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Cameron County’s vote on economic incentives for Saronic’s $3.2B shipyard is paused — for now
County leaders say negotiations are ongoing as the company weighs competing sites and seeks additional time before moving forward.... Read more »
UTRGV’s new hub brings law school access to the Rio Grande Valley
The university partnered with St. Mary’s University to create a local pathway for Valley students to earn a law degree... Read more »
Matamoros loses nearly 3,000 more jobs as bankruptcy case ripples throughout the region
Trico Componentes’ closure pushes the total bankruptcy-related job losses in South Texas and northern Mexico to nearly 5,000.... Read more »
Why UTRGV doubled down on manufacturing a decade ago — and how it may be paying off now
As major industrial projects take shape across the region, the university’s workforce pipeline is beginning to meet growing demand.... Read more »
Brownsville’s industrial pipeline drives growth, jobs, and infrastructure pressure
Billions in investment are reshaping the city as leaders confront limits on annexation, infrastructure strain, and uneven tax gains.... Read more »
Harlingen mayor remains skeptical of proposed $14B data center as others eye region
After touring other data centers and meeting with the developer, the mayor says key questions remain as the city prepares... Read more »
Behind the deal: How McAllen landed Valeo’s $225M plant
McAllen leaders outline how strategy, incentives, and regional advantages helped land the project amid competition across the U.S. and Mexico.... Read more »
French autoparts manufacturer plans $225M plant in McAllen, to hire 500 workers
The Paris-based supplier will build a 337,000-square-foot facility in McAllen to produce GM compute units, with production expected to begin... Read more »
Amazon powers up Brownsville hub to speed up deliveries
The 62,000-square-foot facility strengthens regional logistics capacity and speeds up final delivery routes.... Read more »
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