Cameron County judge opposes tax breaks for proposed oil refinery in Brownsville
His stance comes as he heads into a runoff against the port chairman and as the county prepares to vote... Read more »
Industrial Real Estate
Developers look for ways to reduce financial risk as the Valley’s industrial projects take shape
Private capital, tax credits, and cross-border partnerships are reshaping how large projects are financed along the U.S.–Mexico border.... 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 »
The nation’s first new oil refinery in 50 years could be built in Brownsville, reviving a decade-old proposal
If completed, the Port of Brownsville facility would be the first new oil refinery built in the United States in... Read more »
Valeo, a French auto parts maker with local ties, plans $19M facility in McAllen
The manufacturer filed plans for a 226,000-square-foot facility in McAllen, near its plant in Rio Bravo, Mexico.... Read more »
Greater Brownsville EDC attracts $183.7M in new investment as industrial surge reshapes Cameron County
The organization also reported 3,288 jobs in fiscal 2025 as aerospace, LNG and supplier networks expand across Cameron County.... Read more »
Starbase pushes to grow nearly nine times its size, rivaling mid-sized Valley cities
What began as a 1,200-acre annexation proposal in October has ballooned to more than 7,100 acres — raising new questions... Read more »
Massive $5.7B LNG investment at Port of Brownsville moves closer to construction
One of the largest private industrial projects ever proposed for the Rio Grande Valley just cleared a major financial hurdle.... Read more »
Rio Grande LNG to hold open house for its massive expansion plan in Brownsville
Rio Grande LNG to hold open house for its $6.7B expansion plan in Brownsville.... Read more »
Pharr lands new $15M cold storage facility as produce trade continues to expand
The 55,000-square-foot warehouse will handle fresh produce, add cold-chain capacity, and is expected to be completed by mid-August.... Read more »
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