgrades
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Harlingen hits pause on $27M offer from company planning 1,000-acre data center
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Business leaders defend Brownsville’s $220M SpaceX water agreement after contentious vote
Business leaders said the investment could expand water capacity, support jobs, and prepare Brownsville for industrial growth.... Read more »
SpaceX is giving Brownsville $220M for water projects. In exchange, the city gave up zoning control of 444 acres near Starbase
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