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South Padre Island seeks public input on convention center expansion

August 8, 2026 • 2 min read

The Aug. 11 community workshop comes as the city continues weighing a major investment aimed at attracting larger events and... Read more »

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

August 7, 2026 • 5 min read

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. could expand its industrial operations to another 33.9 acres near Boca Chica Beach, records show.... Read more »

SpaceX helps fund $6.9M overhaul of popular South Padre Island beach park

August 6, 2026 • 3 min read

The park received new pavilions, renovated facilities, and upgraded public access as part of a broader $51 million investment in... Read more »

Brownsville data center debate rolled into larger zoning ban on event centers, social clubs and more

August 5, 2026 • 8 min read

The city of Brownsville is overhauling its zoning code for all nuisance businesses, from data centers to social poker clubs... Read more »

U.S. Energy Secretary says visas ‘won’t be an issue’ for Port of Brownsville oil refinery

August 4, 2026 • 7 min read

Chris Wright says the Trump administration can balance legal immigration with its deportation agenda as the first U.S. oil refinery... Read more »

Harlingen to renovate Victor Park with $1.5M pool, splash pad project

August 4, 2026 • 2 min read

State filings show the city plans to modernize Victor Park with a renovated swimming pool, new splash pad, basketball court... Read more »

Texas is deciding which Valley communities will get a powerful investment incentive

August 4, 2026 • 4 min read

The Governor’s Office is reviewing eligible census tracts before choosing which communities will qualify for a federal program that offers... Read more »

Texas pumps the brakes on new data centers as Brownsville prepares to weigh in

August 3, 2026 • 4 min read

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a statewide review of proposed data centers Monday as Brownsville officials prepare for a data center... Read more »

Crunch Fitness plans a new 50,000-square-foot Harlingen location

August 3, 2026 • 1 min read

The $1.2 million project would convert an existing commercial building into a full-service fitness center.... Read more »

Energy secretary to visit Port of Brownsville after vice president cancels trip

August 3, 2026 • 2 min read

The visit signals the Trump administration is still sending a top official to Brownsville to spotlight the region’s expanding energy... Read more »

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