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Edcouch, TX · Business
mySanAntonio.com
One booming Texas city is becoming an even bigger shopping destination
The retailer's first Cameron County location is planned in one of South Texas' busiest shopping corridors.
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MyRGV.com
Weslaco attributes fiscal responsibility to lowering tax rate
The city of Weslaco is among the few cities across the Rio Grande Valley to lower its property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27. The post Weslaco attributes fiscal responsibility to lowering tax rate appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hosting Information Sessions for Border Patrol Officer Applicants
MISSION, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hosting a series of information sessions in the Rio Grande Valley for individuals interested in becoming U.S. Border Patrol agents. The sessions will provide information about the hiring process, qualifications, employment benefits and opportunities available to prospective applicants. The...
dredgewire.com
Saronic breaks ground on $3 billion-plus Port Alpha shipyard in Texas to build Navy and commercial vessels at greater scale
Saronic has begun construction of Port Alpha, a Texas shipyard backed by more than $3 billion in private investment to build autonomous and manned vessels. The company expects the facility to create up to 10,000 direct jobs over the next decade and add capacity for Navy and commercial shipbuilding. The...
border-now.com
DSV boosts its cross-border activity with a new office
DVS has expanded its cross-border presence between the United States and Mexico with the opening of a new office in McAllen, Texas, with the goal of strengthening its capabilities in supporting companies engaged in cross-border trade and regional supply chains. Located at 701 E. Expressway 83, Suite 110, in McAllen,...
riograndeguardian.com
Cowen Defends SpaceX De-Annexation Deal as a ‘Historic Opportunity’ for Brownsville’s Water Future
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Addressing local residents at a “Coffee With the Mayor” event at the Brownsville Golf Center on Sept. 30, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr. defended the City Commission's controversial decision to de-annex more than 440 acres of land near the Port of Brownsville for SpaceX. In exchange, the aerospace giant agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) contributing up to $220 million toward critical city water infrastructure.
KRGV
Sterile screwworm fly facility in Edinburg to be completed sooner, USDA says
Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says its nearly $800 million sterile screwworm fly production facility near Edinburg will be finished sooner than planned. In an exclusive interview with Channel 5 News, the agency said the facility will produce up to 300 million sterile flies every...
riograndeguardian.com
Alamo Angels Rebrands to Alamo Ventures
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Approaching its 10th anniversary, the San Antonio-based investor network formerly known as Alamo Angels has officially rebranded as Alamo Ventures, signaling a broader investment model and state-wide growth strategy that continues to deepen its roots in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. The network,...
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Li: $5M SBA Grant Will Help Build American Industrial Base in South Texas
EDINBURG, Texas — The U.S. Small Business Administration has presented a $5 million federal grant check to the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, a major investment designed to expand hands-on workforce training, accelerate AI adoption, and bolster small manufacturers across South Texas.
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Valley farmers embrace rain amid extreme drought
Edcouch, TX (KRGV) — A local farmer says months of extreme drought have left his fields too dry to work, but rain in the forecast could change that. Brian Jones has farmed in Edcouch for 40 years, growing corn, cotton and soybeans. The area is in an extreme drought and the ground has gotten so hard that it's affecting his equipment.
riograndeguardian.com
Gonzalez: Saronic project can open doors to careers in shipbuilding, engineering, advanced manufacturing, and technology
Good afternoon. It’s an honor to be here in such a momentous occasion with Saronic and the leadership of our community, our governor of Texas and our Vice President J.D. Vance. Bringing everyone together for a momentous situation like this will be, that will be transformative for our region,...
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‘We cannot afford that’: Port Isabel homeowner seeks damages from SpaceX over cracks, plumbing issues
PORT ISABEL, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Port Isabel homeowner says recent SpaceX launches have left his home shaking, with cracks appearing in the structure and plumbing problems driving up his water bill. Baldemar Alaniz, who has lived in his home since 1971, says the vibrations have become stronger with each launch. “Those are some cracks of […]
riograndeguardian.com
Rosas: Los Fresnos Embraces Regional Cooperation Amid Brownsville, Port Industrial Growth
LOS FRESNOS, Texas — As a historic wave of industrial expansion and commercial investment transforms the Lower Rio Grande Valley, the City of Los Fresnos is positioning itself as a central beneficiary and collaborative partner in Cameron County’s economic boom. In a recent interview with the RGG Business...
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Immigration crackdown adds delays, costs to South Texas construction
Brand new, modular duplexes line a growing neighborhood with pristine lawns in the Harlingen area near the southern tip of Texas. But many of the homes stand unfinished. “You'll see that the framing crew that's there now is very slim, but normally it's about 8 to 10 guys,” said Ronnie Cavazos, who is building the new neighborhood with his firm The Structure Team.
northatlantastar.com
A $3.2 Billion Texas Shipyard Breaks Ground With Up to 10,000 Jobs Planned
Construction has begun on a $3.2 billion shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, where a four-year-old defense technology company plans to build large military and commercial vessels with a workforce that could eventually reach 10,000 people. Saronic Technologies broke ground Wednesday, Sept. 30, on Port Alpha at the Port of Brownsville, turning...