Starbase takes next step in massive expansion — here’s what you need to know
As the process moves into the petition phase, debates intensify over access, jurisdiction, and future land use.... Read more »
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Environmental advocates push back as Starbase votes to dramatically expand city limits near Boca Chica Beach
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
Thousands of acres of wildlife refuge behind Boca Chica Beach and along the Rio Grande River in Cameron County are... Read more »
SpaceX to build $13M ‘Starship Park,’ and other notable projects across the RGV
Check out our interactive map with hundreds of projects under construction across the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
One Border Patrol checkpoint goes quiet near SpaceX. Two new checkpoints are popping up in Starr County.
The cities sit on opposite ends of the Rio Grande Valley, pointing to shifting enforcement patterns for the Rio Grande... Read more »
Last time Brownsville had a direct flight to Orlando, it flopped. Why this time might be different.
City leaders say the conditions behind this launch are not the same as before.... Read more »
Brownsville economic development leader named among Texas’ most influential figures
Gilberto Salinas has played a central role as Brownsville’s aerospace, energy, and trade sectors gain statewide attention.... Read more »
Hegseth pushes for faster military tech and more AI during SpaceX visit
Hegseth told contractors, including SpaceX, that the military can’t keep waiting decades for perfect weapons and technology.... Read more »
A year of becoming: The Rio Grande Valley in 2026
Bridge expansions, LNG construction, SpaceX growth, and trade shifts are reshaping the region — here’s what to watch this year.... Read more »
Cameron County leaders tout job growth, drainage, road to SpaceX, and new South Padre Island bridge
Cameron County leaders shared key economic indicators, future infrastructure investment, and a roadmap during the State of the County event.... Read more »
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