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Brownsville debuts birding festival, reviving dormant tourism efforts

March 22, 2026 • 4 min read

After losing its signature birding festival in the early 2000s, the city is trying to rebuild the industry with a... Read more »

Brownsville oil refinery could use nearly 17% of the city’s water

March 22, 2026 • 8 min read

The project would add significant demand to Brownsville’s water system as residents and businesses are asked to conserve under ongoing... Read more »

Starbase takes next step in massive expansion — here’s what you need to know

March 18, 2026 • 4 min read

As the process moves into the petition phase, debates intensify over access, jurisdiction, and future land use.... Read more »

McAllen is building three pedestrian tunnels — here’s where they’ll go

March 18, 2026 • 3 min read

City leaders say the tunnels will connect parks, trails, and tourism assets while allowing pedestrians to safely cross major roads.... Read more »

Allstate hits Mission chiropractors with $25M insurance fraud lawsuit

March 17, 2026 • 3 min read

The insurer says a husband and wife duo ran a network that billed millions for similar treatments across multiple Rio... Read more »

RGV Connect: The Valley’s bridge expansions are advancing, but connector funding is stuck

February 26, 2026 • 5 min read

Despite major investments in ports and international bridges, leaders say unfinished highway links could limit the economic return on the... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley leaders launch regional water study as supply uncertainty threatens growth

February 19, 2026 • 3 min read

The NADBank-backed advisory committee will guide infrastructure planning as drought pressure and growth strain existing capacity.... Read more »

Cameron County to weigh tax break for proposed $3.2B project to manufacture AI-powered military boats

February 19, 2026 • 3 min read

If approved, the multibillion-dollar facility would rank among the largest investments in Port of Brownsville history and deepen its role... Read more »

Environmental advocates push back as Starbase votes to dramatically expand city limits near Boca Chica Beach

February 18, 2026 • 5 min read

The city’s plan to add 7,133 acres has prompted pushback over potential impacts on public beach access and wildlife refuge... Read more »

Starbase commissioners vote in favor of major land expansion

February 18, 2026 • 2 min read

Thousands of acres of wildlife refuge behind Boca Chica Beach and along the Rio Grande River in Cameron County are... Read more »

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