Cameron County draws a line on data centers — but lacks the power to stop them
County leaders support growth but warn large-scale facilities could strain the water supply, electricity, and infrastructure without stronger safeguards.... Read more »
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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 mayor remains skeptical of proposed $14B data center as others eye region
After touring other data centers and meeting with the developer, the mayor says key questions remain as the city prepares... Read more »
Brownsville oil refinery could use nearly 17% of the city’s water
The project would add significant demand to Brownsville’s water system as residents and businesses are asked to conserve under ongoing... Read more »
Texas is quickly becoming the nation’s data center capital. Here’s how Harlingen is trying to regulate it.
As a proposed $14 billion project advances in Cameron County, city leaders are drafting rules amid concerns over water use,... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley leaders launch regional water study as supply uncertainty threatens growth
The NADBank-backed advisory committee will guide infrastructure planning as drought pressure and growth strain existing capacity.... Read more »
Harlingen mayor pushes back on potential $14B data center
City and county leaders have grown wary of potential strain on water and energy systems as community opposition mounts.... Read more »
Trump threatens 5% tariffs on Mexico over water debt, raising stakes for Valley growers
The tariff warning adds economic stakes to a long-running water dispute, tightening the squeeze on Valley growers and a fragile... Read more »
Why McAllen is turning to a $180M desalination plant to protect its water supply
The project would treat brackish groundwater from the Gulf Coast Aquifer, adding up to 10 million gallons a day of... Read more »
The Valley relies heavily on the Rio Grande for its water — and that could spell challenges as South Texas grows
Most of South Texas’ water goes to agriculture, leaving cities, industries, and a growing population dependent on the Rio Grande... Read more »
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