The Valley landed the projects. Now it has to power them — and the others that are following.
Industrial growth is bringing power requests larger than Brownsville’s electric system as the Valley races to expand power and water... Read more »
News
Seawater desalination project moves toward permitting on South Padre Island
RGV Desal says it is preparing to file state and federal permits for a proposed $1 billion seawater desalination plant... Read more »
Proposed $1B desalination project teases ‘major announcement’
Stakeholders from across South Texas are expected to hear new details about a plan designed to diversify the region’s water... Read more »
$1B desal plant secures land on South Padre Island
The facility is designed to support industrial growth and a regional pipeline network as water demand rises across the Rio... Read more »
Trending News
Mission lands one of its largest private investments with $50M aluminum manufacturing plant
Data center proposed inside former Walmart near Port of Brownsville
Vice President J.D. Vance cancels South Texas visit ahead of Port of Brownsville event
New $1.6M food hall aims to transform downtown Edinburg with dining, retail and events
South Texas builders say ICE raids are back, mourn death of slain construction worker
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
Stories That Matter
- USMCA won’t die in 2026 — but it’s entering a new, uncertain phase, RGV trade expert says
- TSTC adds two aircraft to expand aviation training in Harlingen
- Valvoline expands Valley footprint with sixth location — and more are coming
- Valley farmers push Washington for immigration solutions as labor shortage grows
- What Valley businesses should know about new Trump Account rules
- The Vitamin Shoppe plans second McAllen location
- The Valley landed the projects. Now it has to power them — and the others that are following.
- Boot Barn plans new store in Edinburg
- Brownsville eases drought restrictions after nearly three years as Rio Grande reservoir levels improve
- STC brings construction management program to Mid-Valley as demand grows