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Hegseth pushes for faster military tech and more AI during SpaceX visit

Hegseth pushes for faster military tech and more AI during SpaceX visit

January 12, 2026 • 4 min read

Hegseth told contractors, including SpaceX, that the military can’t keep waiting decades for perfect weapons and technology.... Read more »

Musk, missiles, and the Rio Grande Valley: Defense dollars draw renewed attention to the region

Musk, missiles, and the Rio Grande Valley: Defense dollars draw renewed attention to the region

January 11, 2026 • 2 min read

Two top Trump administration officials have visited the Valley in less than a week, underscoring its rising national relevance.... Read more »

RGV job growth stays ahead of Texas and U.S., new data show

RGV job growth stays ahead of Texas and U.S., new data show

January 11, 2026 • 2 min read

See where the Valley is adding jobs, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.... Read more »

Mission weighs limits on new car washes

Mission weighs limits on new car washes

January 10, 2026 • 3 min read

City leaders say the proposal reflects long-term planning as water use and development pressures grow.... Read more »

Proposed Harlingen data center draws opposition over water and power use

Proposed Harlingen data center draws opposition over water and power use

January 10, 2026 • 3 min read

What’s known so far about the site, the wastewater agreement, and what still must happen before any deal is approved.... Read more »

Brownsville weighs a new midtown entertainment district — here’s what you need to know

Brownsville weighs a new midtown entertainment district — here’s what you need to know

January 9, 2026 • 4 min read

City leaders are pitching an entertainment district pilot, which would hold bar operators and property owners accountable for any issues.... Read more »

As banks tighten construction lending, some Rio Grande Valley homebuilders are eyeing alternative financing

As banks tighten construction lending, some Rio Grande Valley homebuilders are eyeing alternative financing

January 8, 2026 • 4 min read

Despite higher borrowing costs, some Valley homebuilders are turning to private, non-bank financing options to keep projects moving.... Read more »

Brownsville ranks among top U.S. metros for economic competitiveness and growth

Brownsville ranks among top U.S. metros for economic competitiveness and growth

January 8, 2026 • 2 min read

Site-selection metrics and migration trends highlight Brownsville’s growing appeal to employers and residents.... Read more »

Real estate rules tighten as U.S.–Mexico investment grows

Real estate rules tighten as U.S.–Mexico investment grows

January 7, 2026 • 3 min read

Industry leaders say training, ethics, and clear legal boundaries now make the difference between smooth transactions and costly mistakes in... Read more »

Homeland Security chief hears farmers’ concerns, dismisses economic fallout of ICE raids

Homeland Security chief hears farmers’ concerns, dismisses economic fallout of ICE raids

January 7, 2026 • 4 min read

Kristi Noem emphasized border security during a Valley visit while dismissing concerns from industry leaders about labor shortages linked to... Read more »

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