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Elon Musk Spent Big on the Midterms. His Texas Neighbors Voted Differently

Cameron County, home to SpaceX's launch site, overwhelmingly backed Democrats despite Elon Musk's spending on Texas Republicans.

Cameron County, TX · 8d

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NextDecade Highlights Opportunities in $30 Billion Project

Andrea Figueroa-Benton discusses Rio Grande LNG’s investment, construction timeline, and the regional workforce supporting its development. Rio Grande LNG’s expansion is creating opportunities for South Texas businesses to connect with a major industrial project—and Andrea Figueroa-Benton, NextDecade’s Director of Community Relations, wants companies to understand how to participate.

Brownsville, TX · 11d

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Weslaco EDC Promotes Cross-Border Manufacturing

Border proximity, development-ready land, and highway connectivity support industrial expansion in South Texas. The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco is highlighting Mid Valley International Industrial Park as a location for manufacturers and distributors seeking access to U.S. and Mexican markets. In a recent post, Weslaco EDC emphasized the park’s location...

Weslaco, TX · 10d

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Port of Harlingen Champions a United Manufacturing Region

At the COSTEP–UTRGV gathering, Pereira emphasized regional cooperation and faster freight movement as priorities for South Texas industry. South Texas can strengthen its appeal to manufacturers by presenting a united regional message and improving how goods move across the border, according to Miguel Pereira, director of business development for the Port of Harlingen.

Harlingen, TX · 11d

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Vela: Regional collaboration essential as gargantuan industrial ‘anchors’ reshape RGV workforce

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — For the first time in memory, the two workforce development boards governing the Rio Grande Valley joined forces for a landmark joint summit, signaling a shift toward regional unity as multi-billion-dollar industrial projects reshape the South Texas economy. Leadership, board members, and community stakeholders...

South Padre Island, TX · 10d

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South Texas and Mexico: Built for Advanced Manufacturing

IBC founder points to modern factories and the skilled work needed to support automation. For Francisco Peña, founder and managing principal of IBC International Business Consultants, the manufacturing opportunity in South Texas begins with recognizing the capabilities already operating on both sides of the border. Modern facilities, industrial infrastructure and workers able to support sophisticated production deserve a larger place in the region’s business pitch, he said.

Texas · 12d

MyRGV.com

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Mercedes, Mission EDC paying same fee for Edinburg firm’s search services

The city of Mercedes has selected the same Edinburg search firm as Mission Economic Development Corporation officials in its search for a city manager while the EDC is looking for a chief executive officer, all entering a similar contract with the firm to fill those positions. The post Mercedes, Mission EDC paying same fee for Edinburg firm’s search services appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Mercedes, TX · 11d

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Lone Star National Bank Sees a Stronger Industrial Future for South Texas

The Lone Star National Bank executive highlights education, workforce partnerships, and growing state attention as strengths supporting the region’s economy. South Texas’ industrial growth is bringing new opportunities for workers and businesses, and Julian Alvarez, executive vice president of community relations at Lone Star National Bank,believes regional cooperation is essential to helping communities participate in that progress.

Texas · 11d

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McAllen Jumps 26 Spots to No. 50 on U.S. News Best Places to Retire List

McAllen jumped 26 spots to land at No. 50 overall on U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Places to Retire ranking, while neighboring Edinburg climbed more than 50 spots to No. 90. Both Rio Grande Valley cities landed among the top 25 midsized U.S. cities for retirees in the new rankings, a notable leap driven largely by affordability.

Mcallen, TX · 18d

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Gareiss: When Valley founders retire, the jobs should not retire with them

Every town in the Valley has one. A business open for 30 years: a machine shop, a print shop, a hardware store. The founder still unlocks the door at 6 a.m. The kids built careers in Houston or San Antonio. Whole families depend on that payroll, and nobody has a plan for the day the owner stops coming in.

Rio Grande Valley, TX · 13d

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Texas parks department fights to withhold draft agenda amid fears of Boca Chica sale to SpaceX

McALLEN — Texas officials tasked with managing and conserving state parks were gearing up this month to cede control of more than 1,000 acres of public land that’s treasured for its natural habitat and beaches along the Gulf coast in Cameron County. An agenda to discuss the issue...

Cameron County, TX · 14d

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Texas parks department fights to withhold draft agenda amid fears of Boca Chica sale to SpaceX

Cameron County, TX · 12d

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Texas Workforce Commission Backs South Texas Workers

MCALLEN, TEXAS — Investing in workers is essential to supporting South Texas’ industrial growth, according to Alberto Treviño III, Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Labor. As employers expand and communities pursue new investment, he sees workforce training and regional cooperation as priorities for connecting residents with opportunity. Speaking...

Texas · 15d

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Back to the future: Origo Works reviving iconic Brownsville retail centers

Two iconic Brownsville retail centers that had fallen on hard time have been given new life thanks to a pair of multi-million-dollar redevelopment efforts led by local design-build firm Origo Works. The post Back to the future: Origo Works reviving iconic Brownsville retail centers appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 15d

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Salinas: Growth, Investment & Opportunity in Brownsville

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - The two workforce boards for the Rio Grande Valley - Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley and Workforce Solutions Cameron - co-hosted the “State of the Regional Workforce Conference” at Margaritaville on South Padre Island on October 23, 2026. The conference was subtitled...

Brownsville, TX · 15d

Scripps News

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Beef prices squeeze a beloved Texas BBQ joint as midterm voters weigh costs in the Rio Grande Valley

🍖 Beef prices are climbing, and this beloved Texas BBQ joint is feeling the heat. Could it even sway how some vote in the midterms? What do you think?

Texas · 15d

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NextDecade’s Bay Runner Pipeline Enters Service as Rio Grande LNG Nears First Gas

This article is brought to you by: US Rubber, leaders in industrial rubber lining for tanks, vessels and pipe. The Bay Runner Pipeline entered service during the third quarter, while FERC authorized 30.15 million tonnes per annum across Rio Grande LNG’s first five trains and NextDecade advanced Train 6 permitting.

Brownsville, TX · 16d

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Texas parks department fights to withhold draft agenda amid fears of Boca Chica sale to SpaceX

Cameron County, TX · 14d