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Proposed $1B desalination project teases ‘major announcement’

Proposed $1B desalination project teases ‘major announcement’

June 2, 2026 • 3 min read

Stakeholders from across South Texas are expected to hear new details about a plan designed to diversify the region’s water... Read more »

Cameron County delays vote on Saronic shipyard tax break deal — again. Here’s why

Cameron County delays vote on Saronic shipyard tax break deal — again. Here’s why

June 2, 2026 • 8 min read

Commissioners sought more answers on a proposed incentive package tied to a $3.2 billion project that could bring 10,000 jobs... Read more »

Texas breaks ground on first major shipbuilding project in decades as Brownsville competes for one of its own

Texas breaks ground on first major shipbuilding project in decades as Brownsville competes for one of its own

June 2, 2026 • 2 min read

The $1 billion Galveston-area project comes as Cameron County weighs incentives to attract Saronic Technologies’ proposed Port Alpha shipyard to... Read more »

Inside Cameron County’s big economic pitch to snag 10,000 shipyard jobs

Inside Cameron County’s big economic pitch to snag 10,000 shipyard jobs

June 1, 2026 • 5 min read

County leaders are expected to approve a tax incentive package tied to Saronic Technologies’ proposed $3.2 billion shipyard.... Read more »

Why the USMCA review may not end in 2026

Why the USMCA review may not end in 2026

May 31, 2026 • 4 min read

A trade specialist warns that failure to extend the agreement could trigger annual reviews, prolonging uncertainty for manufacturers and investors... Read more »

Reynosa wants to fight water pollution with eggshells

Reynosa wants to fight water pollution with eggshells

May 31, 2026 • 6 min read

A Rotary-led initiative is working with schools, industry, and the city’s water and sewer utility to transform household waste into... Read more »

Manufacturing delivers biggest economic payoff for South Texas, new study finds

Manufacturing delivers biggest economic payoff for South Texas, new study finds

May 31, 2026 • 3 min read

COSTEP's study argues manufacturing creates far more jobs and economic activity than warehousing or retail, while highlighting the role all... Read more »

SocialFest wants to turn McAllen into a hub for creators and brands

SocialFest wants to turn McAllen into a hub for creators and brands

May 31, 2026 • 3 min read

Organizers are aiming for more than 3,000 attendees and a larger workshop-driven format as Keith Lee becomes the first announced... Read more »

Blue Origin explosion renews spotlight on SpaceX amid lawsuits, FAA probe, and local scrutiny

Blue Origin explosion renews spotlight on SpaceX amid lawsuits, FAA probe, and local scrutiny

May 28, 2026 • 4 min read

The Florida explosion comes as SpaceX faces a growing debate over the effects of launch activity near Boca Chica Beach.... Read more »

McAllen, Brownsville metros rank among nation’s fastest-growing rental markets

McAllen, Brownsville metros rank among nation’s fastest-growing rental markets

May 28, 2026 • 2 min read

Texas led the nation with 10 markets in the top 50, including both of the Rio Grande Valley’s largest metro... Read more »

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