News

Saronic makes history with military rescue as Cameron County weighs incentives deal

June 11, 2026 • 3 min read

Saronic's milestone comes as county commissioners weigh more than $100 million in tax incentives for its proposed Port Alpha shipyard.... Read more »

Cameron County delays vote on Saronic shipyard tax break deal — again. Here’s why

June 2, 2026 • 8 min read

Commissioners sought more answers on a proposed incentive package tied to a $3.2 billion project that could bring 10,000 jobs... Read more »

Texas breaks ground on first major shipbuilding project in decades as Brownsville competes for one of its own

June 2, 2026 • 2 min read

The $1 billion Galveston-area project comes as Cameron County weighs incentives to attract Saronic Technologies’ proposed Port Alpha shipyard to... Read more »

Inside Cameron County’s big economic pitch to snag 10,000 shipyard jobs

June 1, 2026 • 5 min read

County leaders are expected to approve a tax incentive package tied to Saronic Technologies’ proposed $3.2 billion shipyard.... Read more »

Turkish shipbuilder plans $3B investment to build ‘floating data centers’ and more at Port of Brownsville

May 13, 2026 • 4 min read

The project could bring floating LNG-powered data centers, power plants, and a major industrial expansion to a shipyard long tied... Read more »

Brownsville refinery says it will add power to the grid, invest in water supply

April 30, 2026 • 4 min read

America First Refining says it will generate its own power and invest in water supply as infrastructure demands rise in... Read more »

Brownsville’s $3.2B shipyard is in jeopardy as Saronic meets with California leaders

April 15, 2026 • 2 min read

New reporting shows the company met with economic development leaders in California as South Texas officials continue to negotiate incentives... Read more »

SpaceX wants a 50-year lease at the Port of Brownsville​. Here’s what we know

April 8, 2026 • 2 min read

The long-term deal could generate more than $32 million for the port while supporting new infrastructure tied to SpaceX’s expanding... 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 »

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 »

Daily Business Update

Get the latest business news delivered to your inbox every morning for free.

    Try 30 Days Free!

    Get full access to award-winning journalism covering business, real estate, health care, economic trends, and the people shaping the Rio Grande Valley.

    30 Days Free!

    $9.95/month

    Limited time offer

    Subscription renews after your 30 day free trial at $9.95/mo.

    Included Benefits


    • Unlimited access to all articles
    • Daily business news and analysis
    • Subscriber-only content and features
    Get Full Access

    Stay Ahead in Business

    Subscribe to our premium business content and get exclusive access to in-depth analysis, market insights, and expert interviews delivered straight to your inbox. You can also request information on advertising and sponsorship opportunities to grow your business.