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New $8M public safety center coming to Alamo, plus ‘State of the City’ projects to watch

New $8M public safety center coming to Alamo, plus ‘State of the City’ projects to watch

November 14, 2025 • 2 min read

Alamo officials shared economic development projects during its first state of the city address, including a new public safety center... Read more »

McAllen metro is still adding jobs, but the pace is slowing, Dallas Fed economist says

McAllen metro is still adding jobs, but the pace is slowing, Dallas Fed economist says

November 13, 2025 • 3 min read

Job growth in McAllen ranks third in the state behind San Antonio and Austin, a Dallas Fed economist explains why.... Read more »

Mission lands $50M metal recycling plant as Mexican company expands to the U.S.

Mission lands $50M metal recycling plant as Mexican company expands to the U.S.

November 13, 2025 • 3 min read

The new 98,000-square-foot facility will bring 70 jobs to south Mission and anchor the company’s first major U.S. operation.... Read more »

Could your health cost you a U.S. visa? New State Department guidance says diabetes, other chronic conditions may weigh against applicants

Could your health cost you a U.S. visa? New State Department guidance says diabetes, other chronic conditions may weigh against applicants

November 12, 2025 • 3 min read

New federal guidance instructs consular officers to consider chronic illnesses when deciding whether applicants can support themselves financially in the... Read more »

Weslaco engineering firm sues Donna, says city owes nearly $4.5 million for wastewater project

Weslaco engineering firm sues Donna, says city owes nearly $4.5 million for wastewater project

November 12, 2025 • 4 min read

The complaint says Donna ended the contract without notice and turned to its engineer of record; the city manager warned... Read more »

Business and civic leaders to discuss regional infrastructure challenges and solutions at McAllen forum

Business and civic leaders to discuss regional infrastructure challenges and solutions at McAllen forum

November 11, 2025 • 3 min read

The “Foundations for Tomorrow” event on Nov. 19 will highlight long-term planning and partnerships for regional resilience.... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley airports see few flight cancellations, delays during federal government shutdown

Rio Grande Valley airports see few flight cancellations, delays during federal government shutdown

November 11, 2025 • 5 min read

Flight cancellations across the Rio Grande Valley have remained limited, mostly affecting arrivals from major Texas hubs such as Dallas–Fort... Read more »

A lost son of Texas, Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez of the Rio Grande Valley

A lost son of Texas, Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez of the Rio Grande Valley

November 11, 2025 • 10 min read

Freddy González Drive bears the name of a hometown hero whose bravery in Vietnam earned him the nation’s highest military... Read more »

Social Fest 2025 brings top creators, influencers to Mission for the Valley’s first major digital marketing conference

Social Fest 2025 brings top creators, influencers to Mission for the Valley’s first major digital marketing conference

November 11, 2025 • 3 min read

Social Fest brings together internationally known speakers from diverse backgrounds and more than 400 confirmed attendees.... Read more »

Brownsville’s downtown master plan aims to turn its historic core into a walkable hub for restaurants, retail, and housing

Brownsville’s downtown master plan aims to turn its historic core into a walkable hub for restaurants, retail, and housing

November 10, 2025 • 7 min read

For the past five months, the city of Brownsville has been laying the foundation for its massive overhaul of the... Read more »

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SpaceX is giving Brownsville $220M for water projects. In exchange, the city gave up zoning control of 444 acres near Starbase
SpaceX is giving Brownsville $220M for water projects. In exchange, the city gave up zoning control of 444 acres near Starbase

August 30, 2026 • 11 min read

Brownsville data center debate rolled into larger zoning ban on event centers, social clubs and more

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