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Developer withdraws Brownsville data center proposal ahead of moratorium discussion

July 29, 2026 • 3 min read

The applicant pulled its request days before city leaders are scheduled to hold a workshop on data centers and consider... Read more »

South Texas builders say ICE raids are back, mourn death of slain construction worker

July 29, 2026 • 10 min read

A 52-year-old Houston construction worker was fatally shot by an ICE agent; South Texas business owners say they worry about... Read more »

Mission lands one of its largest private investments with $50M aluminum manufacturing plant

July 28, 2026 • 5 min read

The project is expected to create about 70 permanent jobs and generate nearly $87 million in annual economic output.... Read more »

Sluggish job growth across the Rio Grande Valley continues through June, data shows

July 28, 2026 • 4 min read

The Rio Grande Valley added 6,400 jobs during the first six months of the year through June 2026 compared to... Read more »

Reynosa’s strained power grid is raising costs for businesses and threatening investment

July 27, 2026 • 5 min read

Business leaders estimate a citywide power outage could cost Reynosa’s commerce and services sector more than $305,000 per hour.... Read more »

GW’s BBQ expands with new family-friendly beer garden in San Juan

July 25, 2026 • 4 min read

The Post Oak Beer Garden adds live music, cocktails, and outdoor gathering space as the nationally recognized barbecue brand continues... Read more »

McAllen International Airport’s parking situation, building, and terminals are undergoing massive changes. Here’s what you need to know.

July 25, 2026 • 6 min read

The McAllen International Airport is planning a $100M investment as officials project passenger growth will continue to outpace the infrastructure... Read more »

New Tamaulipas electronics manufacturing industry trade group seeks to unite companies on both sides of the Rio Grande

July 24, 2026 • 4 min read

A fast-expanding industry trade group along the U.S.-Mexico border state of Tamaulipas is looking to connect as a binational region.... Read more »

SpaceX bought land worth at least $2.1 million on South Padre Island, so we visited the public beach next door

July 22, 2026 • 6 min read

The potential value of the land SpaceX purchased could be worth anywhere between $2.1 million and $2.9 million if sold... Read more »

McAllen wins $6M federal grant for new 47-acre industrial site

July 20, 2026 • 4 min read

The City of McAllen was awarded a $6 million federal grant for a new industrial park during U.S. Secretary of... Read more »

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