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Valley lawmaker leads bipartisan push over DMV rule change that could slow car sales, cut ‘millions’ in tax revenue

Valley lawmaker leads bipartisan push over DMV rule change that could slow car sales, cut ‘millions’ in tax revenue

February 11, 2026 • 2 min read

While the letter centers on economic concerns, the proposal also raises broader questions about documentation standards in communities shaped by... Read more »

New Texas laws in effect on Jan. 1: property taxes, insurance, and limits on AI

New Texas laws in effect on Jan. 1: property taxes, insurance, and limits on AI

January 5, 2026 • 7 min read

See a clear, easy-to-follow list of the Texas laws that took effect Jan. 1 and what they mean for Rio... Read more »

Abbott urges Weslaco crowd to back plan to end school property taxes on homesteads, says state surplus would replace district revenues

Abbott urges Weslaco crowd to back plan to end school property taxes on homesteads, says state surplus would replace district revenues

December 10, 2025 • 3 min read

His visit comes as McAllen and Brownsville face state scrutiny over financial audit compliance, adding new pressure to local tax... Read more »

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SpaceX is giving Brownsville $220M for water projects. In exchange, the city gave up zoning control of 444 acres near Starbase
SpaceX is giving Brownsville $220M for water projects. In exchange, the city gave up zoning control of 444 acres near Starbase

August 30, 2026 • 11 min read

SpaceX seeks to take zoning control over nearly 450 acres from city of Brownsville as a ‘regional’ water deal takes shape

Port of Brownsville could soon host Nodule City, a first-of-its-kind commercial deep-sea mining hub

Cameron County is negotiating a $20M Fluidstack data center donation after Harlingen waffles on the same offer

How much water does SpaceX need to operate near Brownsville? Nearly 20x its current use

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