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Harlingen mayor withdraws 2025 letter backing proposed data center after it resurfaces online

July 16, 2026 • 5 min read

Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda withdrew a 2025 letter supporting a proposed Cameron County data center, saying she signed it without... Read more »

Brownsville airport awarded $1.49M federal grant for upgrades

July 15, 2026 • 2 min read

The funding will replace airfield signage, improve safety, and enhance airport operations.... Read more »

Brownsville City Hall to undergo 16-month modernization project

July 13, 2026 • 2 min read

The phased renovation will upgrade critical building systems while keeping city services available through temporary department relocations.... Read more »

Cameron County drainage district secures $11.3M to help protect 4,000 homes from flooding

July 7, 2026 • 2 min read

The loan from the North American Development Bank will fund drainage improvements designed to reduce flood risks across northwestern Cameron... Read more »

Port of Harlingen launches $12.5M infrastructure push to support trade growth

June 28, 2026 • 2 min read

Dock upgrades, drainage improvements, and a new long-range master plan aim to strengthen the port’s role in the Rio South... Read more »

Massive data center planned near Harlingen may use drinking water — officials hope it never comes to that

June 28, 2026 • 10 min read

The contract tied to Eneus Energy prioritizes reclaimed water, but it includes a backup provision for drinking water that is... Read more »

Construction begins on Pharr’s $60M multi-purpose center. See the vision

June 10, 2026 • 4 min read

Leaders hope the investment sparks new activity around one of Pharr’s fastest-growing commercial areas.... Read more »

Proposed $1B desalination project teases ‘major announcement’

June 2, 2026 • 3 min read

Stakeholders from across South Texas are expected to hear new details about a plan designed to diversify the region’s water... Read more »

TxDOT wants help in identifying the Valley’s biggest border bottlenecks

May 12, 2026 • 2 min read

The agency is updating its long-range Texas-Mexico transportation plan as trade volumes, freight traffic, and cross-border mobility demands continue to... Read more »

Cameron County gets $1.2M for flood warning system

May 12, 2026 • 2 min read

The county plans to expand its flood monitoring network with 18 stations designed to improve real-time tracking and emergency response... Read more »

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