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Harlingen moves forward on a new 70-acre industrial park

April 30, 2026 • 2 min read

The project targets fulfillment, warehouse, and light industrial users as infrastructure work begins after years of planning.... Read more »

Harlingen data center developer extends land hold amid scrutiny

April 29, 2026 • 2 min read

A new property filing tied to Eneus Energy keeps a Cameron County land option active through 2027 as Harlingen and... Read more »

AEP Texas secures approval for North McAllen substation despite pushback — but it’s temporary

April 22, 2026 • 3 min read

McAllen approved a temporary AEP Texas substation to improve grid reliability, despite months of neighborhood opposition.... Read more »

Internet giants oppose Pharr’s new law on fiber infrastructure

April 20, 2026 • 10 min read

AT&T and Spectrum warn the proposal could violate state law and limit competition, while developers and regional business groups weigh... Read more »

Construction projects to watch: UTRGV research site, Brownsville surgical center, Harlingen golf facility

April 17, 2026 • 2 min read

These Rio Grande Valley construction projects over $1 million are underway or planned for 2026.... Read more »

Elsa lands second internet provider, expands free Wi-Fi access

April 16, 2026 • 2 min read

The city partnered with VTX1 Internet on a wireless network expected to launch this summer, with service reaching parks and... Read more »

Analysis: Texas’ water future depends on the Rio Grande — and it’s under pressure

April 15, 2026 • 4 min read

An analysis from the North American Development Bank warns the Rio Grande faces mounting water challenges as it invests in... Read more »

Listen: The RGV Business Journal breaks down the push against data centers in South Texas

April 8, 2026 • 6 min read

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

Cameron County draws a line on data centers — but lacks the power to stop them

April 8, 2026 • 3 min read

County leaders support growth but warn large-scale facilities could strain the water supply, electricity, and infrastructure without stronger safeguards.... Read more »

Brownsville refinery locks in key contracts, shifting project from planning to execution

April 7, 2026 • 5 min read

The agreements bring engineering, financial, and technology partners into place as the project moves closer to construction at the Port... Read more »

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