July rains give Rio Grande a water boost, but the region isn’t out of the woods yet
Recent July rains added more than 232,000 acre-feet of water to Amistad and Falcon reservoirs, but both reservoirs remain well... Read more »
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Data center proposed inside former Walmart near Port of Brownsville
The former Brownsville Walmart was most recently used as a shelter for immigrant children seeking asylum until it closed, but... Read more »
Harlingen mayor withdraws 2025 letter backing proposed data center after it resurfaces online
Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda withdrew a 2025 letter supporting a proposed Cameron County data center, saying she signed it without... Read more »
Cameron County drainage district secures $11.3M to help protect 4,000 homes from flooding
The loan from the North American Development Bank will fund drainage improvements designed to reduce flood risks across northwestern Cameron... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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