Brownsville economic development leader named among Texas’ most influential figures
Gilberto Salinas has played a central role as Brownsville’s aerospace, energy, and trade sectors gain statewide attention.... Read more »
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Why Tamaulipas’ industry keeps growing despite trade headwinds
Headlines point to risk, but conditions on the ground suggest something else is unfolding in northern Tamaulipas, Mexico.... Read more »
Valley business leaders to convene for the RGV Business Journal’s inaugural economic outlook
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Vice President and economist Pia Orrenius will keynote the Feb. 13 luncheon.... Read more »
Mission City Council approves ordinance limiting new car wash businesses
The unanimous vote establishes a one-mile spacing requirement for new car washes as city officials cite drought conditions and water... Read more »
Hegseth pushes for faster military tech and more AI during SpaceX visit
Hegseth told contractors, including SpaceX, that the military can’t keep waiting decades for perfect weapons and technology.... Read more »
Musk, missiles, and the Rio Grande Valley: Defense dollars draw renewed attention to the region
Two top Trump administration officials have visited the Valley in less than a week, underscoring its rising national relevance.... Read more »
RGV job growth stays ahead of Texas and U.S., new data show
See where the Valley is adding jobs, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.... Read more »
Mission weighs limits on new car washes
City leaders say the proposal reflects long-term planning as water use and development pressures grow.... Read more »
Proposed Harlingen data center draws opposition over water and power use
What’s known so far about the site, the wastewater agreement, and what still must happen before any deal is approved.... Read more »
Brownsville weighs a new midtown entertainment district — here’s what you need to know
City leaders are pitching an entertainment district pilot, which would hold bar operators and property owners accountable for any issues.... Read more »
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