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Why Brownsville is laying the foundation for a new industrial park

Why Brownsville is laying the foundation for a new industrial park

September 24, 2025 • 5 min read

The Linde air separation unit in Brownsville is under construction inside a bustling industrial park.... Read more »

$20M industrial project begins construction in Brownsville for mystery manufacturing client

$20M industrial project begins construction in Brownsville for mystery manufacturing client

September 24, 2025 • 4 min read

Anchor Industrial is a new $20 million development by CIL Capital near the Port of Brownsville.... Read more »

The Rio Grande Valley’s population is younger than the rest of Texas, but its baby boom has slowed

The Rio Grande Valley’s population is younger than the rest of Texas, but its baby boom has slowed

September 24, 2025 • 11 min read

The Rio Grande Valley has historically been a young population that's been growing steadily for years here's what that means.... Read more »

AEP Texas is buying land in South McAllen, but its plan to reduce power outages might stir up a fight

AEP Texas is buying land in South McAllen, but its plan to reduce power outages might stir up a fight

September 24, 2025 • 5 min read

Utility aims to balance growing demand with community concerns as it seeks sites for new substations.... Read more »

AEP Texas customers are smashing electricity demand records, especially in the Rio Grande Valley

AEP Texas customers are smashing electricity demand records, especially in the Rio Grande Valley

September 24, 2025 • 8 min read

Rapid growth and extreme weather are straining South Texas’ electric grid, forcing utilities to invest billions in new transmission lines.... Read more »

How McAllen neighbors blocking a new AEP Texas electric substation may affect power outages

How McAllen neighbors blocking a new AEP Texas electric substation may affect power outages

September 24, 2025 • 10 min read

A recent decision by McAllen city commissioners may delay how quickly AEP Texas can invest in its electric lines to... Read more »

McAllen ISD students turn ideas into startups through Shark Tank–style class

McAllen ISD students turn ideas into startups through Shark Tank–style class

September 23, 2025 • 6 min read

Four Nikki Rowe High School students turned a family health concern into a product that put them among the top... Read more »

Mexico unlikely to meet October water debt deadline, leaving Valley farmers dry

Mexico unlikely to meet October water debt deadline, leaving Valley farmers dry

September 23, 2025 • 6 min read

As drought grips both sides of the Rio Grande, growers cut back planting, trade groups warn of higher food costs,... Read more »

The story behind the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal

The story behind the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal

September 23, 2025 • 5 min read

With the Rio Grande Valley emerging as Texas’ economic engine, soon-to-be former Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza and journalist James Moore... Read more »

UTRGV football debut energizes Valley, fuels estimated $14.5M economic boost

UTRGV football debut energizes Valley, fuels estimated $14.5M economic boost

September 23, 2025 • 5 min read

UTRGV’s inaugural football season is driving record crowds, orange pride, and millions in new spending across the Valley.... 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

SpaceX quietly secured zoning approval for a new nearly 34-acre heavy industrial site along Boca Chica Highway

South Padre Island developer mulls new hotel or multifamily project, secures zoning for both

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