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​How Port Mansfield fought off industrial plans — and what comes next as it faces pressure to develop

​How Port Mansfield fought off industrial plans — and what comes next as it faces pressure to develop

March 22, 2026 • 9 min read

The small coastal community continues to define itself as large-scale development spreads nearby.... Read more »

Brownsville oil refinery could use nearly 17% of the city’s water

Brownsville oil refinery could use nearly 17% of the city’s water

March 22, 2026 • 8 min read

The project would add significant demand to Brownsville’s water system as residents and businesses are asked to conserve under ongoing... Read more »

Listen: RGV Business Journal breaks down Brownsville refinery investment, scale, and potential impact

Listen: RGV Business Journal breaks down Brownsville refinery investment, scale, and potential impact

March 20, 2026 • 1 min read

The Journal partners with KEDT public radio in Corpus Christi to cover major regional trends, issues, and challenges — and... Read more »

Cameron County judge opposes tax breaks for proposed oil refinery in Brownsville

Cameron County judge opposes tax breaks for proposed oil refinery in Brownsville

March 20, 2026 • 3 min read

His stance comes as he heads into a runoff against the port chairman and as the county prepares to vote... Read more »

Credit card fees are gobbling up restaurant profits in South Texas

Credit card fees are gobbling up restaurant profits in South Texas

March 19, 2026 • 4 min read

With margins around 5%, even small processing costs are forcing operators to rethink pricing, staffing, and investment.... Read more »

Starbase takes next step in massive expansion — here’s what you need to know

Starbase takes next step in massive expansion — here’s what you need to know

March 18, 2026 • 4 min read

As the process moves into the petition phase, debates intensify over access, jurisdiction, and future land use.... Read more »

Mercedes mayor takes helm at Port of Port Mansfield as coastal growth accelerates

Mercedes mayor takes helm at Port of Port Mansfield as coastal growth accelerates

March 18, 2026 • 3 min read

Willacy County leaders turned to a public official with experience in floods, budgets, and large teams to guide the port’s... Read more »

McAllen is building three pedestrian tunnels — here’s where they’ll go

McAllen is building three pedestrian tunnels — here’s where they’ll go

March 18, 2026 • 3 min read

City leaders say the tunnels will connect parks, trails, and tourism assets while allowing pedestrians to safely cross major roads.... Read more »

Allstate hits Mission chiropractors with $25M insurance fraud lawsuit

Allstate hits Mission chiropractors with $25M insurance fraud lawsuit

March 17, 2026 • 3 min read

The insurer says a husband and wife duo ran a network that billed millions for similar treatments across multiple Rio... Read more »

Brownsville manufacturer’s $117M expansion delayed after ‘supply chain challenges’

Brownsville manufacturer’s $117M expansion delayed after ‘supply chain challenges’

March 17, 2026 • 4 min read

The timeline shift for Rich Corp. affects hiring targets and tax incentives tied to the project’s completion.... Read more »

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

October 14, 2026 • 6 min read

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