Infrastructure

Port of Brownsville’s $539M project creates one of the Gulf’s deepest channels, allowing larger vessels to call

June 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Federal officials called the funding model a national example after NextDecade invested $400 million to improve shared port infrastructure.... Read more »

SpaceX is planning a new gas pipeline across the Brownsville Ship Channel. Here’s what we know 

June 23, 2026 • 4 min read

The proposed pipeline comes as SpaceX advances plans for new fuel infrastructure at Starbase, including facilities for LNG, methane production,... Read more »

Port of Brownsville touts $60B in projects, plus a new power plant on the horizon

June 11, 2026 • 4 min read

Port leaders are negotiating a lease agreement with a Miami-based power plant developer, one of several new projects in the... Read more »

Proposed $1B desalination project teases ‘major announcement’

June 2, 2026 • 3 min read

Stakeholders from across South Texas are expected to hear new details about a plan designed to diversify the region’s water... Read more »

Data center developer pursuing Cameron County sues to block release of project records

May 24, 2026 • 4 min read

The dispute emerges as Harlingen puts a pause on data centers and Cameron County pushes for stronger oversight tied to... Read more »

Traffic at McAllen international bridges is up as Anzalduas prepares to process northbound cargo in September

May 22, 2026 • 4 min read

The $88 million expansion project at Anzalduas will add commercial inspection lanes and cargo infrastructure to expand the Valley's cross-border... Read more »

McAllen airport lands $7M federal grant for terminal expansion

May 21, 2026 • 2 min read

Airport leaders say rising passenger volumes and future air service opportunities are driving the need for expanded infrastructure at McAllen... Read more »

TxDOT wants help in identifying the Valley’s biggest border bottlenecks

May 12, 2026 • 2 min read

The agency is updating its long-range Texas-Mexico transportation plan as trade volumes, freight traffic, and cross-border mobility demands continue to... Read more »

Cameron County gets $1.2M for flood warning system

May 12, 2026 • 2 min read

The county plans to expand its flood monitoring network with 18 stations designed to improve real-time tracking and emergency response... Read more »

Severe thunderstorms knock out power to 45,000 across Valley as microburst damages homes, infrastructure

May 10, 2026 • 2 min read

National Weather Service says 65-80 mph winds injured three people and caused damage from Harlingen to Laureles as officials urge... Read more »

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