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SpaceX seeks to take zoning control over nearly 450 acres from city of Brownsville as a ‘regional’ water deal takes shape

August 24, 2026 • 4 min read

The city says SpaceX is negotiating an investment that could roughly double regional potable water capacity as commissioners weigh its... Read more »

Mission’s first Small Business Expo puts $25K on the line for local entrepreneurs

August 23, 2026 • 2 min read

The free, full-day event will bring businesses, resources and an entrepreneur pitch competition to the Mission Event Center on Sept.... Read more »

STC puts AI to work across 55 courses — from construction sites to car repair

August 23, 2026 • 4 min read

The effort is designed to prepare students for workplaces where AI is quickly becoming part of the job.... Read more »

Pharr’s cross-border business push earns international recognition

August 22, 2026 • 3 min read

The Pharr Global Business Hub was recognized for connecting businesses, entrepreneurs, and investment opportunities across South Texas and Mexico.... Read more »

STC built the nation’s first nursing apprenticeship. Its first class just went 10-for-10.

August 22, 2026 • 3 min read

All 10 graduates passed the national nursing exam on their first attempt after completing 2,000 hours of paid training at... Read more »

BMW sales at Bert Ogden in Pharr are outpacing some bigger Texas markets, leaders say

August 21, 2026 • 9 min read

The Rio Grande Valley population may be smaller than other markets in Texas but BMW dealership leaders say demand is... Read more »

McCoy’s gives $10K, tools to launch Mid-Valley construction academy

August 20, 2026 • 3 min read

The new academy in Donna will give high school students hands-on construction training, with plans to eventually expand opportunities to... Read more »

Texas A&M’s $53.5M McAllen research center will tackle water, food security and Valley health

August 20, 2026 • 5 min read

The project has grown by more than 4,000 square feet since it was announced, with construction now targeted to begin... Read more »

Thousands of Mexicans are being sent back through Matamoros — bringing skills that could reshape Tamaulipas’ economy

August 20, 2026 • 7 min read

Matamoros handled nearly 90% of Tamaulipas’ repatriation events through May — almost 14 times as many as Reynosa.... Read more »

Your business is making money. But is it making you wealthy?

August 19, 2026 • 5 min read

A Rio Grande City financial literacy event challenged entrepreneurs to apply the same discipline they use to manage their businesses... Read more »

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