Brownsville’s $3.2B shipyard is in jeopardy as Saronic meets with California leaders
New reporting shows the company met with economic development leaders in California as South Texas officials continue to negotiate incentives... Read more »
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Most Rio Grande Valley cities saw sales tax revenue growth through April
Newly released data shows nearly a dozen cities posted double-digit gains, while several smaller communities reported declines.... Read more »
Faith-based nonprofit invests $237.5M to expand health care and improve conditions in South Texas
The funding will support nearly 195 partners across 74 counties, including 47 in the Rio Grande Valley, with a focus... Read more »
Harlingen blocks ethanol project over safety, traffic concerns
City leaders signaled the operation may be better suited for port infrastructure, though current rail limitations complicate that path.... Read more »
World Cup campaign puts Valley on global stage as crews pump over $250K into the local economy
Bank of America’s World Cup campaign brought a film crew to Harlingen and Brownsville, where officials said the production booked... Read more »
Harlingen considers a temporary ban on data centers. Here’s what comes next
City leaders aim to assess infrastructure strain and draft rules as concerns grow over water use, electricity demand, and long-term... Read more »
Harlingen nonprofit fights to revive small farm project after USDA pulls $7.5M grant
The funding was designed to secure farmland and train a new generation of growers as Texas continues losing farms and... Read more »
Could the market now support a third LNG export terminal in Brownsville? Here’s what we know.
A third LNG export terminal was halted several years ago due to market challenges, but now there’s a supply gap... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley population grew slightly over the year, despite international migration slowing to a trickle
The Rio Grande Valley population hit 1.4 million residents as of July 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates.... Read more »
Behind the deal: How McAllen landed Valeo’s $225M plant
McAllen leaders outline how strategy, incentives, and regional advantages helped land the project amid competition across the U.S. and Mexico.... Read more »
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