Cameron County delays vote on Saronic shipyard tax break deal — again. Here’s why
Commissioners sought more answers on a proposed incentive package tied to a $3.2 billion project that could bring 10,000 jobs... Read more »
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Texas breaks ground on first major shipbuilding project in decades as Brownsville competes for one of its own
The $1 billion Galveston-area project comes as Cameron County weighs incentives to attract Saronic Technologies’ proposed Port Alpha shipyard to... Read more »
Inside Cameron County’s big economic pitch to snag 10,000 shipyard jobs
County leaders are expected to approve a tax incentive package tied to Saronic Technologies’ proposed $3.2 billion shipyard.... Read more »
SocialFest wants to turn McAllen into a hub for creators and brands
Organizers are aiming for more than 3,000 attendees and a larger workshop-driven format as Keith Lee becomes the first announced... Read more »
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 »
FAA grounds future Starbase launches pending SpaceX investigation
Federal regulators said a problem occurred with the Super Heavy booster during its return flight over the Gulf of Mexico... Read more »
Uber Freight looks to compete for Valley truck drivers in the gig economy
Temporary Uber Freight operations, a trucking logistics broker, recently popped up about 15-minutes north of the McAllen-Hidalgo and Pharr International... Read more »
Data center developer pursuing Cameron County sues to block release of project records
The dispute emerges as Harlingen puts a pause on data centers and Cameron County pushes for stronger oversight tied to... Read more »
South Texas College and Mid-Valley International Airport launch first avionics program in South Texas
The program will prepare students for the growing demand tied to airport expansion and aerospace employers like SpaceX.... 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 »
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