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STC’s newest manufacturing instructor seeks to inspire future generations

MCALLEN, TEXAS – Years after first riding a bus from Sharyland High School to South Texas College for Architectural Engineering Design Technology (AEDT) courses through the college’s Dual Credit Programs, Ashley Estrada Sotelo says she has returned to where her journey in education began. Joining STC this fall...

Mcallen, TX · 19d
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Mercedes hires Edinburg group to launch city manager search

The city of Mercedes has selected Altiva Management Group of Edinburg to assist in searching for its next city manager. The post Mercedes hires Edinburg group to launch city manager search appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Edinburg, TX · 20d

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Gov. Greg Abbott says sale of state park to SpaceX won’t happen anytime soon

Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department commission would not be taking up the issue of a potential...

Texas · 21d
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Faimon Roberts: SpaceX’s Boca Chica base in Texas offers these lessons for Louisiana

The potential effects of SpaceX’s massive facility in Vermilion Parish are, at this point, little more than speculation. The project is years from completion. But about 500 miles to the west and south, near Brownsville, Texas, it has been more than a decade since SpaceX arrived in town, and about seven years since it began sending rockets up into low-earth orbit from the state’s coast.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 22d
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Bert Ogden’s Vackar nominated for prestigious Time Magazine honor

It’s not everyday one gets recognized by Time Magazine. The post Bert Ogden’s Vackar nominated for prestigious Time Magazine honor appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Edinburg, TX · 24d

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Mercedes launches search for new city manager as major infrastructure, retail projects move forward

MERCEDES, Texas — The City of Mercedes has launched a statewide search for its next city manager to helm municipal operations, oversee a $29.6 million budget, and lead a full-service city of nearly 18,000 residents through a period of significant infrastructure and commercial expansion. Applications for the executive post...

Mercedes, TX · 23d

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From Fifth Avenue to Starbase: GBEDC Chief Shares How Wall Street Is Eyeing Brownsville’s Industrial Boom

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — In global finance circles, Wall Street investment firms are sending a clear message to Fortune 500 executives seeking project capital: if you want our money, build it in Brownsville. That was the revelation shared by Gilberto Salinas, president and CEO of the Greater Brownsville Economic Development...

Brownsville, TX · 24d

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SpaceX launches raise home damage questions for Cameron County residents

Port Isabel, TX (KRGV) — LabPadre says it needs more tests before deciding whether SpaceX launches are damaging homes in Port Isabel and South Padre Island. Balderma Alaniz has lived in his house for more than 50 years. He lives less than 10 miles from the SpaceX Boca Chica launch site and says he has concerns.

Cameron County, TX · 24d

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SpaceX Pitches 456 Launches a Year at Boca Chica, Dwarfing Current Pace

The Federal Aviation Administration has kicked off a formal environmental review of SpaceX's request to launch Starship rockets from Boca Chica up to 456 times a year, with as many as 912 landings annually — a staggering jump for a site that has never seen more than five launches in a single year. The agency published its Notice of Intent in the Federal Register on Wednesday, setting off a process that will determine what studies regulators require before any such expansion could move forward.

Texas · 25d

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UPDATED: Rio Grande LNG project is ahead of schedule and under budget

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A liquefied natural gas export terminal project under construction at the Port of Brownsville is running ahead of schedule and under budget, company representatives said. A $19 billion initial investment was made for the first three trains. But now that Rio Grande LNG is building five trains,...

Brownsville, TX · 24d

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Harlingen community farm program expands to Donna

Donna, TX (KRGV) — A Harlingen program that teaches people how to grow food is opening a second location in Donna. Hope for Small Farm Sustainability is opening the location at Donna’s Plaza Amistad for its free gardening program, according to executive director Diana Garcia Padilla. The program...

Harlingen, TX · 25d

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Garver expands in Harlingen with $5M facility, paving way for 50-plus new jobs

HARLINGEN, Texas — Civil engineering firm Garver joined forces with local community and business leaders on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of its new regional office — a $5 million investment expected to spur further economic development across the Rio Grande Valley. City and regional officials, including...

Harlingen, TX · 25d

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Wood, Vinyl & Iron Fencing Options in Brownsville, TX

Brownsville Fencing Company has expanded its installation lineup to formally offer four distinct fencing materials - wood, vinyl, chain-link, and wrought iron - across residential and commercial properties throughout Brownsville, TX. The move positions the company to address a wider range of property needs in the region, from privacy-focused yard enclosures to security-oriented commercial perimeters.

Brownsville, TX · 24d

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Massive $22M Texas shopping center opens stores with more still on the way

Budget-conscious shoppers now have a new place to buy in the Rio Grande Valley.

Mcallen, TX · 25d

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Port of Harlingen Investment Strengthens South Texas–Mexico Trade Connections

Walker Smith wants South Texas businesses tomake greater use of the transportation connections available through the region’s ports. The port director and CEO of the Port of Harlingen says those benefits reach well beyond companies located beside the water. In an interview at the Pharr Gateway Forum, Smith emphasized...

Harlingen, TX · 26d

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Lopez: I applaud Garver's expansion in the Valley

I am so proud of Ernie and all of the Garver folks that made this happen. I couldn't be more excited for the City of Harlingen, our chamber, and all the teamwork that went together with the company of Garver. As I was sitting there listening to Ernie (Flores of...

Harlingen, TX · 26d

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Edwards Abstract and Title Co. acquires Rio Grande Valley Abstract

EDINBURG, Texas - Edwards Abstract and Title Co. has acquired Rio Grande Valley Abstract, combining two title companies with decades of experience serving real estate customers in South Texas. As part of the acquisition, Jacqui Dempsey, president and owner of Rio Grande Valley Abstract, will take on the role of...

Cameron County, TX · 25d

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SpaceX proposes 100s of launches a year from Boca Chica Beach

SpaceX wants to increase the number of Starship launches from Boca Chica to up to 456 per year, according to a notice published in the Federal Register Wednesday by the Federal Aviation Administration. The post SpaceX proposes 100s of launches a year from Boca Chica Beach appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 26d

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South Texas businesses are facing a growing worker shortage

South Texas businesses are dealing with a labor shortage that is disrupting industries from construction to agriculture. In communities across the Rio Grande Valley, employers say immigration enforcement has removed workers from jobs faster than other workers can fill the gaps, leaving projects delayed and some businesses with fewer customers. The effects are reaching beyond individual employers, creating challenges for companies that depend on reliable staffing to maintain daily operations.

Starr County, TX · 28d