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Exclusive: Seawater desalination company eyes South Padre Island for $1B plant

Exclusive: Seawater desalination company eyes South Padre Island for $1B plant

April 19, 2026 • 5 min read

Developers are proposing to route water through a pipeline attached to a second causeway connecting South Padre Island to the... Read more »

Stanley Black & Decker is investing $4M to expand its Mission plant and add 88 new jobs

Stanley Black & Decker is investing $4M to expand its Mission plant and add 88 new jobs

April 19, 2026 • 2 min read

The global tool manufacturer will add a new assembly line, expand production capacity, and retain 150 jobs in Mission.... Read more »

Reynosa’s workforce is being built in real time — and under pressure

Reynosa’s workforce is being built in real time — and under pressure

April 19, 2026 • 5 min read

More than 6,000 students attended a higher-ed expo in Reynosa last week, as universities, employers, and students race to adapt... Read more »

Tamaulipas announces $221M in new investment, factory expansions

Tamaulipas announces $221M in new investment, factory expansions

April 17, 2026 • 4 min read

State officials and industry leaders say $221M in new investment, factory expansions, and strong border trade show nearshoring is translating... Read more »

Construction projects to watch: UTRGV research site, Brownsville surgical center, Harlingen golf facility

Construction projects to watch: UTRGV research site, Brownsville surgical center, Harlingen golf facility

April 17, 2026 • 2 min read

These Rio Grande Valley construction projects over $1 million are underway or planned for 2026.... Read more »

Emmitt Smith to headline Edinburg business conference

Emmitt Smith to headline Edinburg business conference

April 16, 2026 • 3 min read

The April 23 conference will bring networking, business insights, and regional leaders together in Edinburg.... Read more »

Elsa lands second internet provider, expands free Wi-Fi access

Elsa lands second internet provider, expands free Wi-Fi access

April 16, 2026 • 2 min read

The city partnered with VTX1 Internet on a wireless network expected to launch this summer, with service reaching parks and... Read more »

RGV Connect: How the water shortage is affecting the Rio Grande Valley

RGV Connect: How the water shortage is affecting the Rio Grande Valley

April 16, 2026 • 6 min read

Water scarcity across the Rio Grande Valley has hit agriculture, enabled a drainage district to sell reclaimed rainwater, and encouraged... Read more »

Analysis: Texas’ water future depends on the Rio Grande — and it’s under pressure

Analysis: Texas’ water future depends on the Rio Grande — and it’s under pressure

April 15, 2026 • 4 min read

An analysis from the North American Development Bank warns the Rio Grande faces mounting water challenges as it invests in... Read more »

Brownsville’s $3.2B shipyard is in jeopardy as Saronic meets with California leaders

Brownsville’s $3.2B shipyard is in jeopardy as Saronic meets with California leaders

April 15, 2026 • 2 min read

New reporting shows the company met with economic development leaders in California as South Texas officials continue to negotiate incentives... Read more »

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

October 14, 2026 • 6 min read

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