Brownsville launches website explaining $220M SpaceX water deal
The website provides details about Project Quantum, including how SpaceX's funding would support water infrastructure projects and what the agreement... Read more »
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A Brownsville startup wants to deliver water in space. First, it needs $7M
Space Ocean plans to test technology that could eventually supply water to commercial space stations, with its first satellite launch... Read more »
Valley sales tax collections are up 5.7%. Could a stronger peso be helping?
Valley cities collected $327.1 million in sales tax revenue through September as the Mexican peso strengthened and 39 of 44... Read more »
Frost Bank is investing in Harlingen, a cement lab coming to Brownsville, City of Hidalgo apartments, plus Terra-Gen’s new offices
There are dozens of construction projects underway across the Rio Grande Valley, including new financial services buildings, corporate offices, and... Read more »
Construction begins on Saronic’s $3.2B Brownsville shipyard. Here’s what’s being built first
JE Dunn and Alberici are beginning site preparation, infrastructure and the first manufacturing facilities at Saronic’s 835-acre Port Alpha site.... Read more »
Brownsville is changing its drainage fee. Businesses could pay more as the city looks to raise $6.2M a year
About 90% of residential properties would keep paying $6.25 a month, while businesses would pay based on impervious surfaces.... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley cities saw a 5.5% increase in retail sales tax revenue through August 2026
Sales tax revenue increased in 39 of 44 Valley cities through August, while McAllen remained the region’s largest generator at... Read more »
$11M industrial warehouse planned on city-owned property in Brownsville
The 140,000-square-foot project is planned along Billy Mitchell Boulevard, according to a new state filing.... Read more »
Brownsville could pause new data centers for 6 months. Here’s how to weigh in
The city will hold two more public hearings this week as it considers new restrictions addressing where data centers can... Read more »
What businesses need to know about how Prop N may change contracting in Brownsville
The ballot measure would add requirements for city contracts worth more than $1 million and encourage greater participation from local... Read more »
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