Blue Origin explosion renews spotlight on SpaceX amid lawsuits, FAA probe, and local scrutiny
The Florida explosion comes as SpaceX faces a growing debate over the effects of launch activity near Boca Chica Beach.... Read more »
Manufacturing
Sluggish job growth trends continue across the Rio Grande Valley in April
The Rio Grande Valley added jobs through April, but growth across both major metro areas continued slowing compared to the... Read more »
French auto supplier moves manufacturing closer to South Texas after major McAllen investment
Valeo is relocating part of a Ciudad Juárez operation to Río Bravo months after announcing a $225 million manufacturing project... Read more »
Meet the new nonprofit that wants to help build the Valley’s advanced manufacturing economy
The South Texas Advanced Manufacturing Partnership wants to build workforce pipelines, recruit companies, and grow advanced manufacturing in South Texas.... Read more »
Turkish shipbuilder plans $3B investment to build ‘floating data centers’ and more at Port of Brownsville
The project could bring floating LNG-powered data centers, power plants, and a major industrial expansion to a shipyard long tied... Read more »
Defense contractor plans aerospace manufacturing expansion in Brownsville
Kearfott Corp. plans to retrofit a 24,000-square-foot facility as part of a long-term strategy to expand production capacity after hurricane... Read more »
More than 70 residents filed a lawsuit against SpaceX over damage to their homes from Starbase rocket launches
Homeowners in Port Isabel, South Padre Island, and Laguna Vista allege repeated rocket launches and landings caused structural damage to... Read more »
Metal manufacturer Bettcher to expand in Mission with $3M investment, 50 new jobs
The project adds to growing momentum at Mission’s Expressway Business Park, where Bettcher will add a new line as it... Read more »
Reynosa wants its supply chain closer to home
Companies are shifting toward local suppliers to manage rising costs, avoid global disruptions, and keep more business in Reynosa.... Read more »
Río Bravo looks to grow by supporting, not competing with, its industrial neighbors
Officials say Río Bravo will focus on new industry, better infrastructure, and stronger ties to nearby border crossings as part... Read more »
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