Half a billion dollars in Valley road projects sit idle, South Texas lawmakers say
State Rep. Terry Canales says shovel-ready projects are being ignored while money goes to long-term plans.... Read more »
Infrastructure
Mexico moves forward with $2.7B highway investment in Tamaulipas
A new federal corridor in Mexico and highway upgrades directly across the Rio Grande Valley could reshape freight flows and... Read more »
After nearly two decades, Hidalgo County RMA advances plan to close 73 miles of long-delayed trade loop
The estimated $5 million engineering work was first bid in the mid-2000s, but funding constraints caused the contract to lapse.... Read more »
Texas and Mexico are updating a massive border transportation plan to keep trade moving
The Rio Grande Valley has a chance to weigh in now, before the plan is finalized next year.... Read more »
Another large data center project moves forward in Willacy County amid growing AI demand
The wind-powered Willacy County data center would add to a growing cluster along the Gulf Coast, with two additional facilities... Read more »
Breaking: Coast Guard awards South Padre Island its largest single construction project in its 235-year history
The $200 million rebuild follows a 2025 fire that damaged the station’s boathouse and will fast-track new housing, docks, and... Read more »
Proposed Harlingen data center draws opposition over water and power use
What’s known so far about the site, the wastewater agreement, and what still must happen before any deal is approved.... Read more »
Hundreds of Rio Grande Valley companies lost state certification as Hispanic-owned. Here’s why
Texas is backing away from efforts to level the playing field for contracting with minority-owned businesses, affecting hundreds of companies... Read more »
Cameron County leaders tout job growth, drainage, road to SpaceX, and new South Padre Island bridge
Cameron County leaders shared key economic indicators, future infrastructure investment, and a roadmap during the State of the County event.... Read more »
Port of Brownsville emerges as a $22.7 billion economic engine for Texas
State officials point to dredging, cargo expansion, and cross-border trade as key drivers behind the port’s rising impact.... Read more »
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