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In rural Tamaulipas, one entrepreneur is testing whether wine can take root 

April 5, 2026 • 6 min read

After five years of vineyard trials, the project is preparing for a larger harvest and building on what its owner... Read more »

Hidalgo County’s $20M drainage project to reduce flooding risk for 400,000 residents

April 3, 2026 • 4 min read

The project is designed to improve storm response by increasing capacity in one of the county’s most flood-prone areas.... Read more »

Harlingen considers a temporary ban on data centers. Here’s what comes next

April 2, 2026 • 6 min read

City leaders aim to assess infrastructure strain and draft rules as concerns grow over water use, electricity demand, and long-term... Read more »

Could the market now support a third LNG export terminal in Brownsville? Here’s what we know.

March 31, 2026 • 6 min read

A third LNG export terminal was halted several years ago due to market challenges, but now there’s a supply gap... Read more »

Why UTRGV doubled down on manufacturing a decade ago — and how it may be paying off now

March 26, 2026 • 4 min read

As major industrial projects take shape across the region, the university’s workforce pipeline is beginning to meet growing demand.... Read more »

Brownsville’s industrial pipeline drives growth, jobs, and infrastructure pressure

March 25, 2026 • 4 min read

Billions in investment are reshaping the city as leaders confront limits on annexation, infrastructure strain, and uneven tax gains.... Read more »

Harlingen mayor remains skeptical of proposed $14B data center as others eye region

March 25, 2026 • 4 min read

After touring other data centers and meeting with the developer, the mayor says key questions remain as the city prepares... Read more »

Behind the deal: How McAllen landed Valeo’s $225M plant

March 25, 2026 • 6 min read

McAllen leaders outline how strategy, incentives, and regional advantages helped land the project amid competition across the U.S. and Mexico.... Read more »

French autoparts manufacturer plans $225M plant in McAllen, to hire 500 workers

March 24, 2026 • 3 min read

The Paris-based supplier will build a 337,000-square-foot facility in McAllen to produce GM compute units, with production expected to begin... Read more »

Listen: RGV Business Journal breaks down Brownsville refinery investment, scale, and potential impact

March 20, 2026 • 1 min read

The Journal partners with KEDT public radio in Corpus Christi to cover major regional trends, issues, and challenges — and... Read more »

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