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Port of Brownsville climbs to No. 41 in U.S. cargo rankings, its highest ever

Port of Brownsville climbs to No. 41 in U.S. cargo rankings, its highest ever

October 9, 2025 • 2 min read

The South Texas seaport handled 11.2 million tons of cargo in 2023, a 23% increase year over year.... Read more »

Palmhurst extends Skyline ambulance contract despite bankruptcy filing

Palmhurst extends Skyline ambulance contract despite bankruptcy filing

October 9, 2025 • 2 min read

The Palmhurst City Council voted to extend its contract with Skyline EMS in September for at least two more years,... Read more »

Hidalgo Co. touts record savings, major projects, and new RioPlex vision at State of the County address

Hidalgo Co. touts record savings, major projects, and new RioPlex vision at State of the County address

October 9, 2025 • 5 min read

County grows savings to half its budget while investing in infrastructure and promoting economic development.... Read more »

New UT Health RGV facility brings advanced cancer treatment to one of Texas’ most uninsured regions

New UT Health RGV facility brings advanced cancer treatment to one of Texas’ most uninsured regions

October 8, 2025 • 3 min read

The McAllen center also expands access to surgery, advanced imaging, and rehab for Rio Grande Valley patients.... Read more »

Seatrium AmFELS is laying off 91 workers as LNG-tied company aims to take over Port of Brownsville site

Seatrium AmFELS is laying off 91 workers as LNG-tied company aims to take over Port of Brownsville site

October 8, 2025 • 5 min read

The shipyard that builds offshore vessels and oil rigs plans to shed administrative roles, crane operators, welders, and mechanics by... Read more »

$50 million mixed-use project coming to Edinburg near Los Lagos Golf Course

$50 million mixed-use project coming to Edinburg near Los Lagos Golf Course

October 8, 2025 • 2 min read

The 16-acre project combines two retail centers with two multifamily towers, totaling 184 apartments and 46 commercial spaces.... Read more »

McAllen loses trade jobs as Brownsville gains, but both metros grow overall

McAllen loses trade jobs as Brownsville gains, but both metros grow overall

October 8, 2025 • 3 min read

The Rio Grande Valley’s two largest cities added nearly 7,000 jobs over the year, even as cross-border policy changes cloud... Read more »

Garza, Gonzales Named Edinburg Chamber’s 2025 Man and Woman of the Year

Garza, Gonzales Named Edinburg Chamber’s 2025 Man and Woman of the Year

October 7, 2025 • 3 min read

Chamber to mark 100 years with centennial banquet and leadership awards on Nov. 1.... Read more »

Mission businesses can now apply for up to $15,000 in grant funding

Mission businesses can now apply for up to $15,000 in grant funding

October 7, 2025 • 2 min read

Mission EDC invests $225K to boost local entrepreneurship through Build Mission Fund, now in its third year.... Read more »

Mexico’s economy grows, but weak industrial sector signals risks for border trade

Mexico’s economy grows, but weak industrial sector signals risks for border trade

October 6, 2025 • 3 min read

Exports and consumer spending provide growth, but factory slowdown and job losses raise concerns for the border.... 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

New capital projects chapter confronts growth challenges in the Rio Grande Valley

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