Brownsville could pause new data centers for 6 months. Here’s how to weigh in
The city will hold two more public hearings this week as it considers new restrictions addressing where data centers can... Read more »
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Brownsville reschedules vote on SpaceX disannexation request
Commissioners will now meet Saturday to consider whether nearly 450 acres should be removed from Brownsville’s city limits and zoning... Read more »
Brownsville could freeze new event centers, quick lubes, poker clubs and storage facilities
The proposed 90-day moratorium would halt permits and other city approvals for four types of businesses across Brownsville and its... Read more »
Brownsville data center debate rolled into larger zoning ban on event centers, social clubs and more
The city of Brownsville is overhauling its zoning code for all nuisance businesses, from data centers to social poker clubs... 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 »
Mission City Council approves ordinance limiting new car wash businesses
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Mission weighs limits on new car washes
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