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Brownsville’s Midtown nightlife is costing taxpayers $25,000 a month

Brownsville’s Midtown nightlife is costing taxpayers $25,000 a month

June 28, 2026 • 2 min read

Mayor John Cowen says 576 calls for service and 158 arrests have prompted increased enforcement focused on compliance, not business... Read more »

Mission manufacturer earns world-class certification, unlocking major retail opportunities

Mission manufacturer earns world-class certification, unlocking major retail opportunities

June 28, 2026 • 3 min read

The Safe Quality Food certification allows Habibi Gourmet to manufacture products for major retailers while expanding opportunities for smaller, emerging... Read more »

Port of Harlingen launches $12.5M infrastructure push to support trade growth

Port of Harlingen launches $12.5M infrastructure push to support trade growth

June 28, 2026 • 2 min read

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

Massive data center planned near Harlingen may use drinking water — officials hope it never comes to that

June 28, 2026 • 10 min read

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

Port of Brownsville’s $539M project creates one of the Gulf’s deepest channels, allowing larger vessels to call

June 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Federal officials called the funding model a national example after NextDecade invested $400 million to improve shared port infrastructure.... Read more »

After nearly 90 years, M. Rivas Supermarket in Pharr announces closure

After nearly 90 years, M. Rivas Supermarket in Pharr announces closure

June 25, 2026 • 2 min read

Family-owned grocery store says it will close at the end of June after serving generations of Rio Grande Valley residents.... Read more »

Seawater desalination project moves toward permitting on South Padre Island

Seawater desalination project moves toward permitting on South Padre Island

June 24, 2026 • 5 min read

RGV Desal says it is preparing to file state and federal permits for a proposed $1 billion seawater desalination plant... Read more »

Construction to watch: Rio Bank opening in Brownsville, Planet Fitness in San Benito, plus Edinburg animal shelter expansion

Construction to watch: Rio Bank opening in Brownsville, Planet Fitness in San Benito, plus Edinburg animal shelter expansion

June 24, 2026 • 2 min read

The latest projects offer a snapshot of where developers and businesses are investing across the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »

Texas Mutual grant funds free CPR training for Valley residents

Texas Mutual grant funds free CPR training for Valley residents

June 23, 2026 • 2 min read

South Texas College aims to certify at least 800 residents in CPR, first aid, and Basic Life Support through the... Read more »

Texas still expected to add 264K jobs this year despite worker shortages, Dallas Fed says

Texas still expected to add 264K jobs this year despite worker shortages, Dallas Fed says

June 23, 2026 • 2 min read

Economists say hiring remains stronger than expected, even as some employers struggle to find workers.... Read more »

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Is SpaceX quietly building a data center at Starbase? Job postings offer clues

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