Layne’s Chicken Fingers plans first Rio Grande Valley location
State filing shows a $400,000 renovation planned at La Placita shopping center as the Texas-based chicken chain expands beyond its... Read more »
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Brownsville’s La Pale takes paleterias to a sweet new level with H-E-B expansion
With help from local entrepreneurship programs, La Pale has scaled from a Brownsville neighborhood shop to a growing retail brand.... Read more »
Breaking news: White House says new $300B oil refinery coming to Brownsville — the first to be built in the U.S. in 50 years
A Port of Brownsville official said the organization wasn’t fully aware of the project and learned about the news from... Read more »
Nearly 600 layoffs announced at Brownsville facilities tied to First Brands bankruptcy
The new layoffs push total job losses linked to the company’s bankruptcy past 1,900 across South Texas and northern Mexico.... Read more »
Greater Brownsville EDC attracts $183.7M in new investment as industrial surge reshapes Cameron County
The organization also reported 3,288 jobs in fiscal 2025 as aerospace, LNG and supplier networks expand across Cameron County.... Read more »
Rio Grande LNG to hold open house for its massive expansion plan in Brownsville
Rio Grande LNG to hold open house for its $6.7B expansion plan in Brownsville.... Read more »
Why a Brownsville resident built a flight school for his daughter — and others
The Flight Academy of South Texas in Brownsville emphasizes training with advanced aircraft and technology, owner Jorge Whitley said.... Read more »
Brownsville economic development leader named among Texas’ most influential figures
Gilberto Salinas has played a central role as Brownsville’s aerospace, energy, and trade sectors gain statewide attention.... Read more »
Brownsville weighs a new midtown entertainment district — here’s what you need to know
City leaders are pitching an entertainment district pilot, which would hold bar operators and property owners accountable for any issues.... Read more »
Brownsville ranks among top U.S. metros for economic competitiveness and growth
Site-selection metrics and migration trends highlight Brownsville’s growing appeal to employers and residents.... Read more »
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