New council seeks united South Texas response to water crisis
Hidalgo County became the first member to join the South Texas Water Supply Council, a new regional coalition focused on... Read more »
Water
June storms brought floods — but little relief for Rio Grande Valley water supplies
Despite flooding across the Valley, June’s rainfall produced only a modest increase in storage, leaving the region’s long-term water supply... Read more »
Port of Harlingen launches $12.5M infrastructure push to support trade growth
Dock upgrades, drainage improvements, and a new long-range master plan aim to strengthen the port’s role in the Rio South... Read more »
Massive data center planned near Harlingen may use drinking water — officials hope it never comes to that
The contract tied to Eneus Energy prioritizes reclaimed water, but it includes a backup provision for drinking water that is... Read more »
Port of Brownsville’s $539M project creates one of the Gulf’s deepest channels, allowing larger vessels to call
Federal officials called the funding model a national example after NextDecade invested $400 million to improve shared port infrastructure.... Read more »
Seawater desalination project moves toward permitting on South Padre Island
RGV Desal says it is preparing to file state and federal permits for a proposed $1 billion seawater desalination plant... Read more »
Cimarron Country Club acquired by investor group, led by local golf pro Abraham Ancer
A group of investors with ties to professional golf, the Rio Grande Valley, and Mexico plans a major investment in... Read more »
Photos show brand new $1.2M Cavender’s in Weslaco surrounded by floodwaters, but the store stayed dry. Here’s how
Severe rainstorms across the Rio Grande Valley this week caused flash flooding, especially in Weslaco, but some businesses kept dry... Read more »
Valley braces for more rain as flooding triggers road closures, disaster declarations
Heavy rainfall flooded roads, disrupted businesses, and prompted disaster declarations as forecasters warned of additional rain through Thursday.... Read more »
Proposed $1B desalination project teases ‘major announcement’
Stakeholders from across South Texas are expected to hear new details about a plan designed to diversify the region’s water... Read more »
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