FAA grounds future Starbase launches pending SpaceX investigation
Federal regulators said a problem occurred with the Super Heavy booster during its return flight over the Gulf of Mexico... Read more »
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SpaceX pushes Starship launch to Thursday after multiple delays
The 12th flight test slipped from Tuesday to Wednesday and now Thursday as federal regulators investigate a worker death at... Read more »
South Texas College and Mid-Valley International Airport launch first avionics program in South Texas
The program will prepare students for the growing demand tied to airport expansion and aerospace employers like SpaceX.... Read more »
More than 70 residents filed a lawsuit against SpaceX over damage to their homes from Starbase rocket launches
Homeowners in Port Isabel, South Padre Island, and Laguna Vista allege repeated rocket launches and landings caused structural damage to... Read more »
SpaceX moves forward with new 53-acre mixed-use development
The project is expected to be anchored by a new Ad Astra school, with plans to serve students from infancy... Read more »
Starbase is launching its own EDC. But doesn’t collect sales tax — yet
A SpaceX-linked board is already in place as city leaders test a new model for growth — with key questions... Read more »
Mystery startup wants to raise $5M to ‘invest’ in Starbase land
The company offers few details, with no filings, no disclosed assets, and no clear track record tied to the proposed... Read more »
SpaceX wants a 50-year lease at the Port of Brownsville. Here’s what we know
The long-term deal could generate more than $32 million for the port while supporting new infrastructure tied to SpaceX’s expanding... Read more »
Why UTRGV doubled down on manufacturing a decade ago — and how it may be paying off now
As major industrial projects take shape across the region, the university’s workforce pipeline is beginning to meet growing demand.... Read more »
Brownsville’s industrial pipeline drives growth, jobs, and infrastructure pressure
Billions in investment are reshaping the city as leaders confront limits on annexation, infrastructure strain, and uneven tax gains.... Read more »
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