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Revolt hits Musk in his own home town as neighbors rise up: 'They're awake now'

Roughly 70,000 of Elon Musk’s neighbors proved Tuesday night that their votes were more powerful than his$225 million, local poll data show and activists say. Cameron County, the region SpaceX calls home in the Rio Grande Valley, voted overwhelmingly for victors James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa, and a slate of Democratic candidates — even as the world’s richest man demanded his fellow Texans "vote red." Also Read: Revolt hits Musk in his own home town as neighbors rise up: 'They're awake now' “Elon Musk has money, but we have the power of the people,” said Chriselda Vera, a local organizer. “They...

Cameron County, TX · 2d

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Host Hiring Information Session in Weslaco

WESLACO, TEXAS – Residents interested in pursuing a career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will have an opportunity to learn about federal law enforcement job openings during an upcoming hiring information session in Weslaco, Texas. The information session is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 9...

Weslaco, TX · 1d
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SpaceX sets target date for 15th Starship launch at Starbase

Starbase, TX (KRGV) — SpaceX has set a target date for Starship's 15th test flight. The target date is Nov. 13 with the 75-minute launch window opening at 4:45 p.m., pending regulatory approval. According to a news release, SpaceX plans to make Flight 15 the first mission to return...

Cameron County, TX · 11h
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Port of Brownsville Opens New Opportunities for South Texas Manufacturing

A deeper ship channel, cross-border connectivity, and industrial development space strengthen the port’s role in regional growth. The Port of Brownsville participated in the Expo Proveedores del Transporte y Logística in Monterrey, Nuevo León, where Guillermo R. Leal, the port’s director of business development and marketing, presented its logistics capabilities and opportunities for industrial investment. The Texas delegation also met with local companies interested in establishing operations at the port.

Brownsville, TX · 3d
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San Antonio Current

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Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa requests pause on Elon Musk’s potential purchase of Boca Chica State Park

Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa told reporters Thursday that she had requested a postponement of any action on the potential sale of Boca Chica State Park to Elon Musk’s SpaceX until after she takes office in January. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission was slated to discuss the possible sale of the state park to SpaceX on […] The post Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa requests pause on Elon Musk’s potential purchase of Boca Chica State Park appeared first on San Antonio Current .

Texas · 1d

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NADBank approves $164M in water projects for Rio Grande Valley border

The North American Development Bank (NADBank), during its first-ever meeting held Thursday in the Rio Grande Valley, approved a dozen water-related infrastructure projects for the region totaling $164 million in funds.

Mcallen, TX · 1d

The Cool Down

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SpaceX's expansion fuels a fight to keep a 1,000-acre state park in public hands

Industrial construction surrounds "the people's beach," which sometimes closes for rocket launches.

Texas · 2d

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Beyond the Launch: Building South Texas’ Manufacturing Future

South Texas’ space economy is creating opportunities that reach into factory floors, technical classrooms, and local supplier networks. At the Greater Brownsville Space Summit on November 4, speakers explored what it will take to turn major industrial investment into sustained growth for regional companies and workers. Their presentations connected...

Brownsville, TX · 2d

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Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027: The Event Bringing Together Companies and Industrial Leaders from Texas and Mexico

The Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027 is a binational manufacturing event that will take place on May 12–13, 2027, at the Harlingen Convention Center in Harlingen, Texas, within the Rio South Texas Region. Over two days, the event will feature an industrial exhibition, conferences, specialized panels, a roundtable focused on integrating the Texas–Mexico manufacturing ecosystem, one-on-one business meetings, and networking opportunities.

Harlingen, TX · 2d

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Brownsville Buyers Face Fewer Choices as Prices Slip Below the National Median

Median list price $297K ↓ -5.7% vs. last October Days on market 85 days ↑ +3.7% YoY Listings with price cuts 13% ↓ 1.9 pts YoY. Fewer homes were available in the Brownsville metro area. Buyers in Brownsville are working with a shrinking pool of options—active listings...

Brownsville, TX · 1d

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New York Cabbage Loading Could Set a Record This Season; Texas Cabbage May Face Delay

Favorable weather for growing cabbage has Hansen Farms of Stanley, NY on pace to have a bumper crop to ship the most product in its history. Depending upon when the first hard freeze occurs, the grower-shipper hopes to be shipping through November, although on average the first freeze occurs around the 15th to the 20th.. If the freeze occurs much earlier, the company expects to leave a lot of unharvested cabbage in the fields.

Mcallen, TX · 1d

DC News Now

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NADBank approves $164M in water projects for Rio Grande Valley border

The North American Development Bank (NADBank), during its first-ever meeting held Thursday in the Rio Grande Valley, approved a dozen water-related infrastructure projects for the region totaling $164 million in funds.

Mcallen, TX · 1d

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Reyna: Why Can't Employers Find the Right People? Start by Changing How You Hire

The numerous announcements of new jobs coming to our region will force us to rethink how we hire. In the past, we had plenty of applicants, so we beefed up job requirements to select perhaps better people. Times are changing. Whatever happens politically, the investment already announced is not going away, so we need to prepare to keep hiring the right personnel. Human Resources should follow the law, but executives will have to calibrate how their personnel are hired.

Mcallen, TX · 2d

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TSTC adds new program for commercial construction

Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – Texas State Technical College`s Building Construction program has added a second associate degree track aimed at commercial construction management. It will be available at the Waco and Harlingen campuses. Students pursuing the commercial or residential tracks take many of the same classes, such as Residential and Light Commercial Construction Drawings […]

Waco, TX · 1d

Newsweek

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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 · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d